Comfort Films 78: Dazed and Confused (1993)

School's out for summer! That's our theme for this month, and we're kicking it off with the 1993 cult classic Dazed and Confused, traveling back to the last day of school in a Texas town in 1976. We discuss the film's incredible soundtrack, which gives the story its structure and mood and opened us up to a whole lot of new old music when the film came out. We also talk about the stacked cast of mostly unknowns who have since become household names (especially Matthew McConaughey, whose portrayal of Wooderson made him an instant icon), the importance of a car to teenage freedom, toxic nostalgia, 70s fashion's resurgence in the 90s (and in Georgia's heart, forever), Richard Linklater's approach to authenticity and character-centered storytelling, and the elusive pursuit of teenage coolness. The party may be shut down at Pickford's house, but come on down to the moon tower and join us for the first beer bust of the summer. And if you haven't followed us on your favorite podcast platform, it'd be much cooler if you did!