Kids
1995
Manhattan, New York
Larry Clark
Drama
What’s it all about: A Supreme wet dream of GenX skater boy culture. Chloë Sevigny and Rosario Dawson launch their careers in a dystopian CK One ad, surrounded by shirtless extroverts frontin’ and maxin’.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: nil
Death By: deflowering
Relics: ringer tees, acoustic subway performance, the name Jennie
Heartthrob: Rosario Dawson
LoFi Magic: a how-to on blunt rolling; Alyssa Wishingrad’s casting; the boys vs. girls sex-talk scene, like a filthy send-up of “Summer Nights” from “Grease”
Makes me want to: see what Chloë Sevigny’s actual life is like, in contrast to the bleak existence of her characters
Candotti take: young kids of any gender also had hiv
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes, but brace yourself. It hasn’t gotten any easier.
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