The Phoenician Scheme

The Phoenician Scheme

Update: 2025-07-01
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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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The Phoenician Scheme

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Chris Dashiell