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Movie Geeks Mobilize to Save the Iconic Bottle Rocket Motel

Movie Geeks Mobilize to Save the Iconic Bottle Rocket Motel

When fans of Wes Anderson's 1996 debut feature Bottle Rocket heard that the iconic motel used in the film was in danger of going under, they sprung into action to save it. So this July 9, devotees will gather en masse in Hillsboro, Texas for the ultimate event, hosted by the Alamo Drafthouse: a special screening of Bottle Rocket, with co-star Robert Musgrave in attendance, held at the very same motel off of I-5 where aimless crooks Dignan, Anthony, and Bob hide out in the film.

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