If I told you I just watched a movie called Pig Hunt, what would you think? Would you imagine some sort of giant pig going around killing people? Sure you would. You would probably even chuckle about it a little. Yes, don't even try to deny it. Now, to take it a step further, how would you respond if I told you that I liked it? Most people would not be able to hold back their laughter. Frankly, I don't blame you. A movie called Pig Hunt and the images the title conjures up is funny, the stuff of midnight cable. However, in this case the film is actually quite good with a healthy helping of crazy.
Mogwai is a band I know very little about. Blasphemy right? I really don't, but I want to find out more. Honestly, I do. I guess it is a little strange to be starting with their first ever concert video, I understand that. However, if you stop and think about it, what better way is there to getting intimate with a band other than to witness them live? I know this isn't quite the same as actually seeing them in a concert but it does go a long way to showing one what the band is really like, how they flow, how they fit together, and how proficient they are at presenting their compositions. It is the live setting that will expose the act for what they are, a studio only band or one that can bring it to the stage in compelling fashion.
Three new films enter the fray this weekend, which is generally considered one of the weaker ones of the year (with at least one exception being the weekend after). Labor Day marks the end of the summer season. Kids go back to school and the cinemas become a mere shell of their summer glories. Somewhat like January, this begins a period where films have lower expectations hanging over them as the wait for Oscar season begins. Fortunately, there are still movies coming out and movies I want to see!
A sea of excited metal heads chants "Me-Ga-Deth!" over and over. A lone figure carrying a custom made Flying V guitar walks to the center of the stage and raises his arms triumphantly over his head. The crowd in turn raises theirs in agreement, cheering ever louder. The figure then asks: "You know why we're here, right?" Of course they know, answering with still louder cheers. Then the iconic opening riff brings the rest of the band to the stage and the show begins.