satire
The current state of Hollywood — terminal banality — is concerning. But that’s what makes it so perfect for a dose of acidic satire.
“Plastic” would have been much more effective if it had taken the form of an anime or a cartoon.
Russian satirist Vladimir Sorokin’s excremental vision triumphs in two new translations.
For a light-hearted take on some serious issues, “Waiting for Al Gore” delivers.
The horndog plot of this wild comedy: two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation
Emmanuel Carrère’s novel powerfully satirizes intellectual pretension but at the expense of engaging storytelling.
Sorry to Bother You is a doozy — vividly shot, morally vigorous, and consistently funny.
If you want to see what courageous political satire really looks like, see Sara Taksler’s engaging new documentary about Bassem Youssef.
The improved viewing experience of the 1931 version of The Front Page enhances the stature of director Lewis Milestone as an early-talkie innovator and shows off the crack ensemble cast.
The writing in this novel depends on winks and nods. You’re invited to be in on a big joke, assuming it is one.
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