The Royal Tenenbaums And The Art Of Tragicomedy Madeline Joint December 7, 2016 Analysis, Close-Up, Features A father abandons his family. He lies, cheats and betrays them, spending most of the family fortune. When present, he’s cruel: blunt and caustic with his children, putting them down in painful moments and...
Music of the Movies: Wes Anderson Andy J Smith April 13, 2014 Behind The Curtain, Features, Music of the Movies When it comes to stylised quirkiness and off-the-wall humour, there is one film maker who stands out against all others, and that is the inimitable writer and director Wes Anderson. Having carved himself a...
A Beginner’s Guide To… Wes Anderson Chris Davies March 7, 2014 A Beginner's Guide To..., Analysis, Features 1 Comment Wes Anderson is the creator of a string of classic American independent films that infuse a quirky filming style with wry humour and eccentric characterisations, including The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore,...
The Grand Budapest Hotel – Review Chris Davies March 3, 2014 Reviews 4 Comments Wes Anderson’s latest is like a matryoshka doll, each narrative opening to reveal another nested inside. At the centre is the story of Gustav H., delivered with pontifical perfection by a flawless...
