American Beauty (1999 film) his family in happier times, and dies having had an epiphany that infuses him with "wonder, joy, and soul-shaking gratitude"—he has finally seen the world as it is. According to Patti Bellantoni, colors are used symbolically throughout the film, none more so than red, which is an important thematic signature that drives the story and "[defines] Lester's arc". First seen in drab colors that reflect his passivity, Lester surrounds himself with red as he regains his individuality. The American Beauty rose is repeatedly used as symbol; when Lester fantasizes about Angela, she is usually naked and surrounded by rose petals.
Bo Burnham for "Funny People", in which Burnham stars in a NBC sitcom called "Yo Teach!" In the promo, Burnham stars opposite Jason Schwartzman, as a student in the latter's English class. Burnham wrote and directed his first feature film, "Eighth Grade", which was produced and distributed by A24 and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2018. The film has been received well by critics: it garnered a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 220 ratings, and holds an average rating of 90 out of 100 on Metacritic. In 2010, Burnham wrote, executive-produced, and starred in "Zach Stone