7. Master of Quirky

7. Wes Anderson

“That sounds like poetry. Poems don’t always have to rhyme, you know. They’re just supposed to be creative.”
Wes Anderson was one of the first directors who's filmography I explored completely. When Moonrise Kingdom released in 2012 I was well underway my journey of watching the greatest films, but I hadn't yet come across Anderson's work. Moonrise turned out to be an endearing film gem and I became instantly obsessed with his movies. I set out over the next year watching all of his films. Looking back he was one of the first directors I studied so quickly. Right after Scorsese, Kubrick, Fincher, it was Wes Anderson. I say this because I feel like sometimes he's not given the credit he deserves. His movies are quirky and not always appealing to wide audiences. I compare him to Mr. Rogers. Anderson's movies often seem like children material but underneath the color and quirk is a heartfelt message. His cinematic perspective is one of the most unique today and I don't think anyone does stop motion better than him. My personal favorite 'Grand Budapest Hotel' is a great place to start for those new to his films. Its witty, hilarious, and packs an emotional. Featuring Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, and an awesomely hilarious William Dafoe as the bad guy (as his name predicts). Go watch it. Anderson is one of the best directors around.
MUST WATCH FILM - 'Moonrise Kingdom'
MY FAVORITE - 'Grand Budapest Hotel'
UPCOMING - 'The French Dispatch'