Bad Lieutenant: Pour Decisions Week at FOMO

One bad decision. One last round. One night that spirals completely out of control.

This week we're celebrating cinema's greatest tales of intoxication, addiction, excess, reckless behaviour and spectacular self-destruction. From cult comedies and chaotic bachelor parties to psychological breakdowns and unforgettable hangovers, this week's films prove that alcohol never solves anything… except giving us incredible movies.

BAD LIEUTENANT

Abel Ferrara | 1992 | USA | 1h36m | English language with English subtitles

There are few performances in cinema as fearless as Harvey Keitel's in BAD LIEUTENANT.

Directed by Abel Ferrara, this notorious 1992 drama follows a corrupt New York police lieutenant whose life has become consumed by alcohol, drugs, gambling, and self-destruction. As his addictions spiral further out of control, an investigation into the assault of a young nun forces him to confront the possibility of redemption for the first time.

Harvey Keitel delivers one of the defining performances of his remarkable career. Rarely leaving the screen, he strips away every layer of bravado to create a character who is by turns terrifying, pathetic, darkly funny, and unexpectedly vulnerable. It remains one of the great acting showcases of the 1990s and is widely regarded as the finest performance of Keitel's career.

Director Abel Ferrara was no stranger to stories about guilt, faith, and moral collapse, and BAD LIEUTENANT brings those obsessions together with extraordinary intensity. Set against the gritty streets of early 1990s New York, the film feels raw, immediate, and unsettlingly authentic. Ferrara refuses to offer easy answers, instead allowing the audience to sit with the lieutenant's contradictions as he lurches between shocking cruelty and desperate searches for forgiveness.

Although its reputation often centres on its controversial scenes, BAD LIEUTENANT is ultimately less interested in provoking its audience than in exploring whether redemption is possible for someone who appears completely beyond saving. It remains one of American independent cinema's boldest achievements and one of the defining films of the decade.

If you admire uncompromising character studies like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, or The Wrestler, BAD LIEUTENANT belongs in that conversation. It's an unforgettable portrait of addiction, guilt, and spiritual reckoning, anchored by a performance that still has the power to shock more than thirty years after its release.

It all starts with one more drink.

To celebrate POUR DECISIONS Week, every guest who purchases an alcoholic drink before their screening can enjoy a second alcoholic drink for 50% off during or after the film. Offer valid on the same day only.

FOOD AND DRINK POLICY: FOMO Cinema Lounge Bar opens 1 hour before the first screening of the day and closes at 02:00, serving a wide selection of beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments including coffee and tea, as well as fresh hot popcorn! Outside food is allowed in the bar but not in the cinema. No alcohol from outside allowed. All guests are invited to arrive early and stay late!

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