Your Move – A Review with a Twist Alright folks, let’s talk a bit about “Your Move.” First of all, this is a film directed by and starring Luke Goss, who, let’s be honest, isn’t the name that jumps to mind when you think of...
The Killing of a Sacred Deer Sitting there watching “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” I felt like I was back in an old theater in Stockholm, the kind where you could get away with sneaking in a bottle of folköl. Yorgos Lanthimos, that cheeky Greek director,...
The Diamond Conspiracy: A Swedish Take Ah, “The Diamond Conspiracy,” or as some call it, “The Last Diamond.” Would you believe my old mate Lennart once tried his hand at amateur diamond heisting? Not exactly a cinematic experience but still,...
Murderous Trance: A Swedish Twist on Hypnotic Mysteries Ah, “Murderous Trance” — what a curious film. Directed by Arto Halonen, this flick has all the makings of those gritty, mind-bending stories we Swedes seem to love. It’s like they took a handful...
Lord of War: A Bulletproof Satire Right, so I finally got around to watching *Lord of War*, and what a trip it was. Nicolas Cage, doing his typical wide-eyed madman thing, but this time with a suit and a snazzy tie, playing Yuri Orlov, the world’s slipperiest...
Blackway: A Chilly Ride Through the Woods Oh man, “Blackway.” So this is one of those quietly intense films that somehow sneaks up on you like a Swedish winter morning. Directed by Daniel Alfredson, of “The Girl Who Played with Fire” fame,...
