"Asteroid City: Wes Anderson's Visually Ambitious Journey Through Grief and Stars"

Wes Anderson's film "Asteroid City" explores the weight of grief through the story of a family dealing with the loss of their mother. The film resonates with the author, who recently lost his own mother, as it delves into the complexities of healing wounds that are "on the inside." Anderson's visually and thematically ambitious movie offers a cathartic experience, allowing viewers to contextualize their own personal tragedies and failures through the lens of art. The film emphasizes the power of storytelling as a means of processing grief and finding connection amidst the pain.