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Bugonia (2025)

  Bugonia (2025) is an upcoming sci‑fi dark comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , written by Will Tracy, and starring Emma Stone , Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Stavros Halkias , and Alicia Silverstone . It's an English‑language remake of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! reddit.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 . 🎬 What It's About Plot : Two conspiracy‑obsessed young men, including beekeeper Teddy (Plemons), kidnap company CEO Michelle (Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting to destroy the Earth youtube.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 people.com +15 . Tone : A pitch‑black, surreally comedic satire addressing themes of economic inequality, mental health, and corporate power, with the uniquely off‑kilter Lanthimos touch youtube.com +15 theverge.com +15 rottentomatoes.com +15 . 🌟 Creative Team & Cast Director : Yorgos Lanthimos ( The Favourite , Poor Things , Kinds of Kindness ), collaborating with Emma Stone for the...
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The Phoenician Scheme (2025)

 Wes Anderson's 2025 film The Phoenician Scheme is a stylized espionage black comedy that intertwines themes of legacy, redemption, and familial bonds.

🎬 Plot Overview



Set in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Phoenicia during the 1950s, the narrative follows Anatole "Zsa-Zsa" Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy industrialist embroiled in a grand infrastructure project. After surviving an assassination attempt, Korda reaches out to his estranged daughter, Liesl (Mia Threapleton), a novice nun, inviting her to become his heir and assist in securing funding for his ambitious venture. Accompanied by Bjorn (Michael Cera), an eccentric entomologist, the trio embarks on a journey filled with encounters with rival tycoons, assassins, and a series of peculiar investors. GQ+1The New Yorker+1AP NewsNBC

👥 Ensemble Cast

The film boasts a star-studded ensemble, including:

  • Benicio del Toro as Anatole "Zsa-Zsa" Korda

  • Mia Threapleton as Liesl Korda

  • Michael Cera as Bjorn

  • Scarlett Johansson as Cousin Hilda Sussman-Korda

  • Benedict Cumberbatch as Uncle Nubar

  • Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, and others in supporting roles NBC+1Plugged In+1Wikipedia+2Movie Insider+2NBC+2

🎨 Visual Style & Themes

True to Anderson's signature style, the film features meticulous production design, symmetrical framing, and a pastel color palette. However, The Phoenician Scheme delves deeper into emotional territory, exploring the complexities of father-daughter relationships, the moral ambiguities of wealth and power, and the quest for personal redemption. TimeThe New Yorker

📅 Release & Availability

  • Premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025.

  • Released in select U.S. theaters on May 30, 2025, with a wider release scheduled for June 6, 2025.

  • Currently, the film is available exclusively in theaters. It is expected to stream on Peacock, Universal’s streaming platform, possibly by mid-to-late July 2025, following its theatrical run.

🗣️ Critical Reception

The Phoenician Scheme has garnered generally positive reviews:

  • AP News described it as "a signature blend of visually detailed aesthetics, quirky characters, and a labyrinthine plot."

  • The New Yorker praised it as Anderson's "most emotional and direct narrative to date," highlighting its exploration of identity and transformation.

  • Rotten Tomatoes features reviews noting the film as "a hilarious return to comic form for Wes Anderson," with particular commendation for the performances of Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera. AP NewsThe New YorkerRotten Tomatoes

For a glimpse into the film's aesthetic and tone, you can watch the official trailer below:




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