Bruce McDonald's 'Hard Core Logo' - Paul McEwan

Consistently ranked as one
of the best Canadian movies of all time, punk-rock mockumentary Hard Core Logo (1996) documents the
last-ditch reunion tour of an aging rock band led by vocalist Joe Dick (Hugh
Dillon). Well received by critics at the time of its release, the film
continues to enjoy a devoted international cult following.This entertaining analysis of Hard Core Logo explores many of the film's key themes, including
the responsibility of documentary filmmakers to their subjects, the development
of close male relationships, and the relationship between art and commerce in
Canada, especially for touring musicians. Paul McEwan examines Hard Core Logo in the context of other adaptations
of Michael Turner's 1993 novel of the same name, as well as against other films
from McDonald's celebrated career. Featuring
interviews with McDonald himself and others involved in the film, Bruce
McDonald's 'Hard Core Logo' provides
an engaging look at one of Canada's most mythologized movies.