These 26 Gen-X movies are more than nostalgic comfort watches. From Groundhog Day and The Breakfast Club to Clueless and The Truman Show, these iconic ’80s and ’90s films offer fresh lessons about sobriety, reinvention, second chances, and sober comebacks.
Is there another song from the ‘90s with such an immediately recognizable signature drum intro as Iggy Pop’s “Lust for…
“Bob and the Monster” is an award-winning documentary that charts the wild, heartbreaking and ultimately redemptive journey of Bob Forrest,…
When filmmaker Benjamin Flaherty set out to document the world of addiction recovery, he didn’t expect to uncover a billion-dollar…
In Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America’s Opioid Epidemic, Barry Meier delivers a devastating exposé…
When it comes to movies about addiction and recovery, I’m always looking for stories that go beyond the typical rock-bottom…
Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream is not a film—it’s a visceral experience, a plunge into the suffocating abyss of…
“Substance,” starring Demi Moore, is a cinematic exploration that beckons our attention to the intricate and often harrowing journey of…
In the sphere of indie films, where storytelling often delves deeper into raw human experiences, “The Outrun” emerges as a…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live on the streets, where every day is a battle for survival?…
It’s Movie Night with The Sober Curator & The Sobees Rule the Silver Screen. Movie Night with The Sober Curator…
Please enjoy this panel interview, hosted by Cheryl Washington, following a movie Clean and Sober showing featuring Michael Keaton, which…
“The Good House” is a drama film directed by Maya Forbes and Wally Wolodarsky. It is based on Ann Leary’s…
On February 28, 2022, I had the privilege of attending the first theatrical screening of the feature independent documentary film…
Based on ‘Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs’ by Johann Hari and narrated…
The Eyes of Tammy Faye is based on and inspired by a documentary from back in 2000. It depicts the…
Maid is the new 10-episode Netflix series you are going to want to binge…mindfully.
Respect covers Aretha Franklin’s rise to stardom and the little known back story including challenges with alcohol addiction.
Inspired by a true story, Four Good Days is a painfully accurate depiction of the real-life struggles of heroin addiction.…
Bobbi Jo Under the Influence is an honest testimony of addiction, and one woman’s discovery that the only way to save herself, is to save others. Grab your Kleenex, because this documentary is a real tearjerker.
Check out our review of sober and recovery related nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards airing this Sunday on ABC!
Firefly Lane, starring Katherine Heigl, is a different kind of love story that focuses on the bonds between women. It…
Presents! Presents! Presents! Which of these signs were you? #HomeStuffRules – TAKE THE QUIZ!
At some point in my recovery, I stopped obsessing about “girl gets the guy” aspirations and changed to “girl gets…
I have always been fascinated with movies where alcoholism, addiction, and mental illness are the central part of the storyline. If I’m being honest with myself, I’m sure I was
