Hard Core Logo. I have a copy on VHS from well before Tarantno got his hooks in to it. Used to see it on SBS quite often but would always end up missing it somehow. One day I found a copy at work and snapped it up right away.
Its a mockumentary described ad "Spinal Tap's mean kid brother with the story reflecting mainly on the relationship between band leader Joe Dick (played by Hug Dillon, singer of Canadian cow-punk protagonists the Headstones) and lead guitarist Billy Talent ( Calum Keith Rennie, best known for his role in Due South). The aging punkers reunite after Joe's mentor Bucky Haight is shot in an apparent home invasion. Billy is moonlighting in Jenifur (both bands I might add are ficticious) on the major US festival circuit and comes back for a benefit although he is very close to joining Jenifur full time. The benefit is a success and Joe convinces the band to go out on the road one last time. While Joe and Billy are the central characters the bassist John, who suffers from mental illness, and drummer Pipefitter provide the comic relief.
Also features some rather notable punk icons in Joey Ramone and DOA in cameo roles. The soundtrack kicks f**king arse (the actors don't play their instruments although Hugh Dillon does the singing with backing band Swamp Baby) and Hugh Dillon's band the Headstones are worth a listen.
Natheel; mate you of all people will LOVE this flick!
