Films Reviewed by Gordon B. Isnor
Homemade Hillbilly Jam (2008)
An excellent music documentary that seeks out what’s left of hillbilly culture, Homemade Hillbilly Jam is a look, both visually and musically rich, at the Ozark Mountains....
The Soda Machine (2008)
A well-made bilingual documentary by Sophie Fortier and Audrey Gautier, with options of French or English subtitles about a hardworking punk band from Montreal, Quebec. The band has ...
Fingered DVD Zine Winter Spring 2008 (2008)
Fingered is a periodical DVD zine that focuses in each edition on a different local scene. The Winter/Spring 2008 edition focuses on the vibrant Montreal noise rock and art ...
Magus (2008)
The premise of Magus is not especially well layed out at any point during the movie, but it's an enjoyable ride from start to finish nonetheless thanks to excellent acting ...
Dead Cool (2008)
A thoroughly enjoyable film starring Rosanna Arquette and an excellent cast of British actors. Dead Cool’s main character David is played to great effect by Steven Gel...
Last Request (2008)
Last Request has a very pungent aroma of B movie, but is enjoyable anyway thanks to a warm, feel-good vibe throughout. The cast includes Danny Aiello, Joe Piscopo and Gilbert ...
48 Angels (2006)
48 Angels is an Irish film notable for its beautiful cinematography and haunting narrative. The film, set in contemporary Northern Ireland, was directed by Marion Comer and stars Ci...
Ya Heard Me (2008)
Ya Heard Me is a new documentary film covering New Orleans bounce music, an uptempo hip-hop sub-genre that emerged in the 1980's and 90s. Bounce tracks rely heavily on samp...
