Everybody’s talking about it. It’s episode 70 and the boys tackle the now infamous mini-series Chernobyl. The sheer horribleness of it all and the exquisite craftsmanship; the study of the human spirit, the suppressive ideology and rich history of the USSR. Vodka and blood. Na zdorov'ye! Our conversation about Chernobyl starts at 20:48 This episode…

It’s episode 69 and we continue to browse our back catalogue. This time it’s Ron Howard’s classic ode to family life, Parenthood. Very 80’s Hollywood, very funny and very appropriate for this time in our lives. Our conversation about Parenthood starts at 23:40 You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-069 This episode contains …

It’s not just the mouse folks. Today Rune and Tryggvi look at the film that built an empire, Disney’s 1937 masterpiece Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Just how good is it, and why? And what happens if you put on your feminist specs and really look at it? Our conversation about Snow White starts at 28:57 You can find the list of all movies mentione…

In an epic battle of explorers of worlds, benders of time and space, it’s Brit Marling vs Terry Gilliam. Who is the genius and who is the poser? Today’s main feature is Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys and to complement that we finish season 2 of The OA. Hissss! Our discussion of The OA Season 2 episode 6 through 8 starts at 16:00 and 12 Monkeys at 1:06:…

The boys go full nineties and look at Danish cult film Let’s Get Lost. And as if the baggy pants aren’t profound enough, there are always the next 3 episodes of the OA. Beware the talking octopus. Our discussion of The OA Season 2 episode 3 through 5 starts at 10:53, Let's Get Lost at 50:35, and a special announcement at 1:24:28! You can find the l…

Finally, it’s the Ozu episode. The boys hit the Tatami mat and tackle his 1953 masterpiece: Tokyo Story. Is it the right film to watch on week 40 of your pregnancy? Then, the direct opposite: The first two episodes of the new series of The OA. It’s a detailed discussion about the full 140 mind-bending (or mind-numbing, depending on who you ask) min…

As CPH:DOX is starting today, wine aficionado Rune and Marvel-father Tryggvi enter the trenches with Peter Jackson’s new documentary They Shall Not Grow Old. Also, the 17 hour long drone-doc Leaving Neverland gets discussed in excruciating, slowly flying-over-Neverland detail. That, the sleep-training of 3 year olds, some very pregnant ladies and s…

Like them or loathe them, the Oscars are… there. We needed to clear the decks and therefore we talk about a few of the films most lauded at this year’s awards. Green Book, BlacKkKlansman, Roma, A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody and Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse get a breezy, not-so-deep look from the boys. Oscars, be gone! We're talking about B…

We’re back! It’s been quite a ride, we’re a little battered and bruised but definitely ready to go. And we go big, as the main feature is Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite, along with discussion about his singular, weird cinematic universe. And finally, we have some very exciting news. Our conversation about The Favourite starts at 34:16 You can find…

Unfortunately, due to life getting in the way, we have to take another break this week. As a consolation, we have some relevant stuff for you from our catalogue. We feel that maybe this is the perfect time to reflect on the institution that is the Oscars and in that spirit we have decided to rerun episode 38 with our discussion about Three Billboar…

We’re back! Tryggvi and Rune make their triumphant return from a deserved break with the light and breezy Oscar nominee First Reformed. But it’s not all fun and games as the boys tackle the big issues of the day, such as noodles, comedy and piss-poor beer. Our discussion of First Reformed starts at 31:17. You can find the list of all movies mention…

Happy New Year to all of you. We decided to take a week off to celebrate the holiday season and to recuperate from it. It's been a busy time for us, but rest assured, we will be back with a vengeance in a couple of weeks and have a lot of movies to catch up with. Today we are re-running our discussion on Phantom Thread, a favorite film of ours from…

Happy holidays folks! We bring you myrrh, frankincense and the apocalypse! Bird Box is the film, plus a look back at 2018 and forward to 2019. We're talking about Bird Box at 37:47. You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-060 This episode contains a soundclip from the trailer of Bird Box. The intro music has soundclips from B…

