I was compelled to watch Requiem for a Dream tonight. It is one of my favorite films and also one that I can’t watch often.

The film has four main characters and is based in Brighton Beach, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. The movie starts with the characters having potential and ends in WORSE case scenarios of despair, hopelessness, hollow, loss, and disillusionment.

Watch it to allow yourself to experience those emotions created by the director and actors. Not every experience in life (and movies) ends happily. The main four characters are portrayed by Ellen Burstyn (a raw, brave, and expertly crafted role), Jared Leto, Marlon Wayans, and Jennifer Connelly.