May 28, 2015 by Alex Lesniak
In the movie “Rushmore,” Bill Murray plays Herman Blume, a desperately lonely steel tycoon who competes with the eccentrically underwhelming student Max Fisher (Jason Schwartzman) for the affection of first grade teacher Miss Cross (Olivia Williams). The two go to ridiculous lengths to win the heart of a woman they barely know, but cannot possibly live without. Ultimately, Max sympathizes with Herman’s position, and eventually bows out of a fight that he cannot possibly win. Max then decides to team up with his former nemesis in order for Herman to end up with the young teacher.