Richard Linklater Breaks Down His Career, from Dazed and Confused to Boyhood | Vanity Fair 

Linklater is a director who is so underappreciated. He's never in the auteurist conversation with Anderson or Tarantino or Scorsese but he SHOULD be.

Honestly wished he talked more about the Before Trilogy.

this video could have been 40 minutes and covered more of his films and i would have watched, I think he's one of the most interesting filmmakers working today and i love hearing about his process

In my opinion, dazed and confused is one of the best movies of all time, and I can’t thank this man enough for creating it

Hands down my favourite filmmaker. As a slacker and self-confessed dreamer and someone who struggles to exist within the mainstream, his films speak to me in a way not many do. Counter-culture and proud.

School of Rock is easily one of greatest kid movies ever made

School of Rock is the movie that turned the bored, interested-in-nothing 16y/o who only listened to Hip Hop and other popular music into the biggest Led Zeppelin fan. And the funny thing is Led Zeppelin isn't even featured in that movie that much, but School of Rock opened the door to a whole new world of music for me. I also credit this movie with teaching me to keep an open mind. I was so snobby as a teenager. Anything I didn't already like was somehow 'bad' to me and School of Rock slapped that attitude out of my face with its energy and enthusiasm and love for music. It changed me for the better. I can't name many films that have done that for me.

Linklater is a thinker - notice how he managed to turn his inner thoughts into storytelling. 'Boyhood' is a masterpiece

The Before Trilogy is underrated. Masterpiece films. I always try to get people to watch them and when they do they say no wonder you kept recommending the movie.

One of my favorite directors! The Before sunsrise/sunset/midnight trilogy is a masterpiece study of relationships and it has affected me deeply. Linklater is a true artist.

His movie always has his mellowness in life. Good times bad times that’s life and it’s ok. It’s never boring even though it has the risk of being one. Like a reflection of oneself

Definitely one of the most skillful directors out there

00:41 Woodshock 01:49 Slacker 03:34 Dazed and Confused 05:58 Before Sunrise 08:14 Waking Life 09:53 School of Rock 11:31 Boyhood 13:47 Where'd You Go, Bernadette

A Scanner Darkly should have not been skipped. One of his greatest films.

His movies are so good, I don't have a favorite

In my opinion there is no director who can put a soundtrack together like Linklater

Man, this should have been like 15 minutes longer.

Richard Linklater is a masterclass filmmaker with a wonderful filmography. I love The Before Trilogy, Waking Life, A Scanner Darkly, and Boyhood.

I love how 'human' Linklater's films are. The before trilogy really reminds me of my relationship. Boyhood is a masterpiece, it's a concept that is so unique and it really makes you feel like you've know Mason and his family all their lives. It feels personal and it's truly admirable.

I love the way Richard's mind works when it comes to his ideas

Wish he'd discussed A Scanner Darkly, one of my favorites of his.

Waking Life is the best movie and I can prove it with science.

Dobie Theater in Austin played Dazed every night at midnight in 1993 and it was glorious.

I could listen to him talk endlessly

Man, I wish he explored A Scanner Darkly

Brilliant mind. One of the best filmmakers of our times.

As an Austin resident since 1978, he nailed late 80's Austin. And Dazed and Confused was like looking into a mirror as a class of 1976 high schooler in suburban Texas. Everything he's done since has been brilliant. Thanks dude for giving us such great art.

Boyhood is one of the best movies ever made. It’s actually a marvel that it got done.

He made some of my favorite movies of all time; Dazed and Confused, School of Rock, and the Before Trilogy.

Waking life is one of my favorite movies that I'm convinced is going to stick with me for the rest of my life. I've watched it so many times now and every time I rewatch it I get something new out of it, it's like finding little hidden gems.

I remember when my mom told me about Boyhood, I think it was a few years before the movie was set to release. I’m about a month younger than Ellar, I was so eager to see that film. Most anticipated movie for almost 4 years lol and the film absolutely blew me away.

Everybody Wants Some!!! is one of the most delightful, charming, brightening movie I've ever seen

Boyhood is the best movie I personally have ever watched in my life, and I thank you for this gift mr Linklater.

this man is the reason I wanna do film, much love.

I hope to see Villeneuve, Nolan and Edgar Wright on this next year

Not really a frequent comment poster, but thank you for uploading this. Very interesting and inspiring.

Such a great writer/director

This man is a legend.

We want a Before Quadrilogy in 2022, Richard. Pls make it happen😍😭

His voice and character on waking life are forever etched in my memory

Could have watched this all day had there been more for each film. Linklater is such a great philosopher who just so happens to use film as his medium. Always been an inspiration for me as a filmmaker. Can't wait to see what he does next.

