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Jacob Hartz's avatar

Loved all of this. The RT’s was also my first Wes Anderson film, seen in its opening weekend on my first trip to Manhattan, staying with a friend on the UWS. Smitten ever since. I don’t know the popular opinion, but French Dispatch also ranked high for me, seemed like a return to the literary visual storytelling of this film…. Thanks for the read, sir.

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Fred Castleberry's avatar

Very glad to hear this resonated with you. French Dispatch I loved (the first two parts…) and felt like a return to a former glory Anderson possessed. There is a magic to his earlier work which, when shot on location, cannot be recreated on a sound stage.

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Vincent Nappi's avatar

Thank you for the insights into your taste & brand. Really fun write up. Been rewatching all of Wes Anderson’s movies as we roll into Christmas.

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Fred Castleberry's avatar

Truly my pleasure. The Royal Tenenbaums is my favorite Christmas movie lol

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Jordan Winer's avatar

Fantastic commentary and unabashed enthusiasm.

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J Wasson's avatar

My Uncle took me to Gino’s when I first moved to New York City in the mid aughts. I’d forgotten the name of the restaurant but remembered the wallpaper. Sadly, both are gone but a wonderful memory was made.

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Winn Wittman's avatar

Brilliant.

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