Richard Linklater’s 1991 cult-classic film “Slacker” captures the unique counterculture of Austin by following an eccentric group of characters on a summer day in West Campus. Check out texanjpg’s photos exploring the film’s various locations throughout West Campus, comparing archival footage from the film to the present day to see what has changed and what remains the same.
📸: From “Slacker” directed by Richard Linklater, publicly accessed on YouTube, ysa24.png
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1991: Richard Linklater gets out of a Roy’s Taxi service cab near The Castillian after ranting to his driver about a dream he had on the bus.
2026: Today, The Castilian still stands on San Antonio Street, but Roy’s Taxi service no longer exists.
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1991: At Nueces and 24th streets, a man runs his mother over and speeds off before a couple of unhurried passerbys discuss what to do next.
2026: Today, the corner of Nueces and 24th Street is still there, but has slightly changed...