Black Butterflies

Black Butterflies

Black Butterflies: A Swedish Chat About Cinema Mate, have you seen Black Butterflies yet? The whole film is buzzing in my head like a swarm of bees, and I’m torn between amazement and the odd bit of “what just happened?” It’s by Paula van der Oest,...
God Don’t Make the Laws

God Don’t Make the Laws

God Don’t Make the Laws – A Small Town Freeze Hej folks, I’ve just wrapped my head around “God Don’t Make the Laws,” a film that’s got the brains behind “The Usual Suspects,” Russell Adams, again flexing his producer muscles. It...
Older Than America

Older Than America

Older Than America Older Than America is one of those movies where you go in expecting something and come out scratching your head a bit, but in a good way. Directed by and starring Georgina Lightning—a powerhouse of talent if you ask me—this film weaves together...
Five Minarets in New York

Five Minarets in New York

Five Minarets in New York: A Transatlantic Thriller Okay, folks, let’s be honest here. Five Minarets in New York isn’t the kind of film where you lean back and relax. It’s more the type to have you clenching your fika cup a bit too tight. Directed by Mahsun...
The Motorcycle Diaries

The Motorcycle Diaries

The Motorcycle Diaries: A Cinematic Road Trip Full of Heart Ah, “The Motorcycle Diaries,” a film that’s as much about friendship and self-discovery as it is about the stunning landscapes of South America. Directed by Walter Salles and starring Gael...
Growing Up and Other Lies

Growing Up and Other Lies

Growing Up and Other Lies – An Honest Reflection So, I just watched “Growing Up and Other Lies,” and it really got me thinking about my own antics when I hit the big three-zero. It’s this indie film, directed by Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs,...