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"I'm Not A Meme": Wes Anderson On His New Movie And His AI Copycats

The Phoenician Scheme director chats about making his new movie around Benicio del Toro, and opens up on the AI copycats of his films.

Inverse · May 30, 2025

Mia Threapleton May Play a Nun in 'The Phoenician Scheme,' But Her Makeup Evokes Earthly Delights

Heike Merker, the makeup designer on the new Wes Anderson film, breaks down Liesl's eyeshadow and lipstick.

Marie Claire · May 30, 2025

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Phoenician Scheme' - Wes Anderson's shallow caper

Despite the stellar efforts of Mia Threapleton, 'The Phoenician Scheme' fails to impress and ends up a frustratingly shallow spectacle.

Euronews · May 30, 2025

Jackie Chan on the return of the Karate Kid: ‘If I have to jump off a building, I need a stunt double now’

INTERVIEW: As a revival of the cult franchise hits cinemas, Louis Chilton speaks to the Hong Kong superstar, the original ‘Karate Kid’ Ralph Macchio and new ‘Kid’ Ben Wang about the legacy of the first film, dangerous stunts, and ageing as an action star

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Wim Wenders photography exhibition in Berlin, cheese rolling in England, electro music in Lyon, and Wes Anderson's latest voyage of whimsy — here are this week's cultural highlights.

Euronews · May 26, 2025

Highlights From Cannes As Film Festival Wraps Up

As the Cannes film festival hands out its prizes, AFP looks back at some of the highlights of a politically charged fortnight of screenings and celebrity sightings.

International Business Times · May 24, 2025

Wes Anderson ranked, from The Phoenician Scheme to The Grand Budapest Hotel

THE COUNTDOWN: As the man behind ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ and ‘Asteroid City’ unveils his latest film, ‘The Phoenician Scheme’, Clarisse Loughrey ranks the output so far from one of modern cinema’s most aesthetically rich and emotionally astute filmmakers

The Independent UK · May 24, 2025

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ review: A great entry point for newer fans of Wes Anderson’s vibe

Benicio del Toro proves he should always lead a Wes Anderson film.

The Mary Sue · May 24, 2025

Inside the obsessive, compulsive making of a Wes Anderson set

IN FOCUS: The celebrated filmmaker conjures up incredibly detailed jewellery box dioramas across his movies, from ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ to this week’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’. Clarisse Loughrey speaks to his longtime set decorator Anna Pinnock about bringing his meticulous dreamscapes to life

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

So much to watch but impossible to find

Streaming used to be easy. Now it feels like a full-time job

Salon · May 22, 2025