Tag Archives: StiegLarsson

NewTatoo

American movie version of Tatoo Girl coming out. Will it turn the dark, gritty evil of the Swedish films into stark gratuitous violence? Not sure I can see it. Want to remember Noomi Rapace as the perfect depiction of Lisbeth … Continue reading

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CrystalBallz-2011

Good riddance to ‘Year of the Skunk’. No, not the Chinese year. My year. Half of it spent with skunky hair until it eclipsed to silvery white. Then, last winter, stinky smell under porch. Skunks had taken up residence along … Continue reading

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NovEmbers

Saw “The Girl Who Played With Fire”.  As with the first, this film captures the soul of the book almost to perfection, in some ways better. I wouldn’t want to watch it dubbed in English, hearing the Swedish voices in … Continue reading

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MadMonday

LastMadCap of the season: Really? Don’s turn of heart shocking. He likes her with his kids more than the mature one who doesn’t like children. Plus mature one wants him to face his past, he’s opting to stay the course … Continue reading

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