Hotel Chevalier vs Rushmore

A short film that serves as a prologue to 'The Darjeeling Limited.' It follows a man and his ex-lover as they meet in a Parisian hotel room. It is a quiet, melancholic, and beautifully shot piece that captures the lingering pain of a past relationship. While it is a short film, it provides important context for the characters in 'The Darjeeling Limited' and stands on its own as a poignant explorat...

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...