Wes Anderson’s movies, from “The Royal Tenenbaums” to “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” and “Moonrise Kingdom,” including his most recent, “The Phoenician Scheme,” possess a distinctive aesthetic that numerous individuals attempt to mimic online.

Wes Anderson Palettes on Tumblr emphasizes the hues he prefers, while Instagram’s Accidentally Wes Anderson features real-life places that align with his cinematic world. In 2023, TikTok users started to present themselves as characters from Anderson’s films.

What is Anderson’s perspective on this? Is emulation complimentary or does it diminish his art to a fad?

In an interview regarding “The Phoenician Scheme,” Anderson was queried about the online excitement surrounding the aesthetics of his films. He recognized Accidentally Wes Anderson, mentioning that the account’s visuals and items are “great pictures” that he finds intriguing and would like to visit.

Nonetheless, he is less enthusiastic about other efforts to capture his style, particularly when they depict individuals with stoic, lifeless expressions, which he believes misrepresent his art.

Anderson confesses he is not active online, depending on emails and Wikipedia, with friends forwarding him screenshots of online discussions about his work. He contemplates fan responses, pondering what aspects of his creations prompt such interpretations.

He values it when individuals feel inspired to create from his films, just as he has drawn inspiration from others. His primary response is that he does not interact with much of the online material.

“The Phoenician Scheme” is currently showing in theaters everywhere.