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Join us at Stan Mikita's for crullers, dear listener, as we go through one of the very best comedies of the 1990s: It's Wayne's World. Excellent. But is it truly Wayne's world? How much control does Wayne really have? What does he want? What does he stand for? And will he ever transcend the limitations of his corporeal space? We definitively answer these and so much more, as we cover both the making of the movie (including what sounds like a very difficult experience for director Penelope Spheeris in having to work with Mike Myers) and the movie itself, reading very closely to divine its message. Bonus video: Matt tells you about the ONLY Disney Animated Feature that you won't find on Disney Plus, and why that is. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/upu6z3Zyf40 Next week: I Love You Man (2009) with special guest Wade Hyel Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get two extra episodes! patreon.com/loadbearingbeams Time stamps: 00:03:00 — Our personal histories with Wayne's World 00:14:45 — History segment: Mike Myers & the origins of Wayne Campbell on 1980s Canadian television; “Wayne's World” debuts on SNL with Myers and Dana Carvey; production of Wayne's World led by director Penelope Spheeris 00:37:57 — In-depth movie discussion 01:52:45 — Final thoughts and star ratings Sources: "Comedy in the '90s, Part 1: ‘Wayne's World' Starts the Party" by Alan Siegel | The Ringer (2019) - https://bit.ly/3YQzoG3 “Gentle Reminder: ‘Wayne's World' Was, and Will Always Be, a Totally Canadian Thing” by Greg Hudson | Sharp (2017) - https://bit.ly/3H2rKlP “Mike Myers: Man of Mystery” by Josh Rottenberg | Entertainment Weekly (2008) - https://bit.ly/43BD5lD Artwork by Laci Roth. Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC). Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social
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We close out our Women's History Month discussion of Penelope Spheeris with THE movie of the 1990s: Wayne's World, starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey! Hear about the film that introduced a generation to "Bohemian Rhapsody" and maybe sort of formed Lauren's entire psyche. Next week, we'll be chatting about Moonstruck, so defo prep for that! Party on!
We continue our Penelope Spheeris series with her first narrative feature, Suburbia. Plot summary: Suburbia is director Penelope Spheeris's study of the Los Angeles punk rock scene in the early 1980s. Evan and his younger brother leave their broken home in an attempt to escape their alcoholic mother. They find family in a group of punks who live as squatters in an abandoned house by the side of the highway.
We're celebrating Women's History Month by discussing some of the best films of the severely underrated Penelope Spheeris, whose filmography is quite something. First up: Spheeris's first feature, The Decline of Western Civilization, an intense, enjoyable, wholly strange documentary about the LA hardcore punk scene in 1979/1980. Even if you're not a punk fan, this is a must-see. We'll be on a brief break next week, but will return the week after to discuss Spheeris's Suburbia (1983), a fictionalized take on the punk lifestyle.
It our 50th episode and joining Morgan on the podcast is joined by playwright, actress, comedienne, and Godzilla super fan, Grace Aki to discuss Penelope Spheeris's 1992 film, "Wayne's World." Grace and Morgan delve into what makes "Wayne's World" hold up, the excellent casting, and the way music is used in the film. Plus we mention some bonus Ishtar lore. You can follow GraceInstagramBroadway RadioTell Me On a SundayTo Free a MockingbirdYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSky
His delightful first feature Young Werther opens across Canada this Friday, so writer-director José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço is here to kick off the new year by being entirely worthy of Mike Myers' 1992 blockbuster-slash-breakout Wayne's World, directed by Penelope Spheeris. Your genial host Norm Wilner is happy to kick off 2025 riding shotgun in the Mirthmobile.
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the impact of Saturday Night Live, or SNL, as the long-running US sketch show prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Just how important is SNL in the history of American comedy? And why have we never quite understood it over here? Ellen speaks to actor and former SNL writer Paula Pell about how it felt to get a job on the show after growing up as an obsessed fan - and whether the hectic schedule of Saturday Night Live is always conducive to the best comedy. And she talks to US comedian and podcaster Ashley Ray about SNL's enduring influence on American humour, and its relevance for audiences as it enters its 50th season. Meanwhile, Mark discusses the cinema that has emerged from the series - from big hitters like The Blues Brothers and Wayne's World to box office flops MacGruber and A Night at the Roxbury - with author and Empire magazine editor Nick de Semlyen. And he gets the inside track on working with SNL's legendary super-producer Lorne Michaels - and on bringing the music of Queen to a whole new generation - from Wayne's World's director Penelope Spheeris. Producer: Jane Long A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
Rob and Jeff are looking back at 1980s hair metal! Filmmaker and "Jackass" co-creator Jeff Tremaine joins Rob Lowe to discuss the new docu-series “Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal.” They dive into Rob's memories of living with Vince Neil from Mötley Crüe, the influence of MTV, the connection between Shania Twain and Def Leppard, why Mike Myers chose filmmaker Penelope Spheeris to direct “Wayne's World,” watching Prince open for The Rolling Stones, and more. Plus, Rob answers a question about the “West Wing” score. Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show!
This week we're Down to Watch a buncha punks! Dan and Raul take a trip back in time with The Decline of Western Civilization, a 1981 doc filmed from within the Los Angeles punk scene as it was cresting on a wave of drugs, violence, art, and energy so potent the LAPD chief at the time forbade the film's screening. Through interviews, gig footage, and crowd interactions, filmmaker Penelope Spheeris managed to capture one of the most authentic portrayals of a musical movement ever seen on film and does it impressively despite such an unwieldy and abstract genre. This pod is a conversation in admiration and fun for sure, but if the documentary sounds interesting, it's free on YouTube!
For the final episode of our Summer of Brat(s) mini-series, we cover the films of the Brat Pack's defining nerd: no, not Anthony Michael Hall, but the Duck Man himself, Jon Cryer! Sure, you've seen him star in one of the worst sitcoms ever, but have you seen him in possibly the best teen movie of all time? Let's bring this one home with one of the boys' favorite movies: PRETTY IN PINK (plus HIDING OUT and Penelope Spheeris' DUDES!).
