Category: Surrealism

CAM: This (Postmodern) Woman’s Work

On By C.H. NewellIn 2018, Film, Horror, Madeline Brewer, Misogyny, Mystery, Netflix, Patch Darragh, Psychological horror, Surrealism1 Comment

CAM tells the story of a woman divided against other women, divided against herself.

Kidding – Season 1, Episode 9: “LT. Pickles”

On By C.H. NewellIn Catherine Keener, Dark Comedy, Frank Langella, Jim Carrey, Judy Greer, Kidding, Season 2, Showtime, SurrealismLeave a comment

Jeff begins to have a breakdown. Or, is it a breakthrough?

THE SLAYER Walks a Fine Line Between Art and Life

On By C.H. NewellIn 1982, Film, Horror, J.S. Cardone, Sarah Kendall, Slasher, Slasher Horror, Surrealism, Video NastyLeave a comment

1982's THE SLAYER is a Video Nasty, and it's not amazing, but it's so much more, too.

FASHIONISTA: Consumerism, Identity, and Mental Health

On By C.H. NewellIn Alex Essoe, Amanda Fuller, Eric Balfour, Ethan Embry, Film, Mystery, Simon Rumley, Surrealism, ThrillerLeave a comment

Simon Rumley's FASHIONISTA is an allegorical tale of the effects consumerism has on the individual.

The Mistreatment of Women & Christian Misogyny in MOTHER!

On By C.H. NewellIn Darren Aronofsky, Film, Horror, Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lawrence, Mystery, SurrealismLeave a comment

I'll just get started on the apocalypse.

ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW Deconstructs Disney & the Happiest Place on Earth

On By C.H. NewellIn Dark Fantasy, Deconstruction, Film, Horror, Randy Moore, SurrealismLeave a comment

Walt Disney World, like you've never seen it. From American Dream to full-blown nightmare.

MULHOLLAND DR: Traumatic Hollywood Real Estate & Deconstructed Memories of Abuse

On By C.H. NewellIn Americana, David Lynch, Deconstruction, Film, Laura Harring, Mulholland Dr, SurrealismLeave a comment

There is no band. It is an illusion.

Twin Peaks – Season 3: “The Return, Part 16”

On By C.H. NewellIn David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan, Mark Frost, Season 3, Surrealism, Twin Peaks3 Comments

Dougie wakes up, but he isn't himself. In Twin Peaks, Audrey finally gets to go out dancing. Or does she?