August 32nd on Earth vs Rushmore

August 32nd on Earth is Villeneuve's feature film debut. It tells the story of a model who, after a near-fatal car accident, decides she wants to have a child with her best friend. The film is a character-driven exploration of existential crisis and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. It is a quiet, contemplative film that shows his early interest in human relationships and the fragility of...

The film that launched the careers of both Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman, 'Rushmore' is a sharp, funny, and surprisingly poignant look at an eccentric high school student. Max Fischer's obsession with his school and his complicated friendship with a wealthy industrialist creates a unique dynamic that is both hilarious and uncomfortable. It established many of the tropes that would define Ande...