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The mixed reactions to Lars von Trier’s The House That Jack Built

The mixed reactions to Lars von Trier’s The House That Jack Built

Lars von Trier has now released what may be his defining and most quintessential film, one that has become his most polarising (which is certainly saying something). If there’s a more divisive film from 2018 out there, I (may) like to see it. All I know is that von Trier is gleefully rubbing his palms together over the ruckus he’s ignited in the film criticism world with his latest offering.

The State of Modern Comedies – Conclusion: Theories of Comedy

The State of Modern Comedies – Conclusion: Theories of Comedy

The state of modern comedies has quite a few lessons to learn from these films and these theories. They don’t need to entirely replicate these bizarre and audience-dividing antics, but merely use them or their contemporaries as influences to make future comedy films funnier, more unexpected, and more exciting.