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...
Dancing Pirate
Dancing Pirate – a weird little fever dream Right, so Dancing Pirate. A 1936 film that isn’t exactly popping up on anyone’s “best of” lists, but, you know what? I have a real soft spot for old-school musicals, and this one is just oddball enough to stick in your...
Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage – a fairly messy piece of heartbreak (in a good way?) So, I rewatched *Of Human Bondage* last Saturday evening, instead of heading to the bar (it was raining cats and dogs here in Malmö, förresten). It’s the old-school Bette Davis tearjerker –...
The Fatal Glass of Beer
The Fatal Glass of Beer – A Snowy Pint with Fields and Fish Okay, so yesterday evening, I dug up WC Fields’ “The Fatal Glass of Beer” (1933), directed by Clyde Bruckman. I hadn’t seen this one since… what was it, my first year at Kulturama in...
Mystery Liner
Mystery Liner: Fog, Frights, and a Bit of Fika Alright, so I gave this oldie, Mystery Liner (1934), a shot late last Tuesday… and wow, what a ride. Not “rollercoaster at Liseberg” levels of excitement, but more like trying to find your way home from Gamla Stan...