Nov 22, 2024 | Drama
Incendiary: A Flicker of Mind and Heart So I just watched *Incendiary*, and folks, to say I’m mixed is a bit of an understatement. Directed by Sharon Maguire—yes, the one who gave us Bridget Jones’s diary moments I know we all secretly adore—and starring...
Nov 22, 2024 | War
The Grime and Grit of War So, I watched “Cross of Iron” last night, directed by Sam Peckinpah. You know, the guy who’s famous for all those slow-mo blood splatters. It’s a war film, set on the Eastern Front during World War II. And wow, it hits...
Nov 22, 2024 | Drama
Decoding Annie Parker: A Heartfelt Tale of Determination and Discovery Gosh, where do I even begin with “Decoding Annie Parker?” It’s like one of those films that sneaks up on you and suddenly you’re in deep. Yeah, it’s that kind of film....
Nov 22, 2024 | Comedy
Rebel Mayhem in St. Trinian’s So, picture this: a film that’s like a joyful chaos sandwich, and its name is “St. Trinian’s.” This mad-cap comedy directed by Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson is like an old friend from Sweden who sometimes goes...
Nov 22, 2024 | Comedy
Let’s Talk About the Rain… and a Little More So I finally got to watch Let It Rain, or as it’s called in French, Parlez-moi de la pluie. Directed by Agnès Jaoui, who just has a knack for these human stories, right? It’s like she plucks neighbors from...
Nov 22, 2024 | Drama
Reflections on Elegy So, I watched “Elegy” the other day—ya know, the one directed by Isabel Coixet, with that incredible duo, Ben Kingsley and Penélope Cruz. It’s got that air of sophistication, like sipping a really good cup of coffee på söder en...
