Bastarden

The Promised Land Shows the Strength of European Cinema

My fascination with European cinema has only grown stronger lately. My taste in films is becoming more selective, maybe even a little elitist, which means I tend to skip most Hollywood productions and instead look for quality films in the world cinema category. That’s how I came across the Danish film The Promised Land; also known as Bastarden. But honestly, it was Mads Mikkelsen who convinced me to give it a shot. Continue reading

Ninjababy

Ninjababy; A Rare Arthouse Film Worth Searching For

In an earlier piece about Interstella 5555 by Daft Punk, I briefly touched on how watching films used to require more effort, and how that effort often enhanced the overall experience. That raises an interesting question: what do you do with all those films that simply aren’t available on streaming services, but that you still really want to see? Continue reading