We talk about the TSOL Darker My Love 12" EP Strange Club Variant Maroon Dusk. TSOL or True Sounds Of Liberty do not need a lot of introduction. Their sound blending of punk, deathrock, hardcore, art rock, and goth are synonymous with angst, rebellion, and setting their own standards of progression. Starting in 1979 and remaining creatively active throughout all the tribulations that life has thrown at them! https://revinkmerch.bigcartel.com/ FRUMESS is POWERED by www.riotstickers.com/frumess JOIN THE PATREON FOR LESS THAN A $2 CUP OF COFFEE!! https://www.patreon.com/Frumess
Send us a textThis week on our season finale we look at three box office and critical successes which you might not know were directed by women. In the hot seat is Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break, Penelope Spheeris' Wayne's World and Mary Harron's American Psycho. We also almost (but not quite) dodge the Blake Lively controversy and talk about the films we're looking forward to this autumn. See you for season 5!References‘Warner Brothers to put a studio in the dessert', by Brian Welk, indiewire.com‘How American Psycho became a feminist statement' by Trey Taylor, dazeddigital.comPenelope Spheeris on Wayne's World, Pat Saperstein, Variety.com‘Point Break is a feminine perspective on toxic masculinity', laineygossip.com-----------If you love what we do, please like, subscribe and leave a review!Original music by James BrailsfordLogo design by Abby-Jo SheldonFollow usEmail us
The gang gets a burn this week as they shack up with TR and live on the outskirts, while reviewing Suburbia (2983) directed by Penelope Spheeris. After the critical success of The Decline of Western Civilization a few years prior, Penelope Spheeris wanted to make a more narrative look at the burnout punk scene in America, taking stories pulled from the real life subjects of her documentary. She even got many of them to lace up their acting shoes and step in front of the camera and portray versions of themselves. Art imitates life, but does anyone care? Watch for yourself, then tune in to see how Tyler (his pick), Joseph, and Pete liked SuburbiaVisit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream!Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQThis Episode:https://youtu.be/F4fuVijhgHMhttp://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/ Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclass Patrons:JavierJoel ShinnemanLinda McCalisterHeather Sachs https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorksChris GeigerDylanMitch Burns Robert Stewart JasonAndrew Martin Dallas Terry Jack Fitzpatrick Mackenzie MinerBinge Daddy DanAngry Otter (Michael)The Maple Syrup Don: StephenJoseph Navarro Pete Abeyta and Tyler Noe
Michelle picks her movie in this month's category of Women Directing! WAYNE'S WORLD (1992) Directed by Penelope Spheeris
In this episode of Locust Radio we are flipping the script a bit. Instead of Tish, Laura and Adam interviewing someone, Tish and Adam are interviewed by Locust's own Alexander Billet. They discuss, among other things, the Born Again Labor Museum, Adam and Tish's ongoing sited conceptual art and installation project in southern Illinois. An edited and abridged transcript of the interview is available on Alexander Billet's substack. A note: The interview was recorded the weekend before President Joe Biden quit the presidential race and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris. Artworks, artists, concepts, histories, and texts discussed in this episode: Jean Baudrillard, America (1989); Walter Benjamin, “Theses on History” (1940); John Berger, Ways of Seeing (documentary and book) (1972); Joseph Beuys; Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention: How We Look at Art and Performance Today (2024); Nicolas Bourriaud, Relational Art (1998); Bertolt Brehct, “A Short Organum for the Theater” (1949); Bertolt Brecht, War Primer (1955); “Carbondale Starbucks Employees Vote to Unionize” (2022); Anna Casey, “Museum examines workers rights through art” (2022); Class and Social Struggle in southern Illinois; Andrew Cooper; Kallie Cox, “Born Again Labor Museum Offers Free Communist Manifestos” (2022); Ben Davis, Art in the After-Culture: Capitalist Crisis and Cultural Strategy (2022); Mike Davis and Hal Rothman, The Grit Beneath the Glitter: Tales from the Real Las Vegas (2002); Marcel Duchamp; R. Faze, “I Live an Hour from My Body” (2021); Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? (2008); Eirc Gellman and Jarod Roll, The Gospel of the Working-Class: Labor's Southern Prophets in New Deal America (2011); Francisco Goya, Disasters of War (1810-1820); Boris Groys, “The Weak Universalism” (2010); Jenny Holzer; Barbara Kruger; Michael Löwy, Fire Alarm: Reading Walter Benjamin's ‘On the Concept of History' (2005); Frances Madeson, “At the Born Again Labor Museum, Art is a Weapon for the Working Class” (2022); Karl Marx, The German Ideology (1846); Karl Marx and Freidrick Engels, The Communist Manifesto (1848); Pablo PIcasso, Guernica (1937); Russian Cosmism; Penelope Spheeris, The Decline of Western Civilization (1981); Stop Cop City; Leon Trotsky, Their Morals and Ours (1938); Adam Turl, “Against the Weak Avant-Garde” (2016); Adam Turl, “The Art Space as Epic Theater” (2015); Adam Turl, “Outsider Art is a Lie” (2019) and Adam Turl, “We're All Outsiders Now” (2019); Tish Turl, “Class Revenge Fanfiction” (2022); Tish Turl, “Toilet Key Anthology” (2020); Tish Turl and Adam Turl, Born Again Labor Museum; Tish Turl and Adam Turl, Born Again Labor Tracts; The Wanderers/Peredvizkniki In other news, the call for submissions for Locust Review 12 is available on our website, check it out. Locust Radio is produced by Omnia Sol, Alexander Billet and Adam Turl. Its hosts include Adam Turl, Laura Fair-Schulz, and Tish Turl.
This week, we talk to Australian musician, actor, and podcaster BEN LEE about the classic THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION 2: THE METAL YEARS!!! We discuss how the film compares to the original punk rock film, Ben's genuinie love of heavy metal and the shot by shot tribute he made to this film for his latest music video, seeing the Mötley Crüe Dr. Feelgood tour, Ben's transtion from metal into punk, Ben's thoughts on why Australia might not have the perfomative distance needed to have more glammy metal bands, the sadness that often permiates both films, the divisiveness within the 80s metal scene, the hightened sense of making it in L.A., Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley's scenes in the movie, Weezer, the Rainbow and the Sunset Strip, selling the rock n roll fantasy to teenagers, the 80s metal MTV video output, Lemmy, the brilliance of Penelope Spheeris's approach to connecting to these kids in all the L.A. music scenes, the sexism in the film, Lizzy Borden, how some bands prefered asthetic over songs, seprateing the fake album titles from the actual album titles, the Grunge movement, how the idea of careerism came into the underground, taco bell and tour scheudling, Faster Pussycat, hiding the pain through comedy, the pay to play scam, the L.A. police crackdown on the punk, hiphop and metal scenes, satanic panic, not understanind the cultures that come after your time, the Chris Holmes swimming pool scene, the dissappearnce of tribalism in the scene, Redd Kross, losing friends to other music scenes, is music better than sex like they mention in the film, Prince, creativity and sexuality, Megadeth and more!So get ready to tease your hair and scream for Odin in this week's episode of REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE!!!BEN LEE:https://www.ben-lee.com/Ben's music video tribute to THE DECLINE PT. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojoi9iqXGHYREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday. If you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieX, BlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.comARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today's episode is about "The Decline of Western Civilization", from 1981, directed by Penelope Spheeris. Our guest today is Ian Grant of the Jokermen podcast and media empire. This is Ian's second Rock Docs appearance, having previously joined us to discuss "Bob Dylan: 1978-1989 - Both Ends of the Rainbow" with his fellow Jokerman Evan Laffer. The Decline of Western Civilization is a snapshot of the early days of the LA punk scene featuring legends such as X, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Germs, and Fear, as well as some less-known scene personalities. X rules, check out our episode about "X: The Unheard Music" with Juliana Hatfield. Rock Docs is a Treble Media Podcast hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
