Topic: Black Comedy

Direction Vince Gilligan · Michelle MacLaren · Adam Bernstein · Colin Bucksey

Cast Bryan Cranston · Aaron Paul · Anna Gunn · Dean Norris

Synopsis Breaking Bad (TV Series) (2008) is a gripping drama that spans 5 seasons and 62 episodes, airing from 2008 to 2013. The narrative revolves around Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a high school chemistry teacher residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with...

Direction Quentin Tarantino

Cast John Travolta · Samuel L. Jackson · Uma Thurman · Bruce Willis

Synopsis Pulp Fiction (1994) is a cinematic masterpiece that masterfully intertwines three distinct narratives. The first storyline centers around Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), two seasoned hitmen working for the notorious crime lord, Marsellus Wallace (Ving...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Carole Lombard · Jack Benny · Robert Stack · Stanley Ridges

Synopsis To Be or Not to Be (1942) follows the story of Joseph Tura and his wife Maria, who are the leading actors in a Warsaw theatre troupe. Lieutenant Sobinski, a young aviator, is deeply infatuated with Maria, and the two...

Direction David Chase · Timothy Van Patten · John Patterson · Allen Coulter

Cast James Gandolfini · Edie Falco · Lorraine Bracco · Michael Imperioli

Synopsis The Sopranos (TV Series) (1999) is an acclaimed American television drama crafted by David Chase. Spanning six seasons and 86 episodes from 1999 to 2007, the show centers on Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mob boss. The...

Direction Dan Harmon · Justin Roiland · Pete Michels · Bryan Newton

Synopsis Rick and Morty (TV Series) (2013) is an animated comedy that spans from 2013 to the present day, comprising four seasons and 41 episodes. The series chronicles the escapades of the brilliant but unpredictable scientist Rick Sanchez, who resurfaces after...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Isbert · Nino Manfredi · Emma Penella · José Luis López Vázquez

Synopsis The Executioner (1963) follows the story of an undertaker's assistant who ties the knot with the daughter of an executioner. Initially, the new husband steps into his father-in-law's shoes, taking on the grim responsibility of carrying out executions. However, when...

Direction Charlie Brooker · Owen Harris · Carl Tibbetts · Otto Bathurst

Cast Rory Kinnear · Lindsay Duncan · Lydia Wilson · Tom Goodman-Hill

Synopsis Black Mirror (TV Series) (2011) is a thought-provoking anthology series that delves into the darker aspects of society and the impact of technology on our lives. Spanning five seasons and 22 episodes from 2011 to 2019, each standalone episode presents...

Direction Noah Hawley · Adam Bernstein · Randall Einhorn · Colin Bucksey

Cast Billy Bob Thornton · Martin Freeman · Allison Tolman · Colin Hanks

Synopsis Fargo (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a gripping anthology series that unfolds over 10 episodes set in 2006. The narrative revolves around Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton), a mysterious drifter who arrives in the small town of Bemidji, Minnesota. Malvo's presence...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Laurence Olivier · Michael Caine · Alec Cawthorne · John Matthews

Synopsis Sleuth (1972) follows the story of Andrew Wyke, a renowned author of mystery novels, who has a deep fascination for enigmas and puzzles. This passion has led him to convert his grand estate into an eccentric museum filled with peculiar...

Direction Juan Jose Meza-Leon

Synopsis Rick and Morty: The Rickshank Redemption (TV) (2017) follows the Smith family as they grapple with the aftermath of a catastrophic human genocide. With humanity's survival hanging in the balance, the family recognizes that Rick's advanced technology is their sole...

Direction Noah Hawley · Randall Einhorn · Michael Uppendahl · Keith Gordon

Cast Jesse Plemons · Kirsten Dunst · Patrick Wilson · Bokeem Woodbine

Synopsis Fargo: Year Two (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping 10-episode second season that unfolds in a small Minnesota town. The tranquility of the community is shattered when an unforeseen incident at a local diner sets off a chain of events...

Direction David Fincher

Cast Edward Norton · Brad Pitt · Helena Bonham Carter · Meat Loaf

Synopsis Fight Club (1999) follows an unnamed, disenchanted young man (Edward Norton) who struggles with insomnia and finds solace in attending various support groups for different illnesses. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a charismatic soap salesman (Brad...

Direction Zerocalcare

Cast Valerio Mastandrea · Zerocalcare

Synopsis Tear Along the Dotted Line (TV Miniseries) (2021) follows the journey of a creative individual in Rome who uses his artistic talents to navigate through life's complexities. With an unconventional moral compass, represented by an armadillo, he delves into his...

Direction Lucy Forbes · Molly Manners

Cast Gabrielle Creevy · Jo Hartley · Di Botcher · Poppy Lee Friar

Synopsis In My Skin (TV Series) (2018) is a darkly comedic coming-of-age narrative that chronicles the life of 16-year-old Bethan. The series, spanning two seasons and ten episodes from 2018 to 2021, delves into Bethan's struggles with the typical anxieties and...

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Martha Raye · Marilyn Nash · Isobel Elsom

Synopsis Monsieur Verdoux (1947) follows the story of a man who, driven by desperation to support his family, resorts to a chilling scheme. He marries wealthy women and, after securing their fortunes, eliminates them to maintain his financial stability. However, his...

Direction Raphael Bob-Waksberg · JC Gonzalez · Amy Winfrey · Joel Moser

Synopsis BoJack Horseman (TV Series) (2014) is a critically acclaimed animated series that aired from 2014 to 2020, spanning 6 seasons and 77 episodes. The show introduces viewers to the once-famous sitcom star, BoJack Horseman, who was the beloved lead of...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Cary Grant · Priscilla Lane · Peter Lorre · Raymond Massey

Synopsis Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) follows Mortimer Brewster, who returns to his childhood home in Brooklyn to share the news of his recent marriage with his beloved aunts, Abby and Martha. However, he uncovers a shocking secret: the elderly sisters...

Direction Alan Ball · Daniel Attias · Rodrigo García · Jeremy Podeswa

Cast Peter Krause · Michael C. Hall · Rachel Griffiths · Frances Conroy

Synopsis Six Feet Under (TV Series) (2001) delves into the poignant narrative of the Fisher family, who navigate their personal struggles and triumphs while managing an independent funeral home in Los Angeles. The series, which aired from 2001 to 2005, spans...

Direction Bong Joon-ho

Cast Song Kang-ho · Lee Seon-gyun · Jang Hye-jin · Cho Yeo-jeong

Synopsis Parasite (Gisaengchung) (2019) presents a captivating narrative about two families from vastly different social strata, revealing a stark and thought-provoking reflection of contemporary society. The Kim family, consisting of Gi Taek (Song Kang-ho) and his kin, are all without jobs....

Direction Terry Jones

Cast John Cleese · Michael Palin · Graham Chapman · Eric Idle

Synopsis Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) is set in Judea during 33 A.D., a period marked by economic hardship and disorder, where numerous self-proclaimed messiahs emerge, attracting devoted followers and leaving the Romans frustrated in their attempts to maintain control....