Flashback to William Hurt's First Movie, the Trippy 'Altered States'
William Hurt, who died at 71 on March 13, got his start playing psychonaut Dr. Eddie Jessep in Ken Russell's 1980 film, "Altered States."
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The Top 66 Stoner Movies and Miniseries of 2021
It's was a great year for women in stoner movies with films like "Mama Weed," "Don't Look Up" and "Lady Buds." The opioid crisis proved to be a popular subject ("Dopesick," "Four Good Days"). And from "Respect" to "The Beatles; Get Back," there was plenty for music lovers.
Stoner Movie Review: Isabelle Huppert in 'Mama Weed'
Veteran French actress Isabelle Huppert shines as hash dealer Patience Portefeux in Jean-Paul Salomé’s Parisian nail-biter, "Mama Weed."
Will 'History' Repeat Itself? Mel Brooks' 1981 Comedy Features One of the Best Movie Pot Scenes Ever
A sequel to Mel Brooks' "History of the World, Part I" is in the works. The original movie in 1981 covers a lot of territory, including when cannabis prevented citizens from being overwhelmed by Roman soldiers.
Rick James Documentary Explores Funk Star's Highs and Lows
Super Freak Rick James is a complicated figure in cannabis history. This is clear from the opening and ending song, "Mary Jane," in the new Showtime documentary, "Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James."