Roebuck Wright's monologue is truly some of the most beautifully written, precisely delivered flow of consciousness I truly believe I've ever heard. It was such a remarkable moment within TFD that I legitimately had to take pause to appreciate how much brilliance it exuded inside an already terrific film.
One of Jeffery Wright's best work...IMHO. His non-verbal expressiveness is as salient as the dialog. I have to think that is Anderson's almost neurotic attention to detail and passion. There was zero doubt that Wright was Robuck Wright!
So glad you enjoyed it! I personally felt very moved after watching the film but couldn't work out exactly what it was, until I realised that the common thread was loneliness. I had to put it into words to make sense of it.
His best film yet! So many layers, inspirations, emotions all while paying homage to those that came before him. I enjoy the fact that you can watch some of his movies over and over again and find something you missed, maybe right in front of your face, the 5th, 6th or 10th time watching. His attention to detail is so amazing and thorough that you would think it would annoy actors and crew yet, they keep coming back. It's b3cau they know what it means to the final product. They trust him and have faith in him. He truly is unique in a time of so much repetitive, focus grouped, formulated films by committee. I only hope he inspires a generation of new directors that reject the Hollywood assembly line movie making and make art as they see it!
Just finished watching the movie and was looking for the through-line. I felt it was there and that it had to do with the artists in each story, not necessarily the fantastical nature of the stories themselves. I watched a few other video essays and they just didn't scratch the itch; this one did. You perfectly articulated what I was feeling as I watched this movie but could not put into words myself. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
I don't think any video could capture everything I love about the French Dispatch. But this is by far the closest I've ever seen. Beautiful work, great clip selection.
The French Dispatch was the last movie I watched in theaters in my home country before I left it, so it obviously made a huge impact in my life. Your essay encapsulates that feeling almost perfectly, thank you.
Great analysis, referring to James Baldwin and Mavis Gallant. It gives insight into the depth of The French Dispatch and helps me understand it. Thank you!
Holy shit. This video made some many random ideas I've had about this film click. I also realize that I really need to delve into James Baldwin's work more. Amazing video man.
Excellent commentary! I am reminded of the film 'Shadowlands' about CS Lewis' life - particularly regarding his wife who died at a relatively early age. At the end of the film, Lewis (played by Anthony Hopkins) says: “...Twice in that life I've been given the choice: as a boy and as a man. The boy chose safety, the man chooses suffering. The pain now is part of the happiness then. That's the deal."
I definitely agree that the way Anderson makes film now is better. He made conventional films early in his career, like Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, and they tend to be his least favorite. It wasn't until 2001 with The Royal Tenenbaums that he hit his stride and 2014 with The Grand Budapest Hotel, consistently his highest rated film, that he came into his own.
im always like the explaination video about the film that a just watch. But, this one lot more philosophical dan deeper story that you just uncover from "The French Dispatch"! Thank for explain the point!
Hey man. I watched a few of your videos and I am surprised your channel is not as big as other video essay channels out there. You're making good content. Love it. Don't change when you go big!
Its not true artists shouldnt torture themselves and non artists trying to be artists especially shouldnt follow in the footsteps cuz thry think they need to. As a musicisn i see the difference between artist who need to interact like in jazz vs ones who dont- solo classical performance- and also went to sn art school and could compare different artforms snd the personalities that develop… bottom line is its bullshit it doesnt benifit an artist to be miserable. People are suppise be social, and its only been in recent times that we decided great artists have to be tortured. All through humsn history in tribal societies artists were always valued and held in high regards by the tribes. They’re happy whole people like everyone else, their calling is just simply to be innovative and develop their art forms ehich is sn important part of humanity and shapes our direction and reaches snd influences people in the most basic, natural and intuitive ways. The same qualities and skillsets that make a person develop an artform and be great at it also make them very socially insightful and analytical in thoughtful, productive ways. We naturally escalate towards artists and their art and they actually represent the most valuable members of our communities. Any point in history where artists were valued is always also marks great periods for everything else. Because that’s our nature not the way we live today. Tribal societies often had artists before medicine men, which means artists should be offered career oaths that pay more than doctors. Its definitely the most engaging and enriching pursuit a person can choose, and its a crime against humanity that we think they need to be tortured and even worse when they start to accept it themselves.
my brother said this movie was pretentious and i tried to disagree, but maybe that's the point. Pretentiousness is a lonely endeavor, but still one of import to the pretentious person. Life has a grand purpose, but at the cost of one's relationships and connectedness.
