RUSHMORE cemented director Wes Anderson as one of the most influential & distinct filmmakers of contemporary time. By standing out from the herd & pairing Bill Murray with a feisty, fresh faced newcomer, RUSHMORE’s innocence & heightened realness set the bar for Anderson’s career. And the creative trust & emotional depth put into making the film are just as heartfelt as the movie itself.
//**Discussions include**//
The brief history & writing process of Wes Anderson & Owen Wilson; origin of RUSHMORE, true life inspirations, how visuals mix with storytelling, plus the themes of the film & finding how humor interacts with heartache; casting stories & deconstruction of characters; editing trademarks, production design, visual style & layered presence of music; release, reception & some of our favorite moments.
Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray & Olivia Williams star in RUSHMORE (1998). Directed by Wes Anderson.
//***Picks of the Week***//
• Lindsay’s Pick: HAMLET (2000). Ethan Hawke, Bill Murray, Julia Stiles, Kyle MacLachlan. /// Directed by Michael Almereyda.
• Justin’s Pick: PERMANENT MIDNIGHT (1998). Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Elizabeth Hurley, Owen Wilson. /// Directed by David Veloz.
//***Final Thoughts on RUSHMORE.***//
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