Reykjavík Grapevine - 11.01.2008, Page 48

Yes, there’s an incredibly
thin line between drama
and comedy, and it’s evi-
dent that a lot of the best
comedies of all time could
have easily been turned
into dramas, with a few
simple nuances.
Director Ragnar Bragason talks about his
recent exploits.
Page 6
They are tearing down
Grand Rokk. And Sirkús.
Not that I am the biggest
fan of either of those es-
tablishments (actually, I’ve
probably spent more time
unsuccessfully trying to
gain entry to Sirkús than
actually inside of it.
Haukur Magnússon wonders about down-
town development.
Page 8
If we think of this band
as a fellowship, this fel-
lowship is not going any
further, at least not at this
time.
Birkir Viðarsson explains the break up of
I Adapt.
Page 16
“That’s probably what I’ll
miss the most because we
put on super live shows
together. In my view, [Gus-
Gus] is the best live band
there is.”
No more Earth for GusGus.
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“Has everyone bought
their Christmas presents
yet?” asked Lovísa. Then
after a painful pause, she
breathed, “I haven’t.”
From somewhere in the
audience I heard a lonely
chuckle.
Valgerður Þóroddsdóttir went to see
Benny Crespo’s Gang.
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“They could be massive on
the College circuit, defi-
nitely.”
BBC World Service loves Hraun.
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