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The Northman Premiers In The UK
The Northman, a historical epic film, premiered in London last night, RÚV reports. The film is co-written by the director…
Perfect Day: Silja Björk Björnsdóttir
Silja Björk Björnsdóttir is a feminist, writer, podcaster, and lecturer. Her first book is an autobiographical story about mental health,…
A Big Night For The Icelandic Music Awards
It was a night of thrills and pageantry last night at Harpa Concert Hall, as the Icelandic Music awards were…
Optimistic That Outdoor Cat Ban Will Be Withdrawn
A member of Akureyri town council is optimistic that a ban on outdoor cats that passed last winter will be…
Horror-Scopes: Valentine’s Day
by Andie Sophia Fontaine and Josie Gaitens
Welcome, lovers! It’s February, aka lurrrrve month, and your favourite Grapevine mystics have dutifully donned our cupid costumes in order…
One To Watch: Sucks To Be You, Nigel and Árný Margrét
The grassroots in Iceland is lively in the time of COVID-19 and therefore, the panel couldn’t decide what to pick….
‘Lamb’ On Oscars’ International Feature Shortlist
Deadline reports that Dýrið–better known to international audiences as Lamb–has made the Oscars’ shortlist for international feature films. Lamb will…
RVK Newscast 153: Omicron And Björk On The Big Screen
Happy winter solstice! On the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson brings…
Trailer For ‘The Northman’, Featuring Björk And Sjón, Makes A Splash
Robert Eggers, director of both The Witch and The Lighthouse, has more surprises in store with his latest venture, The…
Grapevine Christmas Music Picks: All The “Gleðileg Jól” You Could Possibly Pack Into A Playlist
It’s the last Friday afternoon before Christmas Eve. And if you’re not imposing festive cheer on your office party by…
Icelandic Trans Woman Comes Forward On Sexual Assaults And The Culture Of Objectification Of Trans Women
A trans woman in Iceland has come forward on two horrific sexual assaults she has experienced in this year alone….
Just Human Stories: ‘Hvunndagshetjur’ Tells The Tales Of Foreign Women In Iceland
‘Hvunndagshetjur’ is a new film from Magnea Björk Valdimarsdóttir. It tells the tales of four people of foreign origin living…
New Type Of Spirulina Produced By MýSköpun
by Reetta Huhta
According to Vísir, a small innovation company called MýSköpun is producing a new type of spirulina algae found in hot…
Björk’s Choral Concert Soars
by John Pearson
A musician announcing plans to “re-imagine” a well-loved body of work in the live arena can induce a shiver down…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Hidden Gem
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Jewellery Shop
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Grocery Store
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Beached Whale Discovered In South Iceland
UPDATE: It has come to light that the whale in question is a fin whale; not a sei whale, as…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Homeware Shop
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Bookstore
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Record Store
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…