Slacker (2-Disc Set) (US Version) DVD Region 1

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.

"...Scrappy and shrewdly hilarious....Linklater has the gift of a true satirist..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 07/11/1991

"...[The cast is] so effective that it's hard to believe they didn't make up their own lunacies....Ageless..." - Vincent, Canby (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 03/22/1991

"...Director Richard Linklater pokes loving fun at disaffected twentysomethings..." -- 3 out of 4 stars - Mike, Clark (USA Today Critic), USA Today, 08/15/1991

"No one's made going for a walk a more appealing cinematic proposition than Linklater..." - Chris, Willman (Film Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 09/17/2004

"[A] hilariously deadpan comedy that flawlessly documents that era's floundering-bohemian attitude in Austin, Texas..." - Premiere Staff (Premiere Staff), Premiere, 10/01/2004

"[I]ts nontraditional story structure is quite sophisticated. Performances from the mainly nonprofessional cast are quirky and self-assured, and the camerawork and editing are fluid." - Susan, King (Los Angeles Times Contributor), Los Angeles Times, 09/26/2004

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Product Title:	Slacker (2-Disc Set) (US Version) Slacker (2-Disc Set) (US Version) Slacker (2-Disc Set) (US Version) Slacker (2-Disc Set) (US Version) Slacker (2-Disc Set) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Richard Linklater (Actor) 李察連卡特 (Actor) 李察连卡特 (Actor) Ｒｉｃｈａｒｄ Ｌｉｎｋｌａｔｅｒ (Actor) Richard Linklater (Actor)
Director:	Richard Linklater 李察連卡特 李察连卡特 Ｒｉｃｈａｒｄ Ｌｉｎｋｌａｔｅｒ Richard Linklater
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Release Date:	2004-09-14
UPC Code:	715515015523
Language:	English
Subtitles:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	Home Vision
Other Information:	2 DVDs
Package Weight:	349 (g)
Shipment Unit:	2 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004408033

Director: Richard Linklater

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