Requiem for a Dream is #91 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of February 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we discuss the film’s unflinching portrayal of four interconnected lives spiraling into despair. From the film’s rapid-cut editing and hypnotic cinematography to an unforgettable score, we explore how Darren Aronofsky crafts an intense, almost nightmarish experience. All this and so much more!

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