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Richard Linklater (/ˈlɪŋkleɪtər/; born July 30, 1960) is an American filmmaker. He is known for making films that deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time. In 2015, Linklater was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. His films include the comedies Slacker (1990) and Dazed and Confused (1993); the Before trilogy of romance films: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004), and Before Midnight (2013); the music-themed comedy School of Rock (2003); the adult animated films Waking Life (2001), A Scanner Darkly (2006), and Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022); the coming-of-age drama Boyhood (2014); the comedy film Everybody Wants Some!! (2016); and the romantic comedy Hit Man (2023). Many of Linklater's films are noted for their loosely structured narratives. The Before trilogy and Boyhood both feature the same actors filmed over an extended period of years. He has received five Academy Award nominations and won the Silver Bear for Best Director for Before Sunrise. He also won a Golden Globe Award for directing Boyhood. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Linklater, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Linklater
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"Emerald Star: The Kerri Green Journey" takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the life of Kerri Green, an actress who made a significant impact during her time in the spotlight before choosing to retire from acting in 2012. Born with a natural talent for storytelling, Kerri's early years are marked by her passion for the arts and her determination to succeed. The film begins by chronicling Kerri's rise to fame in the 1980s with her iconic role in 'The Goonies' and her subsequent performances in beloved films like 'Lucas' and 'Summer Rental.' Audiences will be transported back to this era, reliving the magic of her performances and her unique on-screen presence. However, "Emerald Star" delves deeper into Kerri's life beyond Hollywood. It explores the personal and professional reasons behind her decision to retire from acting at the height of her career. The film portrays her pursuit of a more fulfilling and authentic life, away from the pressures of the entertainment industry.
