'Fast Times' at 40: The Making of Spicoli
It's 40 years since "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was released in theaters on Aug. 13, 1982. We pay special tribute to the film's famous stoner character, Jeff Spicioli, played by Sean Penn.
Movies
21 Shroom Scenes in Movies, from 'Altered States' to 'The Lord of the Rings'
Magic, psilocybin or psychedelic mushrooms are more popular than ever. With that said, we present 21 movies that have featured mushrooms in some form, generally employed for the purpose of altering the film's plot.
Movie Review: J.D. Vance's Story, 'Hillbilly Elegy,' Starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close
J.D. Vance was an author when "Hillbilly Elegy" starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close came out in 2020. He's since won the Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. We decided to watch the film.
Stoner Movie Review: 'Good Mourning' Starring Machine Gun Kelly
"Good Mourning" stars Machine Gun Kelly as the leader of a group of stoners. Directed by Kelly and Mod Sun, the riotous comedy depicts one extremely high day in L.A.
Flashback to William Hurt's First Movie, the Trippy 'Altered States'
William Hurt, who died at 71 on March 13, got his start playing psychonaut Dr. Eddie Jessep in Ken Russell's 1980 film, "Altered States."