Flipside
Charles DJ Deppner finds Flipside to be a vital treatise on mortality, creativity, and purpose, disguised as a quirky documentary about a struggling record store.
Tag: Oscilloscope Laboratories
The Tale of King Crab
The winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2021 Viennale, The Tale of King Crab has documentarians Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis creating their first hybrid-fiction feature, which expands on the provocative mythologies birthed in the town of Vejano, Italy. Generoso and Lily review this immersive and imaginative film.
Sirens
The fact that the band Slaves to Sirens exists is impressive, but that they live, love, and breathe to play metal takes things to another level. Sirens documents the journey. Review by Charles DJ Deppner.
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Slap the Monster on Page One
Screen ReviewsAnother gem in Marco Bellocchio’s oeuvre, journalism thriller Slap the Monster on Page One is as relevant today as it was in 1972.
The Prehistory of Suzi Quatro
Archive ArchaeologyBefore there was Leather Tuscadero, Suzi Quatro was in two pioneering, all-woman rock bands in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. This is a Quick Look at those bands: The Pleasure Seekers and Cradle.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed
Screen ReviewsLily and Generoso review director Hernán Rosselli’s second hybrid-fiction crime film that artfully explores our perceived notions of family.
Sun Ra
Music ReviewsLights On A Satellite: Live At The Left Bank (Resonance Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Zyzzyx Road
Screen ReviewsDon’t let the stats fool you. Zyzzyx Road may have been the lowest grossing movie in history, but is it worth checking out? Phil Bailey explores the new 4K UHD from Dark Arts Entertainment.
B.B. King
Music ReviewsIn France: Live at the 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival ( Deep Digs). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Tomie
Screen ReviewsThe first film based on Junji Ito’s manga, Tomie, makes its US Blu-ray debut from Arrow Video.
