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The White Lotus finale: Who died?

The White Lotus season three finale delivered shocking character deaths and a mix of humor and dark themes, culminating in a dramatic conclusion.

Relationships

fromIndieWire

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Patrick Schwarzenegger Tells Us About the Meaning Behind the Incest on 'The White Lotus' - and So Much More

Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' depicts the unsettling dynamics of privilege, highlighted through dark humor and dramatic sibling interactions.

LA Clippers

The White Lotus finale: Who died?

The White Lotus season three finale delivered shocking character deaths and a mix of humor and dark themes, culminating in a dramatic conclusion.

more#the-white-lotus

fromBuzzFeed

Relationships

28 Shocking Confessions That Left People Completely Speechless

People share shocking confessions casually, revealing dark secrets or admissions that highlight troubling moral perspectives.

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fromPolygon

The new sneak peek at James Gunn's Superman movie is a little more Superman torture than I needed

The teaser for James Gunn's Superman showcases dark humor as Krypto inadvertently tortures Superman, highlighting the film's unique tone.

Review | 'Mickey 17' sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' explores themes of identity and mortality through the lens of a darkly comedic sci-fi narrative.

fromThe Nation

Independent films

The Excesses of "Mickey 17"

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' critiques societal hierarchies through dark humor in a dystopian space setting.

Themes of disposability and value of human life are central to the film's narrative.

Film

fromWashington Post

Review | 'Mickey 17' sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' explores themes of identity and mortality through the lens of a darkly comedic sci-fi narrative.

Independent films

fromThe Nation

The Excesses of "Mickey 17"

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' critiques societal hierarchies through dark humor in a dystopian space setting.

Themes of disposability and value of human life are central to the film's narrative.

more#bong-joon-ho

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Film

This new Hampstead Theatre psycho-horror is a bold ride

The play vividly depicts the challenges of new motherhood through dark humor and horror elements, providing a commentary on societal pressures.

Sophie Melville's performance brings to life the stress and chaos faced by modern motherhood in an unforgiving city.

Independent films

fromInverse

'Warfare' Is A Thunderous, Nail-Biting Military Thriller At War With Itself

Warfare presents a grim and intense portrayal of war, contrasting typical glorifications of heroism with a raw depiction of suffering and absurdity.

Independent films

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Misericordia review waking dream of a movie is one of the strangest films of the year

Misericordia presents a uniquely strange blend of humor and absurdity, challenging viewers' perceptions of comedy in film.

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Film

Review: Stephen King's 'The Monkey' adaptation piles up the bodies, but to what end?

Osgood Perkins uses horror as emotional therapy, reflecting on his troubled childhood.

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fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Graphic design

Stephen King adaptation The Monkey has a very, very strange poster design

The promotional poster for 'The Monkey' defies traditional norms, creating intrigue and aligning with the film's unique tone.

Film

Review: Stephen King's 'The Monkey' adaptation piles up the bodies, but to what end?

Osgood Perkins uses horror as emotional therapy, reflecting on his troubled childhood.

fromCreative Bloq

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Graphic design

Stephen King adaptation The Monkey has a very, very strange poster design

The promotional poster for 'The Monkey' defies traditional norms, creating intrigue and aligning with the film's unique tone.

Ryan Reynolds Quip At SNL's 50th Anniversary Special Surprises Attorney For Some Reason - Above the Law

Ryan Reynolds' humor at SNL highlighted the absurdity of addressing serious issues while maintaining entertainment.

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Miscellaneous

Review: 'Squid Game' is back with a vengeance

Season 2 of 'Squid Game' deepens character development and intensifies the story while maintaining its dark humor and absurdity.

Writing

Crime and thrillers of the month review

Emma, the protagonist, navigates her debilitating illness while challenging societal tropes about sickness, showcasing her strength and complexity in a thrilling narrative.

fromIndieWire

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Film

How 'The Boys' Shaped the Emotional Journey of Season 4

Season 4 of 'The Boys' deepens character complexity while maintaining its dark humor and satirical essence.

Miscellaneous

Review: 'Squid Game' is back with a vengeance

Season 2 of 'Squid Game' deepens character development and intensifies the story while maintaining its dark humor and absurdity.

Writing

Crime and thrillers of the month review

Emma, the protagonist, navigates her debilitating illness while challenging societal tropes about sickness, showcasing her strength and complexity in a thrilling narrative.

fromIndieWire

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Film

How 'The Boys' Shaped the Emotional Journey of Season 4

Season 4 of 'The Boys' deepens character complexity while maintaining its dark humor and satirical essence.

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

SF politics

Lit Snax: 2.13.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

Diverse narratives exploring romance, humor, and sexuality in distinct historical and contemporary settings.

Olivia Wolfgang-Smith narrates a sapphic romance amid financial schemes in the Gilded Age.

Emily Austin presents a humorous take on family dynamics in modern America.

Edmund White shares an unapologetic memoir of sex and desire.

fromThe New Yorker

Humor

A Troubleshooting Guide to Your Moving Wall of Spikes

Absurdist humor underlines the scenario of a victim trapped by a moving wall of spikes and chaotic mutant interactions.

fromInverse

Miscellaneous

'Papers, Please' Gets A Surreal Clubbing Twist In This New Bouncer Simulator

Techno Banter is a unique bouncer simulator blending dark humor, quirky characters, and bizarre tasks in a vibrant, eccentric nightlife setting.

fromFuturism

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

UnitedHealthcare's New CEO Announcement Draws a Frenzy of Dark Humor

Appointments to leadership positions can provoke dark humor, especially in controversial contexts.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Mayfair Witches Season-Premiere Recap: We Need to Talk About Lasher

The show's charm lies in its absurdities and the complex character arcs, particularly Rowan's challenges as a new mother.

'Mayfair Witches' balances dark humor with moral ambiguity, creating a unique blend of supernatural drama.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

What to watch: Sexy new Peacock series comes with body count

Laid explores the darkly comedic implications of a woman whose former lovers are dying sequentially, amidst her quest for love.

Miscellaneous

No Good Deed Recap: Dead Inside

Paul learns to express his emotions after believing Lydia killed Mikey, revealing deeper relationship issues.

Mikey's survival foreshadows unresolved family tensions and the absurdity of the Morgans' situation.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Ghost stories and salty humour in dark tale of Hull trawlermen

Richard Bean's 'Reykjavik' encapsulates complex themes of guilt, community, and the aftermath of tragedy with humor and supernatural elements.

fromMedievalists.net

6 months ago

History

New Medieval Books: The Stone Witch of Florence - Medievalists.net

The Stone Witch of Florence combines historical details with magic and mystery, creating a compelling narrative set during the Black Death.

Design

6 months ago

Got Milk?

The A24 film starring Nicole Kidman offers a unique and provocative twist to the Christmas genre, focusing on scandalous love and humor.

fromBusiness Insider

7 months ago

Tech industry

9/11 has became an internet meme

The tragedy of 9/11 sparked an immediate wave of dark humor on online forums, illustrating the complex relationship between comedy and tragedy.

7 months ago

Writing

Damaged review Samuel L Jackson comes to Edinburgh in crime thriller

This crime thriller genre blends absurdity and humor, showcasing an unlikely cast in a traditional British police drama setting.