Directed by P.T. Anderson, Magnolia, is a dynamic collage of multiple intertwined plots to form one central story of "coincidence, chance, human action, shared media, past history and divine intervention that builds to an unforgettable climax."(Synopsis, 1999) The characters and themes present in this film were derived from the lyrics of Aimee Mann, a contemporary artist who chooses to portray the rather grim side of the human experience. Using the poetic vision of Mrs. Mann's lyrics, Anderson gives the characters lyrical skeleton a total embodiment of real world flesh and blood that is…
