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Why This Film?

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001, Wes Anderson) with Chris Cook - Criterion Collection Spine #157

April 7, 2026·1h 16m
Episode Description from the Publisher

"To me, it's a perfect film." In this episode of Why This Film?, I'm joined by assistant director Chris Cook to explore The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Wes Anderson's meticulously crafted family drama and Criterion Collection Spine #157. Released in 2001, The Royal Tenenbaums follows the once-brilliant Tenenbaum siblings - Chas, Margot, and Richie - whose early promise has long since faded. When their estranged father Royal suddenly re-enters their lives under false pret...

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