As soon as I brought up the scene from The Graduate, I feel in love with this gem of a film again. It's such a masterpiece. Truly is a shame it's not watched more often, this movie seems lost to obscurity and I don't think many have seen it. Yikes, you guys are missing out!
When I finished watching this scene I just think to myself "Uh, I love this movie!" It's one of my top 3, I think it does address themes that are universal and timeless; the emptiness which comes out of bonding with someone sexually, but not emotionally and how loving someone so deeply can cause you to loose control of free will. The latter are very powerful experiences which leave you vulnerable and scared many times for life. The Graduate is a masterpiece.
The pool scene- both Rushmore and The Graduate are addressing not being in control of life or the feeling extreme dissatisfaction. Both addressing not relating to women in a healthy manner, Wes Anderson stated he basically ripped off The Graduate from Rushmore. The themes of this movie, life passing you by and misery, loss of control- it seem fitting that there are pool scenes in both. Pools are synonymous with the ocean, it mimics a tide under you, or a rip tide, which mirrors the dynamics of being surrounded by life and a loss of sense of control.
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