The Absurdity of the Micro in the Shadow of the Macro: A Review of How to Divorce During the War
In the volatile landscape of the post-COVID era, the human experience has become defined by a profound, often nauseating cognitive dissonance. We live in an age where the macro—the existential threats of geopolitical instability, systemic corruption, and…
Behind the Absurdity: How David Wain and Ken Marino Engineered the Chaos of ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’
In the landscape of modern American comedy, few voices are as distinct—or as misunderstood—as that of director David Wain. Since his formative years with the influential ’90s alt-comedy troupe The State, Wain has cultivated a cinematic aesthetic…