'The Phoenician Scheme' And Redeeming Yourself

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 Wes Anderson film 'The Phoenician Scheme' and how it teaches us about personal redemption. We discuss some of our favorite moments from the film, have an in depth discussion about Wes and his style, and give some super recommendations. 

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
• 1:10 Initial Impressions of The Phoenician Scheme
• 2:22 Discussion of Movie Elements
• 4:40 Visuals and Cinematic Style
• 5:32 Personal Reflections on the Film
• 8:48 Critique of the Film
• 22:16 Character Analysis and Themes
• 41:14 Concluding Thoughts and Ratings