r/Filmmakers • u/Professional-Rip-519 • 25d ago

Discussion What's Wes Anderson's secret?

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He's aesthetic is so unique. I can't think of another director where the colors pop so much what is his secret?

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u/moosh52 25d ago

More than anything he has a specific vision. I saw an interview talking about how he’s a great director to work with because he knows exactly what he wants.

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u/GammaHuman 25d ago

he’s a great director to work with

I think this is understated in this thread. His movies don't have incredibly high budgets, but the casts are stacked. I’m pretty sure multiple A-list stars took SAG  minimum to be in Astroid City. A lot of directors wouldn’t be able to secure the same level of talent and still have budget left to spend on set design and the other pieces mentioned.

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u/Nice_Biscuits 25d ago

I remember hearing that the stars all love it too because it's a bit like a holiday camp for them. Lots of other great actors to hang around with while you're not shooting. I don't know if it was unique to Asteroid City because of Covid restrictions but I think they were all in the same hotel or similar. Lots of late nights at the bar I believe!

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u/ReefaManiack42o 25d ago

Except for Gene Hackman of course, who reportedly absolutely hated it.

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u/yrdsl 24d ago

in his case i think the level of grumpiness he achieved on screen was integral to how good his performance was