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Film
fromVulture
1 year ago

Nicolas Cage Is at His Maniacal Best In The Surfer

Nicolas Cage electrifies Cannes with his role in The Surfer, blending psychological thrills with dark comedy.
Film
fromVulture
1 year ago

Nicolas Cage Is at His Maniacal Best In The Surfer

Nicolas Cage electrifies Cannes with his role in The Surfer, blending psychological thrills with dark comedy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

A case study on psychosis': men on why Tim Robinson's Friendship feels a little too real

The movie presents a humorous yet painful exploration of male friendships, highlighting the struggles of emotional connection and the desperate reactions that can arise when it's lost.
Relationships
#netflix
Film
fromtime.com
2 days ago

Netflix's Sirens Is This Summer's The Perfect CoupleEven If It's Trying to Be Something Better

The article discusses Meghann Fahy's roles in vacation-themed dramas, highlighting themes of chaos and social conflict.
fromConsequence
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Cast of It's What's Inside on the New Netflix Film, Body Swapping, and Identity Chaos: Podcast

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
NYC music

The 13 best things to stream this weekend, from Netflix's new dark comedy to the season 2 finale of 'The Last of Us'

Film
fromtime.com
2 days ago

Netflix's Sirens Is This Summer's The Perfect CoupleEven If It's Trying to Be Something Better

The article discusses Meghann Fahy's roles in vacation-themed dramas, highlighting themes of chaos and social conflict.
fromConsequence
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Cast of It's What's Inside on the New Netflix Film, Body Swapping, and Identity Chaos: Podcast

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
NYC music

The 13 best things to stream this weekend, from Netflix's new dark comedy to the season 2 finale of 'The Last of Us'

#television
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Your Friends & Neighbors: Jon Hamm's addictive turn as a gentleman thief is his best role since Mad Men

Jon Hamm's new role showcases his versatility in portraying a morally ambiguous character struggling with societal pressures.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Chicago Cubs

Season 2 of Peacock's "Poker Face" Deals Natasha Lyonne Another Hand of Devilishly Delightful Mysteries | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Your Friends & Neighbors: Jon Hamm's addictive turn as a gentleman thief is his best role since Mad Men

Jon Hamm's new role showcases his versatility in portraying a morally ambiguous character struggling with societal pressures.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Chicago Cubs

Season 2 of Peacock's "Poker Face" Deals Natasha Lyonne Another Hand of Devilishly Delightful Mysteries | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A Simple Accident review Jafar Panahi takes us on a nightmare trip into a land of bribes and brutality

Jafar Panahi's latest film confronts state violence while showcasing resilience, navigating censorship and societal norms despite ongoing repression.
#the-white-lotus
#the-righteous-gemstones
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Where All the Righteous Gemstones End Up in the Series' Ludicrously Operatic Finale

fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Where All the Righteous Gemstones End Up in the Series' Ludicrously Operatic Finale

#character-dynamics
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A young man's homecoming sets off erotic shockwaves in this unsettling French thriller

Misericordia explores complex human emotions and relationships, highlighting latent desires through its main character's interactions in a small village.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A young man's homecoming sets off erotic shockwaves in this unsettling French thriller

Misericordia explores complex human emotions and relationships, highlighting latent desires through its main character's interactions in a small village.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Righteous Gemstones's Seann William Scott Had No Idea

Having killed his father for attempting to do the same thing to Eli, Corey snaps and goes on a rampage, non-fatally shooting the Gemstone siblings.
Film
#theatre
fromQNS
3 weeks ago
NYC music

Rockaway Theatre Company to debut world premiere of new dark comedy 'The Value' - QNS

fromQNS
3 weeks ago
NYC music

Rockaway Theatre Company to debut world premiere of new dark comedy 'The Value' - QNS

#film-review
LA food
fromKqed
2 months ago

Surreal, Riveting 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' Centers on a Family Reckoning

The film 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' offers a unique blend of dark comedy and commentary on family dynamics during a Zambian funeral.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Cold Wallet's director wanted to make a revenge thriller for the crypto era

Cold Wallet serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of investing, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrency markets.
LA food
fromKqed
2 months ago

Surreal, Riveting 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' Centers on a Family Reckoning

