Epperly – Review

February 1, 1996

Half the songs ooze through a relaxed Valium groove, while the other half cranks up the distortion for some happy pogoing and head bopping.

Swimming with Sharks – Review

February 1, 1996

Buddy Ackerman is a relentless, victimizing asshole, torturing and belittling Guy at every turn. Guy eventually has enough and takes revenge.

State of Grace – Review

February 1, 1996

Phil Joanou’s real time fable of brotherly honor and betrayal is one the best mob films in a long, excluding Good Fellas and Miller’s Crossing.

Prick Up Your Ears – Review

February 1, 1996

In the late 1960s, one of the brightest young stars in British theatre, Joe Orton, was viciously bludgeoned to death by his lover, Kenneth Halliwell.

No Exit – Review

February 1, 1996

Shooting on Pleasant Avenue in Harlem, NY, Michael and Dave DiCerto bring to the screen the story of Benny and Vinnie, two lifelong pals, always on the make.

Miller’s Crossing – Review

February 1, 1996

Miller’s Crossing is a haunting fable of trust, betrayal, and the price of it all, using the gangland underworld of the 1930’s.

Heat – Review

February 1, 1996

Michael Mann has always given us “just good enough” films. This time around it is a well-made American movie. DeNiro and Pacino on the screen together.

Four Rooms – Review

February 1, 1996

Set in a hotel on New Year’s Eve, the film follows a bellhop named Ted (played by Tim Roth) as he caters to a group of unusual guests.

Drill – Review

February 1, 1996

Not since Four Non Blondes have I been so moved by vocals. Her bubblegum cute whisper turns into a tormented croak, and the haywire vibrato must be heard.

Ajax – Aphrodite – Review

February 1, 1996

After hearing multiple versions of “Ex-Junkie,” my favorite being the stripped-down voice and drum only remix, I was let down by the rest of the five-song EP.

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