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The Phoenecian Scheme

Out to Cinema City in Norwich yesterday to see the new Wes Anderson film on its opening weekend (and a week ahead of its UK opening). It was another typical Wes Anderson film, with his usual precision, symmetrical framing, brightly coloured cinematography, back-and-forth dialogue, detailed typography on signage and mapping, and unusual, dark humour.  The opening credits are a vertical look down at a bathroom where Zsa Zsa Korda, the main progagonist is bathing after surviving a plane crash - another assassination attempt. After these he briefly goes to heaven where he meets various characters including God, played by Bill Murray.  I also liked Michael Cera's performance as Bjorn. Source:  https://www.elledecor.com/life-culture/a64793713/wes-anderson-phoenician-scheme-sets/ Image: TPS Productions/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved. Here's the trailer, which gives little away of the actual plot. I also picked up a free film strip which were being given away on the op...