What Wes Anderson's First Film Teaches Us About The Rest

[@ThomasFlight]

Part 3 is out now, about Terrence Malick's Badlands: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHrWnaewaLCbopY

[@gokeakinniranye8605]

Cuss yeah!

[@donniev8181]

Which should I watch next out of Wes's movies Royal Tenenbaums, moonrise or Rushmore? Ive seen all the rest

[@vincentkrommenhoek7431]

Wes Anderson is a master of making heavy tragic situations light and funny

[@Kiiieeechiii]

“She’s been murdered...and you think I did it...” 🏃

[@aswinjosephtt462]

And light situations heavy

[@notabot835]

bottle rocket is underrated - one of the best debut films ever

[@ThomasFlight]

Absolutely agree. It's one of my favorite's from Wes.

[@josephevans8167]

Probably one of my all-time favorite films

[@HotStrange]

c burner Still one of Wes’s best as well.

[@ET3Roberts]

@@ThomasFlight I prefer to watch Bottle Rocket on VHS.

[@zorth42]

I think it's objectively his best movie, his other movies are all style, the have too much ambiguity. Definitely underrated movie and downright hilarious at times

[@riverpinkston8884]

Can we all agree that Fantastic Mr. Fox is one of the dopest kid movies of all time?

[@eroshan]

its not a kids movie

[@thugishere6629]

One of the best stop motion ones? Yes

[@Y.M...]

Wish I'd watched it as a child. I've watched it as a 20 something.

[@atomsk1972]

'Family movies' or just 'movies'. It's like a Ghibli film, it relates to every age group.

[@y9tw0t]

I see no qualities in Fantastic Mr. Fox that make _kids movie_ more appropriate a categorization than just _movie_ . Actually, it seems less appropriate. How do you qualify movies as kids movies or not?

[@piotr803]

I've watched tens of these Wes Anderson video essays, and you've managed to bring something new to the discourse. Well done.

[@maxguy5164]

P Godaz what was new?

[@samaraisnt]

I guess only 20 cause ya couldnt say dozens lol!

[@FumblsTheSniper]

“By the way” is the dialogue equivalent of “little did [they] know”

[@THEDONTTELLSHOW]

Dignan is the greatest character Wes has ever created. We need to revisit him, and see how his 10,20,30 year plan is going.

[@MrVisde]

I think Dignan was an Owen Wilson creation.

[@Freestylephilately]

a character in his films also has some type of injury or ailment - margot's finger, max's bloody noise or magnus broken arm, francis broken noise, etc

[@gabrielesimone1372]

Don't forget Jeff Goldblum's fingers

[@YinkThePinkInkDrinker]

Wasn’t the fox missing his tail?

[@iblame_nargles]

As if my love of Wes couldn't get any stronger, this puts so many of my favourite scenes of his into perspective. Seeing as you've done one of my favourite directors already, Guillermo Del Toro and Edgar Wright would be great to see.

[@jimmydean2311]

Agreed, he did a wonderful job with this video and I'd love to see the writers you mentioned done as well. I dig his connection with the kid/adult relations, as from the first time I watched bottle rocket I loved that scene with Anthony's sister and how it played out.

[@ETibbs11]

Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, the list of directors could go on and on. There are so many whose debuts you could examine! This is a great start to a series!!

[@ThomasFlight]

Not to mention the Coen Bros, Nolan, and Darren Aronofsky, I just have to choose who to tackle next.

[@Jahu-qs2us]

David Cronenberg, Terry Gilliam, Edgar Wright, Dario Argento, Alexandro Innaritu, John Carpenter, Richard Linklater, ...

[@joaodealmeida5900]

Do the Coen next, man. Their first two films are a pure thriller and a pure comedy, respectively. That's perfect to analyze the rest of their filmography. (Blood Simple is my favorite debut movie, BY THE WAY.) Oh, don't forget Brad Bird, he deserves some attention.

