Black comedy

mother and the bored and Internet-addicted son. The funny facet of the play is explored in depth here, as the actors work to acquire the audience’s attention. Much of the production is dedicated to the humourous side of the affair, with slapstick comedy, pop culture references (the fictional “fields of Tyrion” mentioned are likely a reference to Bethesda’s fantasy role-playing game series The Elder Scrolls, or possibly the similar game series Dragon Age), and typical Australian vernacular used…

In Lysistrata, Aristophanes inverted stereotypes; consequently, the usual roles of women were altered from traditional beliefs. Women were typically seen as house attendants rather than partaking in active roles in society, but in this comedy they were doing what women should do; they took charge to end the ongoing twenty year Peloponnesian War. Their plan was to abstain from sex until the men agree to cease fighting. These women were intentionally disobeying the men and seizing control…

The film Moonstruck (1987) demonstrates the concepts of Freud’s Jokes and the Unconscious through the use of tendentious jokes, specifically those that are hostile or aggressive. The film also illustrates the narrative concepts for “New Comedies” laid out by Northrop Frye, which are the senex or authority figure that the protagonist competes with for the object of his desire, the “Green World,” and the social renewal via the uniting of one or more romantic couples. One notable example of a…

Honky takes the serious issue of racism and shines a light on certain aspects by using comedy and satire as tools to support and help illustrate topics discussed on stage. My focus of this paper will be on two actors that I believe personify comedy and seriousness the most in this production, Sam Richardson as Dr. Driscoll and Judd Johnson as Thomas Hodge. Richardson and Johnson both focused heavily in these two categories in Mikell Pinkley’s production of Honky, but Richardson’s comedic take on…

long been fascinated with interracial buddy films. From comedy to sci-fi, moviegoers love the opposites attract chemistry that these on screen homosocial relationships spark, as well as the stories they tell about men and the times in which they live. Though interracial films are commonplace today, the genre didn’t even exist until The Defiant Ones was released in 1958. Directed by Stanley Kramer, The Defiant Ones depicts the story of a black convict (Sidney Poitier) on the run after escaping…

I’m a hardcore fans of psychology and my interest in psychology genre on movie or drama is something that I can’t help – maybe due to I’m not a typical of normal person either. What encourage me watch this Korean drama beside the main story line who portrays the live of a man who diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder was the popularity of this drama. Many viewer appreciated this drama as a must-watch list and I though it won’t be too painful if I tried this one – even though it’s…

The Australian comedian Jim Jefferies breaks down the absurdity of America’s obsession with guns in his Netflix special “BARE” done in 2014. He confidently shares his opinion in a way that seems funny to many people. Jim Jefferies in this comedy bit shares his opinion of gun control maturely as to help the audience members or people watching at home not get enraged as much. He starts off by stating, “I believe in your right as Americans to have guns.” (Jefferies, Jim) He firstly tries to help…

The Simpsons has become a staple of American life since its first release in 1989. This long lasting cartoon comedy achieved the true essence of satire by capturing the moment of stupidity among today’s stereotypical American ‘everyman’. By using a wide range of satirical devices such as: parody, irony, sight gags, absurdity and black humour, The Simpsons develops and enhances brilliant and distinct characters in order to create the fascinating and hilarious satire. Therefore, The Simpsons…

November 22, 1992, it was not dark nor was it stormy. There was no ancient prophecy that foretold the events of the day. Most people could not remember what they did on that day. It was a typical day. Even though it was not written in the history books, something amazing did happen. I was born. Before that day I was only an idea. No one, not even my parents could fathom the person I, Tameika Cutina Jackson would some da become. So who did I become? I was never an ordinary child. I spent a lot of…

understanding because there are more qualities in the characters themselves and not just their personalities. Both Senga and Ever were funny because they talked about each other in a way that does not discriminate each other. Even if the play was a comedy, Dancing Lessons was still an enjoyable play for fans and other people alike. Nevertheless, I did not laugh as much at the play, but it left a remarkable impact on me when the show had a happy ending. The play itself was worth watching,…