The Film That Made Me...
'My Beautiful Laundrette' Taught Me I Deserve Love
I saw something I'd never seen before from the Western films of my youth: a gay man of color fall in love.
What 'Marie Antoinette' Taught Me About Being a Teenage Girl
The film that tanked compared to 'The Virgin Suicides' and 'Lost In Translation' is a cult classic Sofia Coppola should be praised for.
'Prozac Nation' Was the Film That Made Me Get Help for My Depression
After watching the adaptation of Elizabeth Wurtzel's autobiography about being a narcissistic, mentally ill student with no redemption, my life completely changed course.
John Waters on the Terrible, Trashy Films That Changed His Life
We talked to the godfather of trash about Joan Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor, and the worst movies known to man.
'Five Easy Pieces' Was the Film That Taught Me Misanthropy Was Hopeless
Jack Nicholson's performance as Bobby Dupea makes for a convincingly churlish asshole, and one I could recognize myself in.
'Nixon' Was the Film That Gave Me Sympathy for the Devil
Nixon was a crook, but seeing his many flaws on screen showed me I wasn't alone in my imperfections.
'The Doors' Is the Film That Made Me Want to Live Slow and Die Old
There's nothing glamorous about throwing it all away too early.
'On the Beach' Was the Film That Made Me Fear the Apocalypse
On my off days, I despair. But in general, all this morbid thinking actually thrills me, making me more grateful for every second I'm allowed. And I owe On The Beach for teaching me to stop worrying and to love the bomb.
‘The Transformers: The Movie’ Was the Film That Made Death Seem Mundane
Did the 1986 version of 'Transformers' desensitize me towards death?
'Wanda' Was the Film That Made Me Appreciate My Mom
Barbara Loden's film about an aimless woman who abandoned her children made me realize how grateful I am for my own mother's love and care.
'Slacker' Was the Film That Showed Me How to Get Lost
Richard Linklater's lazy Gen X indie flick taught me that sometimes, it's OK to take the roundabout way.
'Black Swan' Was the Film That Showed Me I'm Not Alone
Striving for perfection can drive you insane, but I didn't realize just how insane I'd become until I watched Darren Aronofsky's film.