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?