Quite fascinating. Subscribed However I disagree. Though one must at some level, disconnect oneself from conformity and normativity to create true abstract art, this is not the same as loneliness. Though many are content with it, it is not essential. When one says "Society" in that tone, i think that you are more subtly generalizing all of society in a negative way. In reading this, you are partaking in society. In commenting, you are partaking in it even more. We must make our own little societies and not fall to the seductive angst of artistic isolation, for it is necessary. You speak to disconnect from society and therefore be lonely, but you are using society in two different terms. Society in the first half to mean conformity and the perfect sparrow. Society in the second in regards to human connection, friends, and love. This comment section is a society, yet a polar opposite of the first of these. You smart. keep making these. ur doing a good job
I really wanted to love The French Dispatch. I love everything about it, the aesthetics, acting, music etc. except just found it impossible to follow. Your video definitely helps understand and see all the references and make sense of all the intellectual verbiage that goes on, maybe I'm just not smart enough! I still like it, just not loving it.
The French Dispatch was a terribly incoherent and boring film. It reminded me of the kind of postModern nonsense that artists created simply to mock their posturing, adoring fans. Or, perhaps Wes Anderson is becoming a parody of himself? Anderson seems to have peaked with the Grand Budapest Hotel which is one of the best films ever made.
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Roebuck Wright's monologue is truly some of the most beautifully written, precisely delivered flow of consciousness I truly believe I've ever heard. It was such a remarkable moment within TFD that I legitimately had to take pause to appreciate how much brilliance it exuded inside an already terrific film.
One of Jeffery Wright's best work...IMHO. His non-verbal expressiveness is as salient as the dialog. I have to think that is Anderson's almost neurotic attention to detail and passion. There was zero doubt that Wright was Robuck Wright!
Never noticed how at 4:13 the actor changed his manner of speech to reflect his more youthful self.
I cannot explain how moved I am by this video essay. It is so gentle and profound.
So glad you enjoyed it! I personally felt very moved after watching the film but couldn't work out exactly what it was, until I realised that the common thread was loneliness. I had to put it into words to make sense of it.
This whole movie is just a steady stream of dopamine.
His best film yet! So many layers, inspirations, emotions all while paying homage to those that came before him. I enjoy the fact that you can watch some of his movies over and over again and find something you missed, maybe right in front of your face, the 5th, 6th or 10th time watching. His attention to detail is so amazing and thorough that you would think it would annoy actors and crew yet, they keep coming back. It's b3cau they know what it means to the final product. They trust him and have faith in him. He truly is unique in a time of so much repetitive, focus grouped, formulated films by committee. I only hope he inspires a generation of new directors that reject the Hollywood assembly line movie making and make art as they see it!
Just finished watching the movie and was looking for the through-line. I felt it was there and that it had to do with the artists in each story, not necessarily the fantastical nature of the stories themselves. I watched a few other video essays and they just didn't scratch the itch; this one did. You perfectly articulated what I was feeling as I watched this movie but could not put into words myself. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
that james baldwin quote made me tear up a bit. this video is great :'))
I don't think any video could capture everything I love about the French Dispatch. But this is by far the closest I've ever seen. Beautiful work, great clip selection.
The French Dispatch was the last movie I watched in theaters in my home country before I left it, so it obviously made a huge impact in my life. Your essay encapsulates that feeling almost perfectly, thank you.
"The Cadazio's Represented Them All."
Great vid, One Clarification at the end. Animation IS NOT a genre. Its a medium just like live action. Don't let Disney trick you otherwise!
The first time I saw roebuck’s monologue I rewatched it probably 5 years times
Great video essay! I was genuinely surprised you didn't have more subscribers/views given the quality of the content. Keep it up!
Incredible analysis.This film was so beautiful and it left so much to chew on.
This was an excellent video and im gutted to not have found this before , gosh you are so brilliant keep it up.
Great analysis, referring to James Baldwin and Mavis Gallant. It gives insight into the depth of The French Dispatch and helps me understand it. Thank you!
Anderson’s best film by a country mile. Actually, his only film I love. Very much looking forward to his next one.
Alone in a crowd, never alone in wilderness.
this video is soo perfectly done. i get so happy when someone looks deep in such a masterpiece
Holy shit. This video made some many random ideas I've had about this film click. I also realize that I really need to delve into James Baldwin's work more. Amazing video man.
Fantastic video, congratulations.
Good to see you back chief x
Brilliant! Very enlightening
Excellent commentary!
I am reminded of the film 'Shadowlands' about CS Lewis' life - particularly regarding his wife who died at a relatively early age. At the end of the film, Lewis (played by Anthony Hopkins) says:
“...Twice in that life I've been given the choice: as a boy and as a man. The boy chose safety, the man chooses suffering. The pain now is part of the happiness then. That's the deal."
I definitely agree that the way Anderson makes film now is better. He made conventional films early in his career, like Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, and they tend to be his least favorite. It wasn't until 2001 with The Royal Tenenbaums that he hit his stride and 2014 with The Grand Budapest Hotel, consistently his highest rated film, that he came into his own.
im always like the explaination video about the film that a just watch. But, this one lot more philosophical dan deeper story that you just uncover from "The French Dispatch"! Thank for explain the point!
