Richard Linklater Archives

For his 60th birthday, we look back at what makes Linklater’s ode to the ’70s such a classic.

Reality didn’t always give us that much to laugh about in the past decade, but these movies sure did.

The R-rated preteen swear fest is only the second original title to hit number one this year.

When Independent Cinema still meant Independent Cinema, Richard Linklater willed his way into creation.

Linklater’s varied but undeniably candid backlog aligns perfectly with Hicks’ no-nonsense, confrontational brand.

An overview of the coming-of-age genre’s most thoughtful films.

There’s nothing greater than a perfect dance scene.

How do these “dreamlike romances” use escapism to heighten our emotional investment?

Richard Linklater has a lot to teach us about falling and staying in love.