The Fascination of Donnie Darko

20 years later the film still resonates

Frank the Bunny. Donnie Darko. By pop culture geek. Wikimedia Commons.

Back in the ancient days of the early 21st century, my brother Mike and I visited a Blockbuster. In the olden days, we “rented” DVDs from this mysterious world and brought physical copies home to enjoy. On this particular visit, Mike picked up a copy of Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut (2004). The theatrical version of the film hit theaters in…