Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Experimental in structure and technique, yet documentary-like in its tough and unflinching depiction of an addict’s downward spiral, Requiem for a Dream (2000) is an exercise in the cinematic poetry of self-inflicted doom. But please don’t intervene on our addiction to this movie’s super sexy women! Following the sad and increasingly demeaning exploits of four junkies, director Darren Aronofsky gives Hubert Selby Jr.’s harrowing novel a visual style that will haunt audience members while giving them something to dream about — the latter fantasy refers to the R rated flick’s fleshier scenes. In addition to featuring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Christopher McDonald, Ajay Naidu, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Sean Gullette, Suzanne Shepherd, and Louise Lasser, the psychological drama showcases Jennifer Connelly’s cunny! During a reflective scene, the comely Ms. Connelly can be seen gazing into the mirror. What she (and we) see is her bra-clad bod and her big brown bush! Perhaps that’s why the American Film Institute named the pic the Best Movie of the Year! The same can be said for the Circuit Community Awards while the Golden Trailer Awards gave it Best in Show. Of course, Mr. Skin loved when the alluring Aliya Campbell showed off her upper assets. During a bedroom scene, the ebony babe reveals her rack while in the sack with Marlon Wayans. Talk about an image to re‘mam’ber! If that’s not erotic enough, the skintastic act includes spinny views of their sweaty screw — complete with glances at Ms. Campbell’s snatch. Mmmm, Campbells is good food!