It seems that you simply cannot spend a moment on the internet without seeing someone complain about the ongoing financial crisis in which the majority of the global population is struggling to survive, while the rich simply get richer. The phrase “eat the rich” has never been more resonant than it is today, and while…
Category: dark comedy
The Killing of Sister George (1968)
One of the most important moments in the history of Hollywood was when Robert Aldrich, the gifted journeyman director behind some of the most successful films the industry ever produced, decided to step aside from making blockbusters and instead opted to make a trio of films that are starkly different in terms of story and…
Magic Farm (2025)
Every artist finds themselves in pursuit of something elusive – whether a particular project or to attain a specific status within their field, there’s a sense of urgency that comes with any artistic endeavour. The desire for fame is one of the most destructive and can often lead to unintentional challenges, from which recovery can…
The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
No matter how much some may tend to resist it, or the number of times the same trite “style over substance” argument is brought out to diminish his work, we simply cannot deny that Wes Anderson is not only a profoundly gifted filmmaker, but one of the most important filmmakers of his generation. After what…
Calamari Union (1985)
A gang (consisting of a group of men all named Frank, and then later an additional member named Pekka, all of which seem to lack last names) meets in an abandoned building and begin outlining a plan for their upcoming escape from working-class Helsinki, which they are intending to complete within a few hours, given…
The Probability Factor (1976)
We all deal with frustrating people in our own way – some have a higher tolerance for irritation than others, while some may choose to simply cut someone entirely out of their lives. Neither of these are particularly fascinating when it comes to art, since we’re conditioned as a species to be naturally curious about…
Meet the Applegates (1991)
Whenever the subject of domesticity and suburbia comes up in a film, I tend to refer to the time David Lynch very effectively stated “I discovered that if one looks a little closer at this beautiful world, there are always red ants underneath”, a simple sentiment that says everything we need to know about the…
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2025)
If you were to drive down any rural or countryside road in Sub-Saharan Africa, chances are that you would spot one of the unofficial birds of the continent, the guinea fowl. These plump, uniquely-coloured birds are icons of many regions of Africa, and are often seen as welcome additions to any homestead, farm or rural…
Duplex (2003)
While he is relatively beloved, based on his endearing personality that makes it impossible to harbour any negative feelings towards him, as well as his universally adored style of acting, Danny DeVito’s work often tends to go overlooked, at least in terms of his directorial output. Throw Momma from the Train is a classic and…
Misericordia (2025)
Anyone who has spent a little time in Europe will undoubtedly be familiar with the experience of retreating from the bustling cities and instead making their way through the small towns and villages that seem to be scattered liberally across the continent. It’s a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle of large urban centres,…
The Postmodern Pelican 