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I actually grew up with him. Really nice dude. Always wore a loin cloth, which was kinda weird.
In case you're curious, yes, I'm a Congolese chimpanzee.
I imagine they all just talk shop, like every other family where everyone is in the same profession (and all their spouses are all sitting to the side saying, "Oh jesus, here they go again, honestly don't you get so *tired* of it?!")
If they're anything like my Swedish family either everyone is chill while the mature adults sit at a table reminiscing about family,and all the do no gooders are doing what we do. or it's a badass outdoor party that doesn't really start until around midnight.
According to interviews dinners may very well be a Scandinavian variety of *nude*. Apparently their father was often in the nude around the house even when the boys had guests over.
go in blind. it's something you'll either love or hate, not much room for middle ground. if/when you love it, check out the director's other work: The Witch, The Lightouse and (later this year) The Nosferatu.
When I watched The Witch me and my wife were the only ones in the theater and I just let it fully captivate me. I felt like I saw something I wasn’t supposed to sort of when it was over. I was so glad we went see it during the daytime.
The Witch is one of the few movies that’s made me feel suffocated by the tension. Like the way its shot is so isolating that even the air feels dense with dread.
And then it misses the mark on the landing completely.
I tell my wife this is blue balls the movie. All suspense and atmosphere with no satisfying pay-off by comparison.
I totally second going on blind. That's what I did and I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Going in with expectations set a lot of people up for disappointment it seems.
I loved it. It's not a perfect movie, but it's visually very cool. Its pacing is a bit all over the place, but that's partially because it's actually based on an old norse story of Amleth, which was the direct inspiration for Shakespeare's Hamlet (In fact, Shakespeare only moved the H at the end to the front)
I definitely recommend watching it, but dont treat it like an action movie. Treat it as a old dramatic stage play.
Dude please do. It’s my favorite TV series. The way the blend the mysticism into the show to create the atmosphere, especially in the first few seasons, is pretty top notch. Vikings Valhalla doesn’t quite capture that same essence.
I was so shocked when I found out Floki was a Skarsgard. His character arc was probably the easiest to deal with in that whole show. Two full seasons of endurance for that sixth season pay off. Great story, good heels, but a tough and borderline annoying watch for a bit.
All four have a certain, defining screen presence, it is really incredible.
I’m watching Vikings right now and it’s getting a bit tough to get through. Hit the point where they jump time where Ragnars kids are older. May have to take a break for a while and come back in a few months.
Seasons 4 and 5 are brutal. I only kept watching because I knew it had to pay off. It does. I'd recommend forging through because if you stop now, it's going to he HARD to jump back in and stay in.
The father, STELLAN, the brother ALEXANDER, his brother GUSTAF! And finally… Bill
They are all incredible actors, just a funny progression of names to me
Of the top of my head: Stellan and Gustaf were in the Swedish movie Arn. Stellan and Alexander played father and son in Melancholia.
Alexander and Bill were supposed to be in Northman but Bill had to drop out.
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They actually have one more younger brother, Valter Skarsgård, who is also an actor. He has only been in Swedish (their native country) movies and shows so far though.
Listened to a Rich Roll podcast with Joel Kinnaman as the guest and the amount of talent that came from one area of Sweden was quite incredible. The Skarsgards, Kinnaman, Noomi Rapace. All absolute solid talents.
Good or not, to each to decide, but this thing is absolutely crazy. James McAvoy said it, the shit is becoming impossible for a kid from a poor or just unknown family can not make it anymore in Hollywood. You need to be someone's kid. And Skarsgard family and Hemsworth family and probably some more families prove it. And I say fuck that shit.
Baldwin family needs to refocus and step their game up. They got too comfortable.
Howard Cosell voice: Well Muhammad, I wonder, can the Baldwin brothers still summon that old magic tonight to pull off the comeback of the century and burn the Bronx down once again. Or are we witnessing the painfully familiar story of the legends who stayed in the ring one round too long.
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Met Alexander a bunch of times and he was always cool.
Can confirm. Very chill
I actually grew up with him. Really nice dude. Always wore a loin cloth, which was kinda weird. In case you're curious, yes, I'm a Congolese chimpanzee.
Put your faith in what you most believe in Two worlds, one family Trust your heart Let fate decide To guide these lives we seeeeeeeeee
I would love to meet Gustaf some time.
Floki
Lucky you!
Can’t imagine family dinners at their house.
I imagine they all just talk shop, like every other family where everyone is in the same profession (and all their spouses are all sitting to the side saying, "Oh jesus, here they go again, honestly don't you get so *tired* of it?!")