It’s our HO HO HOrrible pre-Christmas show! Monsters old and new make appearances as Rune and Tryggvi check out Christmas horror film Krampus. But it’s not all chills as there is plenty of hygge, the wonderful Nathan Fillion and a special guest appearance by Bobby Ewing. We're talking about Krampus at 24:54. You can find the list of all movies ment…

This aggression will not stand, man. Well, there sure is a lot of it though in episode 58 as Tryggvi and Rune finally get to discuss the Coen brothers’ wild west opus The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Plus, horror teeth, some inappropriate parenting tips and since this is a Coen episode, a rug gets peed on. Our conversation about The Ballad of Buster S…

It's a mixed pot of screaming toddlers, sugary drinks and airplane movies in episode 57, before Rune and Tryggvi battle it out over the merits of Denmark’s Oscar contender The Guilty. This may be the most they have disagreed thus far, so don't miss this one! We're talking about The Guilty at 29:07. You can find the list of all movies mentioned here…

It’s episode 56 and this time Tryggvi and Rune enter some Nordic folklore and check out Swedish film and Un Certain Regard winner Gräns. Also, they look at Netflix’s Private Life and some other edgy stuff. It’s all a little bit unsettling, bordering on the normal - perfectly fitting for Halloween. We're talking about Private Life at 17:24 and Borde…

I make you laugh? I’m here to fucking amuse you? Yes we are! It’s episode 55 and Rune and Tryggvi disagree about the merits of Scorsese’s cult classic Goodfellas. But it’s not all Jimmy Two-times and Johnny Roastbeef, we also have an all star lineup of Gilliam, Truffaut and Godard. Come on fuckos, let’s go for a ride! Rune’s brief review of The Man…

Episode 54 is out and this time Tryggvi and Rune look at Norwegian film Utøya 22.July. Unsurprisingly, given the subject matter, the mood is quiet and sombre. There is however room for a salty drinking story and some fatherhood tips. A bit different this one, but not to be missed. Our discussion of Utøya 22. juli (U: July 22) starts at 21:25. You c…

It’s episode 53 and we go full frontal Nordic! Rune and Tryggvi get lost in Hlynur Pálmason’s dark, yet white, feature debut Winter Brothers. Also some Ozark talk, phone-bots, life hacks and no less than four glorious penises! Beat that, rest of the world! We're talking about Ozark at 24:36 and Winter Brothers starts at 41:11 You can find the list …

It’s episode 52 folks! On this rare occasion Tryggvi and Rune make a TV-show their main feature by looking at HBO’s Sharp Objects. This is supplemented by Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, some Terrible Twos and wasted people. And then there is the age old duel: Ingmar Bergman vs. Kristen Bell. We're talking about Dunkirk at 21:40, Sharp Objects starts …

Tom Cruise alert! Yes, after discussing Big Little Lies and other less remarkable TV, Rune and Tryggvi try to rein in their snobbery and enjoy some seriously intense running by Tom Cruise in the fifty-sixth installment of the Mission Impossible series. Will old Tom save the world? Is he maybe saving the world one movie at a time? Listen and find ou…

It’s the big FIVE-O! In their landmark 50th episode, Tryggvi and Rune go all in on the horror by first checking out Wes Craven’s cult classic Last House on the Left before a spoiler filled discussion about the much lauded Hereditary. Evil in all shapes and sizes! Our conversation about Hereditary starts at 28:48 You can find the list of all movies …

Groeten uit het zonnige België, vrienden! In this momentous first live show, Tryggvi and Rune battle the balmy conditions to bring you Dardenne brothers' Un Fille Inconnue and Brad Bird's Incredibles 2. This is the unedited live taping and the video file is available as well. Enjoy!Watch the recording of the live show here: bit.ly/TCP-LIVE-049 Our …

Hola amigos y amigas! This time rain-soaked Tryggvi and sun-burnt Rune take an emotional animation ride and check out Coco and The Iron Giant. Also, some great TV. Don't miss this one! Our conversation about The Iron Giant starts at 14:41 and Coco starts at 40:13 You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-048 This episode contai…

