Dec 19, 2024 | Drama
Genius: A Whirlwind of Words and Wits Now, this was something! Genius, directed by Michael Grandage and starring Colin Firth and Jude Law, had me all kinds of tangled up emotionally. It’s about the life of the book editor Maxwell Perkins and his rather colorful...
Dec 18, 2024 | Drama
Dark Habits Review: A Quirky Ride Through Nuns and Oddities Oh boy, Dark Habits is something, isn’t it? Partly hilarious, partly wild, and entirely Pedro Almodóvar. This 1983 film did a number on me, leaving me perched between laughter and bewilderment....
Dec 18, 2024 | Drama
High-Rise: Chaotic Elegance? So, let’s chat about “High-Rise”, directed by the brilliant Ben Wheatley. It’s a movie that left me feeling like I’d just hopped off Årjäng’s rollercoaster – a bit dizzy but weirdly exhilarated. Tom Hiddleston...
Dec 16, 2024 | Drama
Sweet and Lowdown – A Strumming Tale of Jazz and Quirk Let me take you back to a summer evening in Stockholm, sipping a lukewarm coffee on my balcony. It’s one of those times when the sky doesn’t quite know if it wants to dim or indulge in another...
Dec 15, 2024 | Drama
City of War: The Story of John Rabe So, I sat down and watched “City of War: The Story of John Rabe” last night, and let me tell you, it’s got a mix of stuff that both awes and puzzles you. This film, directed by Florian Gallenberger and starring the...
Dec 14, 2024 | Drama
United: A Kick of Nostalgia and a Dash of Drama Well, folks, we’ve got a new one on the radar: “United.” The latest flick that rolled into my line of sight, directed by James Strong and starring the ever-talented David Tennant. You know, I still can’t...