Join us as we discuss Matt Farley’s underground classic “Local Legends”, a very fascinating film. It’s unconventional and rough around the edges, but with a unique perspective and captivating sense of humor. If you get on its wavelength, you’ll have a great time with this film.
00:00 Intro
01:07 A strange film
01:57 Getting on its wavelength
04:11 Artful amateurishness
06:02 Very thematically focused
07:41 The Comedy show at the beginning
10:05 Laughter?
11:42 Nathan Fielder
12:25 What is comedy? (see our review of Hal Hartley's "Trust")
16:56 We spent 10 minutes discussing the pre credits scene
19:40 The Romance subplot
22:38 Great Moments of Self-Awareness
24:15 The businessman character
28:35 The final show
31:22 What is a "loser"? What is "success"?
33:58 Resentment and Snobbery
34:52 Too much praise for the character??
38:19 We make peace
38:37 Why the acting works
41:41 How did you find Matt Farley?