[@lukeclarke2880]

LMAO james Cameron and piranha

[@themoon4713]

Guy richie

[@jonquijano3485]

When I saw Rushmore in 1998, I was a high school senior. That movie filled me with a feeling that I didn't have a name for. That feeling brought me back to every movie Wes Anderson made since, as well as to Bottle Rocket. That was over 20 years ago now... Has there been a wide-release filmmaker who has succeeded so thoroughly as a pure artist, while being stuck in a time of almost infinite nihilism and apathy? Even as the public stays indoors (even pre-COVID), streaming one TV episode after another, Wes Anderson keeps going. Theaters always fill for his films. At this point, it's almost anachronistic. Someday we can look back and hopefully realize that he wasn't just one of the greats, but maybe surpassed even the greatest of them. Wes Anderson films are as deep as Kubrick's. As visually dynamic and musical as Scorsese's. As worldly as Fellini's. As emotional as Truffaut's. As tricky as Hitchcock's. As lyrical as Tarantino's. As mournful as Bergman's. As hopeful as Spielberg's. He's not for everyone, but all those names up there make plenty of people puke too. I just consider myself lucky to have a giant like him to co-habit this planet with as the wildfires rage all around us.

[@Greenblueorange]

My favorite is definitely The Royal Tenenbaums because it's a movie I can just watch over and over again. I like that there's a lot of things implied that aren't really said (though, I know that's not exclusive to the Tenenbaums) like Chas and Margot's relationship even though I think they only have one interaction during the while movie. At the beginning, the young Chas was the one asking questions to Royal about the play, but the questions were sort of intuitive and very interested. Or at the end when the whole family is watching the play and Chas is just super into it. I think that's another aspect of the Anderson style too maybe, how fleshed out the characters are without needing to really explain. As I'm thinking about it, almost every Wes Anderson character seems like they could have a whole other rich movie exploring them and another aspect of their life.

[@samaraisnt]

im going to rewatch w this in mind! Chas is my favorite he's so sweet & earnest with a big heart, he almost doesn't fit into the family which makes sense.

[@jxomxo]

I absolutely love how from his first film, Wes already set himself apart from any other director with his strategic camera angles and placements to his quick-witted dialogue. Most directors would change their style over time and then find their what they do best, but I love how Wes knew, from the beginning, exactly the types of films he wanted to make and how he would make them.

[@aidenswag21]

Bottle Rocket is undoubtedly one of the most quirky and awesome movies I have ever seen.

[@Horror-Man]

Watched all 8 Wes Anderson films (before Isle of Dogs) about 2 months ago and Bottle Rocket was by far my favorite. So underrated.

[@williampoole1742]

The shooting at 6:30 is one of the most Wes Anderson things I've ever seen

[@gabrielesimone1372]

I think it's my favorite of his films. I loved Rushmore, but this one is pure genius

[@UmbrellaGent]

It would be great if you made that kind of video for other directors. Keep up the great work.

[@ThomasFlight]

I think I will! Just have to decide to to tackle next!

[@UmbrellaGent]

My suggestions: Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Wright, Alejandro González Iñárritu, David Fincher, Alfred Hitchcock, Christopher Nolan. Personally I would mostly like to see video about Edgar Wright, Fincher or Nolan.

[@tikizak123]

Loved the video! Edgar Wright could work well, using his TV show "Spaced", as it, much like bottle rocket, contains some of the foundations for the 'syle' that we ascociate with his later films :)

[@mrpie80795]

This would be incredible. This video was so well done and gives such a good idea of what makes his movies so special.

[@kurks001]

Thomas Flight I would love to see one of these for Paul Thomas Anderson.

[@greenline720]

I always talk about how Anderson writes dialogue because it definitely is the most interesting part of his movies for me. There's almost a lilting quality to the tone and sometimes characters speak unusually quietly in scenes which is not something that is done often for sake of clarity. And you hit the nail of the head when you say the visuals flow out of the script as a backdrop to support his dialogue aesthetic.

[@pm_-wm1wq]

Saw this film when it opened in ‘96. Loved it so much it inspired me to apply to film school.

[@martinholden2281]

Smart, perceptive, direct- good descriptors of WA’s work, and this essay. Thanks for sharing. All the best.

[@griffinwagner635]

by the way,,,

[@ThomasFlight]

This is a great comment. By the way, thanks for watching the video.