The film 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' offers a unique blend of dark comedy and commentary on family dynamics during a Zambian funeral.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Cold Wallet's director wanted to make a revenge thriller for the crypto era

Cold Wallet serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of investing, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrency markets.
#murder-mystery
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What's wrong with us? : Novelist Virginia Feito on our morbid obsession with true crime

Virginia Feito's "Victorian Psycho" presents a gothic horror narrative filled with dark humor and violence, showcasing complex characters and unsettling themes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What's wrong with us? : Novelist Virginia Feito on our morbid obsession with true crime

Virginia Feito's "Victorian Psycho" presents a gothic horror narrative filled with dark humor and violence, showcasing complex characters and unsettling themes.
#film
fromKqed
1 month ago

'Make Sure You Die Screaming' Is an Absurd Road Trip Novel for Modern Times

The breezy narration contrasts delightfully with the heavy topics laden like buckshot throughout the book, set in the post-truth Now, and Carlstrom's unique voice is a breath of fresh air.
Humor
#theater
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Coleman head for divorce in Searchlight Pictures' 'The Roses'

The film 'The Roses' showcases a darkly comedic portrayal of a couple's tumultuous relationship leading to divorce.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jon Hamm steals 'Your Friends and Neighbors'

Jon Hamm's character in Your Friends and Neighbors turns to crime after losing some wealth, exploring themes of morality and privilege.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

25 Years Later, Christian Bale's Most Iconic Thriller Is A Misunderstood Classic

'American Psycho' is a dark comedy that critiques corporate greed, but some audiences misinterpret its satire as praise for its antihero.
fromDecider
1 month ago

'The White Lotus' Season 3 Finale Recap: If You Like Pina Coladas...

In the end, Tim can't go through with it, slapping the drink out of Saxon's hand and yanking it away from the west. But he neglects to clean the blender in which he crushed the poisonous seeds, and so Lochlan nearly dies when he mixes himself one of Saxon's protein shakes without cleaning the blender first.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Bondsman review the scariest thing about Kevin Bacon's demonic thriller? His singing

"There is nothing very new to see in The Bondsman. How much you enjoy it will depend on how much you enjoy Kevin Bacon."
East Bay food
#crime-drama
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The four buzziest movies coming to theaters this weekend

The article previews various films in cinemas, including a spy thriller, a gory comedy, and a tween romance dealing with love and identity.
Film
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

The Monkey, A New Film From Longlegs Director Osgood Perkins, Allows Us To Laugh at the Meaninglessness of Life

The Monkey offers a darkly comedic take on death and the absurdity of life, contrasting sharply with the seriousness of its predecessor Longlegs.
Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'The Monkey' shines, Daisy Ridley is a 'Cleaner,' and 'The Cell' rocks on disc * Oregon ArtsWatch

The film adaptation explores dark humor and generational trauma through a cursed monkey toy that leads to bizarre and humorous deaths.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Clint Eastwood's Great New Movie Has a Harsh Verdict for Our Justice System

The film "Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World" showcases a darkly comedic critique of workplace exploitation and corporate blame-shifting.
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega feel the wrath of enchanted roadkill in Death of a Unicorn trailer

A24's 'Death of a Unicorn' mixes dark comedy and horror, focusing on the repercussions of a father-daughter duo killing a unicorn.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The best crime and thrillers of 2024

In this year's trend of cosy crime novels, Bella Mackie's 'What a Way to Go' stands out, blending whodunnit elements with dark humor and intriguing characters.
Writing
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

The Real Villain Of 'Beetlejuice' Is Jane

Jane shows up, uninvited, to Adam and Barbara Maitland's home just as they're beginning their sweet staycation. She practically barges in, ruining their alone time, to be a pest. She wants to know if they're ready to sell their house (the house they love, by the way, and are literally staying in for a week's vacation because they want to piddle around and do all the house things). "Please don't send pictures of our house to people," Barbara has to tell this woman, and Jane still doesn't miss a beat.
Miscellaneous
fromMetro Philadelphia
7 months ago

'Sweetpea': Ella Purnell talks deadly transformation in new role - Metro Philadelphia

"What initially drew me in was the challenge of playing a female serial killer. We’re telling the story from her perspective, a dark comedy."
Writing
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