The must-see Finnish film of the beginning of the year. All screenings of Stormskerry Maja now have both Finnish and English subtitles.
The archipelago epic brimming with female energy brings a tear to the eye, but leaves you feeling empowered and grateful, marveling at life.
Based on the novels by Anni Blomqvist, the film tells the story of a determined woman’s life on a remote isle in 19th century Finland. Rural life has plenty of challenges, but Maija is full of love, strength and life.
American Fiction - first and foremost funny, a sharp satire on literary loviedom and a rumination on family all underpinned by the black american experience.
Great effort. Gripping, exciting and a lot packed into its 2 1/2 hours. Visually epic.
Though it does get a bit Life of Brian at times, ‘Blessed are the big noses’ sort of stuff.
My guess is that there will be a rather extended edition director’s cut at some point!
Saw Dune 2 in IMAX and was very impressed. The desert scenes were very well shot and the battle scenes were impressive as were the shots underground - great cinematography basically!
I was impressed with the character development as the (long) film progressed. Paul Atreides fought with his future vision but ended up following it anyway. I thought his mother’s character developed well too.
For a blockbuster production, I thought this delivered really well. Well worth seeing.
He’s not a naughty boy, he is The Messiah.
Or is he?
Guess book 2 will tell ‘em…
Having seen the second part today, i preferred part 1… was on a grander scale to me but part 2 laid the groundwork for more in the series nicely.
Never read the books, but was underwhelmed by the 80’s movie version (I think) and have avoided other versions/mini-series.
Are both films genuinely worth a watch?
Defo
Thanks. Is the first instalment on any streaming services?
Its available on Netflix or to buy/rent on apple/prime
Great, thanks, I’ve been going off Netflix but the ladies of the household won’t let me cancel.
Sounds good.
Went to see DUNE II last night
Wow 
going saturday…
Dune 2 today and it’s very good
The last movie was Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy. In 2011. But I am thinking about Dune2….
Just been to see Dune 2, I enjoyed it’s predecessor more
I didn’t think it was that coherent
I thought the Harkonnens were suitably villainous
I’m with you - enjoyed part 1 but this is a bit meh. Quite dull in parts and Timothee Chalamet doesn’t convince as a charismatic leader. And someone needs to tell Zendaya that there is more to acting than having a permanent scowly face
Agreed about Chalamet. He hasn’t convinced me in much tbf. Over rated.
