Steamy Streaming: Wes Anderson
The Director's Best Films To Stream
Wes Anderson has become one of the most prolific directors of this century. With a particular aesthetic, Anderson has joined the ranks of stylistic auteurs who dominated the decade. With his film The French Dispatch premiering in 2020 — it stars Timothee Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Bill Murray, Elisabeth Moss, Tilda Swinton, WIllem Dafoe and many, many more — PROVOKR wanted to celebrate the works of this phenomenal director:
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
Likely his most celebrated film, The Grand Budapest Hotel is a star-studded affair involving theft, murder and a tale about immigration. But at the heart of it all is the friendship between Ralph Finnes and Tony Revolori. The spectacular film was nominated for nine Oscars and won four, proving this is a must-watch.
The Grand Budapest Hotel is available to rent on Amazon Prime.
MOONRISE KINGDOM
All of Wes Anderson’s films are visually pleasing, but Moonrise Kingdom takes the cake. The coming-of-age film centers around a young couple who runs away together. The whole town turns upside down as they search for the teens. Bruce Willis joins Frances McDormand, Edward Norton and many other Wes Anderson mainstays.
Moonrise Kingdom is available to rent on Amazon Prime.
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS
This film is for those who love the dysfunctional family storyline. The film documents the shenanigans under the Tenenbaum’s household and features Gwyneth Paltrow in that iconic fur coat getup. The simplicity of the plot coupled with Wes Anderson’s beautiful style makes for a viewing experience you’ll always remember.
The Royal Tenenbaums is available to rent on Amazon Prime.
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
In recent years, Wes Anderson has started toying with claymation. His most noteworthy is Fantastic Mr. Fox. The 2009 film is based on the Roald Dahl novel of the same name, which those who have read Dahl’s work know his approach and Anderson’s mesh perfectly.
Fantastic Mr. Fox is available to rent on Amazon Prime.
THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU
Bill Murray and Wes Anderson have collaborated on numerous projects, and the most notable is The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Murray is the focus of the film as he tries to take revenge on the mythical shark that killed his partner. With a rag-tag crew of unsuspecting adventurers, the film is a laugh riot for your viewing consumption.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is available to rent on Amazon Prime.
