Do you think Wes Anderson needs to change it up?
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o-696-211821 — 12 years ago(March 28, 2014 02:45 AM)He has such an individual stylistic voice which screams Wes Anderson form the first shot. There's no denying he's an Auteur(feel free to challenge me on that) but do you think it's time for him to completely switch it up - maybe do another genre entirely? Or do you think he couldn't possibly, as that IS who he is.
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flout7 — 12 years ago(March 29, 2014 12:27 PM)
I admit it would be interesting to see what he could create if he stepped outside himself Though the argument might be "why fix something that's not broken". His films almost feel like a series of stories as opposed to individual films. My two ultimate favorites are Rushmore & Bottle Rocket. Unquestionably charming & sweet. Grand Budapest Hotel is getting some seriously great reviews and praise. Can't wait 2C it ?
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CrashScience — 12 years ago(April 03, 2014 11:43 AM)
Wes should adapt the H.H. Holmes novel 'The Devil in the White City'.
That be a nice change of pace, but yet oddly still in his wheelhouse. I'd love to see what he does with Holmes' murder castle since he is so talented in making sets feel like characters all their own. -
dannygoodlet2 — 11 years ago(April 15, 2014 07:18 AM)
If he changes genre I'm afraid it will scream sellout. His filmography is amazing and he should only change if he feels the need to, not because of pressure from a moronic public that flocks to the theaters to see such trash as Transformers and the token horror film that comes out bi monthly. Keep doing what you're doing Wes
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FosterBreadford — 11 years ago(April 16, 2014 05:43 PM)
That same moronic public is the reason why he can get funding for his movies, you know. Steven Rales doesn't just shell out $20million so he can have a new DVD in his collection.
He's more of a mild hero, you know, like the kind of sauce you get at Japanese restaurants -
mhaa-951-658404 — 11 years ago(April 22, 2014 10:05 AM)
Well, "directorman", how many films have you directed? What's that you say? ZERO? I'm shocked, no, really I am.
Guess what: Wes Anderson doesn't need you, the film-going world doesn't need you, and I sure as hell don't need you. -
randyhndrsn — 11 years ago(June 05, 2014 01:54 PM)
Nope, his last three films have confirmed his growth as an artist and filmmaker, his vision has depth in different ways with each film and Grand Budapest Hotel is a marvel of filmmaking and storytelling.
Anderson is a true auteur. -
Hans2003 — 11 years ago(June 07, 2014 06:11 PM)
No please, we have many examples of great directors who lost the plot completely when they changed their style or tried different genres (take Fernando Meirelles for an instance).
Wes Anderson is one of the BEST directors of his generation and he's better continue doing what he's good at! -
thetuffpuff — 11 years ago(July 05, 2014 11:35 PM)
That immediately identifiable quirk is the genius of Wes Anderson. In the same way that unifentifiable-ness is the genius of Stev5b4en Soderbergh.
What is identifiable (and cherished) with Anderson's work is the style, the aesthetic, the wit. However it works because the STORIES are always different.