Her films populate the most notable entries in underground and mainstream 20th century youth culture. Trailblazing filmmaker Penelope Spheeris joins us to share her cheeky Hollywood outsider perspective which allowed her to break legendary ground, with Suburbia and the Decline of Western Civilization trilogy and make significant dents in mainstream film land with Wayne's World, Black Sheep and Little Rascals. Brace for Penelope's snidely self-effacing perspective on movies, music, and Hollywood's club and movie cultures.Penelope traces her fascination with punk and street life back to her turbulently nomadic life as a carnival kid. In the late 70s, she and her film crew stage dove deep into L.A.'s punk infused club scene and emerged with Decline of Western Civilization I… A film which was quickly banned by the LAPD before capturing a devoted midnight screening audience and ascending into cult status. Decline I was followed, seven years later by Decline II which captured The Hollywood metal scene and then by Decline III, Penelope's homage to Hollywood's homeless, punk street kids, one of whom became her long-term boyfriend.Between Declines II and III, Penelope directed Wayne's World. She fills us in on capturing Mike Myers and Dana Carvey's big screen vision, how funny they were on the set and whether or not Freddy Mercury saw the famous head banging, Bohemian Rhapsody car scene??? Disappointments cloud anyone's horizon but Penelope has come to terms with losing Wayne's World II and she's still hopeful that her unreleased doc about Ozzfest '99 will receive the necessary music clearances for wide release. (We're counting on you, Sharon Osborne!)Plus, Fritz is recommending The Beach Boys doc on Disney+ and Weezy shares her nuanced take on Spacey Unmasked on Max.Path Points of Interest:Penelope SpheerisPenelope Spheeris on Wikipedia Penelope Spheeris on imdbDecline of Western Civilization MoviesWe Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n' RollBeach Boys - Disney+Spacey Unmasked
Party time! Excellent! Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. are dorking out about 1992's WAYNE'S WORLD, starring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Tia Carrere, and Rob Lowe. Dork out everywhere …Email at dorkingoutshow@gmail.comSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSpreakerSpotify Tune In Stitcherhttp://dorkingoutshow.com/https://bsky.app/profile/dorkingout.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@dorkingoutshow https://www.instagram.com/dorkingoutshow/ https://www.facebook.com/dorkingoutshowhttps://twitter.com/dorkingoutshow
This week on Podcast Playlist, we're listening to true crime. During the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, there was a huge amount of online hate directed towards Amber. But what if that was all part of an organized campaign? We'll find out on Who Trolled Amber. Plus, even if you've never heard of Peter Ivers, you've probably heard some of his music without realizing it. He was murdered in 1983, and the case was never solved. Now, a new podcast called Peter And The Acid King is trying to get to the bottom of it. It's hosted by Penelope Spheeris, a friend of Peter's and the director of Wayne's World. Leah will sit down with Penelope to talk about the show, and Peter's legacy. All that and more, this week on Podcast Playlist. Featuring: Peter And The Acid King, Stolen, White Lies, Who Trolled Amber, Ghost In The MachineFor links and more info head to cbc.ca/podcastplaylist.
This week on the Talk Without Rhythm Podcast I'm continuing my series of Patreon Picks with TWoRP Elite Patron Kevin G. Kevin joins me in a discussion of the first and third installments (part two is here) of Penelope Spheeris' classic music documentary trilogy as we watch 1981's The Decline of Western Civilization and 1998's The Decline of Western Civilization Part III. [00:00] INTRO [01:50] Chin Stroker VS Punter Promo [02:58] RANDOM CONVERSATION [10:35] The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) [43:03] The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998) [01:12:59] FEEDBACK [01:34:35] ENDING MUSIC: I Love Livin' in the City by Fear Buy The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) Buy The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998) Support TWoRP Contact Us talkwithoutrhythm@gmail.com
Robert Wolterstorff joined me to discuss being mentored by Norman Lear; a quick overview of his career; going to SFSU; being mentored by Norman Lear; selling a Good Times; going to work on the Jeffersons; turning down a chance to write / produce the Incredible Hulk; his pilot Pen 'n' Ink aided by Louis Schwartzberg; doing a college interview for Benjamin Spock for President that got picked up by PBS; Jeffersons episodes; befriending Roxie Roker and her husband Sy Kravitz; Jeffersons writer's were older; moving to Universal to write pilots; working for Nicholls, Ross, West; writing for Sheriff Lobo; his pilot for Pen 'n' Ink leads to a lifelong friendship with Fred & Mary Willard; his pilot, the Outlaw; Street Hawk was originally supposed to precede Monday Night Football; finished second to Dallas but not good enough; cost $1 million an episode; getting Tangerine Dream to do the music; hiring Joe Regalbuto and Rex Smith; "predicting the future"; great writing staff; his sitcom pilot Sisters with Sally Kellerman; Quantum Leap; his episode "Jimmy" is nominated for an Emmy; writes Little Rascals movie for Penelope Spheeris; hired to make snow version of Baywatch called Extreme; creates Slappy & the Stinkers based on original Little Rascals script; Extreme; his pilot for Stinger, a superhero parody; Blade Squad; Twice in a Lifetime; his fun in writing Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction; how he got the audience to believe anything; working for military intelligence creating battle drills, IED simulations, and writing military role playing table tops; and working for the Spy Museum
“Wayne's World” director Penelope Spheeris shares the secret to making a movie based on a “Saturday Night Live" sketch, discusses whether it's true Dana Carvey wanted to quit before filming started, and reveals whether or not the headbanging was improvised. Plus, get bonus stories about Alice Cooper and the late, great Chris Farley. It rocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the first installment of our miniseries, The Directors, we chat with director Penelope Spheeris, director of “Wayne's World.” We discuss how she boarded the project, how her background making music documentaries informed her directorial choices, and get great stories about Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Party on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Wayne's World," a film that transcended its "Saturday Night Live" sketch origins to become a cult classic, encapsulates the early '90s like few other movies do. Directed by Penelope Spheeris and starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, respectively, the film is a brilliant blend of humour, music, and a touch of innocence, all wrapped up in a storyline that's both engaging and hilariously absurd.At its core, "Wayne's World" is a story about friendship, dreams, and the pursuit of happiness in the face of corporate influence. Wayne and Garth are two slackers from Aurora, Illinois, who run a public-access television show from Wayne's basement. Their show, also titled "Wayne's World," is a local hit, catching the eye of television producer Benjamin Kane, played with smarmy charm by Rob Lowe. Kane offers to buy the rights to the show, promising fame and fortune. However, as Wayne and Garth soon discover, the road to success is fraught with sellouts, betrayals, and the potential loss of what they value most: their authenticity and creative control.The film is a riot from start to finish, thanks to Myers and Carvey's impeccable chemistry and their characters' endearing goofiness. Wayne's catchphrases, like "Party on!" and "Excellent!", became part of the cultural lexicon, while Garth's shy, awkward demeanour is the perfect foil to Wayne's exuberant personality. Their adventures, or misadventures, are filled with memorable moments, including their encounter with Alice Cooper, the "Bohemian Rhapsody" car scene that revitalised Queen's song, and Wayne's dream sequences that are both bizarre