Wes Anderson takes a perfectly framed center-stage this week as Alex and Jonathan talk Rushmore (1998), The Life Aquatic (2004), and Moonrise Kingdom (2012). We discuss self-aware storytelling, how style can divert criticism, and the recycling of iconic art.

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6:36 - Rushmore

24:18 - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

43:10 - Moonrise Kingdom

57:46 - Overall

1:13:59 - Coming Attractions

To find links to things that we talked about, visit the blog:

https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/episode-9-the-whimsy-and-woe-of-wes-anderson/