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“Moonrise” certainly seems to be employing a similar strategy. Like “Midnight,” it made a splash at May’s Cannes Film Festival (where it was the opening night feature), riding that buzz to a limited domestic opening at the end of May, then riding critical kudos and strong word-of-mouth to a gradually increasing rollout. It didn’t hurt that both movies had directors with strong cult fanbases and a supporting cast of high-powered stars.

Is ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ this year’s ‘Midnight in Paris’?

One of the most defining aspects of Wes Anderson’s filmography is his soundtrack. If you could control the music, what songs and artists would you like to include?

Kara Hayward: Personally, I’d like something rather perky. During a slow motion scene, I’d use some Lana Del Ray; something that is fun and also very indie.

Jared Gilman: If it’s a shot of some cool kid walking across the hallway, maybe put some Black Keys in the background.

The ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ kids act like real teens and talk soundtrack choices

Jared Gilman: He taught me how to tie a tie. I was trying on a specific costume where I had to wear a tie and I didn’t know how. All of the people in the room were women so they didn’t know either. And Bill just happened to be in the room next to us and said, “Jared, come over here. I’ll teach you how to tie a tie.” It was pretty cool.

Kara Hayward: We had so much fun together at the Harper’s Bazaar shoot. At one point they put a giant tuba on his head and he began to play. I couldn’t stop laughing. He used a microphone and sang this song. He’s very musical I suppose, because they also handed him a guitar and he began to play and I didn’t know that he could do that. But he’s Bill Murray, he can do anything.

The ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ kids on working with Bill Murray

I don’t remember talking to Wes about it that much, it was one of those things where you just do it. It definitely felt strange, just looking in the mirror. But I do remember feeling shaken up. Again, that’s one of those things where you don’t finish the day feeling good.

Luke Wilson on Richie Tenenbaum’s attempted suicide. 

So who will be the first to make a film about a European-set romance between 2 movie directors?

Rian Johnson?  Noah Baumbach? 

emischramm:

Sofia Coppola and Wes Anderson.