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Ep. 319: Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme

June 11, 2025 by Morgan Davies in episodes

Steffan and Gavia discuss Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, a dark comedy starring Benicio del Toro as a corrupt businessman who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Mia Threapleton). Among other topics, this episode covers Wes Anderson's trademark aesthetic, his relationship with absurdism, his casting choices, and this film's religious and historical themes.

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June 11, 2025 /Morgan Davies
wes anderson, comedy, historical dramas, benicio del toro, mia threapleton, benedict cumberbatch
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