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"Is there more to Anderson than meets the bespectacled eye? Or is he writing fairy tales for drunk adults?" Can't it be both?

Wes Anderson has the most recognizable cinematography in all his movies. You see a frame of it and can immediately tell that it's one of his movies.

Wes Anderson's contributions to film are needed. Movies don't need to be duplications of reality, because they never really can be.

Michael looks like a proper Wes Anderson character

I like that Wes's movies are like a child's version of very adult ideas and concepts. It just takes the complicated nature out and shows how how simple things can be. My favorite is probably Moonrise Kingdom, which is both a coming of age story and a sad adults trying to make sense of their lives story. Not much else beyond that, in my opinion, since he does keep things simple to keep things moving. But I think his stuff is fun.

"Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to." -Steve Zissou

Aesthetic, funny and sometimes deep "Dad you were never really dying." "But I'm gonna live"

I am convinced that if Wes Anderson wasn't a filmmaker, he'd be a serial killer.

My favorite part about his movies is that Melancholic Nostalgia. All of his movies have these rosy, heart-warming feels that also feel sad. He's easily my favorite Indie Director

Idk why Life Aquatic doesn't get the praise it deserves...it's probably his best

Grand Budapest Hotel is a 10/10 imo

I've always liked Anderson, this put a lot of it into words. One other thing, for me, I never liked theaters. Not a big crowd person. I appreciated that he made films that felt like their cinematic impact wasn't lost by home viewing.

I have been drawn to The Life Aquatic for years... the combination of music and cinematography always gets me - especially his Sigur Ros at the scene with the tiger shark.

I dig the Anderson film aesthetic.

Wes Anderson is a genius. I didn't' even have to think about it.

I look forward to Anderson's films as much as Tarantino's or Scorsese's because they are always original and beautiful.

I love how at the beginning he advertised way to reduce your carbon footprint and then said all without having to do all that work outdoors thats the most privileged thing I've heard today lol

I can't wait for The French Dispatch.

Wren feels like a scam. And these guys keep promoting it.

The podcast Unspooled framed it in a way that made me appreciate his films more (I already enjoyed them): He's basically making movie versions of dioramas, like Margo in The Royal Tennenbaums. You're always looking in from the outside from one angle (like you mentioned with his flat camera work), and everything is picture perfect and of one style that fits together. I see complaints about his movies like someone complaining that dioramas or miniature landscapes or doll houses, etc., are too kitschy or not realistic. That's the point, and maybe it's not the style you like, but it's silly to complain about things that are obviously very intentional choices. It's not like he's suddenly going to change things.

The Grand Budapest Hotel is probably my favorite film, and Wes Anderson by far my favorite director. His films are not just stunningly beautiful for aesthetic purposes, but the style of the world itself feels like a character. It is like a modern day fairy tale. The characters are absurd and over the top, and yet believable and relatable. It is insane to blow up a shark with dynamite, but we can all relate to the pain of losing someone important. I for one would do anything to get back together with the girl I love, even though I know it would destroy me. This lost love was like the love the characters in Moonrise Kingdom felt. Enchanting. And yet is was as toxic in the end as the dynamic of the Tenenbaum's. I know, like Zero and M. Gustave do, that this time has past but I too am unable to let go of the memories of better days. It hurts me to see her with someone else, and it makes me as crazy as Max in Rushmore. I hope that I will soon let go of the past and move on like the brothers did in the Darjeeling Limited. Like a fairy tale Anderson's films make clear that this story is not real life. No effort is made to hide the camera movement or make the color palet look like what I see when I peek outside my window. But that's the point. We are looking at a film, a piece of art. Nobody really believes a wolf blew away a house with 3 little pigs in it, but the moral of the story can be just as true. The themes of friendship, redemption and loss hit home because Anderson is an absolute master of his craft. The unique visual style and expert writing work in harmony to create a visceral experience that creeps in unnoticed through the jokes, gags and silliness. On first viewing I often have this weird feeling. Why am I crying over a silly caricature of a sailor pondering if the huge shark that killed his friend still remembers him? I can't really place it, and that shows how good Anderson is at his craft. He knows exactly what he is doing, playing with our subconscious rather than trying to explain everything. Show don't tell. I wish I was as good in my profession as Wes.

We need a terrence malick "Deep" or "Dumb"

Deep, absolutely. The Grand Budapest Hotel is my favorite and that's because it can be credibly read as a meditation on the cyclical nature of fascism. It plays out in the details and what the characters represent. For instance, Goldblum's character represents dedication to the rule of law and he's the first to be killed by the avatar of senseless violence, Willem Dafoe's character.

With a friend we have discussed more than once about how brechtian Wes Anderson is. His emotional disattachment that strikes with deep emotions in the audience a posteriori, his use of contrasts (for instance) between characters and situation or action in the background and in the foreground, the constant 4th wall break… I love it.

