^old school like heavy metal, fire and ice, fritz the cat, and more.
Watching:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southland_Tales
It is very post 9/11 California.
It is best watched on copious amounts of psychedelics.
Here is a plot summery interpretation:
Everything you were afraid to ask about “Southland Tales” - Salon.com
You will never completely understand the plot summery.