“The Phoenician Scheme” Is a Hot Mess

The Phoenician Scheme (Wes Anderson, 2025) 1 out of 5 stars The films of auteurist director Wes Anderson are hit or miss for me. Aesthetically, he traffics in a distinctive style that sometimes serves the story and other times merely his whimsy. When both impulses unite, the result can be delightful and deeply meaningful, as […]