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fromRoger Ebert
2 days ago

TIFF 2025: Bad Apples, Eternity, Sacrifice | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

A teacher shackles a disruptive student, restoring classroom order while creating moral and practical consequences.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

One of the Best Movie Twists of the Year Comes From a Sundance Hit That's Finally in Theaters

After the movie premiered at Sundance, where it won the Audience Award for dramatic features, an explicit sex scene starring O'Brien leaked online, to both the delight of O'Brien's most ardent fans and the disappointment of the actor himself. Sex scene aside, though, it seemed that the movie was also expected to satisfy in other ways: Critics have been hailing O'Brien for his performance, which they describe as " the performance of the year."
Independent films
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

You've Never Seen Saoirse Ronan Quite Like This Before

In her first interview for the film, Ronan wasn't putting it on: There really isn't much like "Bad Apples," and that's a compliment. Consider two things: the film's short synopsis ("A primary school teacher [is] forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student"), which doesn't sound exactly funny, and one of the main inspirations for Etzler casting the four-time Oscar nominee in a film that is, indeed, very funny.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Dylan O'Brien, James Sweeney star in dark comedy 'Twinless'

James Sweeney wrote, directed, and co-stars in Twinless, a dark comedy about two bereaved men bonding; it won awards at Sundance and debuts Sept 5.
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fromInverse
1 week ago

'No Other Choice' Is Nothing Short Of Spectacular

A laid-off middle manager resorts to desperate, often comedic measures to maintain his affluent family life in a pitch-black social satire.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Honey Don't!' review: Margaret Qualley smolders in Ethan Coen's neo-noir

Honey Don't! is an under-90-minute, tone-driven Ethan Coen solo film that channels mid-century Americana and Coen-esque eccentrics through an anachronistic lesbian B-movie pastiche.
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fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 weeks ago

Romeo & Juliet: The Hate Story

A modern, comedic retelling of Romeo and Juliet emphasizes hatred, absurd humour, and crime rather than romance, culminating in reluctant partnership and a tequila-fueled twist.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Kate McKinnon discusses dry-humping Benedict Cumberbatch in NorCal-set film

Kate McKinnon looks tired. I don't blame her. She's in London to promote "The Roses," which opens Friday, and I'm here to ask her about it. I'm not the first reporter she's talked to today, and I won't be the last. Hence, the "Saturday Night Live" stalwart looks like you or I do during the workday: ready for it to be over.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

In 'The Roses,' Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a couple at odds

Many movies that have been made detail the start of relationships. Those dizzying first moments of love flirtation and the spark of attraction, first kisses and the will-they-or-won't-they tension of so many romantic comedies. But what about a film centered on the other end of love, when things fall spectacularly apart? That's what we see play out in the new dark comedy, The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.
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fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Bustle's Screening Of 'The Roses' Was Full Of Nonstop Laughter

which stars two-time Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, Oscar winner Olivia Colman, and SNL alums Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon. The film follows a "perfect couple," restaurateur Ivy (Colman) and architect Theo Rose (Cumberbatch). They appear to be living an ideal life, complete with successful careers, a loving marriage, and children - but the Roses' facade begins to crumble when Theo's career grinds to a halt as Ivy's takes off.
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fromABC7 New York
2 weeks ago

Colman and Cumberbatch go head-to-head in reimagined classic 'The Roses'

The Roses portrays a picture-perfect marriage that devolves into violent competitive warfare as two successful spouses battle hidden jealousies and conflicting ambitions.
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fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

British Banter Envy: Jay Roach and Tony McNamara on "The Roses" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The Roses adapts The War of the Roses into a darkly comic marital drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, focusing on ambition-driven marital collapse.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Caught Stealing review Darren Aronosky's violent, chaotic and highly enjoyable crime flick

A Darren Aronofsky-directed adaptation follows a fallen baseball star battling addiction, violent debts, and survival through dark humour, confrontational energy, and resourceful allyship.
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fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

"Splitsville" Plays Infidelity for Laughs; "A Little Prayer" Shows What's Really at Stake

Splitsville portrays sexual betrayals and open marriages spiraling into destructive, darkly comic consequences for friends and couples.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Man in Charge of Superman Is Back to Being Inappropriate. Thank God.

James Gunn revitalizes overlooked characters by amplifying extreme irreverence, using Peacemaker to subvert superhero tropes with dark comedy and violent satire.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman face off in dark comedy 'The Roses'

Searchlight Pictures' 'The Roses' explores a dark comedy love story highlighting the complexities of romance, conflict, and shifting roles in marriage.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Ari Aster Explains the 'Very Strong Politics' of Eddington

Ari Aster's new film is a two-and-a-half-hour dark comedy depicting a politically fraught New Mexico town during COVID-19, igniting reactions at its Cannes premiere.
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Independent films
fromInverse
3 months ago

'Mountainhead' Is A Perfect Social Satire for Modern Times

HBO's Mountainhead combines corporate jargon with farcical elements in a dark comedic thriller about tech billionaires plotting murder.
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fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

10 Best Episodes of 'The Bear,' Ranked

The premiere of season 3 of 'The Bear' emphasizes emotional storytelling over linear narrative, providing a unique perspective on character experiences.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Netflix's hit limited series 'Sirens' might not be limited after all

Netflix's 'Sirens' is a dark comedy about two sisters entangled in a wealthy billionaire's life over Labor Day weekend.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
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fromtime.com
3 months 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.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sirens: Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy have acres of fun in this wild White Lotus-esque bingefest

The series 'Sirens' explores themes of manipulation and social dynamics within a wealthy setting, similar to 'The White Lotus'.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Danny McBride sends a love letter to the South with 'The Righteous Gemstones'

Danny McBride aims to redefine Southern stereotypes in Hollywood through his work and the complex character portrayals in his show, The Righteous Gemstones.
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fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

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

Poker Face season 2 maintains its clever episodic storytelling and dark comedy while introducing new challenges for lead Charlie Cale.
fromtime.com
4 months ago

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

In the finale's coda, each member of the Gemstone family gathers together in a heartfelt scene, celebrating their survival and reaffirming their unshakeable bond despite the chaos they've endured.
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fromVulture
4 months 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.
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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.
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fromQNS
4 months ago

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

The Rockaway Theatre Company will premiere a dark comedy titled 'The Value' by Nicholas Dunn, exploring themes of crime and morality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Gardener' Is a Great Pop-Goth Spanish Murder Series

The Spanish series The Gardener offers a campy, soap-opera twist on the murder genre, focusing on a sociopathic hit man discovering unexpected feelings.
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fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

'Mountainhead': Everything We Know So Far

Maybe that's why the President is calling. What could he possibly have to say? The film cleverly captures the bewilderment of billionaires facing global crises.
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fromKqed
5 months ago

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

Zee Carlstrom's debut novel offers a humorous yet dark road trip adventure filled with heavy themes and complex characters.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

What do tickets cost to see John Krasinski in 'Angry Alan' off Broadway?

John Krasinski stars in 'Angry Alan', a darkly comedic one-man show about a divorced dad obsessed with conspiracy theories, premiering May 23.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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.
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