I watch a lot films, particularly independent and art house movies, but I'm afraid I cannot fathom why this film is considered brilliant. Everyone walks around in a bit of a stupor, emotionally stunted and not really connecting with each other. It is slow and boring, and I never developed any emotional connection with any of the characters. I simply did not care what happened to them. Everyone gets their moment when they speechify to a (usually younger) character about life, love and the meaning of the universe. I really hate that kind of "set-speech" moment. It's like a glaring spotlight on the character, that is unnatural and annoying. Then again, I didn't like "Diner" either. The cinematography is nice, but beyond that I find the laudatory praise for this film baffling.
Review of The Last Picture Show
