Tag: Drugs

  • ACID: DELIRIO DEI SENSI aka ACID: DELIRIUM OF THE SENSES

    ACID: DELIRIO DEI SENSI aka ACID: DELIRIUM OF THE SENSES

    “Acid: Delirio dei Sensi” aka “Acid: Delirium of the Senses” is a 1968 Italian film directed by Giuseppe Maria Scotese. Set in New York City, it blends elements of drama and pseudo-documentary to explore the counterculture and drug scene of the late 1960s. The film is presented in a series of vignettes depicting the experiences…

  • BLUE VELVET

    BLUE VELVET

    “Blue Velvet” is a 1986 surreal neo-noir mystery thriller directed by David Lynch that explores the sinister underbelly of suburban America, juxtaposing idyllic small-town life with graphic violence, psychological horror, and sexual deviance. The film is both a mystery and a disturbing coming-of-age journey, considered a landmark in American independent cinema for its bold style…

  • IVANSXTC (NSFW)

    IVANSXTC (NSFW)

    ‘Ivansxtc’ is a 2000 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich set in the fast-paced, hedonistic world of Hollywood. Directed by Bernard Rose, it is a scathing critique of the entertainment industry, wealth, and self-destruction, shot in a cinéma vérité style that enhances its raw, documentary-like feel. The film opens with the sudden…

  • CIDADE DE DEUS aka CITY OF GOD

    CIDADE DE DEUS aka CITY OF GOD

    “City of God” (Cidade de Deus, 2002) is a powerful and raw crime drama directed by Fernando Meirelles and co-directed by Kátia Lund. The film is based on the 1997 novel by Paulo Lins and offers a gritty, unflinching look at life in one of Rio de Janeiro’s most notorious slums, the City of God,…

  • THE FRENCH CONNECTION

    THE FRENCH CONNECTION

    “The French Connection” is a crime thriller directed by William Friedkin and based on Robin Moore’s non-fiction book. Released in 1971, the film is renowned for its gritty realism, intense action sequences, and portrayal of a tense, hard-nosed police investigation. It is often regarded as one of the greatest American films of its era and…

  • KIDS (NSFW)

    KIDS (NSFW)

    “Kids” is a 1995 controversial Coming-of-Age drama Directed by Larry Clark and written by Harmony Korine. The film stars Leo Fitzpatrick as Telly, Chloë Sevigny as Jennie, Rosario Dawson as Ruby, Justin Pierce as Casper, Jon Abrahams as Steven, and Harold Hunter (RIP) as Harold. “Kids” is a raw, unfiltered, and disturbing portrayal of teenage…

  • 21 GRAMS

    21 GRAMS

    21 Grams is a 2003 psychological drama directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga. The film stars Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Benicio del Toro, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Melissa Leo. Known for its nonlinear narrative, the film weaves together the lives of three distraught individuals connected by a tragic accident. The film unfolds…

  • SUPER FLY (72)

    SUPER FLY (72)

    Super Fly (1972) is a landmark Blaxploitation film directed by Gordon Parks Jr. and starring Ron O’Neal as the iconic lead character, Youngblood Priest. The film is notable for its gritty depiction of the urban drug trade, its stylish direction, and its groundbreaking funk-soul soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield, which became a classic in its own…

  • COCKSUCKER BLUES

    COCKSUCKER BLUES

    “Cocksucker Blues,” a documentary film directed by Robert Frank, offers an unvarnished look at the Rolling Stones during their 1972 American tour following the release of their album “Exile on Main St.” The film is notorious for its candid and controversial portrayal of the band’s life on the road, capturing the hedonism and chaos that…

  • LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES

    LES VALSEUSES aka GOING PLACES

    “Les Valseuses,” aka “Going Places,” is a French comedy-drama directed by Bertrand Blier and released in 1974. The film stars Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, and Miou-Miou in leading roles. Set in the 1970s, the film follows the exploits of two young delinquents, Jean-Claude (played by Gérard Depardieu) and Pierrot (played by Patrick Dewaere), as they…