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in ReviewsFilm Review: ‘Riders of Justice’ Balances Existential Questions with Absurd Humor
After a tragic accident leaves Markus (Mads Mikkelsen) widowed and responsible for the care of his teenage daughter Mathilde (Andrea Heick Gadeberg), he struggles to understand her need for answers. To add complications to the matter, there was another man on the train where Markus’ wife died, and that man thinks he has those answers. […] More
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‘Another Round’ Remake in the Works, Potentially Starring Leonardo DiCaprio
Our editor Joey Magidson brought up the possibility when he spoke with Mads Mikkelsen recently (see that interview here). We mentioned it on our post-Oscars podcast (listen here). Clearly we were on the right path as the news is here officially: an English-language remake of Another Round is coming. The day after Thomas Vinterberg’s Danish feature won the Oscar for […] More
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Mads Mikkelsen Joins the Cast of ‘Indiana Jones 5’
Fresh off the announcement that Phoebe Waller-Bridge will be joining Harrison Ford for Indiana Jones 5, the massive franchise sequel has added another name… and it’s a big one. Deadline is reporting that Mads Mikkelsen is set to join the duo for the new film from director James Mangold, in a currently undisclosed role. Will Mikkelsen be playing another one of his many villains, […] More
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Interview: Going ‘Another Round’ with Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen is an actor that’s very hard to pin down. He’s able to deliver compelling work in just about anything, be it Marvel (Doctor Strange), Star Wars (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), or James Bond (Casino Royale). That’s just a taste of his studio output, as he’s also well known for the Pusher […] More
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Film Review: After A lot of Noise, ‘Chaos Walking’ Hits Screens
Chaos Walking’s chaotic journey to the big screen is finally over. The new dystopian thriller, directed by Doug Liman, was shot in 2017, but required reshoots, which caused release delays. Typically, though sometimes undeservedly, that’s a sign of trouble. It was finally set to release, but the pandemic caused the movie – like most others […] More
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European Films Awards Go for ‘Another Round’
Winners for the 2020 European Film Awards have been announced. Another Round, which is Denmark’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature, won prizes for European Film, Director (for Thomas Vinterberg), Screenwriter (for Tobias Lindholm and Vinterberg), and Actor (for Mads Mikkelsen). Another notable winner is Collective, which won the documentary trophy and is Oscar-eligible […] More
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Film Review: Raise a Glass to Mads Mikkelsen’s Superb Performance in ‘Another Round’
Drinking can be either one of the best or worst experiences in someone’s life. There are numerous reasons why it can be one or the other, but it’s a nearly global factor in day to day life. Denmark is a country with a fairly relaxed attitude towards alcohol, so it’s a prime place to set […] More
