July 2008 :: Screen Reviews
Screen Reviews
Door of No Return
A serviceable documentary of a working band in creative transition, Door of No Return misses an opportunity to explore the history of one of the most intriguing reggae bands of all time, Steel Pulse.
Heavy Metal in Baghdad
A group of Iraqi youths learn English from Metallica and Slayer and form a head-banging band in the middle of a war. Carl F Gauze doesn't need a translator for the universal language of metal.
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
Julien Temple puts together a sweet requiem for Joe Strummer of The Clash.
Ricco The Mean Machine
Although Aaron Shaul doesn't really buy into the Mean Machine hype, he still thinks Ricco is a pretty interesting revenge flick.
The Incredible Hulk
Bruce Banner is on the run as he tries to control the beast inside of him. You wouldn't like Rob Levy when he's angry, but you'll like him even less when he's disappointed by a summer blockbuster.
The Strangers
Move over, Michael Myers, The Strangers are in town. Julie Haverkate wonders if it's the murders or masks that frighten us more.
WALL•E
An A-dorable robot attempts to save Earth and win his lady love. Julie Haverkate is surprised by WALL E's order of priorities, and she thinks you will be too.
