A24’s ‘A Different Man’: A Dark and Surreal Comedy – OutLoud! Culture

A24’s ‘A Different Man’: A Dark and Surreal Comedy – OutLoud! Culture

Aaron Schimberg’s A Different Man presents a unique exploration of identity and transformation, starring Sebastian Stan in a role that pushes the boundaries of his acting expertise. The film follows Edward, an aspiring actor with a severely disfigured face, who undergoes a radical medical procedure to transform his appearance. While the premise is intriguing, the … Read more

Siblings critique – frivolous madcap comedy squanders a slew of talented actors | Comedy movies

Siblings critique – frivolous madcap comedy squanders a slew of talented actors | Comedy movies

One thing among many that Joel and Ethan Coen seem to instinctively understand is the art of giving their characters funny names: when and how to drop something pleasingly ornate, when to pull back a little, how to toss them off so they don’t sound self-consciously ostentatious. It’s a delicate art; on paper, a character … Read more