Film Review : New Frontiers and Old Farces in “Asteroid City”

Until now, Anderson has been a master of reinvention. The director has walked, gracefully, the narrow line between consistent and repetitive. But “Asteroid City” is so self-referencing that it ceases to be captivating or clever, and misses the mark of annoyingly-but-tolerably-cocky. Instead, the film feels altogether redundant. 

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Film Review: In "The French Dispatch", Wes Anderson’s Ennui is Anything But Boring

After going two years without stepping foot in a movie theater, it was The French Dispatch that finally drew me away from my laptop and into the familiar setting. The act of purchasing a ticket and a bucket of popcorn felt revolutionary after so much time had elapsed. The wait proved worthwhile. While watching The French Dispatch, Wes Anderson’s latest production, I recalled all the ways that seeing a movie in theaters is an unmatched experience. I love the way the image is amplified on the screen, rendering the audience miniature and mesmerized. Anderson's work is recognizable for its vibrancy and attention to detail, and particularly well-suited to this format.

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