[@griffinwagner635]

The only debut films I've seen are Chronicle, Adventures in Babysitting, Sling Blade, Spawn, Home Alone 3, The Sandlot, MouseHunt, Gattaca, The Lion King, The Shawshank Redemption, The Parent Trap, Pleasantville, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Toy Story, 10 Things I Hate About you, The Virgin Suicides, The Iron Giant, Cruel Intentions, Casper, American Pie, Toy Story 2, Shanghai Noon, Billy Elliot, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Chicken Run, The Road to El Dorado, Aquamarine, Mission: Impossible III, Monster House, Monsters Inc, Donnie Darko, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Shrek, Open Season, Thank You for Smoking, Meet the Robinsons, Shrek the Third, Ice Age, Lilo & Stitch, Drumline, Bolt, Love Actually, Underworld, The Punisher, Napoleon Dynamite, Mary and Max, 9, Hotel for Dogs, Zombieland, District 9, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Shaun of the Dead, (500) Days of Summer, Saw, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Submarine, Tron: Legacy, The Secret World of Arrietty, Ex Machina, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinsaurs, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Kung Fu Panda 2, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Sausage Party, The Lego Batman Movie, The Lorax, Pitch Perfect, Wreck-It Ralph, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Get Out, Evil Dead (2013), This Is the End, The Way Way Back, Frozen, Turbo, The Maze Runner, Nightcrawler, Before I Disappear, The Book of Life, John Wick, Time Lapse, Copenhagen, Dracula Untold, and The Road Within. The only two that have made it onto my top 10 favorite movies list are Chronicle and Gattaca. Oh, and Moonrise Kingdom is my favorite movie.

[@kiwipalace]

... i tried to say id be there, waiting for -

[@WestS49]

@@kiwipalace RHCP BABY :)

[@AWSVids]

“Hey, you want to watch that Wes Anderson movie where the kids act like adults and the adults act like kids?”

[@jwheeler1106]

Looking at a director’s first film is a great way for aspiring filmmakers to see how exactly you can do a lot with a little.

[@soyitiel]

*Directed by the way*

[@SnailSpaceWTF]

Thank you for taking the time to make this. Now I want to watch them ALL in chronological Order.

[@itsryanwilkes]

This was so so so so good my man! Wes is a huge influence for me and im trying to incorporate some of his principles into my own work. This was an excellent breakdown. In fact, probably the best one that ive come across. Respect!

[@ThomasFlight]

Thanks so much! Glad you got something out of it!

[@leahdorothy]

good luck with ur work buddy!

[@lukeandree]

I've always loved Wes Anderson films. Thanks for articulating why. It's a cool feeling when you know you like something, and then someone articulates why you like it better than you knew how to. It's like a slot gets filled in your mind.

[@digiprez77]

I watched this movie 5 times in a row the day I first got my hands on it... It was like a breath of fresh air. I don't think any other director creates the same feeling of openness that you get while watching Wes' films. You really feel like you are inside the movie watching it happen in front of you, in a very personal way.

[@zhou_sei]

every frame is a piece of art

[@MrSegrist]

Badlands by Terrence Malick is a stunning debut film which includes includes almost every formal, thematic, and spiritual elements of his characteristic style from his later films. The primary difference is that he was able to accomplish it all in a considerably shorter amount of time. I greatly enjoyed your video essay. Just last spring I re-watched, in order, every WA film to prepare for the release of Isle of Dogs. Seeing his films in such immediate succession revealed a masterful continuity. It'd be possible to make a compelling video just analyzing his use of windows. Keep up the good work!

[@ThomasFlight]

Definitely going to do a video about Badlands soon since I’ve already seen Malick’s entire filmography. I totally agree with everything you’ve said.

[@OndineMond]

What an amazing video essay. Thank you for all of the research and editing you put into this. It was educational, easy to watch and inspiring. Excellent job.

[@josephboudreau8794]

I appreciate that you made your video in the style of Wes Anderson's film.

[@byronarnold9747]

All I needed was to watch this video and the baby driver first scene breakdown and I'm sold. You've got yourself a new subscriber. Amazing work!

[@infectious420]

This is awesome thank you !! I have cried Ca Caw since high school, after Bottle Rocket, and now everyone does it. Trend setter Wes is.

[@xiqueira]

I am not a movie buff but watch lots of indie and non mainstream flicks, however this was a very interesting educational and taught how to take a critical look at film by the average person. THANK YOU!

[@TheWretchedMammoth]

Been a Wes Anderson fan for 22 years, thank you so much for this. My favorite debut film is Clerks.

[@geekweek1192]

Amazing video. A series like this would be awesome. Personally, some of my favorite debuts are Sydney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men, Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, and Citizen Kane. Honorable mention to Darabont’s Shawshank Redemption

[@GlenCollinsOfficial]

Thank you for this video. I have three favourite debut movies which are: ‘Fear and Desire’ - Stanley Kubrick ‘Following’ - Christipher Nolan ‘Bad Taste’ - Peter Jackson ‘Saw’ - James Wann ‘Alien 3’ - David Fincher

[@IsraelSilvaMonje]

I just finished Bottle Rocket and I really enjoyed it's wholesomeness. This is the first and only film i've seen from Wes, haven't seen the other ones yet. I am very excited.

