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Todd Solondz's Dark Cinema Style
- Todd Solondz's reputation hinges on making deeply uncomfortable films exploring dark corners of suburban and family life.
- His works balance humor and horror without easy moral resolutions, often exposing human misery and awkwardness.
Personal Reaction to "Happiness"
- Justin first saw 'Happiness' as a teenager and felt apprehensive about watching it around his parents.
- The film's disturbing themes provoke discomfort despite lacking explicit graphic content.
Welcome to the Dollhouse's Raw Truth
- 'Welcome to the Dollhouse' uniquely captures the cruelty and vulgarity of middle school life.
- Its protagonist's ugliness and misery reflect an unflinching portrayal of adolescent social cruelty.