Rushmore vs Incendies

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...

Incendies is a powerful, devastating drama that put Villeneuve on the international map. After their mother passes away, twins travel to the Middle East to uncover their family's hidden history, leading them to the horrors of a brutal civil war. The film is a masterclass in storytelling, weaving together past and present to reveal a shocking, tragic truth. It is a deeply emotional film that explor...