In this essay, we discuss exile in two Joachim Trier films: Oslo, August 31st’s clear cut, fatalistic story of exile, and how that sense of estrangement in Louder than Bombs is much more complex and optimistic.
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Ep. 70: Another Round and Oslo, August 31st: Are men OK? Masculinity, mental health, & addiction
We delve into one of the best films of the year, Another Round, and the best film of the last decade, Oslo, August 31st, and their depiction on men’s mental health and addiction.
Ep. 40: Stories We Tell, Louder Than Bombs, & Mouthpiece: Dead mothers
This episode is on Stories We Tell, Louder Than Bombs, and Mouthpiece, formally expressive explorations of grief, memory, and subjectivity.
Thelma is more than just a modern Carrie
Thelma has been compared to Brian De Palma’s Carrie, but Trier gives his female lead agency whereas Carrie was simply a victim.
Anders Danielsen Lie: ‘When I’m performing, I don’t really know what’s going on’
Norwegian actor Anders Danielsen Lie discusses playing the ‘Hitler of Norway’ in 22 July, its connection to his medical training, and his career as a whole.
A closer look at 2017’s unsung performances
After an awards season that awarded all the same actors, we want to give some appreciation to 2017’s most overlooked performances. Read the rest of our best of the year content here.