Mark Phinney – Page 8 – Lollipop Magazine

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.

Screamin – #4 – Review

February 1, 1996

One of the better ‘zines dedicated to the rockabilly scene. A full-bodied guide to a scene that lacks people who know how to capture the spirit on paper.

The Doom Generation Soundtrack – Review

December 1, 1995

This soundtrack takes the same route the Natural Born Killers soundtrack took – threading the songs in the order of the film, with bits of dialogue thrown in.

Pansy Division – at the Rat – Review

December 1, 1995

They ran through most of their new album, Pile Up, and a lot of my earlier faves, such as “Rock ‘N’ Roll Queer Bar,” “Cocksucker Club,” and “James Bondage.”

Tub – Why I Drink – Review

November 1, 1995

Sometimes turning it up with an almost-trying-to-sound-catchy-but-not-quite-cutting-it hook, at other times putting me to sleep with draining guitar solos.

The (Amazing) Royal Crowns – Interview

November 1, 1995

An interview with drummer Dana Stewart