the french imposter

-Beyond the Sea, Bobby Darin

Damn, I just really like their red and blue aesthetic

The "Poison" short film is exceptional, primarily because of this scene. Initially, I thought it was an okay short film (I wasn't particularly fond of "The Ratcatcher"), but this bitter and painful exchange between the characters blew me away. After watching it, I discovered that while Anderson mostly stayed true to the original short story, he made significant changes to the ending. In the short story, Woods apologizes for Harry's behavior after the latter spews out horrible racist insults at Dr. Ganderbai. Ganderbai attributes Harry's behavior to the chloroform and recommends that he takes a long holiday. In the film, Woods apologizes for Harry and tries to convince Ganderbai that he saved Harry's life. However, Ganderbai responds coldly and tells Woods he cannot be sorry. It ends with, "Dr. Ganderbai started the engine and drove off." It was an abrupt, bitter, and sad ending to what initially seemed to be a very suspenseful, anxiety-inducing, fun story. Anderson brings the story's theme to the surface — racism is a poison that infects everyone around you with hate and darts out and striking when you least expect it. The story had an unexpected, bitter, and sad ending, despite the initial feeling of suspense and anxiety that made it enjoyable. Anderson emphasizes the story's theme - racism is a poison that infects everyone with hate and strikes when you least expect it. As soon as Harry is no longer in danger and is questioned by Dr. Ganderbai, his true colors come out. Woods and Ganderbai are left to deal with the terrible experience and are filled with sadness and pain. Pay attention to Dev Patel's eyes at the end of the scene. They are full of pain, anguish, and regret, common emotions in Wes Anderson's characters, which are always expressed through the eyes. The sudden and sorrowful ending of the story reminded me of the ending of "The Grand Budapest Hotel: It was an enchanting, old ruin—but I never managed to see it again.

Cinematographer: Robert Yeoman

"Dr. Ganderbai started the engine and drove off"

Written by: Wes Anderson

Cinematographer: Robert Yeoman

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Production designer: Adam Stockhausen / Set decorator: Rena DeAngelo

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