Marta and Vikram take a deep dive into the world of Wes Anderson as they investigate his 2018 animated film "Isle of Dogs." The film follows Atari, a young boy who goes on an adventure to save his bodyguard-dog, Spots. Although Anderson hit it out of the park with his 2009 animation "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Isle of Dogs" received a very different reception. Controversy began as questions of whether "Isle of Dogs" was an orientalist film or not arose. Tune in as Marta and Vikram discuss the spread of misinformation, cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation, Anderson's distinct style and much more!
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