Slacker (1990)

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Product Details: Slacker (1990)

Edition:: DVD 2-Disc Set. See other editions
MPAA Rating:: R
Release Date:: 09/14/2004
UPC:: 715515015523
Directed by:: Richard Linklater
Featuring:: Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caggeine. See all cast

Synopsis: Slacker (1990)

Synopis: Texan filmmaker Richard Linklater's debut independent feature takes an original approach to traditional narrative, creating an entirely new form of cinema in the process. Shot at a leisurely pace with a style similar to Robert Bresson, SLACKER follows the unmotivated inhabitants of Austin, Texas, over the course of one day, as they waste their time talking about politics, philosophy, and popular culture. Beginning with a cab ride in which the fare (Linklater himself) suggests to the driver a theory about alternate universes (which also happens to mirror what transpires on screen), the film abruptly shifts to another character and situation after an elderly woman is hit by a car. Soon after, another character is introduced, and the camera follows her. This formula sticks for the whole film; by the end, dozens of characters have been introduced and, just as quickly, been left behind. Linklater spent years taking notes in order to infuse original dialogue into every situation, which results in a sometimes pathetic, sometimes poignant, always amusing trip into a lackadaisical college town. Luckily, for fans of new and inventive approaches to filmmaking, Linklater himself wasn't a "slacker," ensuring the film's place in indie film history.

Features: Slacker (1990)

Features: DVD Features:

Region 1
2-Disc Set
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Disc-One
Contains Feature SLACKER
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Richard Linklater - Director + Cast & Crew Members
Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. Trailer For Documentary About Les Amis, The Diner Used As A Location In The Film Slacker
Deleted Scenes
Additional Footage - 1. Casting Tapes
2. Footage from the SLACKER reunion in 2001
3. History of the Austin Film Society
4. Home Movies
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos
Additional Text - Early Treatment
Additional Products:
Booklet

Disc-Two
Contains Feature IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO LEARN TO PLOW BY READING BOOKS
Additional Features:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Feature/Short - 1. WOODSTOCK
Featurette - 1. SLACKER Tenth Anniversary
Text/Photo Gallery:
Additional Text - 1. SLACKER Culture Essay By Richard Linklater
2. "The Roadmap" Working Script Of SLACKER
3. Information About The Austin Film Society

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Very influential film on many new direct
, May 27, 2003
Reviewer: basquiat234 - See all basquiat234's reviews

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This film is one of the best movies I have ever seen.. This movie is what inspired Kevin Smith to become a film director and the plot and dialoge was so brilliant in this movie...
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slackalackalacka
, September 7, 2001
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almost as good as zaboomafoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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