and hilariously offbeat.One of the film's strengths is its self-awareness. "Wayne's World" frequently breaks the fourth wall, with Wayne and Garth directly addressing the audience, making us complicit in their antics. This technique adds a layer of intimacy and immediacy to the film, drawing the viewer deeper into its world. It's a clever device that Spheeris and the writers use to great effect, allowing the film to comment on its own absurdity and the nature of television and film production.The supporting cast adds depth and colour to the film. Tia Carrere's performance as Cassandra, a talented musician and Wayne's love interest, brings a welcome dimension to the story, challenging Wayne to grow and consider his priorities. Her subplot, involving a record deal that's more about image than talent, mirrors Wayne and Garth's struggles with the television industry. Meanwhile, characters like Ed O'Neill's morose donut shop manager and Lara Flynn Boyle's obsessed ex-girlfriend provide additional comedic highlights.However, "Wayne's World" is not just a string of jokes and catchphrases. It's a commentary on the early '90s media landscape, the commodification of grassroots culture, and the eternal struggle between artistic integrity and commercial success. The film's climax, with its multiple endings, underscores the power of choice and the importance of staying true to one's values, even in the face of overwhelming pressure to conform.Technically, the film is a product of its time, with a soundtrack that's a mix of rock anthems and power ballads that perfectly encapsulate the era. The cinematography and editing are straightforward, serving the story without drawing attention away from the characters and their world. It's a testament to Spheeris's direction that the film feels both timeless and distinctly of its time, a snapshot of a cultural moment that continues to resonate with audiences today.In conclusion, "Wayne's World" is more than just a comedy; it's a cultural artifact that captures the zeitgeist of the early '90s with wit, warmth, and a genuine love for its characters and their world. Its appeal lies not just in its humour, but in its heart, its commentary on the media industry, and its celebration of creativity and friendship. As Wayne and Garth would say, "Wayne's World" is not just excellent, it's a party time that continues to charm and entertain audiences, making it a deserving classic in the comedy genre.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew
Audition does not rank anywhere in the 1999 box office. This is largely because it had no theatrical release in 1999. Rather, Audition played a single screening at the Toronto International Film Festival that year, and would only go on to make a few hundred thousand dollars worldwide during its run. But it developed an enormous cult following since, and has become one of the most revered horror films of its time. And it's easy to see why - Audition is gruesome, inventive, and stunningly unique. And, also, due to circumstances beyond her control, Jenn couldn't watch it. So John did, shares his thoughts, and then they both discuss Penelope Spheeris's unreleased OZZFEST 99 documentary We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N Roll, which might finally be released at some point in the near future, but, if not, is available in a fairly grainy Vimeo upload. It's great. So is Audition. Watch them both, if you can stomach the latter! If not, just listen to us talk about them!
PUBLIC VERSION. Musician and actor Lee Ving (lead singer for FEAR, actor in FLASHDANCE, STREETS OF FIRE, CLUE, DUDES, NIGHTMARES) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his incredible career. From growing up in a working class family in Philadelphia, PA… to his many decades fronting L.A.'s seminal hardcore punk band FEAR… to the band's legendary performance on Saturday Night Live in 1981 (arranged by the great John Belushi) that resulted in absolute mayhem… to what it was like making the transition to acting in feature films with FLASHDANCE (1983)… to his preferred approach to acting and what he feels makes a character feel real and not just like an actor playing a role… to his experience riding Harley's and shooting Walter Hill's STREETS OF FIRE… to working with director Penelope Spheeris - first as one of the subjects of her 1981 documentary THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION and then as an actor in her 1987 film DUDES… to working with the all-star cast of Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Leslie Ann Warren, and Eileen Brennan in 1985's CLUE… Lee shares his journey living and performing under the lights of both the stage and screen for 50 years (so far)!
Katie and Bridget dismantle the He-Man-Women-Haters Club as they re-watch: The Little Rascals! It's a movie all about how you only meet your once in a lifetime friend - once in a lifetime (quote Stymie). Come along as we meet Spanky, the leader of the gang who is way too comfortable with execution, and his best friend Alfalfa, who is in love with the 6 year old feminist herself: Darla. When Alfalfa accidently burns down their clubhouse, the gang sets off to raise some money through hi-jinx and shenanigans. The gang learns some valuable lessons such as: "wood doesn't grow on trees", "nothing beats a duck with a buck!", and more importantly "can't we have a club because we like something!?" Will the Little Rascals earn enough money to rebuild their clubhouse ala go kart race? Does Whoopi Goldberg make the best cameo ever in this movie!? Released in 1994, it was directed by Penelope Spheeris and stars nearly an entire cast under the age of 9 alongside random, famous actor cameos!
Director and screenwriter Penelope Spheeris joins the boys to talk about her special friendship with the late-Tommy Lasorda Jr, her relationship with “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels, the iconic film she turned down, how Donald Trump ended up in one of her movies, breaking David Spade's “comedy balls” and, of course, “Wayne's World”.
In this episode we welcome the legendary Penelope Spheeris and invite her to talk us through her extraordinary life and brilliant career. Barney wastes little time in asking the Louisiana-born filmmaker about the shocking traumas of her childhood and teenage years. We hear about her alcoholic mother's multiple marriages and the family's move to Southern California that led to Penelope putting herself through film school before graduating from UCLA. Along with the Saturday Night Live shorts she made with actor/comic Albert Brooks, Penelope talks about the pioneering Rock 'n' Reel production company that made '70s videos for everyone from Funkadelic to Fleetwood Mac. We also learn about her conversion to punk rock via Brendan Mullen's Masque club, where she shot SoCal hardcore bands like X, Fear, the Germs and Black Flag, the footage winding up in 1981's thrilling Decline of Western Civilization. From the first Decline we jump forward seven years to Decline II — and to a discussion of the '80s glam-metal scene that exploded on West Hollywood's Sunset Strip via bands such as W.A.S.P. and Poison. In addition we hear clips from Mat Snow's 1989 audio interview with all-girl quartet Vixen, sparking a discussion of rampant misogyny on the big-hair metal scene. With Decline II: The Metal Years being our guest's de facto passport to directing 1992's enormo-grossing Wayne's World, we ask Spheeris to recall her not-altogether- felicitous experience of working on the hit Saturday Night Live spinoff with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. We also consider how the week's featured writer "Metal Mike" Saunders bridged the gulf between metal and punk, tracing his maverick career from a 1971 Creem review of Sir Lord Baltimore's Kingdom Come to the 1978 formation of SoCal hardcore band Angry Samoans. After Mark offers quotes from recently-added library pieces about electro-pop duo Erasure, rapper Schoolly D and, yes, Penelope Spheeris, Jasper closes out the episode with remarks on articles about El Paso's At the Drive-In and David Bowie. Many thanks to special guest Penelope Spheeris. Visit her website at penelopespheeris.com. Pieces discussed: The Decline of Western Civilization, Penelope Spheeris: The "Mad Surgeon" of Film, Vixen audio, Sir Lord Baltimore, A Brief Survey of the State of Metal Music Today, Metal Mike Saunders, Angry Samoans, Annie Nightingale, Erasure, Penelope Spheeris interviewed by Richard Harrington, Schoolly D, At the Drive-In and David Bowie.
