#dark-comedy

#dark-comedy

The play comes with trigger warnings aplenty child death, rape, suicide, sexual content, violence, and themes of homophobia, sexism and racism, along with a brief mention of antisemitism. Orton based it on the Oedipus myth touching on incest and murder and blackmail for good measure. To turn these subjects into a farce with humour and wit, takes some doing and is partly why Orton's plays, which include Loot and What The Butler Saw, have remained popular.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"Sirens" aims to satirize "The White Lotus" and its copycats, balancing vulgar humor with serious themes, but the tonal clash often undermines its impact.

The character dynamics in Another Simple Favor delve into profound psychological themes, challenging norms around familial ties with a blend of dark humor and intriguing storytelling.

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.

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.

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

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.