Lollipop Magazine

Fargo – Review

May 1, 1996

Taking a tip from their flawless debut Blood Simple, the Coens have produced a tricky little criminal blueprint of small-town backlash.

Fall Time – Review

May 1, 1996

Instead of rolling their friend into the trunk, they accidentally grab a similarly-dressed Leon instead. A Reservoir Dogs – style finale.

Down by Law – Review

May 1, 1996

His films are portraits; walking, talking photos of down-and-outers reaching for a glimpse of what lies over the wall their misery and indifference has erected.

No One Here Gets In Without Paying – Fiction

May 1, 1996

I passed the audition to be the new singer of Nobody In Particular. Quite a change from delivering Grade-Q meat to cafeterias, but I’m up to the challenge.

Kids In The Hall: Brain Candy – Review

May 1, 1996

The silly/satirical tone suits Kids in the Hall’s absurdist m.o.. They wisely avoid reprising too many of their TV characters, opting for a fresh approach.

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate – Review

May 1, 1996

This film explores the blurred boundaries between love and obsession, and the consequences to hurting the people you care about. It will provoke both thought and laughter.

Another State of Mind – Review

May 1, 1996

In August of 1982, 11 guys from LA boarded a rehabbed school bus and set off for a 4-week tour. Three pioneer bands of early ’80s punk rock and hardcore.

Dave Allen & The Elastic Purejoy – Review

May 1, 1996

When legendary bass player Dave Allen (Gang of Four, Shriekback, Low Pop Suicide) spoke of this band as a chance for new approaches, he made sure he delivered.

Tunnel Rats – with The Cretins, The Gotohells at The Rat – Review

May 1, 1996

The notorious, always riot-provoking Tunnel Rats graced the stage with their blood, leaving behind the sweet stench of alcohol and a pile of broken mic stands.

Thought Industry – at The Rat – Review

May 1, 1996

The first band took too long to set up, and then played too long. The second band took too long to set up, and then played too long. Most smelled bad.