Bad Timing (1980)

The CraftsmanGen X

Nicolas Roeg’s “Bad Timing” is a fragmented, non-linear psychological drama that dissects a toxic relationship with surgical precision. Art Garfunkel and Theresa Russell portray lovers whose intense connection spirals into a destructive vortex. Roeg’s signature editing style, juxtaposing past and present, creates a disorienting mosaic of memory and perception, forcing the viewer to piece together the unraveling of their affair. It’s a provocative, uncomfortable examination of obsession, power dynamics, and consent, challenging conventional romance narratives.

The Lore ArchitectMillennial

Nicolas Roeg’s 1980 psychological drama is a tangled, non-linear exploration of a toxic relationship between Theresa Russell and Art Garfunkel. Roeg fragments time and memory, creating a disorienting, intense portrait of obsession and its destructive consequences. It’s a challenging, often uncomfortable watch, but its artistic ambition and raw emotionality are undeniable. This film exemplifies a kind of challenging, non-commercial cinema that thrived before the algorithms streamlined our viewing options.