Movies with satirical vibe
211. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
Overview
All the major DC superheroes are starring in their own films, all but the Teen Titans, so Robin is determined to remedy this situation by getting over his role as a sidekick and becoming a movie star. Thus, with a few madcap ideas and an inspirational song in their hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams.
Themes
Artistic integrity vs commerce, Creative control conflicts, Deception within the industry, Mind-control threat, Team fragmentation and reunion, Fame pursuit vs friendship
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212. Sorry to Bother You
Overview
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.
Themes
Class inequality, Power and control, Labor exploitation, Ambition vs ethics, Media spectacle, Racial dynamics
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213. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Overview
Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship’s captain, Ericka, who’s secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer.
Themes
Family loyalty under threat, Duty amid desire, Deception vs trust, Romance under suspicion, Heritage vs autonomy, Generational tensions
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214. Ideal Home
Overview
A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.
Themes
Marital strain, Nontraditional parenting, Grandson presence, Extravagant lifestyle pressures, Lgbt family dynamics, Bickering under scrutiny
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215. Hannah Gadsby: Nanette
Overview
The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is taking an anti-comedy stance in her newest special.
Themes
Anti-standup stance, Marginalized identity pressures, Critique of stand-up form, Storytelling as political voice, Self-deprecating humour harms, Regional prejudice toward lgbt
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216. Ocean's Eight
Overview
Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.
Themes
Deception and manipulation, Collaborative strategy under pressure, Elite access and display, Betrayals and trust, Appearances and performance, Debt-driven ambition, Risk-taking and improvisation
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217. Tag
Overview
For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade. This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player, which should finally make him an easy target. But he knows they’re coming...and he’s ready.
Themes
Group dynamics under pressure, Deception within friendship, Reunion under threat, Wedding as distraction, Competition versus loyalty
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218. The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
Overview
Toby, a cynical film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth.
Themes
Power and control, Displacement and migration, Creative ambition vs responsibility, Exploitation in entertainment, Reality and illusion, Consequences of filmmaking
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219. The Professor
Overview
A world-weary college professor is given a life-changing diagnosis and decides to throw all pretense and conventions to the wind and live his life as boldly and freely as possible with a biting sense of humor, a reckless streak and a touch of madness.
Themes
Work-life conflict, Mortality awareness, Family secrets and affairs, Appearances under strain, Public vs private selves, Professional identity crisis
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220. Deadpool 2
Overview
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
Themes
Duty under pressure, Antihero ethics, Protecting the vulnerable, Humor amid violence, Time-travel implications, Sequel identity
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