Drug-related BD's - Blu-ray Forum

DjGuinness · 11-29-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Thanks for the suggestions.

When I said drugs, I didn't mean stoner comedies. I want some drama movies that depict the psychological aspects of addiction and drug use, like Requiem for a Dream (my new favorite movie).

True, if you like Requiem for a Dream then you'll wanna check out Trainspotting if you haven't already seen it, it's on Blu but not in this region yet, perhaps you can still track it down. (Amazon Canada has it)

Also if a DVD will do, check out Drugstore Cowboy, I think you'll really like that.

Aaron · 11-29-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DjGuinness

True, if you like Requiem for a Dream then you'll wanna check out Trainspotting if you haven't already seen it, it's on Blu but not in this region yet, perhaps you can still track it down. (Amazon Canada has it)

Also if a DVD will do, check out Drugstore Cowboy, I think you'll really like that.

Just put Drugstore Cowboy and Trainspotting (the DVD...it was $15 cheaper, lol) in my Amazon cart, along with Blow and the NIN Live BD.

Any more movies that are psychologically deep?

DjGuinness · 11-29-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Just put Drugstore Cowboy and Trainspotting (the DVD...it was $15 cheaper, lol) in my Amazon cart, along with Blow and the NIN Live BD.

Any more movies that are psychologically deep?

You know Aaron, now that I think about it, since you really liked Requiem for a Dream, you'll probably really like The Wrestler, directed by Requiem director Darren Aronofsky, it's very similar to Requiem in that's very emotional and psychologically deep and like Requiem (at least for me) leaves you quite depressed at the tragedy of it all at the end.

What really made the movie special was the film was more or less a metaphor for lead man Mickey Rourke's life and career. Also having been a life long wrestling fan I seen quite a few not be able to give it up and go off the deep end. (Hulk Hogan comes to mind right now)

Absolutely great film, and I don't care what anyone says, Mickey Rourke deserved the Oscar for this film, not Sean Penn for Milk.

Beta Man · 11-29-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Any more movies that are psychologically deep?

Other than Blue Velvet...... I would say "Traffic" is a good one....

Not too deep in that level, but "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" is a great drug-genre movie..... (also check out "Where the Buffalo Roam" it's another Hunter S. Thompson piece...)

How about "Maria Full of Grace" that's a good one.... It's about girls from Bolivia (I think) that are used as drug-mules and stuffed full of drugs and sent to the U.S.

"Deep Cover" is a GREAT one... it's from when Lawrence Fishburn was "Larry" Fishburn

"Bad Lieutenant" is a good one with Harvey Kietel.....

"The Panic in Needle Park" is great.... especially if you're a Pacino Fan...

"SLC Punk" is another in the lines of "Trainspotting"

If you can track down a copy of "La vendedora de rosas" check it out too..... it's Columbian (again.... I 'think' it is) about inhaling shhhhhtuff.......

That's about all I can think of going through my DVD collection off the top of my head....

Good luck.... (Blue Velvet is highly recommended)

Mahatma · 12-02-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

(Blue Velvet is highly recommended)

Any news on that movie coming to BD?One of my all-time favs

sonyfanboy · 11-29-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DMC86X

I cant beleive no one has metioned Requiem of a Dream.

and American Gangster.

Sussudio · 11-29-2009, 12:49 AM

I KNEW this was an Aaron thread!!

Aaron--most of the movies I'd recommend have already been listed, but I did want to throw my backing behind Requiem, as I think that's one of the best drug-related movies I've ever seen. Great choice!

ManUtd · 11-29-2009, 12:57 AM

Scarface

bageleaterkkjji · 11-29-2009, 01:11 AM

friday lol

Mr.White · 11-29-2009, 01:18 AM

Goodfellas and Easy Rider.

Beta Man · 11-29-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Goodfellas and Easy Rider.

how did I forget about Easy Rider !!!!!!

Just got it on Blu-ray too (haven't checked it out on Blu-ray yet though)

It certainly has a powerful message.......

Spit_Fire · 12-08-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ManUtd

Scarface

Ummmmmm..... is not on Blu-ray.....yet

hardcorefrokid · 12-02-2009, 04:54 AM

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas! Comes out February 2, 2010.

bhampton · 12-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Scarface.

