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See what High Times thinks of the latest indie cinema and box office debuts.
Documentary The Oxy Kingpins Chronicles the Crimes of a New Kind of Kingpin: Big Pharma
Businessmen who made a quick buck by hooking rural America on opioids are in for the court case of a lifetime. Will they pay or walk away?
April 1, 2021
Here’s to Boogie Being the Start of a Prolific Filmmaking Career for Eddie Huang
The chef, TV personality, and self-described "Human Panda" can now add ‘movie director’ to his already impressive resume. Let’s hope it will keep expanding.
March 23, 2021
Director of Silk Road Tiller Russell Is Fascinated By The Good, Bad, And Everything In Between
The acclaimed writer/director of “Night Stalker” discusses weed, filmmaking, his new movie “Silk Road,” and the blending of documentaries and movies whenever possible.
March 4, 2021
A Sign of the Times: The Evolution of Cannabis in Film
The shifting portrayal of weed in film throughout the decades.
March 2, 2021
Shaka King On Filmmaking, Truth In Storytelling, And The Ritual of Writing Stoned
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Shaka King talks to High Times about directing, writing, and the raw power of historical dramas.
February 18, 2021
Netflix’s The White Tiger Is So Much More Than Simply The Next Parasite
No matter how much this new Indian movie has in common with South Korea’s Oscar-winner, don’t you dare call it a clone.
January 22, 2021
Some Oddly Specific Predictions About Films You Should Keep an Eye Out For This Year
A collection of anticipated films that are set to be released in 2021.
January 15, 2021
David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Renews Debate on the Relationship Between Art and Alcohol
Herman Mankiewicz wasn’t the first alcoholic writer to create a masterpiece, nor was he the last. Many link his talent to his condition, but is that fair?
December 25, 2020
A Handful of the Trippiest Animated Movies Ever Made
Animation is definitely not just for kids.
November 6, 2020
Yippies Make a Cultural Comeback in Netflix Legal Drama, ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Legendary freedom fighter and drug enthusiast Abbie Hoffman has been brought back to our attention thanks to Aaron Sorkin's astonishing script and a compelling performance from Sacha Baron Cohen.
October 27, 2020