Browning Cinema
Summer Film School
Directed by Wes Anderson
With Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson
Rated R, 109 minutes, DCP
As Wes Anderson's third feature, The Royal Tenenbaums heralded to the world that he was doubling down on the just-so design from Rushmore. His signature symmetrical shots, color palettes, blunt affects, and quirky sets have endured for nine films after The Royal Tenenbaums as well. Here, Royal and Etheline Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman and Anjelica Huston) are separated parents to three child prodigies (Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow) of different persuasions. After a decade or two of betrayal, disappointment, secrets, and disasters, the luster is largely gone from the family photo album with the blame largely laid at the feet of Royal, deservingly so. After years without speaking, the family reunites and begins integrating the dizzying highs and crushing lows of their fascinating lives.
Sponsored by the David A. Heskin and Marilou Brill Endowment for Excellence.
Event Dates
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 7:00 PM
