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Rip It Up, Issue 96, 1 July 1985, Page 10

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Roxy Music The High Road (CEL) Capable memento of one of Roxy's last live concerts, filmed in France in Lacostavision. Outstand-

ing renditions of material off For Your Pleasure and Avalon, an enviably Fransh atmosphere and more than a few dry asides. For full enjoyment, end the tape at 'Editions Of You’, skipping the unnecessary version of 'Jealous Guy: Otherwise, a most enjoyable evening. CT Tender Mercies (Thorn/EMI) Bruce (Breaker Morant) Beresford’s 1983 movie about the rediscovery of self-respect confirms his directorial talents for building characterisation. Robert Duval (who sings and writes half the songs) plays Mark Sledge, an exC&W star fallen on booze and hard times. His chance encounter with and marriage to Rosa (Tess Harper), a very small-town motel owner, leads to his recovery. She’s the calm at the heart of his storm and Beresford expertly builds their relationship with some beautifully understated shots. GK Beat Street (Roadshow) One of the best hip hop social documents I’ve seen is seven times and it’s still good. The story might be schmaltz but the dancing, music and cultural signs make this a big hit. Afrika Bambaataa comes on like an Aztec god to rock the house, Kool Kind Here adds a spiritual presence, the bombing is true South Bronx wild style and the dancing by the New York City Breakers is super fine. See it, it will make you feel good. KB Black Bullet (Roadshow) A blaxploitation thang from 1974, with Isaac Hayes as Truck Turner, bounty hunter and allround nice guy. Things get tough when he wastes Gator the pimp, making Gators friends a mite upset. Highlights include some nasty crimplene flares, a cameo role from Dick Miller and, best of all. Lt. Uhura from Star Trek as a very nasty lady pimp. Black B-grade action at its best. KB The Key (Roadshow) Hi there, art lovers, here’s a hot one for y’all. From the director of Caligula, a claustrophobic study in jealousy and sexual obsession. Basically an Italian bottom movie; and you don't need to be Sigmund Freud to link the background of fascist Italy with the anal nature of the film. A movie for those who like Italian architecture, if you know what I mean. KB