Red Mosquito

Alex wrote:the best part about the trailer is when ralph fiennes takes off running, right, turned2black?

Malloy wrote:why are you surprised, dg?

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

Malloy wrote:why are you surprised, dg?

from what I've seen in the past, his works aren't generally met with overwhelming critical acclaim

now that i look on rotten tomatoes, moonrise kingdom had a much better rating than I remembered....94%

Alex wrote:

lennytheweedwhacker wrote:

Malloy wrote:why are you surprised, dg?

from what I've seen in the past, his works aren't generally met with overwhelming critical acclaim

now that i look on rotten tomatoes, moonrise kingdom had a much better rating than I remembered....94%

yeah he's basically paul w.s. anderson in the eyes of the hollywood literati

Malloy wrote:Despite his seemingly universal appeal, it could be argued that Wes Anderson is a divisive figure. On one hand, he's undoubtedly a gifted filmmaker whose panache for production design is matched by an earnest knack for storytelling. On the other, he's like the iPhone of contemporary directors—he may arguably be the better product, but there's also a possibility that people just "buy" him because, well, it looks cool. That's not to say that every person who admires Anderson does so for insincere reasons, but there is certainly a hype surrounding Anderson's aesthetic sensibilities that somewhat underestimates his true talent. And it's for this reason that a retrospective, or, as the Music Box is calling it, an anthology, is a welcome opportunity to revisit Anderson's work as a whole; in this way, it's easier to appreciate his work as that which emanates from a true auteur rather than a director who every so often puts out a cutesy film that inspires fashion and home decor choices. (Similarly, Matt Zoller Seitz's new book The Wes Anderson Collection is a perfect metaphor for Anderson's public perception. The book itself is gorgeous, and definitely looks great on an Ikea coffee table. But inside is a wealth of knowledge about the director, including prolific insight into his filmmaking techniques and his appreciation for film history.) The Music Box will show all of Anderson's feature films, from his first, BOTTLE ROCKET (1996), to his most recent theatrical release, MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012). The series will also include a sneak preview of his newest film, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2013), at which Anderson will participate in a Q&A [GBH is sold out—see note below]. This screening was booked within minutes, and the eagerness with which people refreshed their Eventbrite screen is worthy of consideration. One can only hope that it's a true testament to the director's populist ideals, a director whose work is primarily occupied with outward themes of family and friendship, and more subversive themes such as disappointment and mortality.