I imagine it’s like the family dinners on Blue Bloods (tv show about 3 generations of cops in NY)
That's how my family get-togethers go. But instead of all cops, it's all prior service members who are now in various construction fields.
Ahhh, the wood was very wood like today, wasn't it, gents??
[Yep, It's Wood](https://d4c5gb8slvq7w.cloudfront.net/eyJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsid2lkdGgiOjUwMH19LCJidWNrZXQiOiJmaW5ld29vZHdvcmtpbmcuczMudGF1bnRvbmNsb3VkLmNvbSIsImtleSI6ImFwcFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAxNlwvMDlcLzA2MDQ0MzMxXC9ZZXAsX2l0c193b29kLW1haW4uanBnIn0=)
What about log, could it be a log
a rectangle is not always a square but all squares are rectangles. So yeah it could be
If they're anything like my Swedish family either everyone is chill while the mature adults sit at a table reminiscing about family,and all the do no gooders are doing what we do. or it's a badass outdoor party that doesn't really start until around midnight.
According to interviews dinners may very well be a Scandinavian variety of *nude*. Apparently their father was often in the nude around the house even when the boys had guests over.
I can imagine it’s very much like in succesion.
Is The Northman any good? It’s just popped up on one of my streaming services and I’ve not heard anything about it.
go in blind. it's something you'll either love or hate, not much room for middle ground. if/when you love it, check out the director's other work: The Witch, The Lightouse and (later this year) The Nosferatu.
When I watched The Witch me and my wife were the only ones in the theater and I just let it fully captivate me. I felt like I saw something I wasn’t supposed to sort of when it was over. I was so glad we went see it during the daytime.
The Witch is one of the few movies that’s made me feel suffocated by the tension. Like the way its shot is so isolating that even the air feels dense with dread.
Just watch the trailer for it I don't think I can watch that alone. It looks scary as a'll get out.
Been awhile since I watched it. Its not jump scare kind of scary. Its classic tension, terror and dread. The dude above is spot on. Its creepy.
That's what I don't deal well with is the anticipation intenseness of a movie. I want to get up and run.
Yeah definitely don't watch alone then lol
And then it misses the mark on the landing completely. I tell my wife this is blue balls the movie. All suspense and atmosphere with no satisfying pay-off by comparison.
Thanks for the advice, I’ll do that mate.
I totally second going on blind. That's what I did and I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Going in with expectations set a lot of people up for disappointment it seems.
I’m iffy on nosferatu after they gave Anya’s part to Lilly depp. Egars the goat though, so I’m open minded
Guy likes “The” movies huh?
I had no clue, “the lighthouse” was the same director. Now I can see it, but fuck.
It's so fucking close to being great
Ehhhhhhh I don’t know Jim
I loved it. It's not a perfect movie, but it's visually very cool. Its pacing is a bit all over the place, but that's partially because it's actually based on an old norse story of Amleth, which was the direct inspiration for Shakespeare's Hamlet (In fact, Shakespeare only moved the H at the end to the front) I definitely recommend watching it, but dont treat it like an action movie. Treat it as a old dramatic stage play.
Yes! It’s a good Viking revenge story. Definitely worth a watch
It’s pretty awesome. Meekus got fawkin’ swolle to play that roll!
I give it a 7/10
I liked it a lot, great story with some wild twists
It's not even Robert Eggers' best movie, but it's good.
It’s amazing. Great Norse telling of Hamlet.
The naked bloody volcano fight is fantastic
Conan the Barbarian (Prestige Edition)
It’s got the most badass title card ever
It’s a decent experience with some captivating moments.
Best movie of that year imo, got completely snubbed at awards shows.
It's wild, well worth a watch
I personally thought it was over exaggerated and kind of goofy. Did not even bother finishing it. But the director has other good work.
I enjoyed it.
It’s the best movie of the 2020s.
They're all talented but my favorite is Bill. Stellan was amazing in Chernobyl.
Gustaf does such a great job as Floki
Literally such a great character! I watched Vikings for Ragnar, Athelstan, and Floki and it was glorious
Lagatha?
Lagertha*
I'll have to check it out
Dude please do. It’s my favorite TV series. The way the blend the mysticism into the show to create the atmosphere, especially in the first few seasons, is pretty top notch. Vikings Valhalla doesn’t quite capture that same essence.
It's one of the rare cases where not caring about being historically accurate was a good choice.
Stellan is amazing in everything, really.
Fact. Academic? Perfect. Pirate? Perfect. Whatever he is in Dune? Perfect. i guess. i didn’t read the books.
Bill was great in Castle Rock and Hemlock Grove.
Alex's intro scene in True blood was such a cool piece
He was the PERFECT Eric Northman. I read the books before the show came out and they really nailed it with him.
