Don't Push Pause

Often called the quintessential hangout movie, DAZED AND CONFUSED offered up a new type of film about teenage life. This timeless story served up the familiar truths of adolescence while encompassing the universal aimlessness of the time. Let’s cruise through how this fresh film spoke to multiple generations & launched careers, but was also not without its difficulties. **Discussions include** Writer/director Richard Linklater’s transitioning from independent filmmaking to working with a big budget studio; writing style, transferring real life experiences into the story, questioning nostalgia, scenes cut from the finished film; support behind DAZED & production difficulties; massively impressive ensemble cast, behind the scenes & casting stories; epic soundtrack, release & long-lasting legacy of the film. DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993) Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Matthew McConaughey, Wiley Wiggins & so many, many, many more. Directed by Richard Linklater. ***Picks of the Week*** —Lind