Great artists steal, and Wes Anderson is a great artist. Wes Anderson is someone with a lot of vision. His stories are lyrical and allegorical and sweet and hilarious and melancholy, and everything in between. When you have such a distinct voice like his, it's hard to see how he got that way. A lot of times, when I look at my idols I wonder how they set themselves up for success. That's why it is sort of comforting to see that they developed this knowledge and vision by watching others and emulating them. Sure, they have distinct styles and voices, but they're learning just like we're learning. And even someone so unique as Wes Anderson is still borrowing and stealing from other directors. Let's take a look at how he does it all in this video from Thomas Flight. How to Homage Like Wes Anderson This video essay you hopefully just watched examines how The Grand Budapest Hotel has one of Wes Anderson's most complete and extended references to another director's work. In fact, within it, there's an entire scene from Alfred Hitchcock's Torn Curtain. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 29 September, 2020