If you are fan of the films of Wes Anderson (my favorite is still Rushmore, by far), you may love his whimsical blend of quirky characters and clever quips and absurdist plots. The elaborate production design of Budapest, the silliness of Zissou, and those track suits in Tenenbaums—along with his repeating cast of comic actors—may lead us to believe that Anderson’s work is all fluff and fantasy. But the latest video essay over at Press Play shows us why we may be forgetting an integral part of Anderson’s work. Take a look...
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