Amy & Paul party on with 1992's Mike Myers & Dana Carvey SNL buddy comedy Wayne's World! They dive into the creative conflicts between Myers and Carvey, learn how Penelope Spheeris landed the directorial role after finding fame as a rock documentarian, and ask what sets this film apart from the rest of the SNL spinoffs. Plus: Right Said Fred, but acoustic. Next week, Paul & Amy are talking about Out Of Sight! You can join the conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6. Check out this week's spotlight episode from the Unspooled archives, Austin Powers: https://www.earwolf.com/episode/austin-powers-international-man-of-mystery-2. Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is on presale now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Learn more about the show at unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts.
Wayne's World is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris. It was produced by Lorne Michaels and written by Mike Myers and Bonnie & Terry Turner. Based on the Saturday Night Live sketch Wayne's World, it stars Myers in his feature film debut as Wayne Campbell and Dana Carvey as Garth Algar, a pair of rock and heavy metal fans who broadcast a public-access television show. It also features Tia Carrere, Rob Lowe, Lara Flynn Boyle, Brian Doyle-Murray, Chris Farley, Ed O'Neill, Ione Skye, Meat Loaf, Robert Patrick and Alice Cooper in supporting roles.
Today's episode Matthew and Nort review the movie Wayne's World which is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris. It was produced by Lorne Michaels and written by Mike Myers and Bonnie & Terry Turner. Based on the Saturday Night Live sketch Wayne's World, it stars Myers in his feature film debut as Wayne Campbell and Dana Carvey as Garth Algar, a pair of rock and heavy metal fans who broadcast a public-access television show.Grab some popcorn, crack open a sody pop, and sit down for some movie talk every other Thursday on The Encounter Co Network. We are a comedy movie review podcast where Matthew & Nort take turns watching and reviewing a movie the other host has not seen. They go over the entire plot with spoilers and discuss how they feel about the film. They also talk about fun facts, box office, actors, and how the movie impacted us. Join our Patreon to support the show and get ad-free podcast episodes, full access to our exclusive Patron Discord, and get access to a secret podcast called Flight School where we watch and review a TV Pilot voted on by the Patrons! You get all of that for the low price of $5! Sources for So, You Finally Watched Support the lovely people who created stuff for the show: Art by: Meraki2019 Deep Voice by: Marlar Intro music by: Ozeyzin We are a part of The Encounter Co. network! Check out all the other awesome shows on the network! Follow us on Twitter at: Show: @SYFWPod Nort's Twitter: @NortSauwce Other Socials: Instagram: Soyoufinallywatchedpod Tik Tok: Syfwpodcast YouTube: So, You Finally Watched Podcast If you liked the show be sure to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify so we can get the word out about our show! Also tell a friend or two! Thanks for listening! Nort has another podcast with his co-host and wife Anna called Reading isn't for Kids! The pair review and discuss children chapter books, YA books, and sometimes comics. Check it out here! If you want to check out Nort's actual play podcast click this link! The show is called Grim Encounters and it is a campy horror actual play podcast using the Chill 3rd Edition ruleset. Best place to start is Season 1 or Season 2. Austin has anothernother podcast called Mid-Evil Midwest where magic and monsters begin to invade a small town in West Michigan and our group of monster hunters who have set out to stop them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the show, Transmissions host Jason P. Woodbury joins Penelope Spheeris, director of The Decline of Western Civilization trilogy, The Beverly Hillbillies, Little Rascals, Suburbia, and Wayne's World. Spheeris is the host of Peter and the Acid King, a true crime podcast set in the Los Angeles punk scene of the early ‘80s concerning the unsolved murder of Peter Ivers. A pop culture wunderkind, Ivers was many things at once: an all-star harmonica player who played alongside Little Walter, a pal of Van Dyke Parks who opened for Fleetwood Mac, and a songwriter who wrote music for David Lynch's Eraserhead and artists like Diana Ross and The Pointer Sisters. In the early '80s, he found found notoriety as host of New Wave Theatre, which showcased Bad Religion, Circle Jerks, 45 Grave and the Angry Samoans. Peter and the Acid King explores that epochal cultural era and its violent end. Working with investigator and co-creator Alan Sacks, Spheeris narrates with 10-part series, which is just about to finish its run, with world weary charm and sly understatement, as well as her signature attitude. If you dig our show and want to support the work we do at Aquarium Drunkard, pledge your support on Patreon and help keep the servers humming. Transmissions is a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit the Talkhouse for more interviews, fascinating reads, and podcasts. Next week on Transmissions? Matt Werth of RVNG joins us to discuss the music of Pauline Anna Strom.
