Happened upon this movie last night on tv, definitely going to have to give it another watch when I’m more alert, some fantastic critiques of the advertising industry and capitalism in general. This clip had me cracking up…
If you’re in the UK it’ll be on all4, otherwise I’m sure it exists to watch elsewhere.
This film is a total gem. It’s mad, smart and surreal. And Richard E Grant is a perfect cast for the cynical ad’ man.
Plot spoiler, personally I think going in blind is good with this film but if you’re not gonna watch it…
!The ‘ahead’ in the title is an actual head. A second head with a wicked alter ego that forms on the advertising man’s neck and grows. Moral corruption from his occupation in the shape of a boil. A power struggle between ‘good’ head (the protagonist is a massive asshole but he does have some tiny moral reservations about his influence in the world) and bad head (no scruples whatsoever) then plays out.!<
That makes it sound like a romp, and it is very funny, but also really dark and cynical.
Also recommend The Young Poisoner’s Handbook.
Adding it to the list
Terrific film. I always love Richard E. Grant. Have you seen Withnail & I?
