Review of Phantom Thread (2017) by Sarahcc — 02 Mar 2018

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The beauty resides in every intimate detail shown with restraint and generosity, fine china and cookware....as well as displays of naturally arranged flowers, black/white marble, gorgeous wallpapers, elegant silk floor length curtains, pleated flowery bedroom ones: sensual and industrial, grooming and stitching like time and fabric unfolding, the posturing and impulsivity, models holding up the back and shoulders like ballerinas, blushing cheeks, assertive tea serving and slicing of butter..

The mannerly and voyeuristic way he observes and seizes.

Beauty. One can see how the minutes of the day tick away the same focus to detail and precision as his design and dressing, and the relief and reprieve from it requiring a collapse and relapse...I loved his dark hair, the sister’s blue eyed turning steel-like looks, the staircase with its ascensions/descensions, just enough music, just enough wallpaper.

The lavender colors, the country house with simple beds and pots and pans....