Category: dark comedy
‘Cocaine Bear’: Movie Review
The enjoyment of a film boils down to its context. That’s not a cop-out, nor is it really a requisite. You might wonder why this context is important enough to know when discussing Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear. It isn’t important,
Film Review: “God’s Time”- A Fast, Well-Written, Character Piece
Five minutes into writer/director Daniel Antebi’s “God’s Time”, it is abundantly clear that first time actress Liz Caribel Sierra has serious skills. Her character Regina is pure fire from moment one and the newcomer dives into the deep end of
‘Death Drop Gorgeous’: Wicked Queer Horror Goodness
A fierce and outrageous Queer Horror homage to 80’s Slasher films and Italian Giallo that is infectiously wicked and bitingly funny
‘Kajillionaire’ Brilliantly Finds Life’s Riches
Kajillionaire’s delirious immaturity is wonderous. The performances from Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger are at the heart of the film.
‘Sam’s Toilet Paper Caper!: A White Gold Parody’
“Sam’s Toilet Paper Caper!: A White Gold Parody’s” curvaceousness is matched by its ability to absorb the reader, allowing that coveted commode time to pass effortlessly. Move over Field and Stream! There’s a new commode-inducing pastime, and its name is “Sam’s Toilet Paper Caper!”
‘Force Majeure’: A Wacky Metaphor For Emotionless Relationships
Force Majeure is a classic black comedy from Ruben Östlund featuring an outstanding cast and story about love, relationships, emotions. Oh, and avalanches.
“The Art of Self-Defense”
“The Art of Self-Defense” from writer-director Riley Stearns is a dark comedy with the right blend of cast (Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots) and an intelligent script. There are elements that prove frustratingly funny, but the payoff is worth
Dances With Films: “Full-Dress”
You might be inclined to think that something kinky, even debaucherous, is going on in Carlos Puga’s “Full-Dress.” I went in to this film cold turkey and I have to say that I’ve never laughed harder than I did with
The Bad Batch
Directed by: Ana Lily Amirpour Written by: Ana Lily Amirpour Starring: Suki Waterhouse, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, Jayda Fink, Giovanni Ribisi, Diego Luna I’m going to be up front. I have not seen Ana Lily Amirpour’s freshman directorial