The Wild Wild Wes: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

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Welcome back to our 4th installment of The Wild Wild Wes, where we talk all things Wes Anderson. This week Jalaal and Ben discuss Wes' first real flop, with The Life Aquatic. This was a film that cost nearly 50 million to make and only grossed about 35 million. Yet, Wes Anderson fans are fervor in their love for this movie. So, let us dive in and discuss what makes The Life Aquatic so unique.

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This episode was published on March 23, 2022.

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Welcome back to our 4th installment of The Wild Wild Wes, where we talk all things Wes Anderson. This week Jalaal and Ben discuss Wes' first real flop, with The Life Aquatic. This was a film that cost nearly 50 million to make and only grossed about...

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