The process of growing up can be brutal, since it requires us to learn hard lessons, most of which come when we have to face situations where discomfort is inevitable. One experience that many of us go through is that of making friends – while some may be naturally genial and popular, the process of…
Category: dark comedy
How to Make a Killing (2026)
Crime doesn’t pay, but it certainly can make life a bit easier – this is a premise on which many fantastic works of art have built themselves, since the idea of looking into the mind of a criminal and understanding their motives (as unsettling as they may be) has become a common point of conversation…
The Moment (2026)
We all crave fame, whether it’s the recognition as being a pioneer of your chosen field, or the ability to live a life of luxury and wealth that many of us can only dream of ever achieving. Who among us hasn’t at some point in our lives fantasised about the idea of performing in front…
Outcome (2026)
Everyone makes mistakes, and unless it is something that causes undue harm or removes the dignity of another being (or frankly just unacceptably breaks the law), everyone deserves a second chance. We all get away with certain misdeeds, granted they are within the realm of reason, which is something that has been consolidated in both…
The Drama (2026)
When it comes to finding the love of your life, should there be limits on what you share with them, or is complete transparency a prerequisite for choosing someone as your soulmate, especially when the conversation about marriage begins? Logically, you’d expect that choosing to marry someone comes with the responsibility to share everything with…
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
To be young and reckless, allowing yourself to be engulfed by the restless feelings of youthful abandon to the point where it seems like you have not truly lived unless you’ve flirted with death, either physically or psychologically, is one of life’s most interesting gifts, a blessing and a curse depending on who you ask….
Le Départ (1967)
Youth is tricky to navigate, and there is a point in everyone’s life where we are caught in a very awkward space – old enough to take on adult responsibilities, but too young to be entirely trusted to bring them to fruition. This is a formative moment in one’s life, and a time when we…
Send Help (2026)
No one is coming to save you. The harsh reality is that, despite our inherent hope that we will somehow be rescued from our humdrum existence by some desirable saviour, we’re stuck in a reality in which it is essentially every person for themselves, and the sooner we realise that the only way to survive…
The Color Wheel (2011)
Over the past two decades, there have been certain filmmakers who have adhered quite strictly to the concept of being independent, embodying the spirit of remaining true to their original vision and not daring to pander to the mainstream. With the exception of a couple of quick deviations as a screenwriter on studio films, Alex…
We’re No Angels (1989)
The boundary between right and wrong can sometimes be so narrow that even the most principled and straight-laced of individuals can find themselves on the wrong side of the law. None of us is entirely immune to making mistakes, and we have come to realise that society is not necessarily designed to protect the rights…
The Postmodern Pelican 