Dec 25, 2024 | Drama
Edward II: A Lesson in Love and Politics Ah, “Edward II”, that gem from 1991, bringing Christopher Marlowe’s play to life on the big screen. Directed by Derek Jarman, it’s a film that never fails to impress — but maybe not in the way you’d...
Dec 24, 2024 | Drama
Köttets lustar: A Saucy Slice of Life Alright, let’s get into it. Pedro Almodóvar’s “Köttets lustar” (or “Live Flesh” if you’re not quite up on your Swedish) is a spicy Spanish melodrama, full of that vibrant, pulsing energy...
Dec 24, 2024 | Horror
The Untold (aka Sasquatch) – A Hairy Saga So there I was, munching on knäckebröd and thinking about how to spend my Friday night when I stumbled upon “The Untold.” You know, typically I’m into artsy flicks or anything directed by Bergman, but tonight...
Dec 24, 2024 | Drama
Jack & Connie: A Peek into Awkward Romance Folks, have you ever found yourself on a date that feels like Fisksätra Square on a damp Tuesday? That’s kinda the vibe in “Jack Goes Boating,” or as it’s called here, “Jack &...
Dec 24, 2024 | Romance
Love in the Time of Cholera: A Romance That’s Almost Timeless Alright, let’s dive straight into this – Love in the Time of Cholera, directed by Mike Newell and adapted from Gabriel García Márquez’s novel. It sounds romantic, right? I mean, love and...
Dec 24, 2024 | Horror
Venomous Vibes and Nine-Legged Nostalgia So! “Venomous”—there’s a wild ride if there ever was one. You know when you’re sitting down with popcorn and you’re not quite sure what the night will bring? That’s how I felt facing this flick....