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Rushmore is one of my favorite movies. Jason Schwartzman is high schooler Max Fischer. He's about to fail out because he's in too many extra-curricular activities. And boy, is he?! He's a leader gone wild, and a nerd to boot. He falls for one of the teachers. So does Bill Murray and a rivalry ensues. The movie has my favorite quality... quirk. I don't remember any laugh out loud moments, but it's subtly funny.

Seymour Cassel is precious as Max's barber father.

Dr. Peter Flynn: I understand you're a neurosurgeon.
Bert Fischer: No, I'm a barber, but a lot of people make that mistake.

It was filmed in Baytown and Houston, Texas. I remember the first time I saw it, I recognized some of the places. Now, I don't really. I miss those brain cells.

It's written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. They also wrote Bottle Rocket and The Royal Tenenbaums. Funny guys.

Yay! for Rushmore!

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