Exploring Wes Anderson's Stylish and Mysterious 'Asteroid City'

Wes Anderson's new film, Asteroid City, is one of his most thematically ambitious and contemplative works yet, exploring the purpose of art and our place in a seemingly chaotic universe. The film features recursive framing structures and a sprawling cast of characters, including a war photographer and a movie star, all converging in a remote Southwestern town to observe a rare astronomical event. While some storylines feel underexplored, Anderson's inventive world-building and attention to detail make for a rich and strange cinematic experience.