The Death of Stalin – Directed by Armando Iannucci
This film captures the frantic, paranoid energy of a freaking vacuum. After Joseph Stalin dies, his cabinet members are more worried about their own execution than the fate of their country. The humor comes from the fast-paced dialogue and the back to back nature of high-stakes politics.
The film highlights the stupidity of evil focusing on the idea that horrific historical events are often caused by petty, nervous men who are simply trying not to get caught.
Don’t Look Up – Directed by Adam McKay
I considered "Don't look up" A modern version of Dr. Strangelove, this film uses a comet hitting Earth as a metaphor for climate change and media distraction. The dark humor lies in the fact that the scientists are right, but nobody takes them seriously because the news isn't "fun" or "profitable."
The film uses fast editing and pop-culture references to overwhelm the viewer, mimicking the feeling of modern social media. It serves as a critique of how human greed and short attention spans might literally lead to the end of the world.
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