‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Is Here, With Wes Anderson!

Sean and Amanda take a deep dive into one of their favorite directors’ newest films: Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme. They discuss the new themes Anderson tackles that he typically avoids, celebrate the phenomenal performances from Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton, and discuss how a second viewing can unlock a better understanding of the movie’s ideas (1:36). Then, for the first time in Big Picture history, Wes Anderson joins the show to discuss the movie, the connective tissue across his filmography, and how he experiments in new projects (50:37).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Wes Anderson
Producer: Jack Sanders