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entertainment1 year ago

"Wes Anderson's Oscar Win and Absence: The Story Behind The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar"

Wes Anderson explains his absence from the Oscars after winning Best Live-Action Short for "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," expressing gratitude to Roald Dahl's family, the Netflix team, and the cast and crew. He also mentions missing the opportunity to thank Owen Wilson, without whom he wouldn't be where he is today. Anderson is now preparing to shoot his next feature, "The Phoenician Scheme," starring Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, and Bill Murray, and is set to direct four Roald Dahl shorts for Netflix.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#netflix#oscars
entertainment1 year ago

"Wes Anderson's Oscar Absence Explained: Loki Star's Influence and Future Projects"

Wes Anderson won his first-ever Academy Award for best live-action short film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, but was unable to accept it in person. In a statement shared by Netflix, Anderson expressed gratitude to Roald Dahl's family, the Netflix team, and the cast and crew, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Ralph Fiennes. He also credited meeting Owen Wilson for his success. Anderson and producer Steven Rales were in Germany preparing to shoot their new movie, The Phoenician Scheme, and were unable to attend the ceremony.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#netflix#oscars
entertainment1 year ago

"Uncovering Wes Anderson's Absence and Unseen Moments at Oscars 2024"

Wes Anderson won his first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," but was unable to attend the ceremony as he was in Germany shooting a new movie. The film is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's story and features a star-studded cast. Anderson expressed gratitude in a statement read on his behalf, acknowledging his collaborators and paying tribute to Owen Wilson. American Fiction star Issa Rae and US comedian Ramy Youssef accepted the award on his behalf. Despite previous nominations, this win marks Anderson's first Oscar victory.

via The Independent|
#academy-award#entertainment#oscars-2024
film2 years ago

"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: A Perfect Fit for Wes Anderson and Roald Dahl"

Wes Anderson's latest film adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar follows his signature style of A-list actors delivering deadpan performances, vibrant production design, and nested storytelling. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, is part of a series of short-film Dahl adaptations Anderson is doing for Netflix. Anderson also weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding the editing of Dahl's books, expressing his objection to modifying an author's work after it is done. Despite personal biases, the article concludes that fans of Anderson's films will likely enjoy The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

via Jacobin magazine|
#controversy#film#film-adaptation
film2 years ago

Unveiling the Enigmatic Charm of Wes Anderson's 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'

Wes Anderson's "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," the first of four shorts adapting Roald Dahl's works for Netflix, is a short, sharp, and sublime tribute to the eccentric author. Anderson's meticulous visual style and meta-theatrical tricks breathe life into the film, which is essentially an elaborate staged reading. By sticking to the script word for word and having the characters speak as if recounting Dahl's story from the page, Anderson harmonizes his own voice with Dahl's storytelling. The film is a celebration of storytelling and showcases Anderson's best attempts at transforming his and Dahl's idiosyncrasies into art.

via Rolling Stone|
#adaptation#film#roald-dahl
entertainment2 years ago

Wes Anderson to Receive Venice Filmmaker Award for 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' Premiere

Wes Anderson will be honored at the 80th Venice Film Festival with the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award for his original contributions to the film industry. The award ceremony will take place on September 1st before the screening of his latest film, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," which is a 40-minute movie adapted from Roald Dahl's story. Anderson's unique and recognizable style, characterized by pastel colors and meticulously crafted symmetrical sequences, has made him one of the most celebrated directors in the industry.

via Variety|
#cartier-glory-to-the-filmmaker-award#entertainment#roald-dahl