Cop Secret, 2021.Co-written and directed by Hannes Þór Halldórsson. Starring Auðunn Blöndal, Egill Einarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir, Vivian Ólafsdóttir and Sverrir Þór Sverrisson.SYNOPSIS:While investigating a series of bank break-ins, a maverick cop falls for his rival-turned-partner.It hardly seems a coincidence that the backdrop to Cop Secret, the debut feature from Icelandic writer-director […]
Movie Review – Lamb (2021)
Lamb, 2021.Directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson. Starring Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, and Björn Hlynur Haraldsson.SYNOPSIS:A childless couple, María and Ingvar discover a mysterious newborn on their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect of family life brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.As soon as Lamb ended, I immediately watched the trailer just to see […]
2021 BFI London Film Festival Review – Lamb
Lamb, 2021.Co-written and Directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson. Starring Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, and Björn Hlynur Haraldsson.SYNOPSIS:A childless couple, María and Ingvar, discover a mysterious newborn on their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect of family life brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.Valdimar Jóhannsson’s directorial debut Lamb is a tricky film to discuss in […]
The Witcher TV series fills out its supporting cast
Last month it was announced that Justice League and Mission: Impossible – Fallout star Henry Cavill had been cast in the lead role as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher TV series, and now the streaming service has announced details of the show’s supporting cast.The pivotal role of Ciri, Princess of Cintra, will be […]
Blu-ray Review – Trapped: Complete Season One
Trapped: Season OneCreated by Baltasar Kormákur. Starring Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Ilmur Kristjánsdottir, Ingvar Sigurðsson, Nina Dögg Filipusdottir, Bjarne Henriksen and Björn Hlynur Haraldsson.SYNOPSIS :In a remote town in Iceland, local police desperately try to solve a crime as a powerful storm descends upon the town.The recent success of Trapped – or if you’re feeling like brushing up on your Icelandic, Ófærð – […]
