Trapped
John Smistad reviews
Trapped, a mystery series from Iceland where two police officers work to
solve murders that happen in a small town.
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Oskar’s America
John Smistad writes about Oskar’s America, a film about a 10-year-old Norwegian boy who plans to build a craft to sail to the United States.
It’s Only Make Believe
John Smistad reviews Norway’s film Eventyrland (It’s Only Make Believe) from 2013 about a woman’s life after she does time in prison for murder.
Film review: In Order of Disappearance
John Smistad reviews Norwegian dark comedy from 2014, In Order of Disappearance, directed by Hans Petter Moland and now available on Amazon.
Film review: The Worst Person in the World
John Smistad reviews the Norwegian movie
The Worst Person in the World, giving it a resounding recommendation without
revealing any spoilers.
Margrete: Queen of the North
John Smistad reviews the 2021 movie, Margrete: Queen of the North, about the queen who ruled Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in the 15th century.
Film review: Cabin Fever
John Smistad reviews Norwegian film Cabin
Fever about a dysfunctional family that gathers in a mountain cabin for the Christmas holidays.
Film review: Magic Silver
John Smistad reviews Magic Silver (Julenatt i Blåfjel), the Norwegian film about the encounter of blue and red gnomes in the mountains.
Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes
John Smistad reviews Norwegian Netflix
series, “Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes,” as a combination of
noir, vampires, and dark humor.
