Well, they can’t all be good. Koko-Di-Koko-Da is a film that was so intriguing on paper that it was one of the first films I actively secured a ticket for. It’s a Swedish horror flick that tracks the brutal process of grief and the damage it does to a relationship. At best, the films absurdities serve as a metaphor for this sentiment. At worst, the absurdities merely serve as aesthetic pageantry to keep the viewer awake. Essentially, it is a cheaply made horror film with a groundh...

In more than 30 interrelated segments Andersson offers a somber, acerbic interpretation of everyday life in modern society reaffirming his rank as one of the most innovative European film directors. As Lars von Trier observed, Andersson is the only film maker whose Palme d’Or competition he fears. Having been involved in film making for more than forty years Andersson has produced many commercial spots and relatively few features.  A PIGEON … offering panoramic reflections ab...

The film society of the Lincoln Society organized the first retrospective of Ruben Oestlund’s films. His films and innovative approaches were largely unknown in the United States until his most recent production FORCE MAJEURE prompted attention because of its nomination as the Swedish entry for the foreign language  Oscar. Oestlund’s   depiction of Swedish society mirrors a dark and satirical perception with absurd overtones. He avoids linear story lines, not permitting ...