From Bill Murray to Timothée Chalamet, here are 10 of the best performances you’ll see in the massive ensemble movie « The French Dispatch, » in theaters now.
Wes Anderson has yet again assembled an incredibly strong ensemble cast for his latest movie The French Dispatch, which is out in theaters now. He’s recruited frequent collaborators like Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and Tilda Swinton to star, while names like Timothée Chalamet and Jeffrey Wright work with the filmmaker for the first time. The full title for the movie is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun, and follows an American magazine based in France. With dozens of familiar names appearing on the cast list, there’s plenty of stand-out performances and we’ve chosen 10 to look out for in The French Dispatch. It’s hard to choose just 10 to highlight so there’s a special mention section following the list if your favorite didn’t make it into the top 10. As often is the case with Wes Anderson’s movies, Murray plays a central pivotal role. Starring as the creator and editor of The French Dispatch magazine, Arthur Howitzer Jr., his character is said to be based on Harold Ross, the co-founder of The New Yorker. Murray filmed his part in just two days but is ever-present in The French Dispatch, drifting from scene to scene with a serene aura that at this point feels synonymous with Anderson’s filmmaking. Swinton plays the writer J.K.L. Berenson and serves as the unofficial narrator for the movie’s first set piece-come-article The Concrete Masterpiece. Much of her screen time is spent in exposition, giving a presentation to a captivated audience. Her shocking punchlines are delivered with oomph and an unflappable demeanor makes her a unique presence.
