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LudwigPastorius

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4. Does the plot in a Wes Anderson movie even really matter?

Reply to Floyd R. Turbo (Original post)

Sat Jul 26, 2025, 12:38 AM

Jul 26

It sure didn't in the last one I watched. (Asteroid City)

His movies are just a chance for him to do some over-the-top art direction, deadpan jokey dialogue, and stagey cinematography.

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Watching The Phoenician Scheme. Not sure if it's stupid or brilliant. I'm leaning toward stupid! 🚨Possible Spoilers🚨 [View all] Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 OP

I thought the Grand Budapest Hotel was stupid leftieNanner Jul 25 #1

I ticked the Stupid box and turned it off! Floyd R. Turbo Jul 25 #2

Agreed. FalloutShelter Jul 25 #3

I think you're right! 👍🏻 Floyd R. Turbo Jul 26 #5

Does the plot in a Wes Anderson movie even really matter? LudwigPastorius Jul 26 #4

I guess so for me! Couldn't get through Astroid City either! Floyd R. Turbo Jul 26 #6

I don't get why all those A list actors want to... LudwigPastorius Jul 26 #9

💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵🤗 Floyd R. Turbo Jul 26 #10

Made it through half the trailer. quaint Jul 26 #7

😬 Floyd R. Turbo Jul 26 #8