<p>There are only a handful of directors whose films feel like events. From the 90&#39;s class of directors, there&#39;s <strong>Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson </strong>and <strong>Wes Anderson</strong>. The latter Anderson&#39;s films have only grown in popularity and mainstream appeal. For better or worse, along with Tarantino, Wes Anderson has a built a brand around his name. In 2004, Anderson experienced his first flop with his $50 million Disney swan song, <strong>&quot;The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.&quot; </strong>Co-written by <strong>Noah Baumbach</strong>, the film remains his most divisive with its stoner vibes, curmudgeonly hero, and violent pirate shootouts.</p> <p>Certified Wes Stan <strong>Nick Laskin </strong>returns to the podcast to show love to one of his all time guys and the underrated &quot;Life Aquatic.&quot; Join us as we discuss the growing popularity of Wes Anderson&#39;s aesthetic, his early collaborations with <strong>Owen Wilson </strong>and Baumbach, the low-key beauty of <strong>Willem Dafoe&#39;s </strong>performance, accent debates, that great <strong>Seu Jorge </strong>soundtrack, and the influence Anderson has had on future generations of filmmakers.</p> <p>You can find Nick&#39;s writing on his <a href="https://nicklaskin.substack.com/"><strong>Substack</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>