Sentimental Value vs Fanny and Alexander: Sentimental Alexander

(Warning: discussion of suicide from the start.) Season’s Greetings from the Two Reel Cinema Club as we watch the new Scandinavian drama Sentimental Value with Stellan Skarsgård, and compare it to one of the longest films ever released, Ingmar Bergman’s evergreen and ever festive Fanny and Alexander. Two theatrical families, two beautiful houses, two sets of hidden drama. But which of the two movies is European Film Type C? Which invites us into the little world? Which gave us flatulence envy? And which reminded us of a weak cup of tea?

Plus a spelling lesson from Laurence Fishburne, a sci-fi action adventure with Elle Fanning, a quick trip to Ikea, a film so good we bought a new DVD player especially to watch it, an invitation to lick an envelope, and the debut of Wallace and Gromlet. Happy Christmas, one and all!

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