Tag: Black Comedy

AFI 100 Greatest, Film

39. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a War Room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop. Stanley Kubrick brilliantly satirized the Cold War tensions between the US and Russia in Dr. Strangelove, a black comedy that he wrote, directed, and produced. Even more brilliant, he criticized the ridiculous idea of mutually assured destruction. The concept of mutually assured destruction, or … Continue reading 39. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

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Film, Movie Review

Jojo Rabbit : The Most Delightful Film Involving Nazi’s I Have Ever Seen

I don’t think there is any other filmmaker in this world that can make an entire film where the ideals of the Nazi Party play an integral part to the plot, while being lighthearted and also rooted in reality. Taika Waititi is a genius. Jojo Rabbit follows a ten year old boy named Jojo (played by Roman Griffin Davis) who, during World War II, idolizes … Continue reading Jojo Rabbit : The Most Delightful Film Involving Nazi’s I Have Ever Seen

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90s Flashback, Film, Movie Review

90s Flashback: Arachnophobia (1990)

I remember watching Arachnophobia when I was a child. Specifically, I remember watching the shower scene and being absolutely horrified. It turns out that, as an adult, that scene is still pretty horrifying. 1990’s Arachnophobia is not necessarily a good film nor is it paced very well. The film feels like it takes forever before it really gets going. We spend far too long in … Continue reading 90s Flashback: Arachnophobia (1990)

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Film, Pop Culture

Heathers: A Glimpse at High School Cliques Through the Lens of Black Comedy.

Since its release in 1988, Heathers has been criticized and analyzed repeatedly for its themes of school outcasts and vicious cliques. However, I don’t think that it should be criticized. It’s a wonderful black comedy with a very real message about the inner workings of high school cliques. This film is often mentioned in the same breath as Mean Girls. Even in my own notes, … Continue reading Heathers: A Glimpse at High School Cliques Through the Lens of Black Comedy.

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