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From left to right, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) and Gracie (Julianne Moore) in their newest film, "May December."

‘May December’ centers on scandal and society

By Matt Minton, Senior Writer • December 5, 2023
Few film directors are able to balance so many conflicting tones at once while making a cohesive, unifying experience for viewers. Todd Haynes, one of our greatest American directors working today, brings elements of fierce dark comedy, deeply layered melodrama and an undeniable throughline of sorrow to his latest masterwork.
From left, Colm (Brendan Gleeson) no longer wants to be friends with Pádraic (Colin Farrell) in Martin McDonagh’s latest dark comedy.

Review: Martin McDonagh returns with a brilliant dark comedy

By Rua Fay, Contributing Writer • November 19, 2022
Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin" is able to capture Ireland through long, sweeping shots of green fields to the way characters interact.
'Deja View' - "Shaun of the Dead" (2004)

‘Deja View’ – “Shaun of the Dead” (2004)

May 11, 2022

In her last episode focusing on the genre of comedy, host Sydney Brumfield and guest Massey Williams talk about “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) as they discuss the subgenera of dark comedy. Tune in to...

“The White Tiger” is a striking film that takes place in India and that depicts a man's desperate rise from poverty to opulence. The lives of the wealthy and impoverished are brilliantly contrasted throughout the film.

Review: “The White Tiger” is a sharped clawed dark comedy

By Arleigh Rodgers, Senior Writer • February 3, 2021
“The White Tiger” is a striking film that takes place in India and that depicts a man's desperate rise from poverty to opulence.
Director Hikari’s first film, "37 Seconds," is a beautiful exploration of the life of a young girl with cerebral palsy. The film uses dark humor to drive forward, but its main character is the highlight of the narrative.

Review: Film balances comedy and coming-of-age themes

By Elijah de Castro • February 12, 2020

Great coming-of-age films delicately balance comedy and drama like no other genre. First-time director Hikari’s “37 Seconds” has the same youthful enthusiasm and sincere drama that other coming-of-age...

From left, actor Eric Hambury, juniors Emma Beedenbender, Casey Schoch and sophomore Charlie Simmons worked together to produce a short film titled "Dead Weight," which landed a contract with Amazon Prime.

Student-made film receives prime deal from Amazon

By Sierra Guardiola, Life and Culture Editor • March 7, 2018
Amazon offered junior Casey Schoch a five-year contract for her short film that she made in Advanced Cinema Production: Fiction, titled 'Dead Weight."
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