Edward II
Edward II: A Lesson in Love and Politics Ah, “Edward II”, that gem from 1991, bringing Christopher Marlowe’s play to life on the big screen. Directed by Derek Jarman, it’s a film that never fails to impress — but maybe not in the way you’d...
Köttets lustar (aka Live Flesh)
Köttets lustar: A Saucy Slice of Life Alright, let’s get into it. Pedro Almodóvar’s “Köttets lustar” (or “Live Flesh” if you’re not quite up on your Swedish) is a spicy Spanish melodrama, full of that vibrant, pulsing energy...
The Untold (aka Sasquatch)
The Untold (aka Sasquatch) – A Hairy Saga So there I was, munching on knäckebröd and thinking about how to spend my Friday night when I stumbled upon “The Untold.” You know, typically I’m into artsy flicks or anything directed by Bergman, but tonight...
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 &...
Love in the Time of Cholera
Love in the Time of Cholera: A Romance That’s Almost Timeless Alright, let’s dive straight into this – Love in the Time of Cholera, directed by Mike Newell and adapted from Gabriel García Márquez’s novel. It sounds romantic, right? I mean, love and...