Symbols and Tropes
The Fridge and the TV
Ken-Roar AppliancesDo you own your stuff, or does your stuff own you? (DeepThoughtsByShmoop™.)Sara Goldfarb has reached a point in her life where she thinks she opens the fridge, grabs a snack, p...
The Red Dress
Lady in RedAlmost everyone wishes they weighed the same they did in high school. And once you reach a certain age, you wish you were the same weight you were when your kid graduated high school. As...
Harry's Arm
No Arm No FoulThere are many scenes in this movie that you might need to watch with your hands over your eyes—Sara's electroshock therapy, Marion's humiliating sex party, and any closeup of Jared...
Drugs
Just Say NoIf anyone thinks Requiem for a Dream glamorizes drug use, they clearly didn't watch for more than ten minutes. In the first quarter of the movie, sure, the drugs look fun. Characters use...