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American Hardcore (2006)
I'd rather not be in Philadelphia.....
I'd rather not be in Philadelphia..... But this film couldn't have been made without the Philly HC scene. Which seems to get almost no mention - except brief footage of YDI - a short interview with "Fat" Howard and some musings from Chuck Treece.
The majority of the live footage in this flick, however, was from Philadelphia. Owing to the video skills of Steve "Eye" - and Rich "Spunky" Stankiewicz (who are credited). It was sick seeing the amount of Philly shows that i attended - that were made part of this documentary. Trying to spot myself in the crowd stopped, though, when they showed footage of Die Kreuzen playing in Jeff Jenkins' basement -(called the "West Side Club" )- and I see myself clearly - 20+ years younger - screaming into the mic with Dan. Anyway..........
Here in Philly - we may not have had the same amount of nationally recognized bands as DC, Boston or even NYC - but the scene was F---'n STRONG!!. Plus - due to the geographic location - Philly was often the meeting ground for bands from DC and Boston.
I enjoyed this film thoroughly - especially the coverage of how the Straight Edge scene developed in Boston into an almost Nazi Regime. Just watching Al spout at a press conference that he better not see you drinking at the shows - had me on the floor rolling... Oh well - none of us were very well behaved - and thank god for that.
I am not sure how much the general public are going to be interested in this film - since almost no mention is made of the great Punk Icons of today - like Green Day and Good Charlotte. Well, thats for another day - Carson Daly please answer the call - the Youth are waiting.
Anatomie de l'enfer (2004)
Is it over yet?
In case you were under the illusion that interaction with other people, and that any attempt to find love was a worthwhile endeavor - please see this movie - it will clear that up right away.
In case you ever thought that sex was fun, interesting or life-affirming, see this movie.
This wonderful gem of a film shows how sexuality is, in fact, not an expression of joy, love - or even hormones. Rather, sex is shown for what it truly is - a war between the sexes - best engaged in grimly, humorlessly and with an unending tirade of post-modern deconstructionist invective.
Thank you Ms. Breillat for showing me the way. Now, go play in traffic.
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
Amazing movie
Call me naive, but I went to see Fahrenheit 911, thinking I was going to have a good old time laughing at dumb George Bush. Boy, was I wrong. I walked out of the theatre feeling as though my chest had been ripped open and my heart ripped out.
I was in tears and rage throughout the movie, as I witnessed Bush's jihad on the constitution, truth and the English language.
Michael Moore deserves, not the Oscar, but the Nobel Peace prize, for bringing to the screen the truth about the liars, thieves and butchers that have stolen this country from us, and mock us with their every word and deed.
God bless you Michael Moore.
My only criticism of the film, is that Moore failed to discuss Clinton's impeachment as compared to what Bush has done to this country, what is treason, and what crimes against the nation merit which penalties.