“Forbidden Fruits” bites off more than it can chew as an overwhelming feminist comedic-horror satire

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

The new thriller-comedy film “Forbidden Fruits” will not become a cult classic — yet. It is insanely camp and truly smart, but the bold genre-blending and all-encompassing reach leads to overwhelming storytelling that cannot resist piling on one more plot point or emblematic joke. 

Review: Ruben Östlund’s latest satire critiques capitalism

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 1, 2022

After winning the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, "Triangle of Sadness" releases in theaters to shock audiences.

Review: Religious satire takes viewers to church

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • September 14, 2022

The comedic satire “Honk for Jesus. Save your Soul.” effectively tackles the immense misappropriation of wealth that occurs within Christianity.

Review: Javier Bardem shines in satirical comedy

By Giancarlo Messina, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2022

Spanish director Fernando León de Aranoa’s newest satire "The Good Boss" features a formidable Javier Bardem at the center.

Review: Movie is thrillingly unpredictable

By Arleigh Rodgers • November 6, 2019

To predict “Parasite” is to ask the impossible, like erasing a memory, turning backward in time or evading gravity. But writer-director Bong Joon Ho’s shrewd narrative is sharp and grim and, most...

Review: Shocking satire crafts slapstick power struggle

By Michael Friedman, Staff Writer • April 9, 2018

“The Death of Stalin” contains hilarious performances across the board, a razor-sharp script and a desolate tone that adds plenty of emotional depth.

Review: Satirical drama’s message is overlong and obscure

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • December 12, 2017

Patience-testing and ambiguous, “The Square” is a prime example of a filmmaker trying to say far too many things with not nearly enough words.

Review: Complex characters go far in ‘Ingrid Goes West’

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • August 27, 2017

"Ingrid Goes West" is a multifaceted, character-rich, hilarious examination of celebrity culture, mental illness and social media addiction.

#CancelColbert More Complicated Than a Single Tweet (Pt. 2)

By Jared Wolf • April 2, 2014

When I wrote about the 'other side' of the #CancelColbert controversy, the side that is being ignored by the mainstream media airtime but is at the heart of why the movement is so important, I realized...