Every once in a while, a disc comes along that cannot be removed from the CD player. Sunnypsyop, the second constructive collaboration of former Skinny Puppy front man Nivek Ogre and Ruby’s Mark Walk, is that album. Not a variation of an old sound, all moody soundscapes and atmospheres of Welt are traded in for… Continue reading OhGr
Month: July 2003
Buscemi
By CH Smith
“Interesting,” I thought when I saw this disc on the editor’s desk. “An album by Steve Buscemi.” Upon closer inspection I realized I was mistaken–mistaken, but definitely not disappointed. Buscemi, the pseudonym for Belgian producer/musician Dirk Swartenborekx (no wonder he decided on a stage name), was chosen out of Swartenborekx’s deep respect for the actor… Continue reading Buscemi
The Sounds
Question: Do we really need another Blondie? Answer: Did we really need the first? Better Question: Isn’t Blondie really just the obvious comparison, and by mentioning them aren’t you taking the easy way out? Answer: Yes, but if I stretched for a "Hives meet Ace of Base in a New York garage" analogy, it’d still… Continue reading The Sounds
Less Than Jake
By Josh LaVoie
It’s been quite a while since I considered stopping a CD just so I could finish a review. Finding yourself daydreaming about a beach-front ska show in California as you find yourself singing along every 30 to 45 seconds gets downright annoying. Less Than Jake’s Anthem is one of the fruits of 10 years of… Continue reading Less Than Jake
Spy Kids use all three dimensions
By Natalie Sit
While I do not have kids yet, or at least ones I acknowledge, I can see the appeal in a kiddie movie that entertains adults too. Ninety minutes surrounded by other sticky, shrieking children can probably pass quickly when the movie is half-decent. The Spy Kids franchise is easily made tolerable by the imagination and… Continue reading Spy Kids use all three dimensions
Shaolin Soccer a kick in the teeth
There is a special level of Hell, reserved for the especially wicked where they are play nothing but Shaolin Soccer. As with any review, this should be taken with a grain of salt. It’s possible there is some level to this joke I’m not getting, however, I don’t think this movie is worth watching. The… Continue reading Shaolin Soccer a kick in the teeth
Read me
Movies That Matter seems to have become quite successful judging by last Wednesday’s turn-out for the double feature of Human Weapon and My Terrorist. The reason for such a level of participation may well be that terrorism is a current issue, but perhaps there is more. Perhaps people are beginning to appreciate non-fiction films because… Continue reading Read me
Legally Blonde 2
By Donna Smith
As someone who believes that Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman are among the best movies of all time, I’ll admit that I was looking forward to watching Legally Blonde 2. A night out with one of the girls for a few laughs and popcorn sounded pretty good and it was obvious from the start that… Continue reading Legally Blonde 2