Author: Michael Kleiner

Michael Kleiner, business and sports editor, has more than three decades of experience as an award-winning journalist and public relations professional. He has operated his own PR and web design business for small businesses, authors and community organizations in Philadelphia since 1999. Not of Norwegian descent, he lived in Norway for a year with his family at age 11 and has returned as an adult. He is the author of a memoir, Beyond the Cold: An American’s Warm Portrait of Norway, and a member of the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia. Visit Kleinerprweb.com; beyondthecold.com.

Arts & Entertainment / Entertainment

25 Feb, 2021

Norway’s Hopeful for best international film at the Academy Awards

Michael Kleiner reviews the new Norwegian movie Hope, Norway’s entry into this year’s Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

Arts & Entertainment / Entertainment

25 Feb, 2021

The Kicksled Choir

Norway has another shot an Academy Award with The Kicksled Choir, which was nominated in the best live-action short film category.

Arts & Entertainment / Entertainment

25 Feb, 2021

The Birdcatcher

The new film The Birdcatcher tells the story of a young Jewish woman’s fight for survival in Norway during World War II.

Sports

3 Feb, 2021

Hockey on hold

The Norwegian Ice Hockey League has been forced to pause the league after COVID-19 cases have risen among teams and referees.

Sports

1 Feb, 2021

Mats Zuccarello, Minnesota Wild look forward to new season

Though the season started slow due to COVID-19, Norwegian hockey player Mats Zuccarello is looking forward to returning to the ice with the Minnesota Wild.