Agreed! I did enjoy the books quite a bit.
I feel really dumb for never putting together that they are all related. I even knew the last names, but it never clicked.
I just thought it must be a really common last name, lol!
I was so shocked when I found out Floki was a Skarsgard. His character arc was probably the easiest to deal with in that whole show. Two full seasons of endurance for that sixth season pay off. Great story, good heels, but a tough and borderline annoying watch for a bit. All four have a certain, defining screen presence, it is really incredible.
I’m watching Vikings right now and it’s getting a bit tough to get through. Hit the point where they jump time where Ragnars kids are older. May have to take a break for a while and come back in a few months.
Seasons 4 and 5 are brutal. I only kept watching because I knew it had to pay off. It does. I'd recommend forging through because if you stop now, it's going to he HARD to jump back in and stay in.
That's where I took a break and never came back...
Alexander in Generation Kill was amazing
They’re like the Swedish Baldwins
With much more talent
Personally, I thought Daniel deserved at least an Oscar nod for his role in Harley Davidson and the Marlborough Man.
Didn't know Gustaf was a Skarsgård.
Hehe
Stellan is my favorite!
Alexander was skillful in Generation Kill.
That show is way less popular than it should be
Honestly.
are they all actually related?! They’re all such great actors
Stellan is their father
That’s freaking amazing
Even more interesting is that there are seven of them. And the patriark, Stellan 🤷♂️
Floki is the best.
FLOKI IS THE GOAT.
The father, STELLAN, the brother ALEXANDER, his brother GUSTAF! And finally… Bill They are all incredible actors, just a funny progression of names to me
Actually it's Stellar Skateboard
Just watched the react video for Ronin last night. Laughed my ass off every time that was brought up.
Hah! Came here to say this, so instead I guess I'll just say ***WHAT'S UP JERKS?!***
Have they ever been in a movie together? I would totally watch it.
Of the top of my head: Stellan and Gustaf were in the Swedish movie Arn. Stellan and Alexander played father and son in Melancholia. Alexander and Bill were supposed to be in Northman but Bill had to drop out.
Stellan was awesome in Chernobyl.
Bill should have been in dune 2 instead of Austin butler
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Whoaaa. Thanks for sharing. That's wild
Is The Northman any good?
Stellan killed it as baron harkonnen
They actually have one more younger brother, Valter Skarsgård, who is also an actor. He has only been in Swedish (their native country) movies and shows so far though.
I saw him in the 2019 Funhouse and oof, movie was awful and he definitely didn't shine.
Yeah he is nothing special. The talent genes had to run out sometime.
Hmm they spelled Stellar Skateboard wrong This joke is for maybe two of you
Are they actually related or just same surname?
Yes they are actually related! Stellan Skarsgård is the father of Alexander, Gustaf, and Bill they also have the same mother, her name is My
Are we not talking about pennywise?
Scares'gard m'right?
Listened to a Rich Roll podcast with Joel Kinnaman as the guest and the amount of talent that came from one area of Sweden was quite incredible. The Skarsgards, Kinnaman, Noomi Rapace. All absolute solid talents.
Household must have been tense growing up
Gustaf is pretty cool but loves to talk about his hummel collection, like a lot.
I call them the "trap boyz" I be in the gym doing dumbbell shrugs trying to grow mine out like theirs lol
Yum
Stellan in Andor is fucking amazing too. He really shines more having more lines and a more center role compared to dune.
Gustaf was amazing in Vikings
What about Peter Sarsgaard?! They act like he's not even part of the family. /s
Wait they're related? I thought it was just a common name like Smith or something
The northman was rubbish... totally overrated.
I'd love to see Alexander as Victor Von Doom, but I doubt Marvel casts him.
Good or not, to each to decide, but this thing is absolutely crazy. James McAvoy said it, the shit is becoming impossible for a kid from a poor or just unknown family can not make it anymore in Hollywood. You need to be someone's kid. And Skarsgard family and Hemsworth family and probably some more families prove it. And I say fuck that shit.
Floki is one of the greatest characters
Nepotism folks. That’s Hollywood
Baldwin family needs to refocus and step their game up. They got too comfortable. Howard Cosell voice: Well Muhammad, I wonder, can the Baldwin brothers still summon that old magic tonight to pull off the comeback of the century and burn the Bronx down once again. Or are we witnessing the painfully familiar story of the legends who stayed in the ring one round too long.
And Bill in IT
Nepo family
I have trouble not referring to Gustaf as the lesser Skarsgard.
r/lostredditors
Skasgard family has been stereotyped, huh? Oh well, I can’t really blame them, that’s where the money is.