The World of Wes Anderson
British boy wonder Edgar Wright recently participated in Criterion’s on-going sales push/feature wherein they ask folks to list their Top Ten Criterion titles. One of his titles is Rushmore. Here’s why: This film and the Criterion label are synonymous for me. Its beautiful cover art and immaculate menus seem to fit perfectly with its lead …
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The Press Conference and Premiere, 14 October 2009 (more as they come in) Sources: HuffPost , Getty, @eldiabolik, @BFI, Mark Romanek (via Edgar Wright), @debbsperks Some video. A bit more.
Fantastic Mr. Fox is premiering as the opening film of the London Film Festival, and the film is already on the shortlist for the top prize. May help the films chances that Anderson has a few friends on the jury. indieWIRE has the story: The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival has announced shortlists for all four of its awards, …
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Some quick reactions from filmmakers, critics, and London Film Festival attendees via Twitter. Tweet your thoughts to us @rushmoreacademy. Filmmakers @edgarwright Fantastic Mister Fox? Fantastic. @edgarwright You’ll love it. It’s one of Wes Anderson’s best. Brilliantly paced. Really funny. Looks beautiful. As good as the Aardman features. @markromanek FANTASTIC MR. FOX is beautiful and funny. The attention …
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