The Phoenician Scheme

July 01, 2025 00:03:27
The Phoenician Scheme
Flicks with The Film Snob
The Phoenician Scheme

Jul 01 2025 | 00:03:27

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Show Notes

A parody of a host of film genres displays Wes Anderson’s style at its most avant-garde. I’ve talked a lot about Wes Anderson over the years. In fact I’ve reviewed seven of his films on this show. I’m at the point where I want to just assume you know something about his work by now, and that I don’t have to keep describing his style and methods, such as sets that look like marvelous intricate toys, everything in bold colors, block-like patterns, with the camera either facing the actors head on or from the side, precise geometrical movements, the love…

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