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! TECHNICAL ISSUES aside we are FINALLY here for the last regular episode of the year. There will be more news, just a different format until February while we get ready for the next season.You can JOIN the conversation Tuesday nights LIVE on the YT channel: youtube.com/@GenerallyNerdyOr just catch the episodes here the following day.But until then, here is the NEWS!Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoLion's Share - Life on Mars https://youtu.be/XOOeqTOyhto David Bowie cover. Like if David Bowie sang in a power metal band. Just without as much vocal talent.Megan Thee Stallion - Cobra (rock remix) https://youtu.be/Jqjr5Sn4kV4 Featuring Spiritbox. The Spiritbox contributions are what you would expect. They definitely add to the song, but it isn't enough to make me want to listen to Megan Thee Stallion.Tours/FestivalsStaind - The Tailgate Tour with Seether and Saint Asonia. 11 dates starting April 22 in Brandon MS through May 15 in Pelham AL. Tickets on salehttp://staindofficial.com Tool - May 25 in Hannover DE through June 27 in Oslo NO.Pantera - Support from Lamb of God… again… Starts Feb 3 Sunrise FL through Feb 27 Quebec City QC.http://pantera.com Veil of Maya - Support from ANGELMAKER, REFLECTIONS and ALLUVIAL, with LEFT TO SUFFER and UNTIL I WAKE joining the bill on select dates. Starts Jan 19 in Green Bay WI through Feb 16 in Joliet IL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/veil-of-maya-announces-january-february-2024-u-s-tour Ov Sulfur - Support from Mental Cruelty, Ghost Bath, and Extermination Dismemberment. Starting Feb 7 in Mesa AZ through March 9 in Las Vegas.https://www.stubhub.com/ov-sulfur-tickets/performer/101854181 Reg ‘ol NewsOzzfest - We Sold Our Souls For Rock ‘N' Roll to finally get released. The documentary is by the same documentarian who brought us the “Decline of Western Civilization” series. 20 years after the fact.Penelope Spheerishttps://blabbermouth.net/news/unreleased-ozzfest-documentary-we-sold-our-souls-for-rock-n-roll-to-finally-see-light-of-day Linkin Park - Former bass player Kyle Christner is suing his former bandmates over lost royalties.https://blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-park-sued-by-former-bassist-over-1999-recordings SuggestsSlaughter to Prevail - KostolomStand out tracks: Baba Yaga, Demolisher, Bonebreaker (kinda front loaded)Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsMortal Kombat 1 - Anthony Starr not voicing Homelander. And the kommunity lost its collective mind!~ALSO~2 new “seasonal” fatalities coming to the game. FREE for anyone who bought the Halloween fatality, or as a package for roughly $10.TrailersSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - https://youtu.be/dM7Y9YGEunU LONG reintroduction to the game. Looks more Arkham than the Gotham Knights game could ever dream of being.Reg ‘ol NewsGrand Theft Auto 6 - No proper release date yet, but the trailer will launch next month.Game Awards - GOTY - Alan Wake 2Baldur's Gate 3Marvel's Spider-Man 2Resident Evil 4Super Mario Bros. WonderThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom~ ~Dave the Diver being nominated for best Indie has created a bit of a stir, being as the studio who developed it is a subsidiary of a VERY large korean company.https://thegameawards.com SuggestsHalo Infinite - season 5 ended?? But they are changing the way seasons work. “Operations” are the in between bits now.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsCarnage - New book on shelves right now. (W)Torunn Gronbekk (A)Pere Perez. “Every symbiote needs a host. And for CARNAGE, there has only ever been one host who has made it feel whole, and it's time for a reunion…”SuggestsDune - 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two separate serials in Analog magazine. It tied with Roger Zelazny's This Immortal for the Hugo Award in 1966 and it won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel. It is the first installment of the Dune Chronicles. It is one of the world's best-selling science fiction novelsTV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsYoung Sheldon - Season 7 will be the final.King of the Hill - Greg Daniels anticipates an early 2025 release on Hulu. https://comicbook.com/anime/news/king-of-the-hill-reboot-hulu-2025-release/ Arcane - season 2 sometime in November of 2024.TrailersTerminator Anime - https://youtu.be/KedFX1pn2kA Netflix teaser.He-Man MOTU: Revolution - https://youtu.be/6ucJLmGdHVg Will this be more honest?Avatar: The Last Airbender - https://youtu.be/waJKJW_XU90 feb 22Pokemon Concierge - https://youtu.be/a1zmhHLVrq0 Netflix's upcoming stop-motion series that takes place at a tropical resort built for Pokemon to relax and have fun, will premiere on December 28, 2023.https://t.co/qkb1Hvg6cl What If - https://youtu.be/TiEVqZ2Bc_c season 2 Dec 22. 9 days straightReg ‘ol NewsKevin Turen - Euphoria and The Idol producer passed at 44, as confirmed by his father this passed Sunday.SuggestsInvincible - season 2 is currently underway!an adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video and premiered on March 25, 2021. Based on the Image Comics series of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley,[4] the show follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson and his transformation into a superhero under the guidance of his father Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. During his transformation, Mark finds himself struggling between his personal life and superhero duties, where he will be forced to prove that he can be the hero that his father is. The series stars Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J. K. Simmons[5] as the Grayson family, while the rest of the cast serve as recurring characters.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsMortal Kombat 2 - Returned to principal photography!!TrailersRebel Moon - https://youtu.be/fhr3MzT6exg what is Leia WAS the last hope?Code 8: Part 2 - https://youtu.be/rzo4XdMBSHw color me interested… Terrifier 3 - https://youtu.be/p8hGx8Rd8L8 does it get DARKER?Merry Little Batman - https://youtu.be/_GSMmXz0bHA Animated christmas movie on Prime.Damsel - https://youtu.be/9eN_AGX8GXk Millie Bobby Brown on Netflix fighting dragons.Mr Monk's Last Case - https://youtu.be/Krfd3OWb4hs Dec 8th on Peacock.Madam Web - https://youtu.be/s_76M4c4LTo Reg ‘ol NewsMCU - Release date changes:Deadpool 3 moves from 5/3/24 to 7/26/24.Thunderbolts moves from 12/20/24 to 7/25/25.Captain America: Brave New World moves from 7/26/24 to 2/14/25.Blade moves from 2/14/25 moves to 11/7/25.Venom 3 moves from 7/14/24 to 11/8/24SuggestsCharlie Brown - All Streaming on Apple TV+Rumor MillNew SourcesAvengers - Kang being replaced by Dr Doom getting more sources.New RumorsSlipknot - Jeramie Kling might be the new drummer? Venom Inc.Avengers - Kang Dynasty out Eternity Wars in?Fantastic Four - Jake Gyllenhaal said to be Reed Richards…nope PEDRO PASCALHe-Man - The once Netflix movie seems to be finding a new home at Amazon. Producers Adam and Aaron Nee would be following with the project should this happen.Coyote VS Acme - WB is said to be shopping the John Cena movie around to the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and Apple. Since they won't be putting it on MAX and it is finished, they figure they might as well make a couple bucks off it.The Last of Us - Part 3 now rumored from a tweet from Neil Druckmann.Fortnite X Rocket League - The new racing mode that has been rumored to be in the works for some time is said to be a collab or crossover with rocket league.Up - PSP game just got a rating in Taiwan for PS4 and PS5. Leading to speculation that the game will be launching soon as a Playstation Plus game. 14 years later??Switch 2 - The system is seemingly going to launch with a new 3D Mario game AND a new Mario Kart game. ~OR~ Mario Kart's release window is said to be 2025, which is supposedly going to be year 2 for the Switch successor.Spider-Man 4 - Said to be featuring Daredevil and Kingpin.GTA 6 - said to feature aging characters?Blade - the end of the series is said to be setting up a Midnight Suns project.