Dazed and Confused : Revisited

Dazed and Confused is a movie with a huge cult following and is one of my all-time favorites. Written and directed by Richard Linklater, it was released on September 24, 1993 and is set on the last day of school in May of 1976.   Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Joey Lauren Adams and Parker Posey were just a few of the future stars in the ensemble cast that helped make this one of the coolest movies ever.

Since the 20th Anniversary is fast approaching (ouch), I thought it would be fun to visit some of the well-known spots from the movie filmed right here in Austin.  The first stop was to the Top Notch hamburger restaurant on Burnet Rd for lunch.  Sockey also came along for the ride.

Top Notch...

is TOP NOTCH!

Some of the most memorable scenes happened in the Top Notch parking lot.   Cruising around and listening to "Low Rider" by War is a definite must here.

Ok, Where's Wooderson?

Sockey says, "I wanna dance!!"

Top Notch still offers car hop service just like in the movie, but we decided to enjoy our lunch inside where the real action is.   

Props from the movie help pass the time while waiting to order.  

Lunch is served!

After lunch, we took a short drive to North Lamar Blvd to where the Emporium and Centennial Liquor Store scenes took place.   "The Emporium" is now Stiles Switch BBQ and Brew in the Violet Crown Shopping Center and right next door is where the Centennial stood.

Plaque outside the Stiles Switch BBQ and Brew.

Site of the infamous O'Bannion (Ben Affleck) paint scene.

Full view of the Violet Crown Shopping Center, aka "The Emporium."  

The building is long gone, but the Centennial sign on the corner of N Lamar Blvd and Brentwood St is still there.

Look for this sign!