Moonrise Kingdom
Director Wes Anderson takes us behind the scenes of his new romantic adventure, opening May 25. Click here to read the full article.
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“Here I am with Khaki Scout Troup 55 and Kara Hayward, who plays Suzy. This was shot on a farm in Rhode Island. The boy, Sam, has just been struck by lightning.”
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“This is Mr. Jared Gilman. His character has just gotten married in the previous scene in the camp chapel.”
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“Bill M. & Francis Mc D. are Suzy’s parents. They’re about to spend the next several hours in cold, fake rain, & you can just feel the excitement.”
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“Tilda Swinton. She plays a character—an institiution, really—named Social Services. Half Deborah Kerr/ half Maggie Smith.”
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“A Khaki Scout has escaped. Edward Norton as Scout Master Ward.”
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“If you found yourself stranded in a jungle, Norton would get you out.”
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“There are so many variations of the classic scout uniform. Coonskin cap is not standard issue. Ms. Hayward prefers a chapeau.”
