FOCUS ON: WES ANDERSON
FOCUS ON: WES ANDERSON
It could be argued that never before has a director had so much of a signature style in so many different disciplines that it has become a cultural genre all of it’s own, from typography, visual style, symmetry itself, to architecture, colour, fashion, interior design, and graphic design, Wes Anderson’s style has permeated and influenced all of these areas in one way or another.
I have curated a post for you bringing together works inspired by Wes Anderson, images that reflect his style and still from his movies.
I hope they in turn inspire you to watch any of his movies you may have missed (I’ve ranked them in order of my favourite at the end of this post) or to create something using his beautiful colour palette or symmetrical style.
If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s films and you’ve seen them all already i’ve also included a list of films you might like to watch by other great directors, some influencers of Anderson, some influenced by him and others are his contemporaries.
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IF YOU LIKE WES ANDERSON FILMS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE…
1. Harold and Maude (1971) directed by Hal Ashby
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.
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2. Her (2013) directed by Spike Jonze
In a near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need.
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3. Paddington 2 (2017) directed by Paul King
Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.
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4. Tokyo Story (1953) directed by Yasujirô Ozu
An old couple visit their children and grandchildren in the city, but receive little attention.
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5. Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) directed by Taika Waititi
A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.
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6. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) directed by Michel Gondry
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories.
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7. The Heartbreak Kid (1972) directed by Elaine May
A newlywed man on his honeymoon has second thoughts about his marriage and falls for a different woman.
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8. Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
A lonely widow meets a much younger Arab worker in a bar during a rainstorm. They fall in love, to their own surprise and to the outright shock of their families, colleagues, and drinking buddies.
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9. Wonder Boys (2000) Directed by Curtis Hanson
An English Professor tries to deal with his wife leaving him, the arrival of his editor who has been waiting for his book for seven years, and the various problems that his friends and associates involve him in.
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10. Magnolia (1999) Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
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11. Amélie (2001) Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love.
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12. Raising Arizona (1987) Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
When a childless couple of an ex-con and an ex-cop decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.
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13. Ghost World (2001) Directed by Terry Zwigoff
With only the plan of moving in together after high school, two unusually devious friends seek direction in life. As a mere gag, they respond to a man's newspaper ad for a date, only to find it will greatly complicate their lives.
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WES ANDERSON FILMS IN ORDER OF GREATNESS (IN MY OPINION)
1. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Watch here...
2. Rushmore (1998) Watch here...
3. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Watch here...
4. The French Dispatch (2021) Watch here...
5. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Watch here...
6. Isle of Dogs (2018) Watch here...
7. Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Watch here...
8. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Watch here...
9. The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Watch here...
10. Bottle Rocket (1996) Watch here...
FURTHER READING
Wes Anderson’s References / Candice Drouet
THE MAGNIFICENT LOCATIONS OF THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
What Wes Anderson Is Watching in Self-Isolation
STYLE LESSONS WITH THE CHARACTERS OF WES ANDERSON
Wes Anderson’s Top10
The Wes Anderson Style Explained: Ultimate Guide
Sandro Kopp’s art is the star of Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch
WES ANDERSON COLOR PALETTES
