Age rating: K-7

Published: November 27, 2024

Hidden Figures

An inspiring true story of three relentless African-American female geniuses who made groundbreaking contributions to NASA. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson were the brilliant minds behind a pivotal mission that sent astronaut John Glenn into orbit for the first time. This transformative achievement not only restored national confidence but also established the United States as a formidable competitor in the space race alongside the Soviet Union.

These human “computers” broke barriers of gender and race during a time of significant social inequality, paving the way for future generations to dream big and challenge societal norms.

Published: November 19, 2024

Isku vasten kasvoja

An Olympic champion is found murdered. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that one by one, people harbored grudges against a former national hero. The victim’s widow becomes all too familiar to Hanhivaara… (Source: VLMedia)

Published: November 18, 2024

Despicable Me 4

The movie continues the fun adventures of the Gru family and the Minions, delivering action and comedy. This time, the story introduces Gru’s son, Gru Junior, who brings even more chaos to the family. Gru’s arch-nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and his girlfriend, Valentina, force the entire family to go on the run.

The film is directed by Chris Renaud and features English voice talents such as Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig. The Finnish voice cast includes well-known names like Ville Haapasalo and Katja Aakkula.

If you enjoyed the previous installments, this sequel offers a familiar blend of warm family dynamics, humor, and the Minions’ crazy energy!

Published: October 18, 2024

The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute

The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute offers a new interpretation of the classic Nutcracker story. The film combines traditional ballet, fairy tales, and fantasy elements, while also incorporating musical moments, and is particularly aimed at families and children.
Plot:

The film’s main character is a young girl named Maria, who faces several challenges in the lead-up to Christmas. She longs for an escape from her everyday life and finds herself in a magical world, where she discovers that her toy, the Nutcracker, is actually a real prince who has been turned into a toy by the evil Mouse Queen’s curse. Along the way, Maria encounters magical creatures and embarks on an adventure in an enchanting world filled with danger and magic.

The story follows the traditional Nutcracker plot but introduces new elements, such as the magic flute, which plays a crucial role in the film’s storyline. The flute has special significance, helping Maria and the Nutcracker in their quest to save the kingdom and break the curse of the evil queen.
Themes:

The film highlights Christmas themes such as courage, friendship, love, and hope. Through the fantasy and fairy-tale world, the film brings the classic Nutcracker story to life, while adding exciting new elements and visually stunning animation. Music is a key part of the film, with beautiful musical performances that enhance its magical atmosphere.

The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute is a heartwarming and visually captivating animated film, perfect for the whole family to watch during the Christmas season.

Published: October 2, 2024

The Garfield Movie

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving house cat, is about to embark on a wild adventure! After unexpectedly reuniting with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat named Vic, Garfield and his dog friend Odie must leave their perfectly pampered lives to help Vic in a hilarious heist with high stakes.

Published: September 30, 2024

Inside Out 2

Once again, a major overhaul is underway in the mind headquarters of a teenage girl, Riley, who had previously found emotional balance, to make room for an unexpected surprise: new emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who have successfully managed Riley’s mind for a long time, are unsure what to think when Anxiety shows up. And he might not even be the only newcomer!

Published: September 23, 2024

All Saints

A movie based on an inspiring true story about salesman Michael Spurlock, who changed careers and became a pastor. When he is assigned to close his small church, where he shelters refugees from Southeast Asia, they come together and put everything on the line to create a better future.

Published: September 20, 2024

The Robe

The Roman centurion Marcellus Gallio, played by Richard Burton, oversees the crucifixion of Jesus and wins his robe in a dice game at the foot of the cross. Marcellus, who has never been a man of faith, begins to experience disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions when his slave Demetrius flees with the robe. Convinced that destroying the robe will free him from his torment, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius – and in the process, discovers his Christian faith. This biblical epic, one of the greatest on the silver screen, was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Richard Burton’s nomination for Best Actor. The film went on to win two Oscars.

Published: September 6, 2024

IF

The film is a fantasy-comedy directed and written by John Krasinski. It tells a unique story about imaginary friends and how these friends impact people’s lives. The film explores themes such as the power of imagination, childlike wonder, and the connections that stay with us from childhood. It delves into the importance of imagination in human development and how we can retain a part of our childhood throughout life. The movie combines fantasy, comedy, and heartwarming moments, making it suitable for a wide audience.

Published: August 22, 2024

La vie de bohème

Aki Kaurismäki’s adaptation of Henri Murger’s novel Scènes de la vie de bohème, filmed in France and in French, tells the story of three artists – Albanian painter Rodolfo (Matti Pellonpää), writer Marcel Marx (André Wilms), and composer Schaunard (Kari Väänänen) – and their struggles and friendship amidst the complexities of the bohemian artist’s life and poverty. Rodolfo falls in love with Mimi (Evelyne Didi), but is later deported when his residence permit expires. Later, Rodolfo returns illegally and reunites with Mimi, but the often harsh realities of bohemian life continue to challenge their romance. Mimi falls gravely ill, and the three artists do everything they can to raise the money needed for her care. During a visit to Mimi in the hospital, she asks Rodolfo to go outside and pick some flowers. When Rodolfo returns to the room, Mimi has already passed away. Rodolfo informs his waiting friends outside that he wants to be alone and walks away.

Director:
Aki Kaurismäki

Starring:
Matti Pellonpää
André Wilms
Kari Väänänen

The film won the 2007 Jussi Award for Best Direction.