Hard Core Logo Movie Review 1996

Mockumentary about a group of Canadian veteran punk rock musicians who, at thirtysomething, have reunited for one last benefit concert. The semi-legendary Vancouver band are so pleased by how well the concert goes that they decide to head back on the road (in a decrepit van) for one last shot at glory, trailed by a documentary film crew (led by director McDonald). The documentary inserts reveal the band's ups and downs and the ego trips that ultimately drove them apart. Adapted from a novel by Michael Turner. McDonald describes "Hard Core Logo" as the last of his rock 'n' roll road trilogy, following "Roadkill" and "Highway 61."

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 96 minutes.
Originally from Canadian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mockumentary, Road Trip, Punk Rock, Canada, Satire & Parody, Buddies, Rock Flicks

Screenplay

Noel S. Baker

Cast

Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Bernie Coulson

Cinematography

Danny Nowak

Director

Bruce McDonald

Music

Shaun Tozer

Producer

Christine Haebler, Brian Dennis, Terminal City Pictures, Shadow Shows, Miramax Films

Awards

Genie 1996: Song ("Swamp Baby, Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?").