It’s a Wes Anderson jubilee! Greg, P.T., and I share our thoughts on the beloved yet polarizing director’s newest film, Asteroid City. We attempt to unpack its dense layers, pulling out themes and connections between the various frame narratives. After a robust discussion, we speculate about the film’s Oscars chances and share our top five Wes Anderson films of all time. I felt privileged to be a part of this conversation; P.T. and Greg shared so much insight, and we were having a good time every single second. You can’t wake up until you’ve podcasted with friends. Listen to us on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Movie News Check-In 1:33

The Short Take (Spoiler-Free) 12:58

The Recommendation Algorithm (Spoiler-Free) 20:27

SPOILER MODE 30:03

The Rhetorical Situation 1:22:33

Oscars Watch 1:39:59

Our Top 5 Wes Anderson Films 1:52:10

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Intro and outro music is “Divers,” by Hara Noda, licensed through Epidemic Sound.

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