About this episode
The episode explores the film 'Drugstore Cowboy' through a nostalgic lens, examining its impact on perceptions of drug culture.
It's time to take a sentimental journey to the video store. Our first pic from the cult section is Gus Van Sant's game changing second film, Drugstore Cowboy (1989). Join me as I re-watch with the eyes of a world weary adult, vs the teenaged gaze I first cast on this black comedy about a gang of junkies who rob drug stores, because that's where the drugs are. What did kids internalize about heroin and glamor from stylish films such as this, and does this film pass the Truth & Beauty test? Will drugs kill you? Let's find out! JOIN PATREON! SUPPORT ARTISTS ♥️ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sofiacaramella.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Sofia Caramella
Topics covered
- film analysis
- drug culture
- nostalgia
- black comedy
- cult films
Keywords
- Drugstore Cowboy
- Gus Van Sant
- drug culture
- black comedy
- cult films
- nostalgia
- heroin
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Drugstore Cowboy
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