http://www.rushmoreacademy.com The World of Wes Anderson Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:48:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Some wisdom from slashfilm: Originally there were rumors that the first trailer for Wes Anderson’s animated Fantastic Mr. Fox would be attached to Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. As you’ve probably figured out by now, the trailer was not attached. So right now, I have no idea when the trailer ... http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/07/03/when-will-we-get-our-fantastic-mr-fox-fix From The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Thanks to Christian for the lead. http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/07/03/rotten-tomatoes-show-ode-to-indie Spencer Krug wants to hear from Wes Anderson, and I would love to hear from either of them. Sunset Rubdown's lead man, Spencer Krug, mentioned Wes in a recent Pitchfork "Guest List" interview in which the band talks candidly about virtually everything. Artist I'd Most Like to Collaborate With SK: I ... http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/07/03/spencer-krug-on-wes-anderson Sorry, kids. It isn't done yet. http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/07/01/official-word-no-mr-fox-trailer-today From the LA Times: Routinely termed a neglected figure of the 1970s New Hollywood, Hal Ashby has been undergoing a modest posthumous renaissance of late: a smattering of retrospective screenings, an overdue biography, a vocal celebrity fan club whose ranks include Wes Anderson, Judd Apatow and Cameron Crowe. Only his most partisan ... http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/06/28/la-times-hal-ashbys-long-lost-caper-movie Slow news week... A *very* brief Wes Anderson homage (?) three or so in... - http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/06/28/new-toy-movies Any Fun - Coconut Records - Music Video Coconut Records is back with The Gonz! Jason, Mark Gonzales, Chloe Sevigny and friends are skateboarding around NYC (with Big Ben shot thrown in for good measure). From the album Davy available everywhere online now. http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/06/25/new-coconut-records-jason-schwartzman-video-any-fun From Variety The Motion Picture Academy announced Wednesday that for the first time in more than 65 years, the field of best picture nominees will be expanded to 10 contenders for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. “Having 10 best picture nominees is going allow Academy voters to recognize and include some of ... http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/06/24/oscars-expand-best-picture-nominations Details after the break... Two new classics are out on DVD today from The Criterion Collection. First, the 1981 film My Dinner with Andre directed by Anderson favorite Louis Malle. The disc includes a discussion with the film's writers/stars Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory and Life Aquatic and Fantastic Mr. Fox co-writer Noah Baumbach.  The film ... http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/06/23/new-criterion-dvds-malle-and-resnais We posted excerpts from Wes' interview/conversation with Mr. Fox collaborator Jarvis Cocker last week. The interview has now been posted in its entirety here. http://www.rushmoreacademy.com/2009/06/18/full-wesjarvis-interview-from-interview-now-available