Just Talking About Asteroid City

This week we take a break from our mini series to talk about Wes Anderson’s new film Asteroid City! Lovisa talks about her love for Wes Anderson, his unique aesthetic and distinct style, and how even though she had trouble understanding this movie, he always creates worlds that she wants to live in. Meanwhile, Gustav discusses the movie's somewhat confusing storyline, jokes about what it would be like to sit in a diner with Jason Schwartzman, and argues that something real and vulnerable was missing at it's core. This leads to us reminiscing about some of our favourite Wes Anderson movies, that showcase the sweet spot of his talent as a filmmaker. At his very best there in a deep, profound and relatable story at the center, all wrapped up in gorgeous aesthetics. Stay to the end to find out how we rate this movie!