Tag: Isle of Dogs
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The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar – Release Date, Cast, Plot, Director, And More Info
At this rate, director Wes Anderson is well on his way to establishing himself among the ranks of Steven Spielberg, Steven Soderbergh, and other filmmakers (who hopefully have names other than “Steven S.”) that routinely cause moviegoers to wonder how on Earth they have enough time to release as many movies in such a short…
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Asteroid City review – smug Wes Anderson comedy falls to earth
The writer-director’s knowing meta-tale set in a space-obsessed 1950s desert town has a starry cast and meticulous attention to detail, but its studied quirkiness is often more irritating than amusingNo one goes to a Wes Anderson movie expecting heartfelt melodrama or realistic human emotions and interactions. They go for intricately crafted doll’s house dramas featuring…
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10 Biggest Takeaways From Netflix Playlist, a Film and Series Music Showcase
Award winning composers helped turn this year’s Netflix Playlist event into an aural and visual spectacle.The music from some of the streaming platform’s awards contenders and series were brought to life for live audiences alongside immersive, wall-to-wall projections. Alexandre Desplat, Nathan Johnson and Danny Elfman were among those in attendance for an orchestral performance of…
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Here’s Why Wes Anderson’s Next Two Films Aren’t at Searchlight
With seven nominations to his name, perennial Oscar contender Wes Anderson can call his own shots. It helps that he’s one of Hollywood’s most visually creative auteurs. Since 2012’s “Moonrise Kingdom,” which Focus Features released, Searchlight has distributed all of Anderson’s features, from his biggest global hit in 2014, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and 2018’s…
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Bill Murray Reunites With Wes Anderson, Tilda Swinton for Spain-Set Project (Exclusive)
Bill Murray is among the cast of Wes Anderson’s new film that will begin production in Spain in August, Variety has learned.Sources close to the project have confirmed Murray’s casting. The actor has appeared in nine of Anderson’s movies to date, excluding the new pic.The as-yet-untitled film also stars Tilda Swinton, as she revealed exclusively…
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German Co-Productions Make Big Showing in Cannes
German co-productions are making a strong showing at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, among them Leos Carax’s opening film, “Annette,” Wes Anderson’s star-studded “The French Dispatch” and Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi’s “The Story of My Wife.”Fabian Gasmia’s Berlin-based Detailfilm is among the producers on “Annette,” which stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The musical shot…
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Wes Anderson to Shoot Next Film in Spain with Tilda Swinton: I’m ‘Not Ready to Share Details’
It’s looking to be a big year for filmmaker Wes Anderson, whose “The French Dispatch” is finally set to open in theaters October 22 from Searchlight Pictures after a July world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Now comes confirmation from Variety that Anderson will begin filming his untitled next movie before “French…
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse wins best animation Oscar
Successful animated extension of the Spider-Man franchise, featuring multiple alternative superheroes, takes top honours at the 91st Academy AwardsSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has won the Oscar for best animated feature at the 91st Academy Awards.Into the Spider-Verse triumphed in a field containing blockbusters such as Incredibles 2 and Ralph Breaks the Internet, as well as…
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Best Score Nominee Alexandre Desplat to Skip Oscar Ceremony
Best score nominee Alexandre Desplat will be unable to attend Sunday’s Oscar ceremonies because of recent throat surgery, a rep for the composer confirms.The French native, already a two-time Oscar winner (for 2014’s “Grand Budapest Hotel” and 2017’s “The Shape of Water”), is nominated this year for his Japanese-flavored score for Wes Anderson’s “Isle of…