McKim, Kristi Irene

Rushmore (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781839024498
author:: McKim, Kristi Irene
format:: Paperback
publisher:: British Film Institute
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 120
Dimensions:: 19.1 x 13.8 x 0.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Professional & Vocational, Arts & Photography, Performing Arts,
Condition:: New
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Rushmore by Kristi Irene McKim offers a nuanced analysis of Wes Anderson's 1998 film. This study challenges common perceptions of the movie as a lighthearted coming-of-age story, instead highlighting its exploration of perfectionism and the quiet connections that transcend passion and speed. McKim's approach delves into the film's energetic musical montages and slower moments of tenderness, revealing a subtlety that softens the film's zeal. By examining these nuances, McKim provides an urgent corrective to the idea that Rushmore perpetuates a status quo power. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of Wes Anderson's iconic film, inviting readers to reconsider its themes and messages.

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