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Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll

  Directed by Bob Smeaton At times it’s more like an infomercial than an actual documentary.  A big part of the focus of this film is the lasting influence the Jam had on their fans, but that comes at the expense of seeing more things you might expect (and want) to see in a documentary about […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on October 5th, 2015

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Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll

Directed by Dave Grohl. What do Bad Religion, Barry Manilow, Cheap Trick, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, Josh Groban, Tears for Fears, Rancid, Ratt, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Santana, Foreigner, Nine Inch Nails and REO Springfield have in common? They all recorded albums at Sound City Studios. Those are just a few of the big names that rolled through the studio, an d the list is pretty long. Sound City, the movie is Dave Grohl’s documentary/slash tribute to the studio where Nevermind was recorded, a studio that he says changed his life.

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on January 12th, 2014

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Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll

Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out (DVD) Directed by: Stewart Copeland Movie Released: 2006 Format: DVD I had high hopes for this one considering the eccentric Copeland pedigree and the fact that he taught me the only dance move a kid ever needed to know in the “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” video. But […]

Posted by: Dr Brad on November 13th, 2007

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Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll

“Nina Simone Si, Bernie Rhodes No!” “Joe Strummer” has always been my answer to the question “Who would you like to be stuck in an elevator with?” He represents the perfect mix of aggro, intellect, and sensitivity. And it is no doubt that over time his sensitivity has emerged as his strongest trait. He cared […]

Posted by: Dr Brad on November 12th, 2007

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Reviews: Film & Video, Rock and Roll

Hey, it’s fucking great! Here’s an attempt at a review. Do you want more? We Jam Econo: the story of the Minutemen is a great film. If you like the music you’ll probably enjoy this. Lots of performance footage. I never saw them live and was slow to pick up on their music but I […]

Posted by: MC on October 15th, 2006

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