Filmed in 1988, released in 1990, Richard Linklater's "Slacker" is considered one of the godfathers of the modern, American independent film movement. Along with "She's Gotta Have It," "Sex, Lies & Videotape," and of course "Clerks," "Slacker" is a seminole piece of frugal filmmaking that found a deserved audience.
But unlike the others, this one's free on Hulu!
Sure, Linklater went on to "Dazed & Confused," "School of Rock," and "Waking Life," but this is arguably his purest work. Linklater is easily one of the hardest working independents out there, arguably along side Soderbergh today.
"Slacker" is a free-form experiment of images, ideas and Austin hipsterdom, "Slacker" isn't necessarily about anything, but rather about the potential of indie films. Kevin Smith saw this, and said this is the reason he wanted to make movies. You'll probably think you can get distribution after you watch this too. But take note. It's dated as hell, and the movie's just a glorified free fall of poems and pontification. But, it's got a lot of charisma, sorely lacking in realist indies today. And please, don't confuse it with that shitty Devon Sawa movie. Yukk.
Bonus: this movie has one of my top five favorite happy endings in a movie.
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