Cinephile No. 509 “The Grump”

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Written By Nathan Box

If you've ever desired to see a Finnish version of "Grumpy Old Men," and I know you have, may I recommend "The Grump." While the Finnish adventure focuses on one man, there is still plenty of grumpiness to go around. Our cantankerous old man has an accident at home and must stay with his family in the city while he visits with doctors and heals from the fall. Thrust into modern life, the order he enjoys is thrown into chaos and a world where nothing makes sense. At times, the old man is frustrating and irritating, at others as his shell begins to break, he becomes sweet and loving. You know, just like every old man in your life.

 

Thanks for entering my world, ​

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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