The Master

On the surface level, it has superb cinematography, fantastic performances, and an interesting dissection of Scientology and its creator. But there is a way deeper level after that — I don’t think I fully understood everything in the film, but there seems to be a major correlation between Lancaster and Freddy. I think that the main reason that Freddy is kept around is because Freddy is who the Lancaster really is — I don’t mean he is isn’t real, I mean he is the physical embodiment of what Freddy is. I know later on he says what he remembered him from, but Lancaster has been known for being a liar and is a conman. That is something I want to mention; he isn’t a normal portrayal of a conman. PTA never outright says the Lancaster is a conman — its up to you to come up with your interpretation. I don’t know, just some food for thought.