While I would never endorse heroin use, two of the biggest dangers it causes (risk of overdose and risk of infection through dirty needles) are direct consequences of its illegality; the former could be solved by regulating the drug's consistency and the latter could be solved by distributing clean needles. Requiem is a very well-made film, but it completely misses the point.

The last film I watched was Brazil, which I found to be perfectly made in every respect. Certainly a bizarre film, with tons of symbolism I have to confess I'm not even close to understanding, but it has a very good message and the way it presents it is chillingly effective. No surprises there since it's Terry Gilliam. I'll have to watch Time Bandits next.

I was very surprised to find out that Brazil is apparently also a favourite film of the American Right. This seems to have surprised Gilliam as well. Apparently they missed the numerous subtle jabs at big business and consumerism throughout the film.