Lollipop Magazine

Ju-On – Review

February 2, 2004

The best film of this type in years. There’s no plot, just a premise. A Ju-on is a vengeful ghost, who doesn’t seem real picky about who it takes revenge on.

Dreamcatcher – Review

February 2, 2004

Character points are hinted at, then completely ignored. People die more of stupidity than anything the monsters do. And the ending…

Charlie’s Angels 2: Full Throttle – Review

February 2, 2004

Explosions? Check. Crispin Glover being a damned lunatic? Check. Demi Moore? Check, but not by much. Bernie Mac? Check, but so what? Bernie Mac is a funny man.

Bowling for Columbine – Review

February 2, 2004

Bowling for Columbine, Moore’s take on American gun culture, is somewhat less snarky than his debut, Roger and Me, but not by much.

Boat Trip – Review

February 2, 2004

Boat Trip may well be the single worst movie I’ve ever had to sit through. This is not hyperbole. I’m serious. THE worst.

The Cure – Trilogy – Review

October 15, 2003

There is debate as to whether or not this triumvirate of albums (Pornography, Disintegration, and Bloodflowers) was an intended trilogy, or a coincidence.

The Jam – The Complete Jam – Review

October 15, 2003

All the videos, of course, as well as a whole slew of TV appearances, along with two scrapbooks, and a brief documentary. For Jam geeks, it’s a necessity.

Spider – Review

October 15, 2003

Cronenberg keeps the audience guessing, taking us in and out of Spider’s mind, throwing flashbacks that only truly fall into place during a second viewing.

Solaris – Review

October 15, 2003

Steven Soderbergh is becoming the master of the remake. Between Traffic, Oceans Eleven, and Solaris, he’s managed to (re)make worthwhile films.

Old School – Review

October 15, 2003

It doesn’t care if it’s been done before. It has no use for grand statements. Hell, there are times it can’t even be bothered to pay attention to its own plot.