Although it is just plain fun to rank a director's movies, it may also help me think about the director's oeuvre of work as a whole. Comparisons can help me to discover elements of film that I am drawn to, what the director finds value in revealing through their movies and possibly how the director has grown artistically.
What I respond and admire most about Linklater's work is how often his movies reveal the magic of human relationships. Day-to-day life, conversations, and other simple interactions with others truly impact his characters, especially in their growing-up process.
Indeed, many of Linklater's movies focus on young people, who are still in their formative years and are discovering who they are and what…
