Singin' in the nuclear rain: new films push the musical genre in a darker direction2024 film musicals are embracing darker themes, marking a significant shift from traditional upbeat narratives.
Where does 'Hereafter' fit into the scheme of Clint Eastwood's movies?Clint Eastwood's films explore complex themes of pain and transcendence, with 'Hereafter' offering a rare sense of optimism regarding human fate.
Singin' in the nuclear rain: new films push the musical genre in a darker direction2024 film musicals are embracing darker themes, marking a significant shift from traditional upbeat narratives.
Where does 'Hereafter' fit into the scheme of Clint Eastwood's movies?Clint Eastwood's films explore complex themes of pain and transcendence, with 'Hereafter' offering a rare sense of optimism regarding human fate.
LitWatch October: Chuck Palahniuk's new novel, Halloween fun, and Oregon Jewish Voices 2024Shakespeare's witches' song embodies Halloween's spirit, inspiring readers to explore literature that delves into darker themes including fear and cultural traditions.
The City Changes Its Face by Eimear McBride review brilliantly rule-breaking fictionEimear McBride innovatively challenges narrative norms while exploring dark themes in her writing.
LitWatch October: Chuck Palahniuk's new novel, Halloween fun, and Oregon Jewish Voices 2024Shakespeare's witches' song embodies Halloween's spirit, inspiring readers to explore literature that delves into darker themes including fear and cultural traditions.
The City Changes Its Face by Eimear McBride review brilliantly rule-breaking fictionEimear McBride innovatively challenges narrative norms while exploring dark themes in her writing.
from Fast Company1 week agoHow David Lynch exposed America's bizarre underbellyDavid Lynch's films vividly depict the darkness and corruption present in American culture, resonating deeply in today's society.
'Emio: The Smiling Man Producer' On How He Convinced Nintendo To Release One of The Darkest Games EverEmio is a narrative-driven game by Nintendo that explores dark themes, breaking the traditional family-friendly image associated with the company.
Life Eater is a time management horror game where I'm the monsterThe protagonist of Life Eater, although portrayed as a dark character, engages in a noble mission to save the world.
'Emio: The Smiling Man Producer' On How He Convinced Nintendo To Release One of The Darkest Games EverEmio is a narrative-driven game by Nintendo that explores dark themes, breaking the traditional family-friendly image associated with the company.
Life Eater is a time management horror game where I'm the monsterThe protagonist of Life Eater, although portrayed as a dark character, engages in a noble mission to save the world.
The Recruiter's Squid Game Return Hits HardThe character of the Recruiter in 'Squid Game' embodies charm veiling underlying brutality, enhancing the show's themes of trust and betrayal.
Severance's Most Complicated Relationship Gets Messier In Season 2In 'Severance', the complexities of loving two people at once drive the narrative forward into darker themes in season two.
'Return To Oz' Is The Scariest Kids' Movie No One Is Talking AboutNot all children's films end happily; some, like Return To Oz, explore darker themes that may haunt viewers well into adulthood.
DramaWatch: Autumn blows in a breeze of musicalsOregon stages are presenting darker-toned musicals this season, emphasizing the power of imagination in storytelling.
The Weeknd: Dancing in the Flames review another apocalyptic romance, and another surefire hitThe Weeknd continues to explore dark themes while revealing complex emotions in his upcoming project. Retirement is still a question mark for him.
Eden review Ron Howard's nasty, starry survival thriller falls over the edgeRon Howard's film Eden explores dark themes of ambition and survival, contrasting with his usual, more wholesome storytelling approach.
Yorgos Lanthimos Offers a Trilogy of Transgression With Kinds of Kindness: ReviewKinds of Kindness explores darker, edgier themes reminiscent of Yorgos Lanthimos's previous works, offering a mix of pain and pleasure in the storyline.
Star Wars Outlaws Has The Chance To Do Something Unprecedented For Star WarsStar Wars must embrace its darker themes and complex characters to evolve beyond its kid-focused origins.
The Boys Recap: First Pebble Down a MountainThe episode 'Wisdom of the Ages' in The Boys series takes a darker and bleaker turn, exploring the themes of misery, corruption, and abuse of power.
Yorgos Lanthimos Offers a Trilogy of Transgression With Kinds of Kindness: ReviewKinds of Kindness explores darker, edgier themes reminiscent of Yorgos Lanthimos's previous works, offering a mix of pain and pleasure in the storyline.
Star Wars Outlaws Has The Chance To Do Something Unprecedented For Star WarsStar Wars must embrace its darker themes and complex characters to evolve beyond its kid-focused origins.
The Boys Recap: First Pebble Down a MountainThe episode 'Wisdom of the Ages' in The Boys series takes a darker and bleaker turn, exploring the themes of misery, corruption, and abuse of power.
Cults: To the GhostsJoe Meek's tragic story influenced Cults' musicality and madness, pushing the band to explore darker themes in their music.
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi review fast and filthy in New LagosMoral decay seeps into every fiber of life in the dark turns of 'Little Rot' by Akwaeke Emezi
This Twisted Sniper Sim Is One Of The Most Disturbing Games You'll (Love To) PlayChildren of the Sun is a dark and disturbing game with a unique gameplay mechanic of redirecting bullets after a hit.Players embody a lone gunwoman seeking revenge on a cult with precision and style within the game's intense and immersive setting.
Tierra Whack: World Wide WhackWhack's album showcases rawness and vulnerability through dark themes and gallows humor.She explores heavy topics like self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression in her music.
Classic 1970s Films You Can Stream Right NowWatership Down explores dark themes like survival and ecological destruction.Monty Python and the Holy Grail combines surreal humor with historical satire.