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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026
A 1990 film by Richard Linklater featuring a loose, non-linear narrative structure following various characters in Austin, Texas with no traditional plot arc.
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Praised: No traditional narrative structure; pure vamping and character without plot
vs: Contrasted with the commercial demands of streaming that require rise/fall na...
"That's kind of what Link Lader used to do in his early work — he'd just be vamping. There's no structure to Slacker. I would love to make a Slacker, but then you can't."
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