Wes Anderson is also known for taking inspiration from some excellent sources, always applying his own trademark into new perspectives and scenarios. The man isn't a vain edgy hipster who alludes to false interest; he is truly well-read, and his films have real nuance. Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums: the novels and short stories of J.D. Salinger The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou: the documentaries of Jacques-Yves Cousteau The Darjeeling Limited: the films of Satyajit Ray Fantastic Mr. Fox: the book by Roald Dahl The Grand Budapest Hotel: everything Stefan Zweig ever wrote and his own life story. I'd say Fantastic Mr. Fox is the film that first proved his craft could truly meet his vision.

Whenever I'm told about my carbon footprint I get really annoyed. There's only so much I can do for the planet with my carbon footprint when I'm up against Amazon, BP etc

it's amazing that this is a 16 minute review of the themes and only dances around the most prominent theme in his films: the relationship between fathers and sons

The Grand Budapest Hotel, it was my intro into his films, and it hits a chord in my heart that nothing has ever been able to strike again.

Does Wisecrack ever conclude that something is dumb?

I know the cinematography of Anderson's films is constant throughout all of his films, as well as his often times blunt dialogue. But I think each film has a different atmosphere despite having many of the fundamental Anderson traits. Grand Budapest is one of the most hilarious comedies I've ever seen and is probably his best work. Life Aquatic is a really good film if you just want to watch what life is like from the perspective of someone in love with his boat and the sea. Also, it's one of those rare films where I feel like I don't need to jump around from location to location. I can just take it all in. But if I had to compare the two films, I'd say the former feels like a love letter to 1920's silent films and the latter feels like one to those strangely mature children's books we used to grow up reading. Two completely different tones, but done with a lot of the same tools. I think Anderson's innovation, in that way, is the reason why he's such a magnificent director.

I'm going to mentally scrub that image of Wes Anderson from my mind. I don't know what I thought he looked like, but that's not what I thought he looked like.

The Life Aquatic is my favourite of his movies.

Wes Anderson Deep or Dumb? Answer: Symmetrical

Is there a midpoint between deep and dumb? Yes, I think his movies tend to capture atmosphere and emotion. But it's not like they're breaking any new ground in terms of the ideas they present. Disclaimer: I will absolutely just watch movies to watch visual effects or camera work, think about how they were made, and appreciate the art from that standpoint, so I love Wes Anderson - but I don't know about "deep".

I leave for a few videos and Michael becomes a sailor.

I really loved the format of this video love you guys!!

Jesus, dressed up like Wes Anderson for New Year's after i found an old man suit in a box by my apartments when i was 22. Had the consistency and look of a 70's couch

Thanks for finally settling this!

The music is also amazing in his movies

Royal Tenenbaums is one of my favorite movies.

Brilliant analysis. Thank you Wisecrack. Looking forward to your thoughts on The French Dispatch.

The philosophy of Wes Anderson is that rich and famous people are actually lonely and sad. Deep.

This video made me feel melancholic Thanks

More Deep or Dumb about directors please! This was great!

Do you know that Wes Anderson has a BA in philosophy? That actually makes me wonder what philosophy influences him. Perhaps Wisecrack should do a video on that.

I've always loved Wes Anderson movies. Now I know why.

I never thought of wes as particularly deep. This said, he's likely my favorite filmmaker. Reminds me of Randy Newman; incredibly talented but knows what he wants and isn't here to show off

I think Anderson would love to call his work "fairy tales for drunk adults".

Awesome video. Great work!

Rushmore has been my fav movie since it came out. I got it own vhs when I was like 8

There is just something about this video dudeeeee it is just sooo calming

idk if it was the music but this hit me sm

The wording on that ad read is so real. It IS about feeling like you're doing something. Dystopian shit, man. Thanks.

Moonrise kingdom is so good

The mere fact Michael is calling Wes Anderson a hipster while wearing what he's wearing in this video is video is mind-blowing. He's an outsider and I'm glad that was recognized in this piece. Great stuff.

Awesome video, great analysis!

Hotel Budapest and Fantastic Mr Fox are still some of my favorite movies.

Please do more directors and authors- there's so much untapped potential.

Just finished The grand Budapest hotel and moonrise kingdom today. I love his film style it like a story book and feel relaxing.

Excellent analysis!

I love the Anderson-style production in this episode and would be into it if Wisecrack videos adopted some more cinematic production elements! :D

Great vid Wisecrack, absolutely love Wes Anderson!

this is my most favorite wisecrack video thus far

I'm never bored by a Wed Anderson film. Easily my favorite director at this point

His movies ain't one of those films that made me cry. Those type of movies that will state its own moral of the story. Anderson's needs to be understood deeply and his storytelling is great. I haven't cried in any of his films but his storytelling got me hooked. Especially the aesthetics.

