Tag: Mark Mylod

  • What Succession Teaches Us About Power

    Succession’s ending explained why almost every character in the show has relentlessly pursued the position of CEO through four whole seasons. Shiv, Roman and Kendall as well as the entirety of senior management are terrified of being betrayed. Their only salvation, it seems, is to become the most powerful person at Waystar. In this video…

  • Why Hollywood Can’t Eat the rich

    The Menu, Triangle of Sadness, Glass Onion and many other films that have been released in recent years promise to serve up a scathing criticism of the 1%. Collectively, they have become known as ‘Eat the Rich’ movies, promising to criticise capitalism and analyse the class divide in society. However, none of these films are…

  • The Menu Explained – What the Cheeseburger Really Means

    Chef Slowik is an internationally renowned cook in charge of an exclusive restaurant on a private island. He’s able to charge $1250 a head, freely experiment with his dishes and command an adoring staff. At first glance, it seems as if he has reached the absolute pinnacle of his craft, achieving everything an aspiring restaurateur…

  • The Rise of Super Rich Satire Explained

    The last few months of 2022 saw a flurry of films that poked fun at the Super Rich. The Triangle of Sadness, Glass Onion and The Menu are all remarkable films in their refreshing take on excessive wealth. Each film demystifies the top 1% by taking groups of rich characters and placing them on remote…