Finland Today
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: A Beast, Sausages and Broken Wings
Reviews of 'Yön lapsi,' 'Overacting' and 'Perhoset,' three films about family life, chaos, disappointment and the many ways home can go wrong.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Minä ja Riikka Purra’ Review; Buy the Ticket, Watch Purra Cry
Liisa Akimof’s ‘Minä ja Riikka Purra’ (‘Me and Riikka Purra’) review: a disoriented look at Riikka Purra, Finns Party politics and a documentary that struggles to find its subject.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:55:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Lapin sota’ Is the Best Finnish War Film to Date
Aku Louhimies’ ‘Lapin sota’ (‘Lapland War’) is a deeply moving Finnish war film about the devastation wrought in northern Finland, with striking cinematography, unforgettable performances and haunting music.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Pirjo i Sverige ‘Takes Poker-Faced Comedy on a Royal Detour
'Pirjo i Sverige' review: Pirjo Heikkilä takes her deadpan Finnish comedy to Sweden in a warm, wildly funny search for royal connections.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison Give ‘The Social Reckoning’ Its Soul
In this 'The Social Reckoning' review, Aaron Sorkin’s sharp social-media drama gets standout performances from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Tony’; Two Tonys Reach for the Man Beneath the Myth
Matt Johnson’s 'Tony' review: Anthony Bourdain’s wild pre-fame years come alive through a killer soundtrack, sharp performances and kitchen chaos.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Tom Cruise Finds His Inarritu, but ‘Digger’ Never Fully Strikes Oil
'Digger' review: Tom Cruise and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu team up for an ambitious but uneven environmental satire filled with excess, absurdity and Cruise bravado.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Red Beast’ Roars from Finland’s Shadows
'Punainen peto' ('Red Beast') review: Veera W. Vilo and Antti-Jussi Marjamäki’s Finnish historical drama explores Eetu Salin’s life, political legacy and inner demons.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:25:56 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Good Boy’; Stay! There’s Nothing Good Out There
'Good Boy' review: Ben Leonberg’s horror debut follows Indy, a dog who senses evil spirits around his dying master. A dark film with one genuine star.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:43:48 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’; A Life in Blue Notes
'Everybody Digs Bill Evans review': Anders Danielsen Lie stars in Grant Gee’s moving biographical film about American jazz legend Bill Evans, grief and addiction.