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Wes Anderson

To mark the release of his latest film, Asteroid City, Wes Anderson takes Radio 2’s resident movie critic James King through the music of his films.

To mark the release of his latest film, Asteroid City, Wes Anderson takes Radio 2’s resident movie critic James King through the music of his films.

A writer and director who rarely gives interviews, in this exclusive and extended chat he takes James through the music he's used across his filmography to date. Anderson's career began with 1996's Bottle Rocket and his distinctive style has won him fans, rave reviews from critics and awards ever since - he's won four Oscars, five Baftas and two Golden Globes to date. Asteroid City will be the 11th feature film he's written and directed, taking a place in a catalogue of movies with comedic dramas like The Royal Tenenbaums, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom, as well as stop-motion animations Fantastic Mr Fox and Isle Of Dogs.

Many A-list actors have worked with Anderson repeatedly over the years, including brothers Luke and Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton and Adrien Brody. Asteroid City has a phenomenal ensemble cast including Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Jeff Goldblum and Jarvis Cocker (to name just a few).

When it comes to music, Anderson has a very fine attention to detail. He's worked with music supervisor Randall Poster ever since his second film, Rushmore, and has often returned to his favourite artists for inspiration - for example describing The Rolling Stones as the 'house band'.

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Sun 6 Aug 2023 03:00
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Music Played

  • Johnny Duncan & His Bluegrass Boys

    Last Train To San Fernando

  • The Rolling Stones

    She Smiled Sweetly

  • The Cure

    Friday I'm In Love

    • True Brit (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • The Proclaimers

    Over and Done With

    • This Is the Story.
    • Chrysalis UK.
    • 2.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Street Fighting Man

  • Seu Jorge

    Starman

    • The Life Aquatic Exclusive Studio Sessions Featuring Seu Jorge.
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 3.

  • Jarvis Cocker

    You Can't Wake Up If You Don't Fall Asleep

  • Siefried Behrend & DZO Chamber Orchestra

    Concerto For Lute And Plucked Strings I. Moderato

  • Alexandre Desplat

    Bean's Secret Cider Cellar

  • John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra

    Star Wars (Main Title)

    • Greatest Hits 1969-1999.
    • Sony Classical.

  • Cat Stevens

    Matthew & Son

  • Cream

    Sunshine Of Your Love

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1968.
    • Premier.

  • Seu Jorge

    Rebel Rebel

    • The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou.
    • EMI Marketing.
    • 6.

  • Nico

    These Days

    • CHELSEA GIRL.
    • SHADY RECORDS.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Jul 2023 01:00
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  • Sun 6 Aug 2023 03:00
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