Author: briellecara
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The King of Staten Island: the emotional grapplings of a manboy
The depths of darkness often hide behind the comedy curtain. Freud once suggested that “humor is the fun-loving id making itself known despite the protestations of the conformist superego”. Some of the world’s greatest comedians, like Robin Williams or Lenny Bruce or Richard Pryor are proof of that. It is clear Judd Apatow’s work seeks…
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„Joker“ is cause for canceling the psychobro trope
Sometimes a film will disturb you. This does not mean the film was bad or good. It is often good because it means your perspective is being challenged and challenge is a good thing as it can lead to change. Other, more upsetting, times a film will disturb you because the material itself is disturbing…
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“Normal People” Mini Series Review: A love story to live inside of
Sitting next to me on the subway this past summer was a girl buried in a book wearing a smile from cheek to cheek. Naturally, I was curious as to what book had her so entranced. It was, of course, Sally Rooney’s popular novel “Normal People.” Adapted from the novel, Hulu’s new mini series of…