![]() ![]() In fact, the new project represents her first full-length feature debut, having hitherto only appeared in short films. His most famous work is probably his contribution to the early seasons of The Simpsons.Īnjelica Bette Fellini as Proofreader: A relative newcomer to the screen, The French Dispatch cast represents Bette Fellini's first project with Anderson. In addition to several writing credits on popular movies, such as A Dog's Purpose, Wolodarsky has also contributed to several major TV shows. Wally Wolodarsky as Staff Member: Although Wolodarsky is a regular Anderson collaborator, having also featured in The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Darjeeling Limited, as well as several other of his hits, he is probably best known as a screenwriter. His best-known role, however, is probably as the decaying Jack Goodman in the 1981 horror comedy American Werewolf in London. As a prolific actor, producer and director, Dunne has had a hand in several prominent Hollywood projects over the years. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.Griffin Dunne as Story Editor: Unlike co-star Stevens, Dunne's appearance as Story Editor represents his first collaboration with Anderson. There’s no actual acting in his movies anymore. And we’re still willing to go along for the ride.īut it’s high time he starts culling his ensemble. We Wes fans (“The Royal Tenenbaums” is a film I believe everyone should see once in their life) have been aggressively pulled in many directions, great and terrible, by his indulgences over the years. A cute gag is that its writer (Wright) can remember every sentence he’s ever typed. The final, winding tale is about the kidnapped son of a police officer who is saved, in part, by a renowned chef. Timothée Chalamet and Lyna Khoudri in “The French Dispatch.” ©Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy ![]() It is notable, however, for being the only likely time you’ll see Chalamet, 25, and McDormand, 64, ever in bed together post coitus. McDormand’s segment concerns a vague student revolution (not the “Les Miz” one) led by Zeffirelli (Timothée Chalamet) that’s in black and white for God only knows what reason. The best vignette, “The Concrete Masterpiece,” is about an imprisoned artist (Benicio Del Toro) who becomes famous from the clink. ![]() From left, Elisabeth Moss, Owen Wilson, Tilda Swinton, Fisher Stevens and Griffin Dunne appear in “The French Dispatch.” AP The A-list orgy is emblematic of the movie’s complete lack of investment and cohesion in service of a Euro vibe. So many actors make cameos here that I’d forgotten Saoirse Ronan, Willem Dafoe, Jason Schwartzman and Liev Schreiber were even in it until right now. They just barely engage the audience as we watch the director’s entire mobile phone contact list show up for about 15 seconds each. Otherwise it’s not so much a paean to writers as it is a pain to witness.Īnderson’s film is told via a prologue and three episodes that bring to life the quirky publication’s stories. Berensen (Tilda Swinton), Lucinda Krementz (Frances McDormand) and Roebuck Wright (Jeffrey Wright).įor the five readers who cherish movies about journalists, there are a couple decent jokes about these divas going over their word count and that sort of thing. (Bill Murray) oversees a group of difficult, strong-minded, talented writers with pretentious names such as Herbsaint Sazerac (Wilson), J.K.L. The film’s title references a New Yorker-like magazine in the fake city of Ennui-sur-Blasé, France ( hon! hon! hon!). Unfortunately, in the ’20s, he has reverted back to chipping at ponderous on-screen ice sculptures. Owen Wilson bikes around an old European town at the start of the new movie “The French Dispatch.” Meanwhile, his director, Wes Anderson, is backpedaling big time.Īfter a stretch of dry, high style, low-soul movies in the aughts such as “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” and “The Darjeeling Limited,” Anderson again found his footing in the ’10s with the wondrous “Moonrise Kingdom” and the Best Picture Oscar nominee “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Rated R (graphic nudity, some sexual references and language). ![]()
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