All articles tagged with #surreal
Keeper, a surreal, wordless adventure game from Double Fine, launched on multiple platforms including Xbox and Steam, inspired by themes of isolation, connection, and metamorphosis, featuring a lighthouse that awakens and embarks on a mysterious journey with a seabird companion.
'The Chair Company' is a darkly comedic HBO series featuring Tim Robinson as Ron Trosper, a family man and project manager whose life spirals into surreal conspiracy territory after a public chair mishap, blending absurd humor with unsettling thriller elements.
'Being John Malkovich,' a bizarre and highly original cult comedy with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, is now available on Prime Video, offering a surreal exploration of identity and consciousness through a mind-bending portal into actor John Malkovich's mind, featuring standout performances and a unique blend of humor and introspection.
'Being John Malkovich,' a bizarre and highly original cult comedy with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, is now available on Prime Video, offering a surreal exploration of identity and fame through a mind-bending portal into actor John Malkovich's consciousness, directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman.
Keeper is an experimental, surreal video game by Double Fine where players control an animated lighthouse in a bizarre, evolving ecological world inspired by 1980s fantasy films and real-world nature, created during a laid-back, dreamlike development process. Despite its whimsical nature, the game is funded by Microsoft, which is involved in controversial military-related activities, raising ethical questions about the company's broader actions.
In "Problemista," Julio Torres' directorial debut, Tilda Swinton and Torres play mismatched characters who navigate New York's eccentric and problematic world, embarking on a hope-filled love story. The film, originally titled "Impossible Journeys," explores themes of perseverance and features surreal, anxiety-inducing scenes. Torres, known for his work on "Los Espookys," has attracted industry heavyweights like Swinton as collaborators. The film's characters, particularly Swinton's Elizabeth, reflect Torres' appreciation for problematic individuals and places, inviting viewers to see imperfections with love. Ultimately, "Problemista" is a story of two platonic soulmates who find hope and optimism in the face of difficulties, offering a subversive message of prevailing against inevitable disasters.
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's rarely screened seven-hour epic "Hitler, a Film From Germany" is getting a rare screening at Film at Lincoln Center in New York, drawing sold-out crowds despite its daunting length. The film, distributed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a surreal collage of theatrical sketches and archival footage, offering a unique and disorienting portrayal of Adolf Hitler. Divided into four parts, the film presents Hitler as a projection of mankind's darkest fantasies and desires throughout history, with multiple actors and unconventional representations.
The finale of "The Curse" has left viewers baffled with its surreal and unsettling conclusion, as the main character, Asher, seemingly falls upward into space while his wife, Whitney, gives birth. The show, which has been a blend of reality show parody, character study, and cringe comedy, takes a bizarre turn into otherworldly horror in its final moments, leaving many questions unanswered. The creators have not confirmed whether the show will return for a second season, but the finale certainly leaves the characters' fates up in the air.
The finale of Showtime's series "The Curse" takes a surreal and unexpected turn, leaving viewers with more questions than answers as one of the main characters literally flies off into space and dies, while the other gives birth. The episode's extreme departure from the themes and storylines of the previous episodes has left audiences confounded and frustrated, prompting reflection on the purpose and meaning of the entire series.
These 15 surreal photos, shared on the r/weird subreddit, showcase a bizarre dream world that will leave you feeling both fascinated and unsettled. From a purple rain in NYC to a sink/urinal combo, these images transport viewers to a reality that feels both familiar and strange.
In the dark comedy film "Dream Scenario," Nicolas Cage plays a mild-mannered professor who unexpectedly starts appearing in people's dreams, leading to a newfound celebrity status that both perplexes and terrifies him. As the dreams turn into nightmares, the film explores the downside of notoriety and our willingness to sacrifice safety for fame. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the movie is often funny and surreal, although the third act feels overloaded and indecisive. Cage's performance showcases his considerable acting range, while supporting actors like Michael Cera and Tim Meadows ground the film's cringe comedy. Ultimately, "Dream Scenario" delves into the fickleness of a mass audience that can swiftly shift from adulation to condemnation, even when the protagonist hasn't done anything at all.
Artist Alex Chinneck transformed the facade of an abandoned house in Margate into a surreal, curved slope, creating the illusion that the building's facade had slipped down. Titled "From the Knees of my Nose to the Belly of my Toes," the installation features a new frontage that curves outwards, leaving the crumbling top story exposed and the bottom section lying flat in front of the house. The project was made possible through collaboration with British industry members who donated materials.
"The Refuge Plays" by Nathan Alan Davis is a family saga set in the present-day Illinois wilderness, where four generations of a family live together out of kinship rather than necessity. The play explores themes of exile, identity, and the power of storytelling. While the production benefits from bold interpretations of the characters and sustained momentum, the three acts don't fully cohere, and the play's grand ambitions sometimes come at the expense of a dramatic throughline. Nonetheless, "The Refuge Plays" suggests the potential for stories to transcend the limitations of the world.