obsessive wealthy man

His meticulous visual control and obsessive perfectionism translate into films like *Barry Lyndon* and *The Shining* that explore wealthy protagonists consumed by their desires and fixations.

His psychological thrillers (*The Fountain*, *Black Swan*, *The Whale*) intensely portray obsessive characters spiraling into madness, often examining wealth, power, and destructive ambition.

His sprawling character studies (*There Will Be Blood*, *The Master*, *Inherent Vice*) dissect wealthy men driven by ruthless ambition, manipulation, and psychological obsession.