Riding Giants

Riding Giants

Crashing Waves and Crashing Dreams: Riding Giants Alright, folks, let’s talk about Riding Giants. Directed by Stacy Peralta, this docu-flick rocks the boat and takes us deep into the world of big wave surfing. It’s like grabbing a fika and listening to an...
The Pardon

The Pardon

The Pardon: A Bit of This, A Bit of That So there I was, sittin’ in my favorite armchair, a snug spot that’s seen too many snacks and spilled drinks. I popped on “The Pardon,” directed by Tom Keller and produced by the ever-so-genius Emma...
Miral

Miral

Miral: A Walk Through Conflict and Compassion Ah, “Miral.” A movie that’s like a smorgasbord of emotions, rolled with a sprinkle of political tension. You know, it’s one of those flicks that sticks with you long after the credits roll. Directed by...
The Bengali Detective

The Bengali Detective

The Bengali Detective: A Crime Story with a Twist Åh, The Bengali Detective! There’s something special about watching a film that straddles genres. Right from the get-go, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or to bite my nails. Directed by Philip Cox, this...
The Poseidon Adventure

The Poseidon Adventure

The Poseidon Adventure – A Swedish Mishmash of Nostalgia and Chaos So let’s chat about “The Poseidon Adventure.” Gotta say, taking a trip down memory lane with this one felt like an adventure in itself. Picture this: 1972, and director Ronald...
99 Homes

99 Homes

99 Homes and Hemlängtan Så, let me tell ya, 99 Homes hit like a ton of bricks. Directed by Ramin Bahrani, the man knows how to make a movie, for sure. With Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon at the helm, you’ve got performances that are rawer than a midsummer...