dark comedy

THE SISTERS BROTHERS: Slow, Contemplative Western Subverts Expectations
THE SISTERS BROTHERS: Quiet Western Subverts Expectations

There is much to admire about The Sisters Brothers; the powerful performances, the beautiful cinematography, and the statement on violence in the Old West.

BROTHER'S NEST: Like Father, Like Son
BROTHER’S NEST: Like Father, Like Son

Brother’s Nest is a return to form for Shane and Clayton Jacobson, their comic noir feeling like an Australian Hitchc*ck film.

HAVE A NICE DAY: Money Makes the Story Go Round
HAVE A NICE DAY: Money Makes the Story Go Round

Set in the gritty underbelly of southern China, Have a Nice Day (Hao ji le) is a dark comedic commentary on greed and materialism and only a small peak into what director Jian Liu has to offer.

ON BODY AND SOUL: A Most Peculiar Love Story
ON BODY AND SOUL: A Most Peculiar Love Story

The Golden Bear winning, Oscar nominated On Body and Soul is one of the most bizarre love stories in recent memory. It’s a treat for adventurous viewers.

MOM AND DAD: Kids, It's No Longer Safe To Go Home
MOM AND DAD: Kids, It’s No Longer Safe To Go Home

Mom and Dad maintains its absurdity, while not completely abandoning its eerie core, sensitively playing off a very personal, instinctual source of parents defending their young – until they become prey.

Interview With Sean Meehan, Director Of LOST FACE
Interview With Sean Meehan, Director Of LOST FACE

We spoke with Sean Meehan, director of short film Lost Face, based on a Jack London short story, set in frozen mid-1800’s Russian-America.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a funny yet brutal film, presenting complex quandaries of grief, violence, and rage.

INGRID GOES WEST: A Great Social Commentary But Only A Good Dark Comedy

Ingrid Goes West is a great commentary on our obsession with social media but while it is a good comedy it fails to be truly remarkable.

Lightningface
LIGHTNINGFACE: The Internet’s Boyfriend Strikes Again

Lightningface is a 20 minute short film starring Oscar Isaac as his life changes drastically after being struck by lightning.

SHIMMER LAKE: A Typical Mystery Made New Through Its Reversal
SHIMMER LAKE: A Typical Mystery Made New Through Its Reversal

Told in reverse order, Shimmer Lake is a fresh take on a murder mystery, and also sports some fine performances from usually comedic actors.

SUGAR MOUNTAIN: Finding The Heart Of Deceit
SUGAR MOUNTAIN: Finding The Heart Of Deceit

Sugar Mountain is a dark thriller about life in small-town America; with fine character acting and tension building, it’s a unique hit.

COME, SWEET DEATH: A Grim, Yet Comedic Look At Vienna
COME, SWEET DEATH: A Grim, Yet Comedic Look At Vienna

Come, Sweet Death is an Austrian film from 2000 that, though grim and darkly funny, might be the perfect representation of the country.