Tag: dark comedy
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Sister Midnight: The Monster in the Marriage
A mixed-to-positive review of Sister Midnight, a genre-defying film starring Radhika Apte that blends domestic comedy, horror, and social critique into a chaotic, unsettling, and oddly liberating portrait of a woman reclaiming her identity.
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl: Whispers Beneath the Mopane Tree
There is a quiet rustling in On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, a noise not of wings but of memories, secrets, and the ancestral silence that coats grief like dust upon roadside shoes. Rungano Nyoni’s latest film opens with a sudden and spectral death—an uncle lying still on an empty Zambian road under a moon that…
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Novocaine: Tender Numbness
Novocaine, Dan Berk‘s and Robert Olsen’s uniquely illuminating yet introspective exploration of painlessness, presents a touching blend of humor, noir, and deep existential reflections. In this poignant film, Jack Quaid delivers a heartfelt performance as Nathan “Nate” Caine, bringing to life a character who navigates the complexities of living without emotional sensation. His portrayal reflects…
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Slamdance 2025: Foul Evil Deeds: A Dark Comedy Exploring the Banality of Evil
Movie Info: A series of comedically dark vignettes that give way to a fragmented anthology of humanity’s everyday pettiness, as seen through the voyeuristic lens of a distanced point of view. Tapping into society’s addiction to the judgement of others, FOUL EVIL DEEDS is stacked with black humour amid the everyday cruelty of the banal…
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Slamdance 2025: “Fanboy”: A Thought-Provoking Journey Through Identity and Legacy
Movie Info: Fanboy follows Allen, a socially awkward young man on a personal pilgrimage to Columbus, Ohio, where he immerses himself in the world of college football in hopes of reconnecting with his estranged father. As the 2014 football season unfolds, Allen becomes lost in a whirlwind of sensory overload and culture shock. With no…
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The Monkey: Swinging through all the Monkey Business
Movie Info: When news broke that Osgood Perkins, the master of atmospheric horror, was adapting Stephen King’s short story “The Monkey,” fans braced themselves for a chilling ride. But in a twist as unexpected as a banana peel on a busy sidewalk, Perkins delivers a comedic escapade that flips the script—literally and figuratively. Starring Theo…
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Heart Eyes: A Horror Movie With a Romcom Knife in Its Heart
Movie Info: Review: “Heart Eyes” is a genre-bending Valentine’s Day movie that combines the thrills of a slasher film with the charm of a romantic comedy. Directed by Josh Ruben, the film stars Olivia Holt as Ally, a jaded advertising executive, and Mason Gooding as Jay, a charming marketing whiz. Together, they navigate a series…
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Companion”: A Robo-Rom-Com with a Twist
Movie Info: A billionaire’s death sets off a chain of events for Iris and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate. Review: Drew Hancock‘s “Companion” is a genre-bending romp that marries the whimsy of a rom-com with the thrills of a sci-fi horror, all while throwing in a healthy dose of artificial…
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Sleep: A Haunting Exploration of Possession and Matrimonial Unity
MOVIE INFO: SLEEP follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun, PARASITE) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, “Someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that…
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Nightbitch: A Bold Attempt at Exploring Motherhood, but Stumbles with Metaphor and Execution
MOVIE INFO: A woman (Amy Adams) pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom seeking a new chapter in her life and encounters just that, when her maternal routine takes a surreal turn. REVIEW: “Nightbitch,” directed by Marielle Heller and starring Amy Adams, is a film that ambitiously tackles the complex themes of motherhood, independence, and…
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“Kneecap: A Riotous Rap Rebellion Rooted in Irish Identity”
MOVIE INFO: When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the…
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Dear Santa: A Slightly Devilishly Fun Twist on the Christmas Movie that Slowly Goes to Hell and Back
MOVIE INFO: When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays. From the hilarious minds behind DUMB & DUMBER, Christmas is about to go up in flames. REVIEW: “Dear Santa,” now streaming on Paramount+, offers a unique …
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The Substance”: A Bold Satire on Beauty Culture with a Standout Performance by Demi Moore
MOVIE INFO: Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You, only better in every way. You should try this new product, it’s called The Substance. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. With The Substance, you can generate another you: younger, more beautiful, more perfect. You just have to share time — one week for…
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Humanist Vampire Seeks Consenting Suicidal Adult” Breathes New Life into Vampire Lore
MOVIE INFO: Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she’s too sensitive to kill! When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha’s life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon…
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: A Riotous Return to the Macabre
MOVIE INFO: Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally…
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Kinds of Kindness: More 50 Shades of Unkindness
MOVIE INFO: KINDS OF KINDNESS is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who…