Hey there sports fans! In this World Cup Special soccer fan Rune and football fan Tryggvi discuss John Huston’s star-studded 1981 football-film Escape to Victory. Plus, the marvellous Icelandic national team, team swimming and nice Nazis. Our conversation about Victory starts at 27:44 You can find the list of all movies mentioned here: bit.ly/TCP-0…

This time Rune and Tryggvi travel to Sacramento for Greta Gerwig’s debut film Lady Bird. Also, we have lots of singing and dancing, huge hands, small glasses and burnt fingers. Our conversation about Lady Bird starts at 37:43 You can find the list of all the movies we talked about here: bit.ly/TCP-046 This episode contains a soundclip from the trai…

This time Tryggvi and Rune focus on Scottish director Lynne Ramsay and her latest film; You Were Never Really Here. Also, they talk about sound design, try to pronounce the name Joaquin and marvel at the wonder that is Leslie Knope. Our discussion about You Were Never Really Here starts at 22:36 You can find the list of all the movies we talked abo…

It’s episode 44 and it’s all about the late and great Harry Dean Stanton. While Rune and Tryggvi agree on the understated genius of Harry, trouble awaits when they discuss the merit of Lucky, his last hurrah. Plus, snazzy banter, the inevitable Eurovision talk, and some bad TV. Our talk about Lucky starts at 25:40 Check out the full list of movies …

It’s episode 43 folks! This time Tryggvi and Rune go American with two important, but very different films: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread and Jim Krasinski’s A Quiet Place. We also have dronning mandler, a whole lot of butter and perhaps one of the best acting performance ever. Take a bow Miss Harriet Sansom Harris. Our conversation about A…

This time Rune and Tryggvi check out Hungarian Berlinale winner On Body and Soul. Also, some trademark superhero-movie trash talk and some very important parenting advice: What not to do when your kid gets gum in the hair. Our conversation about On Body and Soul starts at 20:00 Check out the full list of movies mentioned in this episode by visiting…

This time Tryggvi and Rune declare their love for everything Finnish on the birthday of one of Finland’s favorite sons: Aki Kaurismäki. The focus is on one of his most celebrated work: The Man Without a Past. We salute you sir, happy birthday! Our conversation about The Man Without a Past starts at 12:15 Check out the full list of movies mentioned …

Difference of opinion alert! Rune and Tryggvi mark their 40th episode with a major disagreement on every film that comes up, particularly on the merits of Alex Garland’s new film Annihilation. Netflix or not: Is it any good? Join us and find out. Oscar talk around 5:09 and Annihilation starts at 24:28 Check out the full list of movies mentioned in …

It’s Oscar time and as ever, Tryggvi and Rune simply do not care. Still, they have a look at a proper filmmaker in Sean Baker and his new film The Florida Project. Also, we have some two-year-olds, some beer and some banter. You know the drill. Oscar talk around 20:50 and The Florida Project starts at 35:16 Check out the full list of movies mention…

Marge Gunderson! Welcome to a special rock n’ roll edition of The Conversation. Rune and Tryggvi rock it out with some beer, whiskey, a whole lot of profanity and the wonderfully terrible Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Yes, all is well in the world of film accolades. Our conversation about Three Billboards starts at 18:11 Check out the …

Oh hi Denny! Yes, it’s episode 37 and finally Tryggvi and Rune get a chance to talk about Tommy Wiseau’s opus The Room. They are unwavering in their love for Tommy, but disagree about the merit of James Franco’s The Disaster Artist. Phrases such as “Hollywood stamp of crap” get thrown around as the weissbier flows. So if you have an opinion then LE…

Herregud! Episode 36 is out, where Rune and Tryggvi start their journey into the genius of Ingmar Bergman on his centenary by reviewing his 1957 masterpiece The Seventh Seal. Unsurprisingly, this journey takes a few geek turns where Lego, Playstation, and The Olsen Gang play a part. And, is there a better wheat beer than Hoegaarden? Our discussion …

End of year episode alert! Tryggvi and Rune start the new year by spectacularly disagreeing about Joachim Trier’s Thelma. Also, a look back at the good and bad of the weirdly over-hyped film year of 2017. Our discussion of Thelma starts at 31:11 Check out the full list of movies mentioned in this episode by visiting our list on Letterboxd: bit.ly/T…