Dope....serious...and thoughtful analysis. A long-time Wes Anderson fan...I bought Bottle Rocket on DVD before most of these others came out, kind of fan... But I have wondered....what this video is questioning. Do I merely love some stylistic tricks...or is there a deeper reason I love his films? Yes, I love the style. It is as aesthetically pleasing as a Marlboro box...by scientific design. Thirds galore, to the photographer or cinematographer. Color palette-wise, unknown tricks to me, but they draw me in. The deadpan humor...absolutely delightful. The melancholy melodrama mixed with a peak of crisis...obviously a good tactic if you think about it...albeit we may not have been aware of a formulaic convention until the 4th or 5th movie, or the 2nd or 3rd if you're extremely arrogant and cocky that you are a savant mensa material. Please tell me if I'm wrong. I'm not trying to be cool or advanced, I'm not trained in film structure or technique..I'm just being honest.

I really like renegade cuts video about Wes Anderson since it acknowledges some of the orientalism that is in his movies and the dominant white perspective in them.

"The metaphor is somehow as compelling as it is annoying" really is _the_ quote of the video imo. Perfectly explains my feelings toward Anderson's movies.

I missed you! I love your work!

Thinking about it, there's a lot of similarities with Anderson and Japanese anime studio Shaft, like both having a penchant for the side vie stage camera view

so deep in fact id go looking for a video just to appreciate why i love these quirky films so much. impossible for me to pick a favorite. if pressed the first or last ive seen. Aquatic, Budapest or the best music Darjeeling. i need watch them all again.

Love his films. So unique and special. Brilliant xx

"Is there more to Anderson than meets the bespectacled eye, or is he writing fairy tales for drunk adults?" Yes.

A series of unfortunate events Netflix series is what you get when Wes Anderson and Tim Burton making a show together

Great work. Thx. Now i love the work of Wes Anderson even more :)

I’m going to continue enjoying his work. I never remember what his movies are about if you ask me a few months later… I just retain a memory of something delicious and nostalgic. Like candy I remember from my childhood, even if I didn’t know what it was made of. His messages are universal, uncontroversial, repetitive, beautifully wrapped in visuals that you want to keep afterwards. I enjoy it and I forget what exactly it was, but I’m always glad to see he made a new one and I’m going to watch it, too - to the same effect, I assume. It’s okay to just enjoy things, you know. Whether they are dumb or deep. Joy is rare.

I don't really care whether he is deep or not. He's really good at telling very unique stories with very unique characters while grounding everything in a world that feels both fantastical and real. He's just. Really good at making movies and telling stories

"My cross-eye, it's fixed. My depth perception is so much better now! I'm gonna watch a Wes Anderson movie and see if I can perceive any depth in it" Character from Bojack Horseman

Finally you guys!!!

All I know is I enjoy the heck out of his movies. There's just something about them.

Nice Dead shirt! Never knew you were a fan!

This video made me cry. A lot.

I think I'll appreciate his works more now. Before I was just confused of why the protagonist had a hard time letting go of nostalgia. Now I know there's more themes underlying the films.

🙌🏿Breathtakingly elegant analysis/&dissection📽👑 Wes is my favorite director, so with the biggest openminded bias, Good Sir, l say, "Deep🤝🏿"

Epic Intro!! So badass 😎

wow finally a meaningful analysis of wes anderson films! people usually stop at "everything is symmetrical. the end." well done!!!

Y'all forget about his music selection for his movies,...always on point...👌Moonrise Kingdom had some of the coolest, nostalgic music...

The way that I have come to understand Wes Anderson's work, is basically like this: he is influenced by the French New Wave which focuses on existential absurdity, but has has a more melancholy tone. What Anderson does is take that basic framework, but shift it so that instead of experiencing intrepid loss in the French New Wave from films like Sex is Comedy or Hiroshima Mon Amor, he focuses on the whimsy of the situation. He doesn't stray from the melancholy, but instead of portraying it as tragic he focuses all his attention of the creating whimsy out of situations of genuine tragedy. Whereas the French New Wave films flirt with whimsy, Anderson leans into it, which typically culminates in an emotional crescendo of catharsis from a character that was previously portrayed as stoic and is typically portrayed as representing the mental internalization of the viewer. He uses sever tricks to achieve true emotional catharsis, and my favorite one is that he has his children speak as adults and his adults act like children.

I think Mr. Fox was more scared on facing the next chapter of his life rather than reliving his "young self"

Wes =beautiful and pure genius!

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a fucking masterpiece.. 🤷‍♂️

After watching this, I am 100% convinced that I want a Wes Anderson Spider-Man Movie, I already thought so, but this confirmed it

If you can recognize the man in the multitude then he left an impact.

You guys should do a video on David Fincher!

Can't help but make connections between Wes Anderson movies and Hereditary after watching this 🤔

Grand budapest hotel is one of my favorites

The most clarifying moment of my life was when I realized Wes Anderson and Wes Craven weren't the same person. It made my life so much clearer and their cinematography made much, much more sense.

Wisecrack, please do a content about Yoko Taro and his game's, i think many will be interested in it, and there's a lot that can be talk about by just the person itself

Totally agree. One of my favourite directors.