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! TECHNICAL ISSUES aside we are FINALLY here for the last regular episode of the year. There will be more news, just a different format until February while we get ready for the next season.You can JOIN the conversation Tuesday nights LIVE on the YT channel: youtube.com/@GenerallyNerdyOr just catch the episodes here the following day.But until then, here is the NEWS!Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoLion's Share - Life on Mars https://youtu.be/XOOeqTOyhto David Bowie cover. Like if David Bowie sang in a power metal band. Just without as much vocal talent.Megan Thee Stallion - Cobra (rock remix) https://youtu.be/Jqjr5Sn4kV4 Featuring Spiritbox. The Spiritbox contributions are what you would expect. They definitely add to the song, but it isn't enough to make me want to listen to Megan Thee Stallion.Tours/FestivalsStaind - The Tailgate Tour with Seether and Saint Asonia. 11 dates starting April 22 in Brandon MS through May 15 in Pelham AL. Tickets on salehttp://staindofficial.com Tool - May 25 in Hannover DE through June 27 in Oslo NO.Pantera - Support from Lamb of God… again… Starts Feb 3 Sunrise FL through Feb 27 Quebec City QC.http://pantera.com Veil of Maya - Support from ANGELMAKER, REFLECTIONS and ALLUVIAL, with LEFT TO SUFFER and UNTIL I WAKE joining the bill on select dates. Starts Jan 19 in Green Bay WI through Feb 16 in Joliet IL.https://blabbermouth.net/news/veil-of-maya-announces-january-february-2024-u-s-tour Ov Sulfur - Support from Mental Cruelty, Ghost Bath, and Extermination Dismemberment. Starting Feb 7 in Mesa AZ through March 9 in Las Vegas.https://www.stubhub.com/ov-sulfur-tickets/performer/101854181 Reg ‘ol NewsOzzfest - We Sold Our Souls For Rock ‘N' Roll to finally get released. The documentary is by the same documentarian who brought us the “Decline of Western Civilization” series. 20 years after the fact.Penelope Spheerishttps://blabbermouth.net/news/unreleased-ozzfest-documentary-we-sold-our-souls-for-rock-n-roll-to-finally-see-light-of-day Linkin Park - Former bass player Kyle Christner is suing his former bandmates over lost royalties.https://blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-park-sued-by-former-bassist-over-1999-recordings SuggestsSlaughter to Prevail - KostolomStand out tracks: Baba Yaga, Demolisher, Bonebreaker (kinda front loaded)Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsMortal Kombat 1 - Anthony Starr not voicing Homelander. And the kommunity lost its collective mind!~ALSO~2 new “seasonal” fatalities coming to the game. FREE for anyone who bought the Halloween fatality, or as a package for roughly $10.TrailersSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - https://youtu.be/dM7Y9YGEunU LONG reintroduction to the game. Looks more Arkham than the Gotham Knights game could ever dream of being.Reg ‘ol NewsGrand Theft Auto 6 - No proper release date yet, but the trailer will launch next month.Game Awards - GOTY - Alan Wake 2Baldur's Gate 3Marvel's Spider-Man 2Resident Evil 4Super Mario Bros. WonderThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom~ ~Dave the Diver being nominated for best Indie has created a bit of a stir, being as the studio who developed it is a subsidiary of a VERY large korean company.https://thegameawards.com SuggestsHalo Infinite - season 5 ended?? But they are changing the way seasons work. “Operations” are the in between bits now.Comic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsCarnage - New book on shelves right now. (W)Torunn Gronbekk (A)Pere Perez. “Every symbiote needs a host. And for CARNAGE, there has only ever been one host who has made it feel whole, and it's time for a reunion…”SuggestsDune - 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two separate serials in Analog magazine. It tied with Roger Zelazny's This Immortal for the Hugo Award in 1966 and it won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel. It is the first installment of the Dune Chronicles. It is one of the world's best-selling science fiction novelsTV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsYoung Sheldon - Season 7 will be the final.King of the Hill - Greg Daniels anticipates an early 2025 release on Hulu. https://comicbook.com/anime/news/king-of-the-hill-reboot-hulu-2025-release/ Arcane - season 2 sometime in November of 2024.TrailersTerminator Anime - https://youtu.be/KedFX1pn2kA Netflix teaser.He-Man MOTU: Revolution - https://youtu.be/6ucJLmGdHVg Will this be more honest?Avatar: The Last Airbender - https://youtu.be/waJKJW_XU90 feb 22Pokemon Concierge - https://youtu.be/a1zmhHLVrq0 Netflix's upcoming stop-motion series that takes place at a tropical resort built for Pokemon to relax and have fun, will premiere on December 28, 2023.https://t.co/qkb1Hvg6cl What If - https://youtu.be/TiEVqZ2Bc_c season 2 Dec 22. 9 days straightReg ‘ol NewsKevin Turen - Euphoria and The Idol producer passed at 44, as confirmed by his father this passed Sunday.SuggestsInvincible - season 2 is currently underway!an adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video and premiered on March 25, 2021. Based on the Image Comics series of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley,[4] the show follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson and his transformation into a superhero under the guidance of his father Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. During his transformation, Mark finds himself struggling between his personal life and superhero duties, where he will be forced to prove that he can be the hero that his father is. The series stars Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J. K. Simmons[5] as the Grayson family, while the rest of the cast serve as recurring characters.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsMortal Kombat 2 - Returned to principal photography!!TrailersRebel Moon - https://youtu.be/fhr3MzT6exg what is Leia WAS the last hope?Code 8: Part 2 - https://youtu.be/rzo4XdMBSHw color me interested… Terrifier 3 - https://youtu.be/p8hGx8Rd8L8 does it get DARKER?Merry Little Batman - https://youtu.be/_GSMmXz0bHA Animated christmas movie on Prime.Damsel - https://youtu.be/9eN_AGX8GXk Millie Bobby Brown on Netflix fighting dragons.Mr Monk's Last Case - https://youtu.be/Krfd3OWb4hs Dec 8th on Peacock.Madam Web - https://youtu.be/s_76M4c4LTo Reg ‘ol NewsMCU - Release date changes:Deadpool 3 moves from 5/3/24 to 7/26/24.Thunderbolts moves from 12/20/24 to 7/25/25.Captain America: Brave New World moves from 7/26/24 to 2/14/25.Blade moves from 2/14/25 moves to 11/7/25.Venom 3 moves from 7/14/24 to 11/8/24SuggestsCharlie Brown - All Streaming on Apple TV+Rumor MillNew SourcesAvengers - Kang being replaced by Dr Doom getting more sources.New RumorsSlipknot - Jeramie Kling might be the new drummer? Venom Inc.Avengers - Kang Dynasty out Eternity Wars in?Fantastic Four - Jake Gyllenhaal said to be Reed Richards…nope PEDRO PASCALHe-Man - The once Netflix movie seems to be finding a new home at Amazon. Producers Adam and Aaron Nee would be following with the project should this happen.Coyote VS Acme - WB is said to be shopping the John Cena movie around to the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and Apple. Since they won't be putting it on MAX and it is finished, they figure they might as well make a couple bucks off it.The Last of Us - Part 3 now rumored from a tweet from Neil Druckmann.Fortnite X Rocket League - The new racing mode that has been rumored to be in the works for some time is said to be a collab or crossover with rocket league.Up - PSP game just got a rating in Taiwan for PS4 and PS5. Leading to speculation that the game will be launching soon as a Playstation Plus game. 14 years later??Switch 2 - The system is seemingly going to launch with a new 3D Mario game AND a new Mario Kart game. ~OR~ Mario Kart's release window is said to be 2025, which is supposedly going to be year 2 for the Switch successor.Spider-Man 4 - Said to be featuring Daredevil and Kingpin.GTA 6 - said to feature aging characters?Blade - the end of the series is said to be setting up a Midnight Suns project.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
