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“Asteroid City”: Wes Anderson at his Wessiest

A review of Wes Anderson’s latest movie, “Asteroid City”

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Ben Ulansey
Aug 01, 2024
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There’s been a brand of cinematic work that’s taken off in recent years, and the style is proving divisive for many viewers. They’re the films that don’t intend to tell cohesive narratives. They’re the films that seem as though they’re more intent on confusing audiences — or at least causing them to think a little…

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