The Promised Land. Mikkelsen delivers… as always.

Not Schinkel. De Schinkel! Duh Schinkel?

We don’t show many epics at NewScreen, but tonight was hella one. It’s always a treat to see Mads (pronounced Mas in his native Denmark I’m told) on the big screen. He can convey so much with just a slight adjustment to his chiseled countenance. Unlike so many movies that end suddenly, with a thought-provoking fade to black (don’t get me wrong… that can be pretty great too!) this one took the time to work everything out. Happy ending.

Speaking of happy endings (wait for it), tonight’s feature ended to a spontaneous outbreak of applause. Always a good sign.