In this episode of Shelf Criticism, Stephen dives into Zach Braff's 2004 directorial debut, Garden State. Join him as he explores the cultural impact of the film, discusses the infamous "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" trope, and questions whether the movie is a "steaming heap of pretentious, pseudo-intellectual claptrap" or a gem from the early 2000s indie scene. Stephen also shares some trivia, including insights from the DVD commentary, and concludes with a thoughtful evaluation on where this film belongs in his DVD collection.

Links & References:

• Garden State Soundtrack on Spotify
• Watch The Hustle (2000) on Tubi
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