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‘Red Beast’ Roars from Finland’s Shadows

Veera W. Vilo and Antti-Jussi Marjamäki’s Red Beast brings the little-known story of Eetu Salin, one of the founders of the Finnish Social Democratic Party, to the screen, blending historical drama and dark humor with a touch of horror. Anchored by Jan-Henrik Holmlund’s feverish performance, the film turns Finland’s political past into an atmospheric journey through rage, poverty and restless spirits.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison Give ‘The Social Reckoning’ Its Soul

In this ‘The Social Reckoning’ review, Aaron Sorkin’s sharp social-media drama gets standout performances from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Tony’; Two Tonys Reach for the Man Beneath the Myth

Matt Johnson’s ‘Tony’ review: Anthony Bourdain’s wild pre-fame years come alive through a killer soundtrack, sharp performances and kitchen chaos.

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‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’; A Life in Blue Notes

Grant Gee’s Everybody Digs Bill Evans brings the legendary jazz pianist’s inner turmoil to the screen through Anders Danielsen Lie’s restrained, deeply affecting performance. Moving between grainy black-and-white images and bursts of saturated colour, the film finds beauty in grief, addiction and the fragile hope that music can restore.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Good Boy’; Stay! There’s Nothing Good Out There

‘Good Boy’ review: Ben Leonberg’s horror debut follows Indy, a dog who senses evil spirits around his dying master. A dark film with one genuine star.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Tom Cruise Finds His Inarritu, but ‘Digger’ Never Fully Strikes Oil

‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu team up for an ambitious but uneven environmental satire filled with excess, absurdity and Cruise bravado.

Oprah on Hot Tubs, Higher Purpose and the Power of Teamwork

At the 2026 Nordic Business Forum, Oprah Winfrey offered a wide-ranging reflection on work, life and what it means to make a difference. Along the way, she shared stories, observations and a few unexpected sources of wisdom.

GALLERY: A New Era for Miss Finland Begins With Veera Grönlund

See the photo gallery from the Miss Finland 2026 final, where Veera Grönlund made history at age 30 as the oldest woman crowned in the pageant.

NEW TRAILER

‘PUNAINEN PETO’ (‘RED BEAST’)

THREE TO SEE

‘The Dog Stars’ Film Review: Ridley Scott Finds Hope in the Wasteland

The Dog Stars film review: Ridley Scott guides Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin through a harsh post-apocalyptic setting where survival meets hope and humanity.

‘Mutiny’ Film Review: Statham, Sea and Savage Thrills

Jason Statham powers through the high-seas action thriller ‘Mutiny,’ a slow-burn film that turns into a brutal, high-octane ride packed with sharp fights, strong supporting turns and old-school swagger.

‘The End of Oak Street’ Film Review: A Lynchian Time Warp with Jurassic Ambitions

In this film review, David Robert Mitchell’s ‘The End of Oak Street’ follows a suburban family in 1982 whose quiet neighborhood is upended by time travel. The film blends horror, Lynchian detail and Spielberg-scale ambition, while keeping its emotional focus firmly on the people at the center.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Paper Tiger’ Has a Starry Cast and Very Little Bite

‘Paper Tiger’ review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson lead James Gray’s crime drama, but familiar tropes and a sluggish pace leave the film feeling underwhelming.

GALLERY: Sunlit Friday Frames at Pori Jazz

This Friday gallery captures Pori Jazz under clear skies, where sunlight, music and movement shape the day.

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CRITIC’S SCORE: 10%

‘BY ANY MEANS’

MUSIC

The Search for Finland’s Eurovision Entry Starts Now

The submission window for UMK27 is open from August 17 to August 23.

GALLERY: Inside Flow Festival Day 2 with 32,000 Attendees

Flow Festival lit up Helsinki’s Suvilahti district on a sunny Saturday. We captured some of the best moments in photos.

Hell Awaits: Helsinki’s Heavy Metal Weekend Is Calling

Hellsinki Metal Festival returns to Helsinki with Black Label Society, Accept, Paradise Lost, Opeth and more for a weekend of heavyweight riffs and Finnish metal talent.

Pori, Under Jalen Ngonda’s Spell

Jalen Ngonda lit up Pori Jazz with a falsetto-rich soul set, drawing a large crowd and confirming his rise as a headliner in the making.

32,000 Turn Out for Flow Festival’s Opening Day

Flow Festival 2026 kicked off in Helsinki’s Suvilahti with a sold-out opening day and 32,000 visitors soaking up bright summer weather across the renewed festival site.

Scorpions Still Sting in Helsinki

Scorpions proved at Veikkaus Arena that they still have plenty of life left in them, delivering a polished hard-rock show before 10,600 fans in Helsinki.

GALLERY: Sunlit Friday Frames at Pori Jazz

This Friday gallery captures Pori Jazz under clear skies, where sunlight, music and movement shape the day.

‘IKINÄ & The Choir of Hecate’ Gig Review: No Snow Whites Here

IKINÄ and the Choir of Hecate delivered a powerful live collaboration that celebrated female metal talent, fierce vocals and unforgettable songs like “Elämänviiva,” “Lautturi” and “Jumalatar.”

Patti Smith Brings Horses to the Water at Allas Pool

Patti Smith turns a rainy Allas Live night into a jubilant communal celebration, with radiant presence, big anthems and a crowd buzzing with joy.

66,000 Fans Make Tuska 2026 the Biggest in Festival History

Tuska Festival has cemented its position as one of Europe’s premier metal events, drawing a record-breaking 66,000 attendees to Helsinki’s Suvilahti over three days.

FILMS

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison Give ‘The Social Reckoning’ Its Soul

In this ‘The Social Reckoning’ review, Aaron Sorkin’s sharp social-media drama gets standout performances from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Tony’; Two Tonys Reach for the Man Beneath the Myth

Matt Johnson’s ‘Tony’ review: Anthony Bourdain’s wild pre-fame years come alive through a killer soundtrack, sharp performances and kitchen chaos.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Tony’; Two Tonys Reach for the Man Beneath the Myth

Matt Johnson’s ‘Tony’ review: Anthony Bourdain’s wild pre-fame years come alive through a killer soundtrack, sharp performances and kitchen chaos.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Good Boy’; Stay! There’s Nothing Good Out There

‘Good Boy’ review: Ben Leonberg’s horror debut follows Indy, a dog who senses evil spirits around his dying master. A dark film with one genuine star.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Tom Cruise Finds His Inarritu, but ‘Digger’ Never Fully Strikes Oil

‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu team up for an ambitious but uneven environmental satire filled with excess, absurdity and Cruise bravado.

TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’; A Life in Blue Notes

‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans review’: Anders Danielsen Lie stars in Grant Gee’s moving biographical film about American jazz legend Bill Evans, grief and addiction.

TRAILER: Step Into Finland’s Divided Past. Eetu Salin Unleashed.

‘Punainen peto ‘(Red Beast) tells the story of Finnish labour leader Eetu Salin, exploring his fight for equality and democracy and the social divisions surrounding the Civil War. Co-directed by Antti-Jussi Marjamäki and Veera W. Vilo, the film opens nationwide on October 2.