Lollipop Magazine

Impact is Saved by Paranoia After a Walk Through Hell – Column

October 1, 1997

I go back telling myself that it’s over, that something happened and IMPACT is gone, all the while hoping the next feature will deliver. Something. Anything.

The Pillow Book – Review

September 1, 1997

The moment I saw his new movie, The Pillow Book, I realized that more than anything else, Greenaway is completely full of shit. I’m not saying there aren’t mountains of deep meaning in this film or his others, and I’m not saying he isn’t a very serious-minded filmmaker.

Hitting the I-Spot: Summer Movies – Column

September 1, 1997

At this point in the season, we have two categories of Big Hollywood Product to choose from: the Muscle Tit Death Epic and the Fantastic Freak Out.

The Fifth Element – Review

July 1, 1997

Pure science fiction, baby – it is as much a libidinous history of science fiction film as it is science fiction itself.

The Blind Lead – Review

July 1, 1997

Johnny Boy wrote a play that has something to do with why he, his girlfriend, and friend drive to New York. Inspired by either Nick Zedd or John Cassavettes.

Anaconda – Review

June 1, 1997

Anaconda is about a bunch of people who travel on a riverboat deep into the heart of the Amazon and get completely fucked up by large snakes.

City of Industry – Review

May 1, 1997

City of Industry swims in themes of emptiness and corruption, no frills attached, with an intentionally unsatisfying pay off at the end.