Why Do Wes Anderson Movies Look Like That?

Thanks to MUBI for their support! Get your 30 day free trial of MUBI here: Wes Anderson’s unique style has been the subject of many video essays, but in this video I wanted to take a look not just at the elements that make up that style but at why Anderson is drawn to those elements and the role they play in his storytelling. References: - Interview with Matt Zoller Seitz: - The Darjeeling Limited Criterion Edition (With Commentary): - The Wes Anderson Collection: - The Grand Budapest Hotel Edition: - David Bordwell on Planimetric Composition: - David Bordwell on Wes Anderson as a Brand: - Wes Anderson American Express Commercial: - David Lowery Short Film PIONEER: CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 3:25 I. The Unreality of Flatness 6:35 II. Against Naturalism 9:05 III. “Well in this case literally.“ 14:12 IV. The New Sincerity of Wes Anderson // WATCH MORE THOMAS FLIGHT -Ad-Free Videos and Exclusive Content on Nebula: -My Podcast Cinema of Meaning: Ad-free and early on Nebula: Nebula: Spotify: iTunes: -Rent or Buy My Experimental Documentary: -Read My Newsletter: // SUPPORT MY WORK -Support my Channel directly on Patreon: Patrons get access to a discord community, monthly podcast reviews of everything I watch, and more! -Sign up for Nebula using my Link: Signing Up for Nebula using my link supports my channel financially. // FOLLOW ME -Twitter: -Website: -Letterboxd: -TikTok: @ // CONTACT ME -sponsorship and Business inquiries: thomasflight@ -Questions, feedback, other stuff: contact@ (check out my FAQ as well: ) #ThomasFlight #Movies