Dün "Before Sunrise ", "Before Sunset" ve "Before Midnight " filmlerini bitirdim. Bu sayede Richard Linklater ile tanışma fırsatı bulmuş oldum. Diğer filmlerini de izlemek için çok heyecanlıyım. Film'in başlangıcındaki yaşlı çiftin tutkulu kavgasıyla tanışmışlardı en son filmde ise kendileri o yaşlı çifte dönüştüler. Bu dairesel zaman çizgisinin kullanılması çok hoşum gitti. Her yaş aralığında aşkın başka bir formuyla karşımıza çıkmaları, Hayattan gelip geçtiğimiz gibi sürekli yolda olmaları kısa zamana derinselliği yüksek konuşmalar sığdırmaları büyüleciydi. Filmi izlerken Âşık Veysel'in şiirini anımsadım. Onunla da bitirmek istiyorum. Uzun ince bir yoldayım Gidiyorum gündüz gece Bilmiyorum ne haldeyim Gidiyorum gündüz gece Dünyaya geldiğim anda Yürüdüm aynı zamanda İki kapılı bir handa Gidiyorum gündüz gece Uykuda dahi yürüyom Kalmaya sebep arıyom Gidenleri hep görüyom Gidiyorum gündüz gece Kırk dokuz yıl bu yollarda Ovada dağda çöllerde Düşmüşem gurbet ellerde Gidiyorum gündüz gece Düşünülürse derince Irak görünür görünce Yol bir dakka mıkdarınca Gidiyorum gündüz gece Şaşar Veysel işbu hale Gah ağlaya gahi güle Yetişmek için menzile Gidiyorum gündüz gece

8:44 the connection bt Before Sunrise and Waking Life BLEW MY MIND. If you’ve not seen both, rewatch the one and then the other.

People don't realize the genius of this guy; he is a unique cinematographers that makes introspective high art films about life, without the the density and slowness of typical of high art; the Mozart of cinema, and I mean it.

Thank you thank you! One of my favourite filmmakers of all time

He's a pretty underrated director very interesting style but also diverse

Thanks for this.

It sounds silly, but School of Rock is the reason that play music, guitar specifically. It came out when I was 8 years old, and it completely changed my perception that you have to be a certain age to be a musician. I had it in my head that I was too young to try to learn an instrument, and seeing the kids in this movie not much older than me just shredding on their instruments was very inspiring to me. I have Jack Black, Mike White, all the kids, and Richard Linklater to thank for jumpstarting my love for playing guitar.

One of my all time favorite directors. What a treat

He's so chill

I don't object to this video being 15 minutes long as much as I object to it not being an hour and 15 minutes long. And you didn't ask him about EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! or IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO LEARN TO PLOW BY READING BOOKS?! Dadgummit, Vanity Fair, get a film geek to program these interviews!

Great guy, always fun to listen to. Some amazing flicks under his belt. I wish A Scanner Darkly was mentioned, that one is CLASSIC.

This is really interesting and kind of inspiring

YES, KEEP DOING IT WITH MORE DIRECTORS, PLEASE! I’d kove to see some featuring Scorsese and Tarantino, since their films are being released this year and they are gonna be in lots of promotions. I’m pretty sure their videos would be around the 40 minute mark lol

One of the best contemporary directors... and one of my all-time favorites.

A great filmmaker with a great career, can't wait to watch Where'd you Go, Bernadette

@8:14 one of my favorite films and soundtracks. Beautifully well done and extraordinary executed. 👏

Y'all must be feeling so proud of yourselves with these sideface (profile) shots.

his movies are timeless

this guy views the essence and potential in a way that few other directors do. its very great to see

My favorite director, Tape is great and by far his most underrated

I see so much of all his characters in this guy as he talks. Truly one of the best directors of all time

Everybody Wants Some!! Is so underrated, awesome movie.

He is one of my all time favorite directors. Probably the best at making movies that are realistic to everyday life.

Lovely, unique and ultimately humane filmaker - Legend ; - )

Damm, was hoping he’d talk about Everybody Wants Some

Great video!!

One of the best movie makers of our time. Can listen to him for hours.

I wish he talked about Everybody Wants Some!! it’s the spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused

Hands down my favorite director

I wish this video was like 20 minutes longer. I would’ve loved to hear him talk about A Scanner Darkly or Last Flag Flying, etc

such a wholesome guy and interview

YESSS THIS IS THE VIDEO WE NEED AND WANTED YESSS

Linklater is my favorite director. Wish he wrote that book he hinted at.

Love his films.. Probably my favorite director.

I have so much appreciation for this man because of his great cinema.

Absolutely brilliant director

One of the most versatile directors of our time.

Gotta love that Shonen Knife shirt at the "Before Sunrise" set

School of rock, an absolute pleasure to watch. My favourite among his movies.

Skipping right over my favorite Linklater film, Everybody Wants Some!!

This interview would have been better if it took 12 years to make.

man, bernie was really cool, wished i heard what he had to say

His movies are the best I love his stuff so much especially suburbia that is one of my favourite movies ever, this guy is a genius and he has made some of the best movies ever created he deserves so many awards

Waking Life...Oh boy what a classic!

This guy got me into cinema!

He didn’t talk about Everybody Wants Some that’s my all time favorite film.. either way great video super talented guy

U r the coolest director

I live in a small town in Texas and I've been trying to escape to Austin for years, Linklater is probably my biggest inspiration as a 21 year old wannabe filmmaker.

I remember being a teenager interested in animation just trying so hard to get my hands on whatever software they used for Waking Life because I loved the style so much

Slacker is an amazing film that's very underrated, but I do love dazed and waking life

i love this man & his movies so much

I love this man!

This could have been 40-50 mins long and I would have watched and enjoyed every second of it.

hes one of a kind

One Of The Coolest Directors Ever

Wish he had talked about everybody wants some, but it was a really uplifting and fascinating video anyway.

Genio!! de la caracterizacion, charlas y de otras formas de narrar

GENIUS!

This guy always makes interesting films. I like his choices.