Freaks and Geeks (1999)

Freaks and Geeks is truly a cult series in every sense of the word. Cancelled in its first season, the show was brought back to life on DVD after enthusiastic demands by its devoted cult following. This show about two groups of high school teenagers – the slackers and the nerds – is instantly likeable and will hit you with an overdose of nostalgia from your school going days, even if you didn’t go to an  American high school in the 80’s. The music on the show really sets it apart with its authentic soundtrack from the 80’s featuring The Who, The Grateful Dead, Van Halen, Styx, Rush, Deep Purple, Cream, Queen, Janis Joplin and others. The show is also far more true to life than almost any other teen comedy drama. The jocks are not very good looking and the nerds are not really smart and people have zits and body fat. If you have been watching Apatow’s recent comedy movies, you need to take a look at Freaks and Geeks, his only real masterpiece.

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