Tag Archives: music

The Runaways

The Runaways (Director: Floria Sigismondi): I grew up just a few years after the members of The Runaways, and so not only did I listen to their music, but also to the music they grew up on. That being said, … Continue reading

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Beyond Ipanema

Editor’s Note: I’ve decided to begin posting my reviews of films screening at SXSW early, hope­fully helping anyone attending make some decisions about what to see. Beyond Ipanema is screening on Thursday March 18 at 9:30pm at the Alamo Ritz … Continue reading

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Love You More

Editor’s Note: Love You More is available on Wholphin No. 8, a great compilation of short films from the same people who publish McSweeney’s. Love You More (Director: Sam Taylor-Wood): Based on a short story by English playwright Patrick Marber, … Continue reading

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Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae

Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae (Director: Stascha Bader): Well, I’ll get one thing out of the way first. The poster for this movie kind of sucks. But I think if you watch the trailer (embedded below), that might help you … Continue reading

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Ashes of American Flags

Editor’s Note: I’ve decided to begin posting some reviews of films screening at Hot Docs 2009 early, hopefully helping anyone attending make some decisions about what to see. Ashes of American Flags is screening on Friday May 8 at 9:15pm … Continue reading

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