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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.
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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.
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.
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FILM REVIEW: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Deserves Better Than ‘By Any Means’
Mark Wahlberg delivers an exuberant performance in ‘By Any Means,’ but Yahya Abdul-Mateen II deserves better from Elegance Bratton’s crime drama.
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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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.
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TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Red Beast’ Roars from Finland’s Shadows
‘Punainen peto’ (‘Red Beast’) review: Veera W. Vilo and Antti-Jussi Marjamäki’s Finnish historical drama explores Eetu Salin’s life, political legacy and inner demons.
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Red Beast’ Roars from Finland’s Shadows
‘Punainen peto’ (‘Red Beast’) review: Veera W. Vilo and Antti-Jussi Marjamäki’s Finnish historical drama explores Eetu Salin’s life, political legacy and inner demons.
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Heart of the Beast’ Is a Five-Star Tearjerker
‘Heart of the Beast’ review: David Ayer’s moving survival adventure stars Brad Pitt as a retired special forces officer and Odin, his heroic German Shepherd with a prosthetic leg.
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: ‘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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.