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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The best science fiction, fantasy and horror reviews roundup

"In a sideways medieval Europe, instead of the son of god we have a daughter, and instead of a cross, a wheel, taking on a blend of familiar themes and alien elements."
Books
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Please Don't Ask How I Know These 27 Facts, But They're Fascinating As Hell

A severed human head has a strange, uneven weight distribution. So, you had better hold it tight, or you'll be known as the guy who dropped the head.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

50 Unbelievable Deaths That Happened To Celebrities And Regular Folks Alike

In 1979, Nelson Rockefeller suffered a fatal heart attack reportedly at his desk while cheating on his wife, raising questions about the circumstances of his death.
UK news
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Laughing in the Face of 'Overwhelming Malice'

Humor, especially dark or sarcastic, is increasingly used as a means of coping with dire social and political conditions.
#the-white-lotus
Relationships
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Patrick Schwarzenegger Tells Us About the Meaning Behind the Incest on 'The White Lotus' - and So Much More

Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' depicts the unsettling dynamics of privilege, highlighted through dark humor and dramatic sibling interactions.
Relationships
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Patrick Schwarzenegger Tells Us About the Meaning Behind the Incest on 'The White Lotus' - and So Much More

Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' depicts the unsettling dynamics of privilege, highlighted through dark humor and dramatic sibling interactions.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

28 Shocking Confessions That Left People Completely Speechless

This guy and his brother fathered multiple children in Vietnam with multiple women during the war... They acted like it was OK since the women were sex workers...
Relationships
DC food
fromPolygon
1 month ago

The new sneak peek at James Gunn's Superman movie is a little more Superman torture than I needed

The teaser for James Gunn's Superman showcases dark humor as Krypto inadvertently tortures Superman, highlighting the film's unique tone.
#bong-joon-ho
Independent films
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Mickey 17 hits all of Bong Joon Ho's obsessions, from Snowpiercer to Parasite

Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 cleverly juxtaposes themes of class struggle and power dynamics with dark humor and a sci-fi backdrop.
Film
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Review | 'Mickey 17' sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' explores themes of identity and mortality through the lens of a darkly comedic sci-fi narrative.
Independent films
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Mickey 17 hits all of Bong Joon Ho's obsessions, from Snowpiercer to Parasite

Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 cleverly juxtaposes themes of class struggle and power dynamics with dark humor and a sci-fi backdrop.
Film
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Review | 'Mickey 17' sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' explores themes of identity and mortality through the lens of a darkly comedic sci-fi narrative.
Independent films
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Excesses of "Mickey 17"

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' critiques societal hierarchies through dark humor in a dystopian space setting.
Themes of disposability and value of human life are central to the film's narrative.
#horror
Video games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Moroi preview: A grimdark action game that's actually pretty funny

Moroi cleverly mixes horror and humor, creating a unique experience that oscillates between brutality and absurdity.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Moroi preview: A grimdark action game that's actually pretty funny

Moroi cleverly mixes horror and humor, creating a unique experience that oscillates between brutality and absurdity.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 months ago

'Warfare' Is A Thunderous, Nail-Biting Military Thriller At War With Itself

Warfare presents a grim and intense portrayal of war, contrasting typical glorifications of heroism with a raw depiction of suffering and absurdity.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

'FBC: Firebreak' first look: Left 4 Dead but with Remedy's silly, surreal touch

FBC: Firebreak takes place six years after the end of Control. The Oldest House, which used to be the seat of power for the FBC, has been sealed with the Hiss inside, and it's now time to eradicate the invasion and lift the lockdown.
Video games
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Man Builds Robot to Force-Feed Him Alcohol

"I'm sad," says Noir in his staple monotone, "because this video is supposed to be about something completely different. Initially, it was about building a Saw-like torture device that would choke me out if I got scared while playing a video game."
Beer
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Ryan Reynolds Quip At SNL's 50th Anniversary Special Surprises Attorney For Some Reason - Above the Law

Ryan Reynolds' humor at SNL highlighted the absurdity of addressing serious issues while maintaining entertainment.
#character-development
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Lit Snax: 2.13.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

In 'Mutual Interest', Olivia Wolfgang-Smith explores a sapphic romance intertwined with financial intrigue, capturing the opulence and struggle of Gilded Age New York.
SF politics
fromVulture
5 months ago

No Good Deed Recap: Dead Inside

Mikey’s survival from the fire iron incident leads to Paul addressing long-stifled emotions, indicating that confrontations can sometimes reveal deeper issues in relationships.
Miscellaneous
Design
fromVulture
7 months ago

Got Milk?

The A24 film starring Nicole Kidman offers a unique and provocative twist to the Christmas genre, focusing on scandalous love and humor.
fromVulture
8 months ago

Slow Horses Season-Premiere Recap: Identifying Marks

Lamb treats his team with a callousness that hides a deep kinship, masking profound emotions behind humor and disdain, making him a complex character.
Books
fromDefector
9 months ago

'Kinds Of Kindness' Isn't Supposed To Be Funny | Defector

In Dogtooth, as with many of his movies, Lanthimos creates discomfort so tense that the only way to release it is to laugh.
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