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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216491/
http://www.focusfeatures.com/kill_the_messenger
An investigative reporter, most recently working on criminal drug stories, gets a lead that takes him down a rabbit hole few knew existed.
A fair movie at best, which I can only recommend for people of the mindset with interest in the United States' government's involvement in Bad Things.
Based on Kill the Messenger - (2006 book), by Gary Webb
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102511/
A struggling writer takes drugs, giving him incredible results with unforeseen consequences.
This is an uncomfortably-great movie. It's semi-horror in the sense of a tactile empathy the viewer has. I don't know that I'd consider this mandatory viewing, because it would strongly depend on the viewer. I don't think this would be a "love it or hate it" movie, because it's .. just odd. It's original, and that alone would make it mandatory viewing for some.
If you like this movie, definitely check out John Dies at the End - (2012 movie).
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A money-desperate high school teacher and miscreant former-student enter the drug trade, which begins to consume them.
Breaking Bad is one of those uncomfortable-yet-riveting shows. While awesome for what it is, I don't generally recommend it.
I did watch it, and I'm mostly happy I did, but it doesn't leave a nice streak-free gloss on my memory. I guess that was the point.
The lawyer Saul got his own spinoff show, Better Call Saul (2015-)
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A savant diagnostic specialist saves lives while struggling with his own problems.
This is absolutely mandatory viewing.
a.k.a. Dr. House
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http://johndies.com/
A drug reveals an alien world.
I've heard it described as The Evil Dead - (1981 movie) meets Naked Lunch - (1991 movie). I think it also has a bit of the spirit of They Live - (1988 movie). If you know and liked those films, you'll like this one.
A must-watch.
If you like this movie, definitely check out They Live - (1988 movie).
I'll add notes when I re-watch this
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/gattaca/
In a world where genetics predetermines health, a man with congenital defects pursues his dream of becoming an astronaut.
This is, for me, an intensely nerve-wracking movie. I will definitely keep it in my collection, but I find re-watching difficult.
