#278 - Bad Lieutenant & Uncut Gems - WatchThis W/RickRamos

<p>"<em>We Gotta Eat Away At Ourselves</em>" - <strong><em>Bad Lieutenant</em></strong> & <strong><em>Uncut Gems</em></strong></p> <p>This week on WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I jump back into The Darkness with a look at Excess and Addiction in two great performances, Harvey Keitel playing the titular character in Abel Ferrara's <strong><em>Bad Lieutenant</em></strong> (1992) and Adam Sandler in The Safdie Brothers' <em><strong>Uncut Gems</strong></em> (2019). Two of the most powerful depictions of addiction and self-hatred ever committed to celluloid. Each film approaches the subject from a different angle, but the passion, truth, and brutality is there as warning. It was a pleasure to sit down and revisit these honest, ugly, and awe-inspiring performances in two films that are a rarity of truth in modern cinema. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to <a href= "mailto:gondoramos@yahoo.com">gondoramos@yahoo.com</a>.</p> <p>Thanks for the continued love and support.</p> <p> </p>