In my loneliness, and perhaps because of it, I've learned not to judge people, to take people as I find them, not as others find them. And most of all, to give complete and unquestioning faith to the people I love.
Rudeness is merely an expression of fear. People fear they won't get what they want. The most dreadful and unattractive person only needs to be loved, and they will open up like a flower.
"Asteroid City does not exist. It is an imaginary drama created expressly for this broadcast. The characters are fictional, the text hypothetical, the events an apocryphal fabrication, but together they present an authentic account of the inner workings of a modern theatrical production."
MOVIES I WATCHED IN 2023 [28/?]
⤿ Moonrise Kingdom (2012) dir. Wes Anderson
"Why do you always use binoculars?"
"It helps me see things closer. Even if they're not very far away. I pretend it's my magic power."
"That sounds like poetry. Poems don't always have to rhyme, you know. They're just supposed to be creative."
In this shot from "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the red color scheme dominates the setting, creating a sense of intensity. The Academy ratio employed in the shot emphasizes the elevator's confined space, enhancing the feeling of claustrophobia. The contorted posture of the elevator man adds to the whimsical and eccentric atmosphere characterizing the hotel. It suggests that even the hotel staff are unique characters, contributing to the establishment's overall quirky vibe.
Monsieur Gustave and Madame D's emotional embrace, which takes place in the cramped setting, provides a stark contrast, adding depth to their relationship amid the looming uncertainty. Zero's position at the back, squeezed into the frame, further enhances the feeling of being trapped. This attention to detail in the background characters is a hallmark of Wes Anderson's filmmaking style, where every element in the frame is carefully considered to create a specific mood or
That is false. I have a typographic memory. I recollect the written word with considerable accuracy and detail. In other spheres, my powers of retention are distinctly impressionistic. I'm known to my intimates as a most forgetful man.