Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas (2006): Cast & Plot
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas is a 2006 romantic comedy directed by Scott Lew, starring Patrick Fugit as Bickford Shmeckler, Chris Weitz and Olivia Wilde. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Scott Lew
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pillar Squared
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas About?
The premise of Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his notebook of inventive ideas is stolen, socially awkward freshman Bickford Schmeckler launches a campus‑wide hunt to retrieve it. Determined to prove his theories can solve the mysteries of the universe—and perhaps win the girl’s affection—he follows clues through dorms, classrooms and parties, confronting rivals along the way.
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- college campus
- orgasm
- fraternity
- toga party
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- bikini
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- scantily clad female
- marijuana
- dungeons and dragons
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- character name in title
- miniskirt
- nudity
- braless
- journal
- college
- female topless nudity
- schizophrenic
- philosopher
- loner
- eccentricity
- writer
- virgin
- unstable teenager
- sorority
- professor
- philosophy
- loss of mother
- bereavement
- gay
- guilt
- grief
- drug use
- book
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas Cast & Characters
Patrick Fugit leads the cast as Bickford Shmeckler, with Chris Weitz as Sheldon Schmeckler (voice) and Olivia Wilde as Sarah Witt. Directed by Scott Lew; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Scott Lew
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Olivia Wilde as Sarah Witt -
Reid Scott as Trent
Also Starring in Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas
· 20 more- Cheryl Hines Professor Adams
- Matthew Lillard Spaceman
- Thomas Lennon Campus Cop
- Clark Gregg Publisher
- John Cho Bob
- Fran Kranz Ralph
- Simon Helberg Al
- Deon Richmond Red
- Wes Ramsey Rob
- Robert Ben Garant Campus Cop
- Greg Pitts Doug the Dungeon Master
- Tiffany Dupont Alpha Zeta Sister
- J.B. Ghuman Jr. Bill
- Gary Lundy Mellow Guy
- Mageina Tovah Sam
- Nicole Garza Alpha Zeta Sister
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- Tyler Francavilla PJ
- Natalie Garza Alpha Zeta Sister
- Genevieve Padalecki Toga Hussy
- J.D. Walsh Fred
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas Plot Summary
What happens in Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nothing can ever be truly, fully understood. Not even the most simple idea. Not even this.
Bickford Shmeckler is a lonely college student who keeps a journal, The Book, filled with his philosophical ideas and theories. One night during a loud toga party, Sarah Witt steals the notebook. She is a beautiful but impulsive kleptomaniac who becomes captivated by his writings, describing the moment as what she calls a “braingasm.” After showing the book to her boyfriend, Trent, she rants about wanting to meet the author—and perhaps sleep with him. That night, Bickford discovers the book is missing and is overwhelmed with worry and confusion.
Full summary
The whole story of Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas, scene by scene
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas.
How Well Do You Know Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the notebook that Bickford keeps?
Cars in Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas
6 cars on screen, including the 1980 Toyota Corolla Wagon and the 2001 Audi TT Roadster.
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2000 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2000 Toyota RAV4 Minor role
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Superfrikis” and “Idéias Geniais - Nerds nem Tanto”.
- Also known as
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- Superfrikis
- Idéias Geniais - Nerds nem Tanto
- Király ötletek
- Quel Genio di Bickford
- O Livro das Ideias
- 책 속에 오르가즘이 있다
- Žhavé nápady
- הרעיונות המגניבים של ביקפורד שמקלר
- Готините идеи на Бикфърт Шмеклър
- Parlak Zeka
- 妙想天书
- Геніальні ідеї
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- Idéias Geniais
- Nerds nem Tanto
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Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas?
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas released?
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas was released on June 2, 2006.
Who directed Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas?
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas was directed by Scott Lew.
Who is in the cast of Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas?
Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas stars Patrick Fugit as Bickford Shmeckler, Chris Weitz as Sheldon Schmeckler (voice) and Olivia Wilde as Sarah Witt, among 24 credited actors.
Does Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas have a post-credit scene?
No. Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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