The cast of The Royal Tenenbaums Noni Ford recalls her first impressions of the Wes Anderson classic The Royal Tenenbaums and how she now approaches the film differently as an adult. Spoilers ahead! Some films you watch and it takes you a while to really call them a favorite — it might even take a… Read more »
Tag: Wes Anderson
Monthly Movie Round-Up: June 2023
Every month, Establishing Shot brings you a selection of films from our group of regular bloggers. Even though these films aren’t currently being screened at the IU Cinema, this series reflects the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema and demonstrates the eclectic tastes of the bloggers. Each contributor has picked one film that they… Read more »
On Loving Wes Anderson
Bright red blood. When you say the name Wes Anderson to me, that is the first thing that comes to my mind. Not mise-en-scènes that are perfectly balanced or stone-faced actors saying witty lines or whimsical European dreamscapes. No, it is blood cascading down the arms of Luke Wilson — sweet, beautiful Luke Wilson —… Read more »
Every Line Matters: The Magnificent Details of Rushmore (1998)
There are many things that I love about Rushmore (1998), the second film directed by Wes Anderson and the first that he co-wrote with frequent collaborator Owen Wilson. I adore its airtight structure, idiosyncratic sense of humor, and secret sense of warmth. But more than anything, I love how Anderson and his collaborators develop their… Read more »
Monthly Movie Round-Up: May
Every month, A Place for Film brings you a selection of films from our group of regular bloggers. Even though these films aren’t currently being screened at the IU Cinema, this series reflects the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema and demonstrates the eclectic tastes of the bloggers. Each contributor has picked one film… Read more »
Moonrise Kingdom’s Cinematic Ancestors
When Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom was released in 2012, audiences and critics alike noted the film’s similarities to Pierrot le fou, a 1965 film by French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard. However, Godard isn’t the only — or even the most important — influence on Wes Anderson. This video essay looks at a few of the cinematic… Read more »