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Plot Summary: On a remote Irish island in 1923, two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly decides to end their friendship, with devastating and bizarre consequences that may or may not be connected to the Irish Civil War raging on the mainland. Director: Martin McDonagh Screenplay: Martin McDonagh Cinematography: Ben Davis Music: Carter Burwell Producers: Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell as Pádraic Súilleabháin Brendan Gleeson as Colm Doherty Kerry Condon as Siobhán Súilleabháin Barry Keoghan as Dominic Kearney Pat Shortt as Jonjo Devine Sheila Flitton as Mrs. McCormick Gary Lydon as Peadar Kearney   ***SPOILER ALERT*** So... What the Hell Was That About? Alright folks, I'm digging this one out of the 2023 archives. I watched The Banshees of Inisherin ...

Plot Summary: A high-priced stripper named Anora impulsively marries the partying son of a Russian oligarch, only to face the wrath of his family's fixers who are determined to erase their Vegas wedding and get rid of her. Director: Sean Baker Screenplay: Sean Baker Producers: Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, Sean Baker Cinematography: Drew Daniels Editor: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison as Anora "Ani" Mikheeva Mark Eydelshteyn as Ivan "Vanya" Zakharov Yura Borisov as Igor Karren Karagulian as Toros Vache Tovmasyan as Garnik Aleksei Serebryakov as Nikolai Zakharov Darya Ekamasova as Galina Zakharova Luna Sofía Miranda as Lulu Lindsey Normington as Diamond   ***SPOILER ALERT*** My Prude Ass vs. The Mindless Never Ending Party So, I'm late to the Oscars party again, bringing you my very ...

Plot Summary: Suburban dad Craig Waterman (Tim Robinson) becomes obsessed with new neighbor Austin Carmichael (Paul Rudd). A quirky bromance spirals into a cringe-filled, emotional unraveling as Craig struggles with boundaries and rejection. Director & Writer: Andrew DeYoung Producer(s): Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Johnny Holland, Nick Weidenfeld Music: Keegan DeWitt Cinematography: Andy Rydzewski Editing: Sophie Corra Starring: Tim Robinson as Craig Waterman Paul Rudd as Austin Carmichael Kate Mara as Tami Waterman Jack Dylan Grazer as Steven Waterman Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Jason Veasey and others   ***SPOILER ALERT*** A Wild Ride into Unhinged Genius Alright, instant noodles, shrimp flavor, done. Now for the actual love letter to Friendship, that magnificent, fucked-up black comedy that quite literally brought Tim R...

Plot Summary: Chaos ensues at a family funeral when secrets, misunderstandings, and unexpected revelations come to light. What starts as a somber gathering quickly turns into a farcical series of events, including the accidental ingestion of hallucinogens, a blackmail attempt involving a shocking secret about the deceased, and escalating comedic disasters. This black comedy perfectly balances absurdity and emotion, offering plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments. Director: Frank Oz Producer: Sidney Kimmel Screenplay: Dean Craig Starring: Matthew Macfadyen as Daniel Rupert Graves as Robert Alan Tudyk as Simon Peter Dinklage as Peter Keeley Hawes as Jane Ewen Bremner as Justin   ***SPOILER ALERT*** A British Black Comedy Gem British Black Comedy—do I even need to say more? You already know it’s going to be good, especially with Frank O...

Bigbug is a French science fiction black comedy film, written and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, that was released on 11 February 2022 by Netflix. It stars Elsa Zylberstein, Isabelle Nanty, Youssef Hajdi, Alban Lenoir and François Levantal. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigbug A group of bickering suburbanites find themselves stuck together when an android uprising causes their well intentioned household robots to lock them in for their own safety. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11541872/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** F:  Fourth movie of the week: "Bigbug" is a unique take on the science fiction genre, blending black comedy and a satirical look at a future where AI technology is ubiquitous in everyday life. Jean-Pierre Jeunet's direction and the impressive special effects and production design certainly make for an entertaining watch. However, the film's pacing feels uneven, and the climax and resolution are underwhelming...

Spun is a 2002 American black comedy crime drama film directed by Jonas Åkerlund from an original screenplay by William De Los Santos and Creighton Vero, based on three days of De Los Santos's life in the Eugene, Oregon, drug subculture. The film stars Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo, Britanny Murphy and Mickey Rourke. Åkerlund made his debut as a feature film director with Spun, having already become known for his work in music videos. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spun A drug dealer introduces one of his customers, a 'speed freak', to the man who runs the meth lab. A crazy three-day adventure ensues. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283003/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** F: Second film of the week with John Leguizamo, where he's not the main actor as I thought, but in any case, he has an important role and a lot of screen time. The film begins with Ross (Jason Schwartzman) knocking on Spider Mike's (John Leguizamo) doo...

Monday is a 2000 Japanese comedy thriller drama film directed by Sabu. The film was featured at the 2000 Berlin Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI Award "for its austere, dark wit and keen eye for human foibles. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monday_(2000_film) A salaryman wakes up in a posh hotel room, totally clueless about how he got there. Slowly, he recalls what happened a day before - attending a funeral, dating but annoying his girlfriend, getting drunk in a pub and getting to know a yakuza and his beautiful mistress, having a gun in his hand and... source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0239655/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** F: Here we are! Ready and set for another SABU week and today we bring you "Monday"! I will call this a black comedy about two days in the life of a guy that should stay away from alcoholic beverages. The movie opening is very creative and made me think that I had a bogus copy of the movie, but no, we are ...

Man Bites Dog (French: C'est arrivé près de chez vous, It Happened in Your Neighborhood) is a 1992 Belgian black comedy crime mockumentary written, produced and directed by Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel and Benoît Poelvoorde, who are also the film's co-editor, cinematographer and lead actor respectively.The film follows a crew of filmmakers following a serial killer, recording his horrific crimes for a documentary they are producing. At first dispassionate observers, they find themselves caught up in the increasingly chaotic and nihilistic violence. The film received the André Cavens Award for Best Film by the Belgian Film Critics Association (UCC). Since its release, the picture has become a cult film. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Bites_Dog_(film) A film crew follows a ruthless thief and heartless killer as he goes about his daily routine. But complications set in when the film crew lose their objectivity and begin lending a hand. source: http://www.imdb....