On September 27, Netflix released the medium-length film “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” by Wes Anderson, and subsequently released the other three shorts consecutively, all now available on the platform.
Wes Andersonknown for films such as “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” is characterized by a distinctive visual style with colorful photography, precise camera movements and a retro aesthetic, as well as narratives full of irreverence and absurd scenes.
Few directors manage to maintain such a distinctive seal in their filmography as Anderson, so these premieres on Netflix represent a unique opportunity to explore his work.
The four short films are based on works by novelist Roald Dahl, famous for adaptations such as “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, “James and the Giant Peach”, “The Witches” and “Matilda”.
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” is the longest medium-length film, 40 minutes long and starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The plot revolves around a wealthy man who learns to see without using his eyes to cheat in casinos, a comic story with recurring elements in the other shorts.
“The Swan” lasts 17 minutes and deals with the topic of bullying, combining stop motion and live action to create a unique suspense. “The Rat Killer,” at just over 15 minutes, stars Ralph Fiennes as a rodent exterminator who undergoes an unusual transformation.
“Veneno,” the latest release, less than 20 minutes long, tells the story of a man who fears being bitten by a snake that has landed on his stomach, creating narrative tension with Anderson’s characteristic humor.
Netflix will increase its prices in the US and Canada
In other news related to Netflix, it was reported that the platform plans to increase the prices of its service without ads once the Hollywood actors’ strike ends, causing a 3% rise in the streaming company’s shares.
The arrival of advertising lightened the costs a little, but even so, the company of series and movies has become a significant expense in homes. The Wall Street Journal reports the price increase will occur in the coming months, without giving a precise date or an advance price of the cost of membership.
Sources close to Netflixdeclared to the Wall Street Journal, that the platform is considering increasing its prices in the advertising-free plans gradually, that is, the Standard and Premium plans would be affected by the decision that the company may make.
Although it has not yet been specified how much prices will increase or when this change will be implemented. Negotiations with the unions continue, and Netflix seeks to begin this adjustment in the United States and Canada.
Additionally, it was mentioned that Netflix had already reduced prices in some countries in February and had implemented measures to restrict password sharing by subscribers in more than 100 countries in May.
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