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by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
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Views: 164

Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

Based on Hunter S. Thompson’s 1971 novel, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas follows the insane, drug-fueled road trip of journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) as they travel to Las Vegas to cover a political event. The film, directed by Terry Gilliam, captures t ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Replies: 0
Views: 148

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

This musical rock opera tells the story of Hedwig (John Cameron Mitchell), a transgender woman from East Berlin who embarks on a musical tour across the United States with her band, "The Angry Inch." Hedwig’s journey is both literal and emotional, as she reflects on her past, including her troubled c ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Stranger Than Paradise
Replies: 0
Views: 141

Stranger Than Paradise

Stranger Than Paradise is a minimalist road film by Jim Jarmusch. The film follows Willie (John Lurie), a Hungarian immigrant living in New York, who is visited by his cousin Eva (Eszter Balint) from Hungary. The film is divided into three parts, each exploring the interactions between Willie, Eva ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Empire Records
Replies: 0
Views: 132

Empire Records

Empire Records centers around a group of young employees who work at an indie record store in a small town. When the store is at risk of being sold to a large corporation, the staff band together to save it. The film features a mix of quirky characters, including the rebellious and misunderstood ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Clue
Replies: 0
Views: 138

Clue

Based on the popular board game, Clue is a comedic mystery film that centers on six strangers who are invited to a mansion for dinner, only to find themselves involved in a murder investigation. The film features multiple endings, with each one offering a different solution to the mystery. Starring ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Akira
Replies: 0
Views: 136

Akira

A landmark in Japanese animation, Akira is set in a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, a dystopian city plagued by political corruption and violence. The film follows Tetsuo, a member of a motorcycle gang, who gains powerful psychic abilities after a mysterious encounter with a government experiment. As ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Harold and Maude
Replies: 0
Views: 142

Harold and Maude

This darkly comedic film tells the story of Harold (Bud Cort), a young man obsessed with death who repeatedly stages fake suicides to get attention. His life changes when he meets Maude (Ruth Gordon), a free-spirited 79-year-old woman who lives life to the fullest, embracing each day as her last ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: La Haine
Replies: 0
Views: 144

La Haine

La Haine (The Hate) is a stark, black-and-white portrait of a day in the life of three young men from the impoverished suburbs of Paris. The film follows Vinz (Vincent Cassel), a Jewish youth with a violent temper; Hubert (Saïd Taghmaoui), a Black boxer trying to stay out of trouble; and Saïd (Saïd B ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Kids
Replies: 0
Views: 140

Kids

Larry Clark’s controversial film follows a group of teenagers in New York City over the course of one day. The story centers on Telly (Leo Fitzpatrick), a teenage boy who proudly spreads HIV without knowing the full consequences, and his interactions with his friends, especially with the innocent J ...
by wixpaud
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Cult Films
Topic: Ghost World
Replies: 0
Views: 133

Ghost World

Enid (Thora Birch), a sarcastic and disillusioned teenager, has just graduated from high school and is unsure about her future. She spends her days aimlessly criticizing the world around her with her best friend Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson), but their friendship begins to fray as Enid rejects the ...