Out of the Furnace

Out of the Furnace

Out of the Furnace: A Raw Rustbelt Reality Hej friends, let’s dive into “Out of the Furnace.” Directed by Scott Cooper, this film hits harder than a Stockholm slushie to the face on a winter’s morning. With Christian Bale at the forefront, you...
When the Lights Went Out

When the Lights Went Out

When the Lights Went Out: A Ghost Story with Flickering Charm Alright mates, so I just saw “When the Lights Went Out,” directed by the talented Pat Holden. You know, sometimes you stumble upon something that carries a bit of both excitement and doubt, and...
The Deep Blue Sea

The Deep Blue Sea

Hey folks, let’s dive into *The Deep Blue Sea*. Not that you should swim too far — you might encounter a few sharks in this sea of emotions. Directed by Terence Davies, this flick takes on themes of love, loss, and existential angst. I dunno, it’s a bit like...
Cell 211

Cell 211

So, let’s dive into “Cell 211.” I watched this on a chilly October evening, and honestly, I think the movie’s intensity kinda matched the weather. This Spanish thriller puts you in a prison from the get-go, and wow, what a ride. It’s...
Elles

Elles

So, I watched “Elles” the other evening, and let me tell you, it’s a bit like trying to do a rubik’s cube after a kräftskiva—brilliant colors but honestly slightly confounding. This film, starring the sublime Juliette Binoche, fuses journalism and...
Manhattan Night (aka Manhattan Nocturne)

Manhattan Night (aka Manhattan Nocturne)

So, here we go—Manhattan Night. Or as they also call it, Manhattan Nocturne. I watched it last Friday, after a fika with my old buddy Anders. We were debating crime thrillers, and I thought, why not dive into this one when I got home? It’s like a mix of old-school...