The Frosty and Grotesque. The Sorcerer from the Kremlin Exposes the Machinery of Ambition and the Banality of Putin
A new film titled 'The Sorcerer from the Kremlin' explores the rise of Vladimir Putin through the enigmatic figure of Vadim Baranov, who aided in his ascent to power.
Reform accused of 'grotesque authoritarian cruelty' over Trump-style ICE force plot
Reform UK faces criticism for proposing a deportation command inspired by the US ICE agency.
FCN threw the victory away after a grotesque game image
FC Nordsjælland squandered a promising 3-0 lead to end up with a disappointing 3-3 draw against Vejle in the Superliga.
Creators of JFK Jr TV series respond to Kennedy heir denouncing show as ‘grotesque'
The producer of a new Hulu series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette responds to criticism from JFK Jr.'s nephew, who calls the portrayal 'grotesque.'
Witnesses in the trial about the fatal fire are required to be excluded: 'I didn’t think this case could get more grotesque'
The Danish state attorney is attempting to prevent essential independent legal experts from testifying in a significant and historic trial concerning the 1990 'Scandinavian Star' ferry fire that resulted in 159 deaths.
'I've seen Wuthering Heights and grotesque opening scene will leave fans light-headed'
Emerald Fennell's adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights' has received mixed reviews, particularly for its unsettling opening scene that has left audiences feeling queasy.
"Once Two Girls, a Mother, and a Happy God" - A Generational Conversation in Poetry Collection for Children and Youth
This article discusses a poetry collection featuring 15 poems that explore the emotional landscapes of children and adolescents through a blend of grotesque and lyrical elements.
"Homecoming" by Pinter, the patriarchy becomes grotesque
"Homecoming" is a dark and complex play by Harold Pinter that explores themes of power and violence within an English family, presented in different styles at various theaters.
Ostermaier Premiere: How Beautiful Has It Ever Been?
Ersan Mondtag's grotesque revue 'Munich Machine' at the Residenztheater reimagines the last moments of director Klaus Lemke's life while exploring Munich's tumultuous history.
The Bermuda Triangle of Depravity
The revealed Epstein files expose a nightmarish world of grotesque extortion methods without revealing all the involved perpetrators.
The Beauty: the return of Ryan Murphy to his obsessions with beautiful and grotesque bodies
The article discusses Ryan Murphy's latest series, 'The Beauty,' which features Bella Hadid and themes of beauty, discomfort, and violence.
Charlie Lawson's 'grotesque' final storyline on Coronation Street as Jim is killed off
Charlie Lawson's character Jim McDonald will be killed off in a recent announcement about his final storyline on Coronation Street.
What can we do against Trump? Wild performance acknowledges that it requires a monster
The opera 'Monster’s Paradise' premiered in Hamburg, presenting a grotesque yet hilarious critique of contemporary society centered around the figure of Trump.
'Fair Inheritances' – a grotesque formula, a contradiction in itself
Media scholar Norbert Bolz criticizes the SPD's proposed inheritance tax reform called 'FairErben,' arguing that demanding tax increases during an economic downturn is ill-advised.
Donald Trump: decadence and fall of the West
The article compares Donald Trump to the fictional dictator Adenoid Hinkel from Charlie Chaplin's film, portraying Trump as grotesque, narcissistic, and manipulatively greedy.
When Scientists Defend the Brutal Ritual of Female Genital Mutilation
Twenty-five researchers trivialize the severe issue of female genital mutilation in a prominent medical journal, labeling the fight against it as racist, especially through a grotesque comparison that relativizes this human rights violation.
'Night', the dark and anticlerical prehistory of the grotesque
The Teatro Español is premiering a theatrical adaptation of Alejandro Sawa's novel, which inspired Valle-Inclán's character Max Estrella in 'Luces de bohemia'.
"Punk Rocky": Beating Cops, ICE, Winona Ryder
The new music video by rapper A$AP Rocky was tragically released during a week when an ICE officer shot an apparently innocent woman in Minneapolis, highlighting the grotesque reality of contemporary society.
Šarić: Pupovac's grotesque 'Christmas' reception – God is money, and the enemy is Catholic Croatian
The article critiques a 'Christmas reception' held by the Serbian National Council, calling it a tasteless parody of Christmas and characterizing it as an assembly of anti-clerical and anti-fascist forces.
Fecal Matters: "We are not like this because we like to provoke gratuitously"
Fecal Matters, showcasing a post-human aesthetic and high-fashion designs, argues that beauty is a multifaceted concept where the different and even grotesque play essential roles in challenging social conventions.
Corpse remains washed ashore highlight the grotesque results of Trump's operation in the Caribbean
The article discusses the disturbing aftermath of a military operation by the Trump administration against so-called 'narcoterrorists' which resulted in a visible explosion and remains found on the beach.