parody
From Ridley Scott’s Alien to David Cronenberg’s The Fly, From Little Shop of Horrors to Frankenstein, Leprechaun 4 not only takes us to the depths.
Although its premise is one of the most outlandish in recent memory, Extra Ordinary grounds itself with witty exchanges and a visually pleasing aesthetic.
Deadpool 2 is the most recent, and to some minds, most egregious, example of a mainstream film figuring out that it can benefit from appearing subversive, without needing to put in the creative work of fulfilling this promise.
This belated sequel to Gnomeo and Juliet poorly attempts to expand the cinematic universe – and merely exposes the poor storytelling within.
With Damsel, the Zellner brothers take a whimsy and a flippant attitude towards the grit of the modern Western. Their approach is admirable and considerably original, but ultimately a failure.
Coogan and Brydon bare their truest selves in The Trip To Spain, resulting in an emotional and bitingly honest chord that rings mellifluous with the viewer.
Once Upon A Time In Venice is clearly a film made by cinephiles, but the scattered subplots and underdeveloped characters combine for an overall misfire.
Despite its poor rap of recent years, parody a rich genre with great gems. In this Beginner’s Guide we consider its history and current status.