Fantastic Mr Wes: A Wes Anderson Retrospective, Brisbane

Take a deep dive into the wondrous cinematic worlds of Wes Anderson — symmetry, quirkiness, pastel cinematography and all. From Thursday, February 4–Wednesday, February 24, Dendy Coorparoo is falling head over heels for the acclaimed director’s work. The series is called Fantastic Mr Wes: A Wes Anderson Retrospective, because of course it is.

Film buffs can enjoy Anderson’s distinctive visual stylings, compelling soundtracks and all-star casts, with the eastside venue playing different flicks multiple times across the three-week period. First up, catch 1996 crime-comedy Bottle Rocket, followed by the Jason Schwartzman-led hit Rushmore, the family dramas of The Royal Tenenbaums and the stop-motion animation delight…