Austin, Texas, is an Eden for the young and unambitious, from the enthusiastically eccentric to the dangerously apathetic. Here, the nobly lazy can eschew responsibility in favor of nursing their esoteric obsessions. The locals include a backseat philosopher who passionately expounds on his dream theories to a seemingly comatose cabbie, a young woman who tries to hawk Madonna's Pap test to anyone who will listen and a kindly old anarchist looking for recruits.
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Austin, Texas, becomes a haven for the young and aimless in Richard Linklater's Slacker. It's a place where eccentricity thrives, and apathy is an art form. Here, individuals can bypass societal expectations and nurture their idiosyncratic passions. The film introduces us to a diverse cast of characters: a philosophical dreamer sharing his bizarre theories with an unresponsive taxi driver, a determined woman attempting to sell Madonna's discarded medical test, and a kindly old anarchist eager to recruit new members. This film is a fascinating exploration of counter-culture, nonconformity, and the pursuit of meaning in a world that often feels meaningless.
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Movie Score
67%
Released
July 5, 1991
Director
Richard Linklater
Cast
Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine, Jan Hockey, Stephan Hockey, Mark James
Genre
Drama