Wes Anderson Episodes

Wes Anderson’s love for Roald Dahl’s storytelling pours out of the screen in his four short film adaptations of Dahl short stories that dropped on Netflix in 2023. This week, we discuss the unique pop-up book execution of Anderson’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, The Rat Catcher, and Poison. With nonstop narration, a troupe of phenomenal actors, and stage play moving sets, these shorts are unlike anything I’ve ever seen on film. Our discussion ranges from our favorite set pieces t...

This week I wrap up our series on Wes Anderson’s filmography with an epilogue episode. I talk through some of my major takeaways from Anderson’s filmography then share a takeaway from the endeavor of going through a director’s filmography in general. Finally, I announce the director we will cover in our next series! https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website ...

This week we discuss “Asteroid City”, Wes Anderson’s latest film. With a meta-textual, layered framing device, highly stylized desert set and just as dry characters, and Wes at the height of his powers, this discussion was bound to be great. In our movie news section, we discuss Wes Anderson and other directors of his generation and what makes them tick. Finally, we do a draft of movies with deserts and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Times...

This week we discuss The French Dispatch, Wes Anderson’s first work in an anthology format. This one is both an ode to French cinema and to The New Yorker, is charming in its own drab yet fanciful Anderson way, and is chock full of various filmmaking abstractions. In our movie news section, we discuss current working female directors in anticipation of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Finally, we do a draft of writers in movies and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotp...

This week we discuss Isle of Dogs, Wes Anderson’s second venture into stop-motion animation. Full of beautiful sets, love for Japanese art, and of course dogs, this is a really enjoyable film to both watch and discuss. In our movie news section, we discuss Tom Cruise’s stunts in Mission Impossible films and how long action stars can last. Finally, we do a draft of stop-motion animation movies and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: ...

This week we discuss The Grand Budapest Hotel, Wes Anderson’s most successful film to date. It doesn’t get much better than Ralph Fiennes concierge-ing his way into our hearts. In our movie news section, we discuss whether we are excited for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny or not. Finally, we do a draft of movies with hotels and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro (00:39) The Life Aquatic Discussion (05:13) Movie N...

This week we discuss Moonrise Kingdom, a childhood romance, fantasy adventure by Wes Anderson. We loved this movie, but we don’t know what we’re talking about. In our movie news section, we discuss what has happened to hit, blockbuster comedies anticipating the release of No Hard Feelings. Finally, we do a draft of 2000’s comedies and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro (00:38) The Life Aquatic Discussion (08:45) Movie N...

This week we discuss Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson’s first venture into animation. Full of great puppetry, sets, charm, and layers of emotions for both kids and adults, this film has plenty to dig into. In our movie news section, we discuss extended cinematic universes and if they are good for the future of cinema in line with The Flash releasing. Finally, we do a draft of films with time travel, also with The Flash in mind, and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingsh...

This week we discuss The Darjeeling Limited, the spiritual journey on a train in India we were all waiting for from Wes Anderson. With incredible set pieces and great performances from and chemistry between the three brothers that we follow, this film provided a ton a great things to dive into. In our movie news section, we discuss the ramifications of the time between theatrical and streaming releases. Finally, we do a draft of films with train scenes on brand with the Darjeeling talk and share...

This week we discuss The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, which might be the most quintessential example of the Wes Anderson aesthetic. With the cutaway, dollhouse boat, a phenomenal cast, and stop-motion sea creatures this is a fun one. In our movie news section, we discuss Spider-Man adaptations with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse releasing this weekend. Finally, we do a draft of films with underwater scenes and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.c...

This week we discuss The Royal Tenenbaums, Wes Anderson’s third film and first big box office success. Here we see his first ensemble cast and his distinct style coming to the forefront. In our movie news section, we discuss live-action Disney remakes with The Little Mermaid releasing this weekend. Finally, we do a draft of Disney Animated Classics and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro (00:37) The Royal Tenenbaums Disc...

This week we discuss Rushmore, Wes Anderson’s sophomore film. Writing again with Owen Wilson, this film sees Wes really coming into his own while filming at his actual high school. In our movie news section, we discuss the BFI’s 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 list. Finally, we do a draft of movies from the top 100 all time box office earnings and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro (00:36) Rushmore Discussion (05:18) Movie N...

This week we discuss Bottle Rocket, Wes Anderson’s debut film. Co-written with Owen Wilson and starring a cast of their friends, this film is the beginning of a new cinematic voice. In our movie news section, we do a preview of upcoming summer movies. Finally, we do a draft of sequels and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro (00:36) Bottle Rocket Discussion (02:13) Movie News (01:01:54) Movie Draft (01:31:32) Recomm...

Wes Anderson has an incredibly unique voice in the filmmaking world. In this first episode of our series Wes, we do an overview of his life and look at the techniques and themes that define his filmography as a whole. Then we discuss Beau is Afraid and The Super Mario Bros. Movie in the movie news segment. Finally, we do a draft of movie decades and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro (00:38) Wes Anderson Overview (13...