Tag Archives: Sweden

Notes on “Summer Interlude”

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: A ballerina (Maj-Britt Nilsson), disappointed in love and aging out of dance, impulsively visits an island on which, as a teen, she spent a summer vacation. As she wanders, so does her mind; she remembers her … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Film, Ingmar Bergman, Maj-Britt Nilsson, movies, Summer Interlude, Sweden | Leave a comment

Swedes and Norwegians

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: My ancestors emigrated from Sweden, close enough to the Norwegian border as to have my mother speculate that we might be part Norwegian. She never explained the difference and so I grew up thinking the two nationalities were … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal reflections | Tagged Norway, Sweden | 5 Comments

Trump and Sweden

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I was taken completely aback by the reaction of much of the mainstream press, as well as of many of my lib/left/Dem friends, to Trump’s recent claim about Sweden and crime. They didn’t just question him or fact-check him. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Donald Trump, immigration, Sweden | 4 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Drottningholms Palace, Sweden. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged baroque architecture, Sweden, traditionalism | 1 Comment

Picture of the Day – July 28, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Originally posted on Natalia Maks:
The Haga in Gothenburg, Sweden. The entire district was built out of wood for the fast growing working class in 19th century. Now it is a charming neighborhood with a bunch of cafes, bakeries and…

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Sweden | 7 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “…And God Created Woman”

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Taking the Bardot-as-sex-goddess idea rather literally. From Sweden. Related I posted a bunch of Bardot posters back here.

Posted in Commercial art, Movies, Sex | Tagged And God Created Woman, Brigitte Bardot, Movie Posters, Roger Vadim, Sweden | 2 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Stockholm, Sweden (H/T Callowman)

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Stockholm, Sweden, traditionalism | Leave a comment

Documentary Recommendations

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I haven’t had much time to blog lately. Real life has kind of taken a dump on my internet profile. But I have managed to catch a few nice documentaries on Netflix Instant. Thought I’d pass … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Movies, Politics and Economics, Science | Tagged Arkansas, Art Nouveau, Charles Darwin, documentaries, eugenics, Film, Francis Galton, ivory-billed woodpecker, Joe Hutto, libertarianism, movies, Nazis, Soviet Union, Sweden, turkeys, upstate New York, wind farming, windmills | 11 Comments

“Bergman Island”

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: This produced-for-Swedish-TV doc by Marie Nyreröd is basically an informal visit with a very aged Ingmar Bergman. The legendary film and theater director is living out his final years on the little island of Fårö. He’s 86 … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged art movies, documentary, Ingmar Bergman, Marie Nyreröd, movies, Sweden | 12 Comments

“Thomas Graal’s Best Film”

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Swedish film pioneer Mauritz Stiller is known mainly for his connection to Greta Garbo; it was he who brought her to MGM. But in the 1910s and early ’20s he was a major force in movies, perhaps … Continue reading →