Aaron, Mark and David Blakeslee talk about Moonrise Kingdom, which ties closely to personal events in David’s life that he was generous to share with us. We also discuss the dichotomy of Wes Anderson. Why is he such a divisive director? What is it about him that attracts and repels people with such passion?

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Show notes:

Special Guest: David Blakeslee from Criterion Reflections, CriterionCast, and The Eclipse Viewer. You can find him on Twitter.

Outline:

0:00 – Intro, Welcome, Shout-Outs

17:50 – News

27:30 – Moonrise Kingdom

1:26:15 – The Wes Anderson Debate

Intro

David and Mark on Pierrot le fou

David and Mark on Red Beard

David and Aaron on Violence at Noon

David’s infamous Criterion shelf image that went viral.

News

Barnes and Noble Sale – potential confirmation

Flash sale incoming?

Newsletter Drawing – Rivette?

Ousmane Sembene Phantom Page

Welcome to Criterion’s Online Cinematheque

Moonrise Kingdom

David’s Moonrise Kingdom video for Brandon and Katie.

Welcome to New Penzance from MOONRISE KINGDOM. pic.twitter.com/ue2IphFZDF — Aaron West (@awest505) October 2, 2015

Edward Norton and his scout troupe from MOONRISE KINGDOM. pic.twitter.com/BhXqFg6GsQ — Aaron West (@awest505) October 2, 2015

Sam from MOONRISE KINGDOM. pic.twitter.com/9wAcsoKvVp — Aaron West (@awest505) October 2, 2015

Suzy from MOONRISE KINGDOM. pic.twitter.com/sQ4IYUorDh — Aaron West (@awest505) October 2, 2015

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