Less Than Zero

A gripping drama set against the backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, this film follows a college freshman who returns home for Christmas to find his high school friends deeply entangled in a world of drugs and excess. Directed by Marek Kanievska, the movie stars Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, and Robert Downey Jr., whose performances bring a raw intensity to the story. While it didn’t garner any major awards, the film is notable for its stark portrayal of youthful disillusionment. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.