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The Addiction

One of a kind. Decidedly murky in its hypothesis, but uniquely propulsive, disturbing and metaphorical view of how addiction to sex/drugs/philosophy is one's (futile) way of conquering death. Lili Taylor is brilliantly drained of affect, like the film's color scheme. The humid soundtrack, with its infectiously posturing hip-hop, plays up the contact high of Ferrara's landscape of urban dwellers and feisty academics.