Episode 040: Wes Anderson Films

Few filmmakers have realized their personal style so thoroughly as Wes Anderson, whose movies have only become more stunningly art directed with each new entry; but have his micro-managed visuals started to distance him from his characters? MG tracks the ratio of production-design to story-satisfaction over the course of three fan favorites with Bottle Rocket , Rushmore, and The Grand Budapest Hotel, and we look at how things have changed as he goes from dogged, low-budget indie darling to a New-Yorker-approved-artiste, complete with pre-approved Criterion releases and the power to resurrect Bill Murray's career! #MartiniGiant