Regina Hall defies expectations.

She reinvents herself every few years, prompting audiences to reconsider their perceptions of her. From the slapstick absurdity of “Scary Movie” to the layered nuance of the indie gem “Support the Girls,” Regina Hall has navigated Hollywood’s narrow categorization with grace, range, and an unshakable instinct for truth. Now, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “ One Battle After Another ,” Hall delivers what may be her most profound performance yet—a portrayal that carries the accumulated weight of loss, resilience, and hard-won wisdom.

As Deandra, a quiet member of the militia group French 75, Hall doesn’t speak much. However, what she conveys physically, emotionally, and through her sheer presence is nothing short of extraordinary. “There was a lot of talk w

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