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From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco
Rated R

Goodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the non-fiction book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi. The film follows the rise and fall of Mafia associate Henry Hill and his friends over a period from 1955 to 1980. The story begins in 1955, when Henry is a young boy living in Brooklyn. He is introduced to the world of organized crime by his neighbor and future mentor, Jimmy Conway. Henry quickly falls in with Jimmy and his friends, and begins to make money in their criminal activities. Over the next 25 years, the gang's activities expand to include drug trafficking, protection rackets, and theft. However, their lifestyle begins to attract greater attention from law enforcement, and the crew must take increasingly desperate measures to stay out of jail. The film follows Henry as he struggles with his criminal life and his attempts to keep it all together while also trying to keep his wife and family safe and intact. As Henry's life spirals out of control, he faces more and more danger, and his relationships with his friends become strained. Eventually, he faces his own downfall. Goodfellas is an intense, gripping story of loyalty, betrayal and violence that has become a classic of

From Brian De Palma, starring Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Rated R

Scarface is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone. The film follows Cuban refugee Tony Montana (Al Pacino) as he rises to become a powerful drug kingpin in Miami during the 1980s. After gaining a foothold in the city by working for a powerful drug lord, Montana begins to build a criminal empire of his own. Along the way, he faces off against corrupt police officers and rival druglords, as well as his own inner demons. As his power grows, so does his paranoia, ultimately leading to his downfall. The film also stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Montana's love interest and Steven Bauer as Montana's close friend and partner in crime.

From Darren Aronofsky, starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans
Rated R

Requiem for a Dream is a 2000 psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film follows four interconnected stories of individuals struggling with addiction and the destructive consequences each faces. It stars Ellen Burstyn as Sara Goldfarb, a widowed elderly woman living in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, who becomes addicted to diet pills in an attempt to lose weight and fulfill her dream of appearing on a television game show. Jared Leto plays her son Harry, a heroin addict who dreams of opening a clothing store, and Jennifer Connelly plays his girlfriend, Marion, a fellow addict. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Hubert Selby Jr. The story follows the devastating effects of drug use on the four characters, as their addictions spiral out of control, ultimately leading to tragedy. The film is renowned for its intense visuals and its moving score by Clint Mansell.

From Danny Boyle, starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd
Rated R

Trainspotting is a 1996 British black comedy film directed by Danny Boyle and starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle, and Kelly Macdonald. It follows the lives of a group of heroin addicts living in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is based on the novel of the same name by Irvine Welsh. The film follows the group's downward spiral into a world of crime and drug abuse, and their attempts to break away from it. The film deals with many difficult issues such as substance abuse, poverty, depression, and alienation. It is widely acclaimed for its gritty visual style, its innovative soundtrack, and its raw, yet honest portrayal of its characters.

From Milos Forman, starring John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Annie Golden
Rated PG

Hair (1979) is a musical comedy-drama directed by Milos Forman. Set in the 1960s, the film follows a young man named Claude (John Savage) who is drafted into the Vietnam War and leaves his home in Oklahoma to join the US Army. He befriends a group of hippies in New York City, who welcome him to their community and introduce him to the world of counterculture and anti-war activism. With memorable songs and dance numbers, the film highlights Claude's journey of self-discovery as he finds himself torn between his newfound friends and his sense of duty to his country. Along the way, he must confront difficult questions about his own beliefs and values, as well as the values of the society he has left behind.

From Ted Demme, starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths
Rated R

Blow is an American biographical crime drama film directed by Ted Demme and based on the life of cocaine smuggler George Jung. It stars Johnny Depp as Jung, and features an ensemble cast that includes Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths, Paul Reubens, and Ray Liotta. The story follows Jung's journey from a small-time drug dealer in California to becoming an international cocaine smuggler for the Medellín Cartel in the 1970s and 1980s, and his subsequent imprisonment. Along the way, he befriends Diego Delgado (Jordi Mollà), a fellow smuggler with whom he forms a successful partnership, and falls in love with Mirtha (Cruz), a Mexican woman who eventually becomes his wife. While Jung is eventually arrested and sentenced to a long prison term, his relationship with Mirtha does not end, and she remains loyal to him throughout. Blow was a box office success, grossing over $83 million, and received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for Demme's direction and Depp's performance, although some criticized the film's overuse of period-appropriate music.

From Dennis Hopper, starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza
Rated R

From Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Kim Bodnia, Zlatko Buric, Laura Drasbæk, Slavko Labovic
Rated Not Rated

From Jerry Schatzberg, starring Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright
Rated PG