Wes Anderson’s Latest Film Scores Big: How Does It Compare to His Best Works?

Anderson’s cinematic journey kicked off with the films ‘Bottle Rocket’ and ‘Rushmore’, which garnered critical recognition in the late 1990s. However, it was ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’, released in 2001, that marked his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. His subsequent works such as ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’, ‘The Darjeeling Limited’, and ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ continued to boost his reputation. Notably, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ was nominated for the Best Animated Feature. Among his later achievements are ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘Isle of Dogs’, ‘The French Dispatch’, ‘Asteroid City’, and the Oscar-winning short film ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’.

Disney Extends DAS Eligibility to One Year but Keeps Controversial Screening System

Earlier, the Duration of Authorized Stay (DAS) was extended gradually; initially from 30 to 120 days in May 2024, and later to 240 days in September. Now, the eligibility can stretch up to a whole year or as long as the ticket duration, whichever is less. On the surface, this seems like an administrative enhancement. However, for numerous visitors, the real challenge arises well before the countdown begins.

Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut ‘Eleanor the Great’ Lands 5-Minute Cannes Ovation as She Praises Star June Squibb as ‘Truly Inspiring’

Johansson was accompanied by her influential agent and the CEO of CAA, Bryan Lourd. Meanwhile, her husband, Colin Jost from “Weekend Update”, showed up on his own and conversed with executives from Sony Pictures Classics, Tom Bernard and Michael Barker. Adrien Brody, the current best actor Oscar winner, and his partner Georgina Chapman were also in attendance, engaging in conversation with Jost.

‘Eleanor the Great’ Review: Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut Is an Unconvincing Crowd-Pleaser, With June Squibb Doing Brash Shtick

The film aspires to be a contender during award season, showcasing Meryl Streep’s sharp-witted, Arkin-esque, yet brash character, reminiscent of an antique shop owner. It also seeks to explore the emotional depth behind a character who employs her wit as a defense mechanism. Moreover, it can’t be ignored that this film is also designed to evoke sentimental feelings about the Holocaust.

Erin Kellyman on Starring in Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut ‘Eleanor the Great’: ‘This Job Has Changed the Way I See Myself as an Actor’

You understand that sensation of feeling as though you’ve returned home, even if you’ve never been there before?” the 26-year-old queries EbMaster over Zoom from her Birmingham, England living room. “It was a very strange and wonderful experience, like it felt both comfortably familiar and excitingly fresh.

Linda Hamilton Returns to Action Sci-Fi in ‘Osiris’ Movie Release Update

The film titled “Osiris,” written and co-directed by William Kaufman (known for “Sinners and Saints” and “The Channel”), features Linda Hamilton alongside Max Martini (famous for “Pacific Rim” and “Bosch: Legacy”), Brianna Hildebrand (“Deadpool”), LaMonica Garrett (“1883”), and Linds Edwards (“Homefront”). This upcoming sci-fi action adventure has recently been acquired by Vertical Entertainment for North American distribution (as reported by Variety), which implies that US viewers will soon witness Hamilton’s action comeback, expected to hit theaters this summer. We can also expect trailers and further updates to be released shortly.