Setting the Scene: Wes Anderson

What's the big deal with this guy, anyway?

One of the truly popular directors of the 21st century, Wes Anderson is also the auteur who seems to require the most defending and explanation. When talking about Anderson’s aesthetic, there is a lot of eye-rolling on all sides. Casual movie fans may enjoy a few of his films, but they often dismiss his genius as eccentricity. Sometimes those of us marv…