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Cheap Booze & Cigarettes
Two tales of drunks, ex-cons, and henpecked husbands...all down on their luck, and finding their only pleasure in nasty, zipless sex. In Anywhere But My Bed, our hero finds he can only get turned on in his apartment building elevator. Try as she might, his buxom wife is unable to lure him into bed. Instead, he is drawn to stalk, seduce, and fuck strange women in between floors. Going up? In The Big Shot, Evan Stone plays a former felon who finds himself cheated on a bill in a local coffee house. The owner takes him for a fool, short-changing his change. Evan seeks counsel from a whore in a local flophouse. After fucking her silly, he fucks up the coffee jerk, and then fucks his girl to boot. Six girls. Two anals. Two three-ways. And Lanny Barby. Being down on your luck doesn't get any better.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a raw and unflinching look into the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and poverty. It explores the grim realities faced by those on the fringes of society, highlighting their daily battles for survival and the elusive search for solace. The film does not shy away from depicting the harsh consequences of substance abuse and the cycle of despair it often perpetuates.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'Cheap Booze & Cigarettes' is scarce, likely due to its niche distribution and focus. Publicly available reviews are limited, making a comprehensive overview difficult. However, as a documentary exploring sensitive social issues, it likely polarized viewers, with some commending its stark portrayal and others finding it too bleak or uncomfortable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unflinching, vérité style.
Criticized by some for its unrelenting grimness.
Seen as a stark, albeit difficult, social commentary.
Google audience: Due to limited public access and reviews for this specific documentary, there is no readily available summary of Google user opinions on 'Cheap Booze & Cigarettes'.
Fun Fact
The documentary reportedly utilized a small, independent crew and was filmed over an extended period to capture the authentic, unfiltered lives of its subjects.
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