 Crush 1992  N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Alison Maclean
Cast: Marcia Gay Harden, Donogh Rees, Caitlin Bossley, William Zappa, Pete Smith, Joe Brazier, Geoffrey Southern, Shirley Wilson, David Stott, Denise Lyness, Jennifer Karehana, Harata Soloman, Phil McLachlan, Trish Howie, Caroline De Lore
On their drive through the New Zealand countryside to interview an author, Colin Iseman (William Zappa), literary critics Lane (Marcia Gay Harden) and Christina (Donogh Rees) are involved in a car crash that leaves Christina brain-damaged. Lane takes over the assignment, arrives at Colin's home, and becomes attracted to Colin's 15-year-old daughter, Angela (Caitlin Bossley). When Lane begins an affair with Colin, her relationship with Angela takes a turn for the worse, and Angela turns to the injured Christina for solace.
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 Jesus' Son 1999  R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Alison Maclean
Cast: Billy Crudup, Samantha Morton, Denis Leary, Jack Black, Will Patton, Greg Germann, Holly Hunter, Dennis Hopper, Torben Brooks, Antoinette LaVecchia, Ben Shenkman, Mark Webber, John Ventimiglia, Michael Shannon, Alan Davidson
Based on Denis Johnson's short stories, dark humor and a strong cast contribute to this story about FH (Billy Crudup), a 1970s' junkie who shoots up to attain his dreams. FH's heroin addiction leads to many problems that intensify when he falls in love with Michelle (Samantha Morton) who is also addicted. Michelle becomes pregnant, has an abortion, and leaves for Mexico. Determined to track her down, FH sets off on a trek to Mexico. Along the way, FH meets Mira (Holly Hunter) and becomes involved in an auto accident. This tragedy leads him into rehab where he finds redemption. Presented as a series of episodes in an addict's life, the film tends to romanticize the drug culture.
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| 1. Crush (1992)
2. Jesus' Son (1999)
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