[@maxobyrne1474]

Please please please do make this a series! It’s really interesting to find out more about the specifics of a directors style as well as how it developed. It would be really cool to see this with someone like Lars Von Trier, especially with the introduction of Dogme 95

[@LardBucket_]

One of the things that really stuck out about Bottle Rocket was the stylistic juxtaposition of music and on-screen action. Take away the upbeat, comical soundtrack from the robbery scenes and the entire context would be much more serious, and almost sad. The music was integral to the tone of the story and framed the plot in a more lighthearted tone.

[@Pancrasio-it9qd]

Yes

[@jestersudz6085]

i think that works for most absurd or dramatic comedies. ive seen people slightly re-edit and change the soundtrack of drama shows to make them seem like sitcoms. its crazy what soundtrack can do

[@MyPronounsISwhom]

Always been a fan of wes andersson since I started getting into movies but have only come across Bottle Rocket in the last couple months. This video is beautiful and no spoilers. Big thumbs up

[@boomjack7906]

The Greatest Showman. Whatever your opinions are about the movie itself, the idea of taking on a film of that size and scale as your first is incredibly daunting. Hats off to to Michael Gracey.

[@AaronHendu]

I randomly discovered this movie about a decade ago, knew nothing about it...and it instantly became one of my fav films.

[@thepainkillers4503]

If you make any other videos for this series. Please do Paul Thomas Anderson, he's probably my favorite director and would love to see HARD EIGHT (his first film) get more attention and discussion.

[@ThomasFlight]

Might not be the next one but I’m definitely going to do PTA soon.

[@millieharrison9925]

This is the perfect video essay! It put into words everything I love about his style when I've never known how to say it :)

[@benjamingooder4540]

This was a great vid. Loved the calm breakdown, narration, and examples of later work. I subbed. Looking forward to watching more of these.

[@ThomasFlight]

Welcome aboard!

[@lukejohnson4456]

The grand Budapest is absolutely my favorite movie. I loved the style of the movie, but I never knew there were many other movies like it. I’m definitely gonna have to check out more of Wes’ movies!

[@Bob-yu9kr]

This makes me want to go nuts watching all Wes Anderson films ! Thank you

[@JK-pu8jt]

Wow, this was a delight! My introduction to Anderson was Bottle Rocket. It, and Rushmore, will always have a special place in my heart. Suggestion: an examination of John Hughes's work.

[@louisejeangirard3009]

Thank you so much for this video (best essay I've seen), it has made a lot of things clearer for me and my love for Wes Anderson's movies even stronger!

[@reprisler]

i love wes' movies. there's just something about them. they feel so immersive in ways that other movies just do not. i have seen all of his live action movies more times than i can count, and almost own all of them on blu-ray. i still haven't seen fantastic mr. fox or isle of dogs. i find comfort in saving them and knowing one day that i will get to watch them. i hope he comes out with another movie soon. great video.

[@fcukanj]

This is exactly what i was saying to a colleague of mine who was fixated with associating color palletes with wes anderson. Great video btw.

[@ericchristopher1687]

Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise, is my favorite debut film. He plays with framing and by initially avoiding all camera movement, shocks the audience into understanding what early movie audiences must have experienced the first time they saw the effect of camera movement. He also deconstructs or disrupts modernist expectations, particularly the role of the hero, then goes beyond mere deconstruction - perhaps into the realm of meta-modernism by going beyond mere absurdism to a new mode of genuine emotional connection with his characters. Love your videos, By the way - as Wes Anderson might phrase it.

[@XxXspawndXxX]

I love all his movies but my favorite movie of not only his but of all-time is The Grand Budapest Hotel. It's just endlessly delightful in a way no other movie ever has been for me. Except for Spirited Away, which strikes similar notes in a very different way and is also one of my favorite films ever.

[@Gman2777]

Really interesting concept for a video series, comparing directors early and later work. Gave me greater admiration for Wes Andersons work. Great editing on your part using plenty of examples from a lot of sources, also great narration. Good to see there are still interesting educational videos on youtube that don't resort to eyecandy, over enthusiastic narration and memes.