Happy holidays everyone! The season of good cheer is upon us and The last Jedi is out as well! Wholesome and beerless fathers, Rune and Tryggvi, celebrate this by looking at Shane Carruth’s proper sci-fi film Upstream Color. Christmas talk, some cute piglets and Vince Vaughn: The essential ingredients of a good podcast. Our discussion of Upstream C…

Hohohoholy crap it’s episode 33! Slightly tipsy hosts Tryggvi and Rune take on the holiday season by checking out French family drama-slash-black comedy A Christmas Tale. Hot tubs, peep-holes, alcohol and general family dysfunctions... tis the season! Our conversation about Un Conte de Nöel / A Christmas Tale starts at 19:51. Check out the full lis…

It’s episode 32 folks! This time Rune and Tryggvi discuss Swedish auteur Ruben Östlund and his latest opus: The Square. It’s all very shapely and civilized, maybe with the exception of the modern art, the apes and the projectile vomiting. Our conversation about The Square starts at 20:09. Check out the full list of movies mentioned in this episode …

Episode 31 is out! Tryggvi and Rune are in festive mood and tackle Sally Potter’s new film The Party. Plus, Teletubbies, Midsomer Murders and a desperate plea to one of the hosts! Our conversation about The Party starts at 30:53. Check out the full list of movies mentioned in this episode by visiting our list on Letterboxd: http://bit.ly/TCP-031 Th…

Boo! It’s episode 30 and Rune and Tryggvi go deep into the Upside Down for a special Netflix Halloween Extravaganza. Along with Stranger Things, they check out new releases The Meyerowitz Stories and Gerald’s Game. Demogorgons, a dysfunctional family and Death himself: It certainly sounds like Halloween. Our conversation about The Meyerowitz Storie…

Tryggvi and Rune go back to the proud tradition of Nordic Noir by checking out the multinational and star-studded crime thriller: The Snowman. With Jo Nesbø, Val Kilmer, an extraordinary fingerprint scanner, Martin Scorsese, a banana peel, and a detective named Harry Hole, what could go wrong? Our conversation about The Snowman starts at 24:56 Chec…

It’s episode 28 and a damn fine episode it is! Once again Rune and Tryggvi marvel at the surreal poetry of David Lynch. They take a peek behind the red curtains, look at cult classic Lost Highway and then his eighteen hour masterpiece, Twin Peaks: The Return. So much genius, so little time. Our conversation about Lost Highway starts at 15:00 and Tw…

It’s episode 27 folks! Rune and Tryggvi are still in blockbuster mode, taking a look at clowny teen thriller IT. Also, they look at nominated films for the Nordic Council Film Prize and especially its Danish nominee, Forældre. Somehow the chat always turns to David Lynch though, and perhaps the question is whether anything can look good in comparis…

We’re back! After a well deserved summer break the boys return with episode 26. With the podcast being almost a year old and Tryggvi and Rune absolutely none the wiser, what better way to start a shiny new season than with some seriously smart apes? That, some other monkey business from the summer and a look ahead to the coming season. Stay tuned! …

Ladies and gentlemen, all the way from Paris, it's episode 25! And, being in Le Republique, Tryggvi and Rune must explore a bit the cinema of this great country and they do so by checking out two of the greatest films of the French New Wave: Truffaut's Jules et Jim and Rohmer's Le Genou de Claire. But it's not all France as we also talk about the l…

Episode 24 is out! This time Rune and Tryggvi try to understand modern day female superheroes in the shape of DC Comics’ Wonder Woman and SKAM’s muslim teenager Sana. Also, somebody mentions France (again), there are some superhero tears and of course Lena Dunham’s dog. Our conversation about Wonder Woman starts at 47:25 Check out the full list of …

It’s episode 23 folks, and Tryggvi and Rune are back to their familiar one-on-one format. This time the boys celebrate Hollywood blockbuster season with reviewing tiny, but much lauded Icelandic coming-of-age (sic) film Heartstone. We also have a heated TV-debate with Girls, Master of None and Twin Peaks being involved. And, first time ever: Power …