The Beach Bum (2019)

About The Beach Bum

"The Beach Bum" is a 2019 American stoner comedy film written and directed by Harmony Korine. The movie's narrative follows a rebellious burn-out named Moondog (Matthew McConaughey) who lives life on his own anarchic terms. His wealth and fame came from his talent for writing poetry. Despite his natural talent for scribing verse, Moondog prefers living a hedonistic lifestyle filled with smoking weed, drinking heavily, and being conspicuously idle.

Making / Production

Principal photography began in November 2017 in Miami, Florida, and eventually, the filming was carried across the state. And the movie was directed by Harmony Korine, the director known for his distinctively experimental style.

Actors

• Matthew McConaughey as Moondog, McConaughey played the role of a rebellious stoner, who spends his time indulging in life's pleasures, wearing flamboyant outfits and delivering memorable lines throughout.
• Snoop Dogg as Lingerie, He played the role of Moondog's friend and confidant, who enjoys a similar laid-back lifestyle.
• Isla Fisher as Minne, Fisher plays Moondog's wealthy wife who endorses his lifestyle, adding a dimension of lunatic normality to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was first screened at the 2019 South by Southwest Film Festival.
• Matthew McConaughey's character, Moondog, is seen only in colorful and outrageous outfits throughout the movie.
• The film is considered a spiritual sequel to the Korine's film "Spring Breakers."

Quotes

• "One day I will swallow up the world, and when I do, I hope you all perish violently."
• "You gotta go low to get high."

Music, Soundtrack

• John Debney composed the film's original score.
• The bulk of the soundtrack consists of well-known country and classic rock songs, fitting for the movie's beachside setting and Moondog's free-spirited character.