Finding Altamira

Finding Altamira

Hey folks! I just watched “Finding Altamira” and, boy, did it bring up some mixed feelings. On the one hand, the film’s stunning visual representation of the cave paintings is pure eye-candy. It’s almost like you can smell the damp stone and ancient...
Naked

Naked

Alright, folks, let’s talk about “Naked.” It’s one of those films that hits you in the gut and refuses to let go. Written and directed by Mike Leigh, it came out way back in ’93. I actually stumbled upon it during a rainy Tuesday night, a...
Lemon Tree & Motor Oil (aka The World’s Fastest Indian)

Lemon Tree & Motor Oil (aka The World’s Fastest Indian)

Let me tell you, “Lemon Tree & Motor Oil (aka The World’s Fastest Indian)” is quite the ride. This film, starring the remarkable Anthony Hopkins, could make even the roughest välfärdsfika taste like champagne. The movie follows the true story of Burt...
Walker Payne

Walker Payne

Alright folks, let’s dive into Walker Payne – an American indie flick that’s like nothing you’d expect but also sort of exactly what you’d expect? I might be contradicting myself here, but bear with me. I’ll get into it. So Walker Payne is about this guy, Walker –...
Hope Springs

Hope Springs

Alright folks, let’s talk about “Hope Springs.” Now, is it just me, or does Meryl Streep never get old? I mean, she’s there, being her effortlessly amazing self, yet again. But let’s get straight to the point. The film’s about this...
Ask the Dust

Ask the Dust

Alright, let’s talk about “Ask the Dust.” This one had me all over the place, honestly. Directed by Robert Towne, it’s a movie set in 1930s Los Angeles, a backdrop that’s both gritty and kinda romantic, in a somber way. If you’re into that whole noir vibe with a touch...