Jack Goes Boating (aka Jack & Connie)
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 &...
My Beautiful Laundrette
A Spin Cycle of Life and Laundry Oi, what a flick, this *My Beautiful Laundrette*! Directed by Stephen Frears, this film was like stepping back into the months of spring ’86. Such memories, eh? Now, this movie’s got more layers than a Swedish smörgåsbord....
Land and Freedom
Land and Freedom: A Swedish Take You know, it’s been years since I sat down to watch Ken Loach’s “Land and Freedom,” but man, does this film still pack a punch. It’s like stepping back into the dusty streets of 1930s Spain, and Loach, with his...
The Automatic Hate
The Automatic Hate: A Strange Family Affair So, I watched “The Automatic Hate” yesterday. My fika got cold because I was too engrossed in the chaos unfolding on screen. The film, directed by Justin Lerner, has some serious talent with Joseph Cross and Adelaide Clemens...
Frozen River
Frozen River: A Gritty Outlook So, there’s this flick, “Frozen River,” right? Directed by Courtney Hunt. It’s been a while since I’ve seen something that hits you like a cold gust over Torneträsk, you know what I mean? The film’s...