Tag: Sweden
The Death of Roxette’s Marie Fredriksson Signals A Further Death in “Keeping Sweden Swedish”
Sweden has had to grapple with some unwanted revelations of late. Chiefly pertaining to the “icky” acknowledgement that Stockholm has become one of the European [Read More…]
A Midsommar Night’s Psilocybin Trip
For many watching Midsommar, the furthest thing from their mind will be the image of its then four-year-old director, Ari Aster, taking in his first [Read More…]
The Square Rips Into Human Hypocrisy When It Comes to Pretending to Care, Particularly Through “Socially Conscious” Art
In American elementary schools and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, it is usually a circle of trust that ensures a safe sanctuary among strangers typically and rightfully [Read More…]
Ingmar Bergman and the Contentment of Depression
As a citizen of one of the allegedly “happiest” countries in the world, it seems a hair ironic that Ingmar Bergman should direct such grim, [Read More…]
Tove Lo Perpetuates The Tradition of Amazing Swedish Pop
In the tradition of amazing Swedish pop music pioneered by ABBA, Tove Lo continues to prove that no one knows danceable beats better than a [Read More…]