Precocious NYC youths act with a sense of impunity, as if there were no consequences for their actions. But when Jennie finds out Telly has passed HIV on to her, she tries to stop him before he does it again. This is like an after-school special on steroids. It’s grimy, documentary-like and features the kind …
LT (Harvey Keitel) is a corrupt New York cop who is addicted to drugs and gambling. He tries to redeem himself whilst investigating the r*pe of a nun. I remember going to see this with a friend on its original release. Except that the friend in question was a born-again Christian. It was quite the …
Continue reading Shocking Cinema- Day 30- Bad Lieutenant (1992)
Larry Clark’s film follows Marty, who confides in his new girlfriend, Lisa, about his bullying and the invalidation he faces from his friend, Bobby. Lisa suggests the ultimate remedy- Bobby’s murder. They call some friends to help with the plot. Bully has an atmosphere all of its own which veers from goofy comedy to something …
