mm-39 Hard Core Logo is one of the better Canadian independent films made. I liked Hard Core Logo and I do not like indie style films which says a lot. Another fake documentary which gets across as so real! Hugh Dillon, who is the lead singer of the headstones, added many real life experiences in the movie. One experiences what a van ride/tour for five days would be like! The Winnipeg meltdown, and the stage performance memorable. When Hard Core Logo plays, there is an real life performance. (Authentic) The movie's foreground is about a friendship between John Dic and Billy Talent. John is a real friend and is a in your face does not care guy. John Hates phonies, and is self- destructive. Billy is angry at John for wrecking his career, and wants to grow as a musician. One experiences a real friendship in the movie between the two protagonists, but as the movie progresses the past strains the relationship. Hard Core Logo show everyone uses everyone, and getting back stabbed. John the guy who does not actually care, does care and the unbreakable breaks. John gets broken and one experiences real pain/tears and a horrible ending. Seven out of ten stars.

balkanarama It resembles "Spinal Tap" only in that it's about a fictitious rock band on its way down. This is a more ambitious movie, and its mood is much darker -- while it has its comic moments, it's not a film to watch when you're feeling down.This particular American viewer had no trouble with the Canadian references -- yes, we can tell Canadian cities apart and know exactly which Quebeckers the bassist was talking about. In fact, the Canadianness of the movie was part of its appeal, and I'm not just talking about the stunning scenery. I do have to admit overlooking the angle about Canadian musicians selling out to the American scene -- I was more attuned to the sellout on the personal rather than national level. Bands in the States lose musicians to L.A., too.At its core, this is a movie about friendship and betrayal, and in the end, betrayal wins. It's a hard, honest movie, not easy watching but worth the effort.(Parents, this one isn't for the kiddies -- lots of obscenity and some violence, though none of it is gratuitous to the story.)

James Martin A Punk Rock Mockumentary. A strange little film. Not a slap your thighs, roll around on the floor kinda funny. Very dry actually. The Cameo's by various Celeb's is worth a look. The late great "Joey Ramone" even puts in an appearance. Alot of the humour will be lost on many unless you've spent some time in Canada and understand the various rivalries between different parts of the country. Unapologetically Canadian.

snooze_alarm mockumentary about a punk band reunion .... just because you're famous, doesn't mean you're happy ... lessons on how friendship is sometimes more precious than you realize ... don't take everything you hear and see as the whole reality ... lots of beer, cigarettes, km's (miles for our american friends)