[@Matiyahu]

Yes!! Wes's style is foremostly about dialogue and characterization. Well done, Thomas.

[@zelmoziggy]

Owen Wilson wrote a lot of Wes Anderson's "signature dialogue."

[@suhaibsyed5968]

"Wow"

[@joelonsdale]

How do you know that? I'm interested ...

[@joelonsdale]

@Rónán Explains why they are such a good fit!

[@MrVisde]

@@joelonsdaleOwen Wilson co-wrote Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, and Tenenbaums. It’s hard to say who wrote what, but it seems like the zingy one-liners were an Owen signature.

[@gusmrr]

I just loved your video! I don't comment much, but I think I have a little to add about this discussion: It’s like you said, he portraits the fragility of the characters when we watch their inner fears, their deepest thoughts and the embarrassing moments they get in to it. He uses frequently bandages like Francis’ head in Darjeeling Limited, Eli’s hand in Royal Tenenbaums, Dignan’s and Anthony’s nose (my favorite) in Bottle Rocket and so on… It’s a really cool thing to use as comedy and as a reminder of this fragility. Those movies that choose to ignore injuries always bothered me and now I realized while watching your essay that I really like this particularity of Wes’ movies, so, thanks! Subscribed, liked and going to watch for more now. Great content!

[@TheQuietGeneration]

Bottle Rocket is I think his best movie. Definitely top 3. Characters, tone, music, plot, pacing. It so good. Me and my friends used to quote that movie so much. And pretend to be Dignon or Bob Maplethorpe or Kumar! This movie made me love movies.

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

more wes anderson essays pls i live for these

[@brettthackwray4970]

you deserve faaaaaaaaaaaaar more praise.

[@Tesaka]

Godard, Lynch, Orson Welles, Tarantino, Cassavetes, Bergman, Tarkovski... uff there are so many!

[@douglasdixon524]

5:34, love that home they use, beautiful.

[@storiesicantwrite]

Great video! Sparked a lot of thoughts and interest in me. Also, your voice is very soothing and clear and wonderful for voiceovers of videos like this. I'd love to see more, keep it up!

[@marieo3o4]

Wow I was expecting a video about the obvious things such as symmetry and color schemes. But this provided me with so much more insight!!! Great work 😊

[@dougdumais7457]

Your pacing and structure is amazing. Thanks for this!

[@lullbluetooth]

Great job, Thomas! I expected another ironic video about Wes Anderson, and this turned out to be quite in-depth and interesting to watch.

[@jackcosgriff4285]

Fallowing by Christopher Nolan would be great. For me it is a favorite of his work. You see lots of the seeds that will grow into memento.

[@JooBo95]

Please continue this series!! Love the analysis and even get to see your own style

[@manireik]

Excellent essay! I wish somehow Anderson could be persuaded to make a low-budget film shot mostly on real, non-idyllic location rather than sets, with only two or three central characters. I see why he and his regulars take such joy in creating his elaborate puzzles as a sort of high-dollar repertoire troupe--they look like they're having a lot of fun, whether the resulting films are good ('Moonrise Kingdom,' 'Grand Budapest'), middling and messy ('Darjeeling') or just a mess ('Life Aquatic'). But there's less and less room for getting to know characters as people with depth (even if presented in his quirky way) with the massive ensemble casts; and less room for character development in the increasingly Rube Goldberg-device-like plots and set-pieces. Stripping him of the life-sized dollhouses and whiz-bang toys would allow more humanity back into the films, even if they remain highly formalized in presentation a la 'Rushmore'. His first two films remain his most emotionally resonant and revisitable for me, all these years later, because of their relatively humble production values. I feel like those movies were films about dreamers in an un-dreamy world, doing the best they can with imperfect means--much like Anderson was, himself. After that, all limitations were removed--his characters live in Max's grandiose stage plays, and Anderson himself seems to live all his dreams. I'm happy Anderson has been able to do his inimitable, idiosyncratic thing all these years. But a slight return to earth would do his films a lot of good.

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

the little scuffle on the train in 'the grand budapest hotel' is the best one, imo. makes me laugh every time.

[@legoat8747]

I didn't know Wes Anderson directed fantastic Mr fox until I saw grand Budapest Hotel and I noticed similarlities in the way they were filmed and felt with color. But man do I love his style! It's so unique and clever in the way he tells the storys!

