Bluebeard
Bluebeard – A weird mix of horror and fairy tale, with extra beard So I watched “Bluebeard” again last Friday night – it’s weird how this film keeps coming back into my life. You know, the one with that absolutely creepy old French castle, directed by Catherine...
The Play House
The Play House So, The Play House. Jeez, what a trip. It’s from waaay back, 1921, and smacks you with that old classic slapstick style no one does anymore – you know, the sort that’s almost athletic? Buster Keaton is running the show here. He’s not just...
Just Rambling Along
Just Rambling Along (1918) – A quick trip back in time Oj oj oj, stepping back into 1918 with Just Rambling Along is a bit like finding a gammel svensk myrstack in your shoe – totally unexpected but kind of interesting, you know? This goofy silent short with Stan...
Men Without Women
Men Without Women – A Film for Those Odd Late Nights Alright, so “Men Without Women.” The title alone made me think of my old friend Gunnar from Sundsvall. He used to shout after a couple of Norrlands Guld at the pub: “Who needs women when you have Bergman...
Managed Money
Managed Money – Kid shenanigans with a surprisingly sharp edge So, Managed Money from 1934 isn’t the kind of movie you just stumble over at ICA when buying mjölk, believe me. It’s like this weird little gem packed into barely 20 minutes. Just slap on your...