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The Joy of Positivity: CQ (2001)

The Joy of Positivity: CQ (2001)

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Nathan Rabin
Jun 16, 2023
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I honestly do not remember what I thought of Roman Coppola’s 2001 directorial debut CQ when I saw it in the theater. I’m not even sure I saw it at the time of its release. I have smoked a LOT of marijuana over the course of my life. And seen a LOT of movies. And smoked a LOT of marijuana while watching those movies. It helps sometimes, particularly if the movie in question is as exquisitely trippy as CQ.

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