Lollipop Magazine

Eurofetish Video – Review

July 1, 1995

Whatever our reviewers do to themselves or each other behind closed doors is their own business as long as the review comes in on time and isn’t all sticky.

Nick Zedd: Steal This Video – Review

June 1, 1995

During the ’80s, one of the most hated filmmakers in New York was Nick Zedd. Steal This Video is a collection of five of his short films.

Lydia Lunch: Malicious Intent – Review

June 1, 1995

Lydia Lunch was the underground’s favorite diva during the late ’70s and early ’80s, and deservedly so. But you’d never be able to tell from this film.

The Underneath – Review

May 1, 1995

The Underneath wants to rise above “stylish thriller” status. It wants to harken back to the days of film noir and tries to avoid The Pelican Brief Club.

Heavenly Creatures – Review

May 1, 1995

Worldly Juliet draws out the imagination and passion from shy Pauline and together they invent a universe of celebrity saints and Gothic heroes.

Best of the NY Underground Film and Video Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

If your taste runs to the bizarre , or just completely bored by generic Hollywood wheat germ lately and could use a good kick in the pants, check this out.

Tank Girl – Review

April 1, 1995

Tank Girl, the latest film converted from a cult comic book, remains just that, a comic. The characters are as one dimensional as their paper prototypes.

Muriel’s Wedding – Review

April 1, 1995

Muriel’s Wedding, at times tragic and moving, is elsewhere hilarious and heartwarming without ever manipulating or stooping to a predictable, mawkish level.

The Black Box – Review

March 1, 1995

You won’t find a better representation of Wax Trax! than Revolting Cocks’ “Attack Ships on Fire,” with Ministry and Front 242 on stage with Trent Reznor.

Wet Shorts: The Best of Liquid Television – Review

March 1, 1995

Today, the only thing about MTV possessing any enduring value is Liquid Television, their show of adult cartoon shorts. Yet this compilation falls short.