Tag: Bottle Rocket
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Every Wes Anderson Short Film, Ranked
Wes Anderson is a filmmaker with a very recognizable aesthetic and visual style. Even those who aren’t fans of his work recognize that Anderson’s films simply don’t look, sound, or feel like they belong to anyone else. The Oscar-nominated director has been making great films since his 1996 feature film debut, Bottle Rocket, but he’s…
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Wes Anderson’s ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’ Short Films, Ranked
While it’s too easy to consider filmmaker Wes Anderson’s cinematic world one entirely of his own creation, the iconoclastic creator’s impeccably built tales have always hinged on his long-running professional bonds with everyone from his perpetual co-writer Roman Coppola to his merry band of performers.And, of course, there’s been Roald Dahl.While the iconic if controversial…
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Has Wes Anderson Become a Victim of His Own Aesthetic?
I’ve always been shy when it comes to writing about Wes Anderson, because he’s a filmmaker I rarely connect with. When I watch one of his movies, I can’t help but see his talent, but I feel like I’m experiencing something that was made on a different planet from the one I live on. I…
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Wes Anderson’s Debut Is Less Wes Anderson-y Than You’d Think
Everybody knows what Wes Anderson movies are like. An assortment of TikTok tributes and AI atrocities all reflect the stereotypical hallmarks of Anderson’s style: symmetrical compositions, mannered dialogue, deadpan actors, and a general sense of continental whimsy embodied by Alexandre Desplat’s “Obituary”, which scored the opening scene of The French Dispatch. While AI art is…
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Bottle Rocket’s Reception Made Wes Anderson Doubt He Could Get Rushmore Made
Wes Anderson is one of the most distinguished working directors today, but he thought his career might be over after his very first film. The young director was incredibly excited for the world to see “Bottle Rocket” when his Sundance short got picked up by a major Hollywood producer. Sadly, he faced a seriously crushing…
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Wes Anderson Movies Ranked from Worst to Best
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on May 1, 2017, and has been updated on March 5, 2022.Let’s get this out of the way right from the top: Wes Anderson has never made a bad movie, and — in all likelihood — he probably never will. He’s too particular, too immaculate, too in command…
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The Ultimate Wes Anderson Gift Guide, Just in Time for ‘The French Dispatch’
All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.It’s been more than seven years since Wes Anderson has transported viewers to a delightfully eccentric world constructed for…
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Owen Wilson on ‘Original and Unique’ ‘French Dispatch,’ Working with Wes Anderson for Three Decades
Owen Wilson is on his seventh collaboration with director Wes Anderson with the upcoming “The French Dispatch,” soon set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival ahead of a long-awaited fall release. But he’s also juggling TV duties in his role as Mobius on Disney+’s Marvel Cinematic Universe series “Loki.” The actor recently spoke to…
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Why ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’ Is Secretly Wes Anderson’s Best Film
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou was released 15 years ago today, the fourth film from the now-iconic director of melancholic whimsy Wes Anderson. His previous three movies – Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, and The Royal Tenenbaums – were critical darlings, singling Anderson out as a young filmmaker to watch. Then he made a movie about…
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The Morning Watch: ‘Ant-Man and The Fly’ Trailer, Examining Wes Anderson’s ‘Bottle Rocket’ & More
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, examine Wes Anderson‘s first film Bottle Rocket to…