The expression of human thought and emotion, art, has been around as long as humanity itself. Its emotional power has shaped the contemplation of many, from ancient Greek philosophers to postmodern writers. Martin McDonagh’s “The Pillowman” and...

The 20th century saw the rise of totalitarian governments worldwide. Naturally, writers turned to their craft to express the horrors of their regimes. This expression not only encompassed social issues and political views, but also provided a...

Although shocking, violence in the plays and films of Martin McDonagh is not out of place. Instead, McDonagh creates violent relationships, delicate balances of trauma, and vicarious enjoyment of the violence to construct a primitive and...

The modern Irish experience can be thought of as a giant hole in which the Irish have had to figure out how to escape. Oftentimes, however, individuals don’t end up finding their way out. This can be linked to two of Martin McDonagh’s works The...

The modern Irish experience can be thought of as a giant hole in which the Irish have had to figure out how to escape. Oftentimes, however, individuals don’t end up finding their way out. This can be linked to two of Martin McDonagh’s works The...

In the very first line of the script to In Bruges, the writer, and director Martin McDonagh describes this medieval town with its Gothic churches and narrow canals as otherworldly. This is our first hint to the kind of presence that Bruges will...

For much of his professional career, director Martin McDonagh has consistently said that he prefers the medium of film to theater, saying that he has a "respect for the whole history of films and a slight disrespect for theatre." And while his...

Although shocking, violence in the plays and films of Martin McDonagh is not out of place. Instead, McDonagh creates violent relationships, delicate balances of trauma, and vicarious enjoyment of the violence to construct a primitive and...

At its core, acclaimed director/screenwriter/playwright Martin McDonagh’s masterful Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2016) is a film about how transformative and all-consuming rage is and how rage – at least in part – should be replaced...

Although shocking, violence in the plays and films of Martin McDonagh is not out of place. Instead, McDonagh creates violent relationships, delicate balances of trauma, and vicarious enjoyment of the violence to construct a primitive and...