Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The definitive oral history of the cult classic Dazed and Confused, featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and crew and written with the cooperation of Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater.Dazed and Confused not only heralded the arrival of filmmaker Richard Linklater, it introduced a cast of unknowns who would become the next generation of movie stars. But to a few studio executives, it sounded enough like the next American Graffiti to justify the risk. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. It's an honor. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. But more to the point here, in an excerpt that ran in The Hollywood Reporter, McConaughey writes that he was "only called on set [of Dazed and Confused] to do a makeup and wardrobe set," when director Richard Linklater suddenly, upon seeing his look, suggested his character play a greater role. I've got Slater riding shotgun, so I'm definitely getting high, that's two. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? And we've got Ted Nugent playing Stranglehold on the eight-track, well that's three. Damn right, I'm nervous. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Now what I mean by that, a launch pad line is a line that if a character really believes it, then I can feel like I can write a whole book on this character. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. That's one. Instant and Cool 70's Memorabilia. That's what I love about those high school girls, man. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. He said, ‘You wanna shoot it?’.

Matthew McConaughey reveals origin of 'Alright, Alright, Alright', Watch Matthew McConaughey's Dazed and Confused audition tape. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Dazed and Confused made almost no money at the box office and seemed destined to disappear. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. SUPERtheticals: 50 New HYPERthetical Questions for More Strange Conversations, This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century, Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine, How to Write One Song: Loving the Things We Create and How They Love Us Back, Transformers Vault: Showcasing Rare Collectibles and Memorabilia, The Warhol Economy: How Fashion, Art, and Music Drive New York City, Handbags: A Love Story: Legendary Designs from Azzedine Alaïa to Yves Saint Laurent, Les Miserables: Selections from the Movie, “A charming oral history of everyone’s favorite stoner film…. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

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I go to this bar and I get introduced to this producer. "Now, 28 years later, those words follow me everywhere," writes McConaughey. Alright, Alright, Alright is the story of how this iconic film came together and why it worked. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Something went wrong. Please try again. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Here’s the monologue in all its glory: “It’s 1992. Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game. “Well, sure enough I wake up the next morning and I go pick up this script called Dazed and Confused. Who is my man? Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Am I nervous? What he didn't pitch McConaughey on was dialog for the character. Just to name a few: There was his rabid turn in Season 1 of 2014's True Detective as Detective Rustin "Rust" Cohle," his absurdly pensive Lincoln car commercials, and his earlier days in rom-coms like 2001's The Wedding Planner and 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Because those three words are the very first words I said on the very first night of a job I had that I thought might be nothing but a hobby, but turned into a career.". It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. You know, what's he about?' Order now and we'll notify you by email when we have an estimated delivery date for this item. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. I’m not supposed to work, but I get called in for it. McConaughey's next movie will be in the animated sequel to Sing, which is reportedly still in production and expected to be released on December 22, 2021. “In the taxi on the way home he says ‘Hey, McConaughey, you ever done any acting.’ And I say ‘Well no, not really’.

‘Buddy, you got three out of four. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The line was a completed unscripted part of Dazed and Confused, the film that would launch McConaughey’s career. And I tell myself, 'Wooderson's about four things: he's about cars, weed, rock 'n' roll, and chicks. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Email news@gamespot.com. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. The surfer-stoner patois has taken on a legendary life of its own, and it's one of many, many things written about in the rear-view in McConaughey's new memoir, Greenlighting. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/tvshowbiz/video-2274638/Video- Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. “So, I get called into this wardrobe make-up test. See the cover for Melissa Maerz's Dazed and Confused oral history Alright, Alright, Alright this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I’m in Austin Texas in college, not even thinking about being an actor at this point. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates.