THE SWEDISH CONNECTION : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

Performance Worth Watching: Dorsin is a comedian of prominence in Sweden, a likely parallel to versatile American stars like Steve Carell or Bob Odenkirk. The Swedish Connection isn’t a film of ...
Total Pro Sports

Swedish Influencer’s Olympic Speed Skating Tease in Team Skinsuit Sends Internet into Total Frenzy—Ready to Give Jutta Leerdam a Run for Her Money

Swedish influencer Elsa Thora has gone viral after posting a photo of herself in athletic gear while suggesting she’s competing in the Winter Olympics. Thora said, “Time to get the gold medal for my ...
The New York Times

Bollywood Embraces a Taj Mahal Conspiracy Theory

The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks. The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories ...
The Conversation

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

Macquarie University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. When the World Wide Web went live in the early 1990s, its founders hoped it would be a space for anyone to share information ...
MLive

‘The Big Chill,’ directed by University of Michigan alum, enters the National Film Registry

ANN ARBOR, MI — A University of Michigan-focused movie has been added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2025, according to a Jan. 29 announcement. “The Big Chill,” released in 1983 ...
Engadget

Publishers are blocking the Internet Archive for fear AI scrapers can use it as a workaround

The Internet Archive has often been a valuable resource for journalists, from it's finding records of deleted tweets or providing academic texts for background research. However, the advent of AI has ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Brandon Sanderson’s Literary Fantasy Universe ‘Cosmere’ Picked Up by Apple TV (Exclusive)

It's an unprecedented deal for the author, whose 'Mistborn' series and 'The Stormlight Archive' are being eyed for film and television adaptation, respectively. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer Could ...
KQED

Public Domain Contest Challenges Filmmakers to Remix Betty Boop and More

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...
Digital Journal

Review: Swedish short film ‘Without Kelly’ by Lovisa Sirén paints a moving picture on young motherhood

Medea Strid in 'Without Kelly' with baby Teodora. Photo Credit: Christine Leuhusen Medea Strid in 'Without Kelly' with baby Teodora. Photo Credit: Christine Leuhusen The Swedish short film “Without ...
Variety

Göteborg Artistic Director Pia Lundberg on Swedish Pics and Politics, Challenging Truth, Alicia Vikander and Ruben Östlund’s Unwavering Support

But the 49 year-old film executive is used to navigating the often-troubled waters of Swedish film and politics, and stays focused on its main objectives: to serve as main hub of film culture in the ...
Yahoo

Göteborg Artistic Director Pia Lundberg on Swedish Pics and Politics, Challenging Truth, Alicia Vikander and Ruben Östlund’s Unwavering Support

At this time, when Swedish film is in a vulnerable position and the direction of Swedish film policy remains unclear, dialogue between politicians, film professionals and audiences is particularly ...