Wes Anderson’s cinematic style did not appear fully formed. It took a few movies over five years before Anderson locked in on formal compositions, planimetric framing, cuts along the 90-degree axis, diorama-esque interiors, Richard Scarry-like landscapes, idiosyncratic dialogue, peculiar characters, … Continue reading THE FRENCH DISPATCH
When it comes to high drama, there probably isn’t any time in a person’s life as tumultuous and dramatic as high school. Well, combat, maybe, but not everyone has to face the front lines. They do have to face first … Continue reading MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA
I want you to contextualize my sadness,” Philip says. “Put whatever you’re going through into perspective.” Philip delivers this line to his girlfriend, but he might as well address it directly to the camera. Or to the world. As far … Continue reading LISTEN UP PHILIP
Michael J. Cinema 