Tiny Rebels – Wes Anderson’s Quiet Revolution Rhys Handley March 28, 2018 Analysis, Close-Up, Features Wes Anderson is the most polite filmmaker in punk rock, but that’s probably what makes him the most effective, too. Notorious for his meticulousness and specificity, the Texan philosophy graduate’s...
A Beginner’s Guide to… Frances McDormand Rhys Handley January 11, 2018 A Beginner's Guide To..., Analysis, Features The character actor is often considered a vestige solely for male performers – Paul Giamatti, Gary Oldman, Steve Buscemi, J.K. Simmons; the list goes on. Often the bridesmaid, rarely the bride, these side...
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...
ORWAV’s Top 20 of 2014: 6. The Grand Budapest Hotel Conor Morgan December 24, 2014 Analysis, Features, Top 10 3 Comments Wes Anderson is a fascinating phenomenon. Having plugged away as a more or less cult director for some time, his films are becoming increasingly popular amongst wider and wider audiences. To achieve this,...
