# THROWBACK: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

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Published: 2026-01-23T13:43:00+00:00
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## Resource

"I've had a rough year, dad." We're continuing our tribute series by taking a look back at Episode 312 on Wes Anderson's THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS in honor of the late Gene Hackman. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss Hackman's relationship with Wes Anderson, how the film used practical locations for the film, how quickly Ben Stiller had to make the movie, the struggles with the music choices, how the film elevated Wes Anderson to the next part of his career, and much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get a 15% discount on your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Audio Warning (00:08:30) Talking Older Actors and Dan Stevens (00:09:19) Recap on Gene Hackman (00:17:38) Intro to The Royal Tenenbaums (00:21:59) From The Birdcage to Tenenbaums (00:32:34) How The Royal Tenenbaums Got to Production (00:38:07) Favorite Scenes (00:48:50) On Set Life - (01:13:22) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:39) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:25) Film Facts (01:41:26) Awards (01:46:43) Final Questions on the Movie (01:53:18) Talking about Hackman's Later Career (01:55:24) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:10:13) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

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