Oh dern it's not on Blu Ray yet. Well, the DVD kicks but and I will certainly snag the Blu as soon as it's released.

-Brian

Aaron · 11-29-2009, 12:33 AM

Found another good one: Thirteen

Aaron · 12-02-2009, 04:05 AM

I just watched "Spun". It's follows some crystal meth users for four days. Highly recommended, but it isn't on BD.

WATCH IT. NOW.

Beta Man · 12-02-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

I just watched "Spun". It's follows some crystal meth users for four days. Highly recommended, but it isn't on BD.

WATCH IT. NOW.

Ahhhhh saw it.... doesn't hold a candle (or a bent-up spoon, and cracked-out-lighter) to the ones I recommended earlier.........

Of the ones I listed, what ones have and haven't you watched before?

Aaron · 12-02-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Ahhhhh saw it.... doesn't hold a candle (or a bent-up spoon, and cracked-out-lighter) to the ones I recommended earlier.........

Of the ones I listed, what ones have and haven't you watched before?

The scene in Spun where spiderman shoots up is disgusting. He uses a rusty needle, a dirty cigarette filter, no prep swab, and spit to dissolve the meth crystals. It made me sick watching it. It's insane that someone would actually resort to that (yes, people actually do that) when they inject.

I haven't seen any of the ones you've listed...yet.

HRC · 12-02-2009, 04:45 AM

Candy(DVD) with Heath Ledger is a great heroin movie. The Salton Sea is a good meth movie. Boogie Nights coming soon on blu has some good meth parts. Layer cake is ok. The Weeds series. Blow and Traffic are two of my favorites. Can't wail until ALL of these movies are on bluray! Empire is also good although more about business than drugs... but the business IS drugs.

RyRyMcNizzy13 · 12-02-2009, 04:46 AM

the ones i own that involve drugs n alcohol are

American Gangster
Bad Santa
Beerfest
Belly (not mentioned i dont think)
Blow
The Departed (sorta)
The Doors (not mentioned i dont think)
Friday
Goodfellas (at the end)
Harold & Kumar
Pineapple Express
A Scanner Darkly
Training Day (sort of)
True Romance (not mentioned i dont think)

never realized how much drug movies i own hahaha

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11-29-2009, 12:49 AM	#7
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	I KNEW this was an Aaron thread!! Aaron--most of the movies I'd recommend have already been listed, but I did want to throw my backing behind Requiem, as I think that's one of the best drug-related movies I've ever seen. Great choice!

11-29-2009, 12:57 AM	#8
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Scarface

11-29-2009, 01:11 AM	#9
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	friday lol

11-29-2009, 01:18 AM	#10
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Goodfellas and Easy Rider.

12-02-2009, 04:54 AM	#13
hardcorefrokid Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Southern California Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews: 16	Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas! Comes out February 2, 2010.

12-08-2009, 05:03 PM	#14
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Scarface. Oh dern it's not on Blu Ray yet. Well, the DVD kicks but and I will certainly snag the Blu as soon as it's released. -Brian

11-29-2009, 12:33 AM	#15
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Found another good one: Thirteen

12-02-2009, 04:05 AM	#16
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	I just watched "Spun". It's follows some crystal meth users for four days. Highly recommended, but it isn't on BD. WATCH IT. NOW.

12-02-2009, 04:45 AM	#19
HRC Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:865 Blu-ray reviews:1	Candy(DVD) with Heath Ledger is a great heroin movie. The Salton Sea is a good meth movie. Boogie Nights coming soon on blu has some good meth parts. Layer cake is ok. The Weeds series. Blow and Traffic are two of my favorites. Can't wail until ALL of these movies are on bluray! Empire is also good although more about business than drugs... but the business IS drugs.

12-02-2009, 04:46 AM	#20
RyRyMcNizzy13 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Boston, MA Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:84 Digital collection:624 iTunes collection:618 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	the ones i own that involve drugs n alcohol are American Gangster Bad Santa Beerfest Belly (not mentioned i dont think) Blow The Departed (sorta) The Doors (not mentioned i dont think) Friday Goodfellas (at the end) Harold & Kumar Pineapple Express A Scanner Darkly Training Day (sort of) True Romance (not mentioned i dont think) never realized how much drug movies i own hahaha

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