[@lubnaanantakrishnan4203]

This is a great series, and you bring a deep and unique insight. Awesome job, keep it up!

[@anneloesmaas7333]

Great video! I really like Wes Anderson movies, but hadn't looked at them this in-depth before.

[@MrRolandMichel]

Very much looking forward to the newest offering by Mr Anderson!

[@Christian-ir2mb]

i'm watching all of his work now, he's got me in awe since Budapest hotel when i was starting to get more interested in directing, you just put to words everything i felt in bottle rocket and Rushmore, the formality and peculiar portrayal of characters the way his movies always feel in motion, the way he handles comedy and the background use have made him my absolutely favorite director next to Edgar wright and Miyazaki. I hope one day i can make something a tenth as beautiful and entertaining as these guys.

[@LifeOfRiza]

such a great essay! Wes is one of my all time favourite directors.

[@jackedtoeproductions3284]

One of the best videos on wes anderson

[@mayorofduckburg5189]

Sophia Coppola’s “The Virgin Suicides” or Spike Jonze’s “Being John Malkovich”, and this Anderson deconstruction video is so excellent

[@uriellopez2130]

This is a very well made video. Thank you for making it. It is clear that you truly care about this video, very in dept and clean. I applaud you Mr. Flight Sincerely Uriel Lopez

[@matthewjones6344]

This is awesome. Please do make other videos that show the evolution of a particular director. Very insightful!

[@AB-ub9nd]

Watching a Wes Anderson film is like reading an F Scot Fitzgerald book.

[@artismo5757]

Once Edgar Wright's 'A Fistful of Fingers' comes out, I'd love to see a comparison to his later work, especially considering he's a director with such a pronounced, developed, iconic style. Awesome video, dude

[@a_yanki]

Great video! Thank you for acknowledging Anderson's dialogue and breaking it down, I think a lot of people sort of miss this aspect when discussing his movies An interesting choice for this series might be Peter Jackson, I think a lot of people are unaware of his early film career and it would be a neat chance to discuss NZ film making.

[@TheGabe473]

Loved it!!! Please make this a series!!!

[@maksymilianreiter3111]

such a great essay! I really enjoyed it and found it educating but I think you missed a really important point. A theme that is shared between all of his movies is some kind of family (I haven't seen the Life Aquatic though). I'm sure that you could talk about it for a bit and make some conclusions... I personally think it makes it easier to relate to the characters and encourages the viewer to engage emotionally in the movie. I think it also works really well with Wes's style. These relationships are believable and they feel real, ironically fitting in his world of funny dialogues and absurd actions. sorry for my English but I feel it's way too big of a point to be missed in such a great essay! thanks for posting and keep them coming

[@DrewTube39]

This was utterly fascinating. Wes Anderson is a national treasure and I learned so much about him here. Excellent work Thomas, I just subscribed to your channel.

[@diegomontoya8889]

The other thing that started with Bottle Rocket, is the wonderful soundtracks made my Mark Mothersbaugh and his ongoing collaboration with Andersen. I still listen to the Bottle Rocket soundtrack on my iPod classic during roadtrips across the desert.

[@increase9896]

you make such great content, Mr Flight

[@Tunathegr8]

Very original and informational, keep it coming friend!

[@JuanRodriguez-xl6mp]

Bottle Rocket had a lot of heart. it is a gem

[@pandahsykes602]

I remember seeing bottle rocket in film lit class during highschool ... I thought at first all those movies were so boring until my teacher taught me about how cinematography exists and how each director and cinematographer has their own unique tells and styles . For some reason after that you truly get interested in movies like bottle rocket , for not only the character development and plot of course , but also the way the cameras and lighting make the scene into something unique .

[@jackievds1776]

I'd love to see this as a series, it's super enlightening!

[@joaodealmeida5900]

A Stanley Kubrick's or Sergio Leone's video would be interesting. As their debut films suck really really hard.

[@BrickAlmondsArchive]

fear and desire isnt that bad

[@yourjewishmom7791]

I hate to agree but yeah you’re right haha

[@MegaTrubaduren]

this was a great vid! Got me hooked and now I have a whole bunch of movies to watch.

[@vejupe]

superb, thanks for good work, Thomas Flight!

[@freegadflyathome]

Yes, I love this concept. Great job. ☺

[@TheN1cholas]

I love Wes he is my favorite director right now. Great Video Essay. My Favorite debut film is Bottle Rocket but besides that it is Cronos (1993).