For our seventh, and decidedly not warm and fuzzy episode in the season, Sarah’s crafty programming has us plunging into Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream (2000)! Expect praise for Ellen Burstyn’s Oscar-nominated performance as Sara Goldfarb which had crew weeping on set. We unpack the performances of Jared Leto, alongside Jennifer Connelly, as their grand aspirations turn into a spiral of despair exploring the dark side of films about toxic relationships and the pursuit of happiness. Was that Shooter McGavin?! Find out how the film tackles the often-overlooked prescription addiction alongside street drug use, and how it uses split screen to underscore the pervasive theme of loneliness. And why did Keith David show up late to the party? What to expect from this episode: We explore why Darren Aronofsky views directing like conducting an orchestra. Sarah explains the multiple meanings behind the film’s title, ”Requiem for a Dream”. The hosts discuss Jared Leto’s controversial acting methods and why Dan enjoyed his character’s suffering. We analyse Aronofsky’s distinctive visual style, including his famous quick cuts and use of SnorriCam. Dan speculates on a Happy Gilmore sequel starring Christopher McDonald’s character from this film. Sarah and Dan debate whether the film contains intentional comedic elements, despite its grim subject matter. Season 11 runs until August 11th with 8 episodes Would you like to see the full lineup for season 11? The only place you can see it is on Patreon but you don’t need to be a paying member. Sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup. If you do have some loose change consider signing up as a paid member. Our £3 a month Patreon tier will grant you access to all of our end of season wrap shows for seasons 1-10 and a minimum of 2 reviews of brand new movies each month. Plus the back-catalogue of reviews from 2023 and 2024.  Enjoy the show but can’t support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you’re reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven’t given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It’s easy. If you’ve done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show.   Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube