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TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Lapin sota’ Is the Best Finnish War Film to Date

Aku Louhimies’ Lapin sota brings the devastation of the Lapland War vividly to the screen, combining explosive battle scenes, breathtaking northern landscapes and deeply human performances.

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TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Pirjo i Sverige ‘Takes Poker-Faced Comedy on a Royal Detour

‘Pirjo i Sverige’ review: Pirjo Heikkilä takes her deadpan Finnish comedy to Sweden in a warm, wildly funny search for royal connections.

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: ‘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.

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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The Search for Finland’s Eurovision Entry Starts Now

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

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.

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.

Chanting for a Guitar God: Megadeth Rules Tuska in a Heavy Metal Downpour

Our Megadeth live review from Tuska Festival reflects a journalist’s close look at a night defined by Teemu Mäntysaari and Dave Mustaine guiding the band through a forceful farewell tour set at the Finnish concert.