Hey man. I watched a few of your videos and I am surprised your channel is not as big as other video essay channels out there. You're making good content. Love it. Don't change when you go big!
Such a delightful essay. Subbed!
Thank you for opening up my mind to this masterpiece
You deserve all the subscribers, all of them
Lmfao. I absolutely loved how he wrote Benicio del toros character. The growling is the cherry on top.
I really really did enjoy. Thank you!
Incredible video. idk how i'm just seeing this but please keep creating content
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Love this. Thank you.
amazing analysis, really loved it
Jesus Christ there is no explanation in the world for how good your vids are and how “few” subs you have.
wow man. This is some good work.
Its not true artists shouldnt torture themselves and non artists trying to be artists especially shouldnt follow in the footsteps cuz thry think they need to. As a musicisn i see the difference between artist who need to interact like in jazz vs ones who dont- solo classical performance- and also went to sn art school and could compare different artforms snd the personalities that develop… bottom line is its bullshit it doesnt benifit an artist to be miserable. People are suppise be social, and its only been in recent times that we decided great artists have to be tortured. All through humsn history in tribal societies artists were always valued and held in high regards by the tribes. They’re happy whole people like everyone else, their calling is just simply to be innovative and develop their art forms ehich is sn important part of humanity and shapes our direction and reaches snd influences people in the most basic, natural and intuitive ways. The same qualities and skillsets that make a person develop an artform and be great at it also make them very socially insightful and analytical in thoughtful, productive ways. We naturally escalate towards artists and their art and they actually represent the most valuable members of our communities. Any point in history where artists were valued is always also marks great periods for everything else. Because that’s our nature not the way we live today. Tribal societies often had artists before medicine men, which means artists should be offered career oaths that pay more than doctors. Its definitely the most engaging and enriching pursuit a person can choose, and its a crime against humanity that we think they need to be tortured and even worse when they start to accept it themselves.
The newspaper is run and takes place in Kansas, all the journalists went to Enoius.
Beatifully made analysis 👍
I'd *LOVE* to Have that JukeBox from The Sans Blaque!
That would be incredible. I hope it gets put in a museum somewhere in the future
Amazing analysis ! 🙌🏻❤
Thanks for making this
Great Job!
my brother said this movie was pretentious and i tried to disagree, but maybe that's the point. Pretentiousness is a lonely endeavor, but still one of import to the pretentious person. Life has a grand purpose, but at the cost of one's relationships and connectedness.
thank you so much!
Subscribed. Nice work.
Thanks!
Beautiful
Quite fascinating.
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However I disagree. Though one must at some level, disconnect oneself from conformity and normativity to create true abstract art, this is not the same as loneliness. Though many are content with it, it is not essential.
When one says "Society" in that tone, i think that you are more subtly generalizing all of society in a negative way.
In reading this, you are partaking in society. In commenting, you are partaking in it even more. We must make our own little societies and not fall to the seductive angst of artistic isolation, for it is necessary.
You speak to disconnect from society and therefore be lonely, but you are using society in two different terms.
Society in the first half to mean conformity and the perfect sparrow.
Society in the second in regards to human connection, friends, and love.
This comment section is a society, yet a polar opposite of the first of these.
You smart. keep making these. ur doing a good job
I just subscribed ! Great work
wonderful video
Thank you :)
Seydoux is 🌡🔥!
I love the movie but your essay gives me a different perspective on the broader story..
I really wanted to love The French Dispatch. I love everything about it, the aesthetics, acting, music etc. except just found it impossible to follow. Your video definitely helps understand and see all the references and make sense of all the intellectual verbiage that goes on, maybe I'm just not smart enough! I still like it, just not loving it.
LOVE x
i enjoyed this video
fkn love wes
WHY HAVEN'T YOU POSTED VIDEO FOR SUCH A LONG TIME ???
haha sorry for such a long wait. I hope you enjoy!
@@jake_bishop I loved this movie. Hope you make more like this.
Thinking about making one on The Grand Budapest Hotel...watch this space!
@@jake_bishop Looking forward to that, though I think that's the most discussed Anderson film after Tenenbaums.
I've already made it! Hopefully my analysis offers a slightly different perspective ruclips.net/video/3SgYC3J0R_8/видео.html
I watched this on on my iPad during a flight. Did not know there’d be so much nudity. Had to skip ahead real quick like.
The French Dispatch was a terribly incoherent and boring film. It reminded me of the kind of postModern nonsense that artists created simply to mock their posturing, adoring fans. Or, perhaps Wes Anderson is becoming a parody of himself? Anderson seems to have peaked with the Grand Budapest Hotel which is one of the best films ever made.
Anderson’s best film by a country mile. Actually, his only film I love. Very much looking forward to his next one.