Just in case you're not sick of the Barenaked Ladies yet -- a long shot, we know -- Canada's most important export since potted meat food product will soon have its story told in the form of a documentary film directed by none other than Beverly Hills 90210 star Jason Priestley. |

Cynics might assume that Priestley was tabbed for the directorial gig because he's also a native of our nutty neighbor to the north -- after all, they do have those restrictive "Canadian content" rules -- but we're guessing that the key is his ability to double as hair-stylist on the set.

In any event, Priestley was hard at work filming the Ladies at their recent Juno Awards appearance, which he'll no doubt weave into the rich tapestry of success that has been the band's lot these past nine years. No word on whether he was able to snag any footage from the days when Alanis Morissette sang backup for the Brothers Creeggan, but we can always hope.

There's been no decision made as to a title for the flick, nor have plans for a soundtrack been finalized -- although on the latter front, we'd suggest a simple, time-saving solution. Issue a four-minute "Greatest Hit" CD and hope it's in stores before people realize how annoying the whole thing really is.

DAVID SPRAGUE(September 25, 1998)