Lollipop Magazine

The Last Reel of the Century – The Films of the 1990s: A Retrospective – Column

January 1, 2000

The first six years had groundbreaking work from some of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history. The first half also contained the premier work from the majority of the independent filmmakers who will take us deep into the next century.

Garbage Pail – The Art of Exaggeration: Reviewers – Column

January 1, 2000

When they say… They really mean… “…a great live band…” = “Their CD sucks.” “…have scored rave reviews…” = “They’ve been reviewed.”

Garbage Pail – The Art of Exaggeration: Bands – Column

January 1, 2000

When they say… They really mean… “This is the record that’s going to break us.” = “Our last record didn’t do shit for us.” “We just played a great show with [big name band].” = “There was a last minute cancellation and we were standing outside with our gear, like we always do.”

Garbage Pail – Scene Splicing – Column

January 1, 2000

Scene Splicing: Ice TLC, Living Color Me Bad Brains, GWArmchair Martian.

Garbage Pail – Movie Combinations – Column

January 1, 2000

Movie Combinations: Waking Ned Devine Because He’s Got Mail. The Negotiator vs. The Horse Whisperer.

Garbage Pail – Misheard Lyrics (Part Two) – Column

January 1, 2000

Misheard Lyrics: What They Said: “We’ll dance in the garden with torches in the rain” What We Thought They Said: “We’ll dance with the goblin of toe cheese in the rain”

Garbage Pail – DNA Action – Column

January 1, 2000

In a landmark deal negotiated in the wake of superstar Michael Jordan’s retirement and last year’s horrendous record, the Chicago Bulls have signed a contract with Jordan landing them exclusive rights to his DNA.

Garbage Pail – Crucifix Out, Electric Chair In – Column

January 1, 2000

The Catholic Church, responding to focus groups’ confusion, has decided to replace the popular image of Jesus Christ nailed on the crucifix. The new symbol will feature Jesus sitting in a more contemporary mode of execution: the electric chair.

Garbage Pail – The All (Porn) Star Team – Column

January 1, 2000

Professional sports figures whose monikers seem better-suited to a career in the adult-film industry: Magic Johnson. Dennis Rodman. Dick Butkus.

Garbage Pail – Scene Splicing – Column

September 1, 1999

Band Collaborations: Manawarrant, Herbie HanCocteau Twins, Jon Spencer Moody Blues Explosion.