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12 years after ‘Boyhood,’ its Texas heart still beats big for star Ethan Hawke
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· July 30, 2026
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Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater are two of Texas' treasures. A third treasure is the director's seminal work, "Boyhood," which the duo gathered to celebrate on its 12th anniversary.
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Key takeaway A third treasure is the director's seminal work, "Boyhood," which the duo gathered to celebrate on its 12th anniversary.
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