Wes Anderson Madness: Super 16

The 16 become eight! Who will it be. Who will move forward in the four brackets? The competition will be insane and the artwork aplenty. The greatest thing about this tournament is that I’ve gotten to watch the movies again and find cool Wes Anderson art. Life is good!

Mr. Fox Vs. Patricia Whitman

Mr. Fox takes on the elusive Patricia Whitman. Patricia got lucky against the Badger but there is no way she can talk her way out of imminent defeat. Mr. Fox knows every trick in the book and even the tricks not in the book. Patricia decides there is no way to run away from the Fox so she gives up peacefully and the two of them talk escape tactics and punk children.

Francis Whitman Vs. Richie Tenenbaum

Francis and Richie have several things in common. wonderful hair, family issues and suicidal tendencies. It is commendable that they both recovered and got their lives straight. However, Francis never played tennis against a guy named Gandhi so I give the win to The Baumer. His tennis scene is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.

Anthony Adams Vs. Jack Whitman

Jack has a wonderful moustache but could never woo a spanish maid or have an intense dislike of discussing watersports. Anthony Adams is one of the first great Wes creations and his personality is mirrored in almost every other Anderson creation. Adams wins.

Ash Vs. Max Fischer

Ash can cuss and spit all he wants but it will not deter Max Fischer from becoming the best. However, Max decides to take young Ash under his wing and teach him everything he knows to survive the next Wes Anderson tournament.

The Fischer is spelled wrong but I like the art. So, I will forgive the misspelling.

Eli Cash Vs. Royal Tenenbaum

This might be the biggest upset of the tournament. Royal had all the makings of champion but Eli was able to sneak past him. Eli’s scenes in The Royal Tenenbaums may be few and far between but they are hilarious. Eli whispering the word “Wildcat” or having incredible artwork on his walls make him a person worthy of his own film. This pick comes from my supporting character bias.

Dignan Vs. Pagoda

Pagoda is a wonderful character. He is loyal and will take you to the hospital after stabbing you. However, Dignan is a bull in a china shop.  A unstopable force of dumb nature. After dealing with Royal Tenenbaum for years Pagoda decides he doesn’t want to play second fiddle to a man who puts tape on his nose. Pagoda graciously pulls out of the tournament and gets a job as the CFO of Netflix.

Herman Blume Vs. Klaus Daimler

Wow, this was a tough one. Klaus is random even in a random world. However, Herman is Bill Murray at his finest. His duel with Fischer and his basketball blocking moves cannot be topped. Klaus and Herman Blume become fast friends and Klaus bows out graciously because he does not want to face his best friend Steve Zissou later on in the tournament.

Steve Zissou Vs. Rosemary Cross

Cross is a heartbreaker who never tries to break hearts. Max Fischer was young and Herman Blume was depressed so they were perfect candidates to fall into her non-trap. Zissou is so into Zissou that after a brief flirtation he choses to head back to sea to capitalize on the Jaguar shark momentum. Zissou wins due to his promise to fund an aquarium at the school.

The tournament has come down to the elite eight. These eight characters will meet soon to decided the fantastic four. Make sure to comment on the bracket and let me know who you think should win.