Directed by Richard Linklater In his first film, Richard Linklater plays an aimless young man who wanders the western half of the country with no specific destination. He begins in Austin, then spends time in Montana and California and plenty of time on trains in between. His journey, in its own way, is like that … Continue reading It’s Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books (1988)
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Harvey (1950)
Directed by Henry Koster "Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be,' she always called me Elwood, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." Jimmy … Continue reading Harvey (1950)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Directed by Harold Ramis Groundhog Day is an existential comedy about a grumpy weatherman who must repeat the same unappealing day over and over again until he can figure out the right way to live. This is a premise-driven movie that never wastes time explaining why he's found himself in this time loop. Instead Phil … Continue reading Groundhog Day (1993)
St. Nick (2009)
Directed by David Lowery Much of David Lowery's later work is present in St. Nick, an affectionately rough around the edges micro-budget debut film about two siblings who have run away from home. When we meet them they're already past the point of escape. They move around leisurely and confidently, not manic but with a deep sense … Continue reading St. Nick (2009)
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