Review: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Pushes Friendships to the Brink

Every relationship has its rocky roads. How the relationship shapes each person in it will change at times, but few will push to the point of violence. Even rarer are those that create self-harm. Yet The Banshees of Inisherin, by writer and director Martin McDonagh, seems hellbent on making you laugh every step of the … Continue reading Review: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Pushes Friendships to the Brink

2008 in Review: ‘In Bruges’

Dark comedies rarely get their due. Yet director Martin McDonagh has found a way to break through the bias. McDonagh releases extremely dark comedies that feature death, violence, and cursing. I mean, Grade-A, making a sailor embarrassed of himself level cursing.  What makes McDonagh's feature debut stand out from the crowd is the depth at which his … Continue reading 2008 in Review: ‘In Bruges’