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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Jim Carrey: the dark side of Hollywood's zany

Jim Carrey, the iconic comic actor of the 90s, reveals a troubled personal life marked by poverty, chronic depression, and legal issues surrounding the suicide of a former partner.

Feb 26 • 20:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"Camping": Behind the Scenes of Mega's New Comedy

Filming continues at a brisk pace for MEGA's new series "Camping," blending dark comedy with elements of mystery in a uniquely Greek context.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

BAFTA 2026: Big winner Paul Thomas Anderson with 'One Battle After Another'

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film 'One Battle After Another' won the BAFTA for Best Film at the 2026 awards, marking a significant achievement in his directing career.

Feb 23 • 09:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'How to Make a Killing' Review: Glen Powell eyes the family fortune in A24's comedic noir

The review of A24's 'How to Make a Killing' highlights Glen Powell's role as Becket Redfellow, an heir grappling with his family's dark legacy and a potential fortune.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I review TV for a living and 1 new Netflix show is a must-watch this weekend'

A TV critic recommends the new Netflix series 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' as a must-watch due to its engaging storyline and high viewer ratings.

Feb 21 • 04:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘How to Reach Heaven from Belfast’: a small masterpiece between ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Yellowjackets’

The new series from the creator of ‘Derry Girls’ combines comedy with dark secrets among friends in a bizarre rural Irish setting.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

Review: No Other Choice is impossible to predict

A review of Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice', highlighting its blend of dark comedy, thriller elements, and commentary on modern job hunting.

Feb 18 • 22:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
National & Local

Lord of the Flies meets Alive in this gripping Nineties-themed survival tale

The article discusses the dark and gripping narrative of the drama series 'Yellowjackets,' featuring a plane crash and survival themes reminiscent of classic stories such as 'Lord of the Flies' and 'Alive.'

Feb 15 • 23:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

What else has How to Get to Heaven from Belfast's Darragh Hand been in?

Darragh Hand, who plays Liam in the Netflix series 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast', is gaining recognition for his previous roles as fans discover his work.

Feb 15 • 12:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TAKE A LOOK! At the premiere of the movie 'The Perfect Ones', Džilindžers, Kalniņa, and well-known couples shine

The premiere of the film "The Perfect Ones" by director J. J. Džilindžers was a star-studded event held at Forum Cinemas in Latvia.

Feb 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pääru Oja's film "Presidendirööv": the composer asked if I am not Finnish

The film "Presidendirööv," featuring Pääru Oja, premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival, showcasing a mix of fun and cultural nuances in filmmaking.

Feb 11 • 11:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Derry Girls creator lifts lid on twisted new comedy thriller and admits 'I'm really nervous'

Lisa McGee discusses her anxieties about the release of her new Netflix series, a dark comedy thriller that follows her successful show 'Derry Girls.'

Feb 10 • 14:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Unforgotten's Sinead Keenan plays 'potty-mouthed' mum in raucous Derry Girls follow-up

Sinead Keenan stars in a new dark comedy thriller, 'How To Get To Heaven', a follow-up from 'Derry Girls' creator Lisa McGee.

Feb 9 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Oscar winner James Martin says ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ ahead of huge new role

Oscar winner James Martin discusses his new role in a dark comedy while reflecting on his Oscar-winning experience.

Feb 9 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Brilliant' mini series is 'hilarious' to watch and it's now streaming on Netflix

The mini comedy series 'Brilliant', inspired by Boccaccio's work, is gaining popularity on Netflix as viewers enjoy its dark humor and eagerly anticipate a second season.

Feb 5 • 15:46 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Satire 'No Other Choice': The Job Market Regulates Everything

Park Chan-wook's thriller 'No Other Choice' uses dark comedy to portray the fear of downfall as a disgraced employee violently struggles for a job.

Feb 5 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The world premiere of the dark comedy "Presidential Kidnapping" produced with Estonia's involvement took place in Rotterdam

The dark comedy "Presidential Kidnapping," a collaboration between Finland, Estonia, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands, made its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, exploring the bizarre event of the kidnapping of Finland's first president.

Feb 3 • 12:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Aneta Kręglicka on the film "Notes of a Mortician": My husband should have debuted it

Aneta Kręglicka discusses the film "Notes of a Mortician," highlighting her husband's intended debut and the film's unique blend of drama, magic realism, and dark comedy.

Feb 2 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Check out comedy movies currently showing in São Paulo

Five comedy movies are currently showing in São Paulo, including Sam Raimi's dark comedy 'Help!' starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien and 'Apocalypse Alert' featuring Liam Neeson and Joe Keery.

Feb 2 • 16:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The dark side of comedy is found in snippets on the web

The article discusses the evolving nature of stand-up comedy and its relationship with platforms like Netflix, suggesting that comedy should not be defined solely by specials and packaged performances.

Jan 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Chaotically sublime' dark comedy with Night Manager icon is leaving Netflix

Netflix is set to remove a critically acclaimed dark comedy that has received a perfect rating, leaving subscribers seeking new content.

Jan 14 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Camping: Filming of the new comedy of Mega has started

Filming has begun for Mega's new series "Camping," which promises humor, tenderness, and doses of dark comedy.

Jan 14 • 14:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Three performances you must see

The article highlights three distinct theatrical performances in Athens, showcasing remarkable interpretations and emotional reactions from audiences, including a classic tragedy, a historical dance theater, and a disruptive Irish dark comedy.

Dec 30 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Danish Comedy 'Therapy for Vikings': Overcoming Trauma in the Fairy Tale Forest

Anders Thomas Jensen's dark comedy 'Therapy for Vikings' explores the identities of men rooted in violence and shattered trust in medieval Scandinavia.

Dec 29 • 13:27 UTC

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