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***

—Lindsay’s Pick, CLOCKWATCHERS (1997).
Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, Alanna Ubach. Directed by Jill Sprecher.

—Justin’s Pick, LONE STAR (1996).

Matthew McConaughey, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Kris Kristofferson. Directed by John Sayles.

***MurrayMoment***

How did Billy get involved with the last day of class for one lucky Ohio school? Lindsay got the full story from the principal of St. Aloysius Elementary.

***Final Thoughts on DAZED AND CONFUSED.***

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