Woowww, it’s another episode of “Directors in Short Pants” again, that’s wild. We’re checking out Wes Anderson’s first effort, “Bottle Rocket.” While this movie is devoid of weird prop shots, the sounds of typewriters, twee costumes, and has a profound lack of either Bill Murray or Tilda Swinton, please believe me when I tell you that this is certainly a Wes Anderson movie. We do get not one, not two, but three Wilson brothers in this. Yes, in addition to Anderson faves Luke and Owen (in their first on-screen appearances), we also get the third Wilson brother, Zeppo. No, wait, that’s wrong . . . Shemp? No, still not right . . . Andrew! That’s it, Andrew Wilson, who went on to do many other movies of some sort or other, I’m sure of it. Put on your beret, listen to some plinking harpsicord music and give a listen.
Unrelated, I still think this Saturday Night Live bit that asks the question “what if Wes Anderson made a horror film?” is pretty spot-on.
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This is an easy poll question! Mel Gibson. I LOVE Chicken Run but I never bought the DVD because of his many horrible actions after he made it. I followed his career from the start, which was Gallipoli if memory serves. What a moving movie that was and I watched the Road Warrior films and others until I discovered what a horrible person he is.
Yeah, this one didn’t take a lot of intense study, did it. As you’ll hear from the show, you’re not alone in your choice, Vince. It’s too bad. I liked him in the first couple of “Lethal Weapon” movies and yes, he makes a great stop-motion rooster but it’s doubtful that I’ll be able to enjoy things he does from now on. Thanks, Vince!