Five Minutes of Heaven
A Chat Over Coffee: Five Minutes of Heaven So I watched *Five Minutes of Heaven*, you know that flick with Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. And I gotta say, it’s like one of those pastries at a fika that’s both sweet...
The Other woman (aka Love and other impossible pursuits)
The Other Woman: A Rollercoaster of Feels So, I sat down with a cup of coffee — you know, one of those big mugs that you can’t imagine finding anywhere but in a Swedish kitchen — and I started watching “The Other Woman” (or “Love and Other...
The Great Debaters
‘The Great Debaters’ – A Swedish Perspective Ah! “The Great Debaters,” directed by the legendary Denzel Washington, is both grand and a bit like that old sweater you can’t decide whether to wear or toss. You know the one –...
Staying Vertical
Staying Vertical – A Wild Ride in French Countryside So, I sat down to watch “Staying Vertical” (or “Rester Vertical” if you’re feeling fancy) and, boy, was it a trip. Alain Guiraudie, who brought us “Stranger by the Lake,” gives us...
Trångt i kistan
Trångt i kistan: A Warm, Quirky Experience Alright mates, let’s chat about “Trångt i kistan,” the kind of film that makes you ponder life’s biggest messes… with a smile. Directed by the ever-entertaining Felix Herngren and featuring the...