Interview aired the weekend of 10/13/23
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Stephen Scarlata (BEYOND THE GATES, JODOROWSKY'S DUNE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope studio to discuss his career journey. From Stephen's start working for the legendary Roger Corman back in the 90's… to working almost every position and in every facet of production over the next three decades… to writing and producing 2016's fantastic BEYOND THE GATES…to the making of his new documentary (and directorial debut) SHARKSPLOITATION (now streaming on Shudder)… Stephen and the boys take a deep dive (pun intended) into the process of making a great documentary. The group also discusses the craft of finding and building the best narrative story arc out of hours and hours (and hours) of interview footage, Stephen explains why a good lawyer makes all of the difference when it comes to licensing clips from movies and TV series both bog and small, and the boys rank the films of the JAWS franchise from their favorite to their not-so-favorite. This time… it's personal. “Roar.” Listen to THE MOVIE CRYPT's infamous commentary for JAWS… THE REVENGE (Episode 105) by signing up for the “Classic Crypt” tier of Patreon where you'll have access to all of THE MOVIE CRYPT's original episodes! In the “Classic Crypt” tier you'll get a classic episode every Wednesday morning with a new introduction from Adam and Joe looking back on the conversation 5 years later. Best of all, the moment that you join the tier you'll instantly have access to ALL of the classic episodes that have been re-released since our Patreon was first launched! At the time of this posting that's about 300 original episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT podcast including our fantastic interviews with artists like Chris Columbus, Slash, Jordan Peele, John Landis, Penelope Spheeris, James Gunn, Zachary Levi, Rachael Leigh Cook, Bobcat Goldthwait, Sid Haig, Seth Green, Henry Rollins, Samara Weaving, Joe Dante, and hundreds of others! Click on www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt and unlock over a thousand hours of entertainment, access to our exclusive monthly LIVE episodes, and so much more for just a few bucks!
We watched Penelope Spheeris' shelved (thanks SHARON)1999 documentary about Ozzfest '99. Is it officially part of her 'Decline of Western Civilization' documentary series? We think so. It features Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, System of a Down, Fear Factory, Deftones, Primus, Slayer and many more. We get to talk Spheeris' career, and of course do a deep dive into Nu Metal. It's long. You're welcome. Or...sorry.
So what did Kuarantine do when they weren't onstage performing during their recent tour? They watched Decline of the Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years of course! Jericho, Bassist PJ Farley, drummer Kent Slucher, and guitarists Joe McGuinness and Charlie Parra share their favorite scenes, lines, songs, and bands in the documentary written by Penelope Spheeris. They share trivia about the time, the Sunset Strip, and some of the musicians they've encountered in the scene. STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/
This week, Josh and Dru watch Penelope Spheeris' treatise on toxic masculinity, The Boys Next Door. From wiki: “The Boys Next Door is a 1985 American adventure-crime drama film about two teenage boys who leave their small town home on the day of their high school graduation and embark on a crime and murder spree. Roy Alston (Maxwell Caulfield) and Bo Richards (Charlie Sheen) are two outcasts of their high school community. Bo receives $200 as a graduation gift from his grandparents. Facing a lifetime of working blue collar factory jobs, the boys spontaneously decide to use the money to go on a vacation to Los Angeles.” Before that, they discuss To Die For, The Matt Dillon Renaissance including Little Darlings, Over the Edge, Asteroid City, and Lars Von Trier. Drusilla also watched The Chase from 1994. But also? Spookies! They discuss Spookies for the first time. Also, Motel Hell. Josh saw The Ants at Geffen Playhouse; a horror play that he loved. But Josh also watched some 80s werewolf movies: The Howling and Silver Bullet. This brings them to Gary Busey and The Buddy Holly Story. Also discussed: Grease 2, Suburbia, The Decline of Western Civilization Parts 1-3, Wayne's World, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Honeymoon Killers, Thelma and Louise, Avenging Angel, women directors of the 80s, Moon Unit Zappa, true crime podcasts, the whole Crispin Glover thing, Columbine, Empire Records, Badlands, Reform School Girls, and Vidiots. NEXT WEEK: Ken Russell's Gothic (1986) Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.com Drusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/ Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkelJoshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel
This week, we're joined by film historian and author of “Destroy All Movies!!! The Complete Guide to Punks on Film” Zack Carlson for 1979's sanity destroying Call of Cthulhu film, and film producer Val Lewton's career as a pornographer. Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian Camp Producer & Music: Mark Ryan Announcer: Nancy Walker Graphic Designer: Mike Tidwell Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/79908204
This week on Toilet Radio: We're watching Penelope Spheeris' landmark documentary, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. Ozzy, Lemmy, Dave, KISS, Aerosmith, W.A.S.P. and a shit ton of has-beens and never-were's are featured in the greatest metal documentary of all time. We're talking about the misogyny, drug abuse, lust, wrath, envy, sloth, and gluttony of all the hair metal goons featured within. We discuss the delightful details of the documentary and present a Where Are They Now? of some of the funnier critters from this film. Some went to prison! Most went to Armored Saint. Folks, this is a Solid Gold Episode. Music featured on this ‘sode: Crossed Hearts – Bad Guy This program is available on Spotify. It is also available on iTunes or whatever they call it now, where you can rate, review, and subscribe. Give us money on Patreon to get exclusive bonus episodes and other cool shit.
Penelope Spheeris is a film director, producer and screenwriter. She directed all 3 of "The Decline of Western Civilization" with a 4th one on the way. She also directed Suburbia, Black Sheep and Wayne's World. This was one of the most fun interviews I've done this year, maybe ever. Lots of great stories about Hollywood, working with Chris Farley, her unreleased movie about Ozzfest, UFO abductions and so much more! Check it out! 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - The Decline of Western Civilization 3 04:01 - Childhood & Background 06:00 - Movies & TV Shows & Creative Outlet 11:00 - Hollywood Business 12:25 - Lorne Michaels & Early Days 14:30 - Misunderstanding Punk Rock 16:50 - Frustration With Movie Choices 20:50 - Black Sheep & Chris Farley 24:15 - John Candy 25:34 - Happiness, Meditation & Film Industry 30:00 - Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne & Oz Fest Movie 36:17 - UFO Abductions 39:30 - Autobiography Coming Soon 40:28 - Rockstar With Mark Wahlberg 42:13 - Working with the Weinsteins 44:00 - Crispin Glover 45:20 - Flea from RHCP 46:15- Establishment, Homeless Crisis & Mental Health 52:10 - Rescues Rock 53:15 - Outro Penelope Spheeris website: https://penelopespheeris.com/ Rescues Rock website: https://www.rescuesrock.com/ Chuck Shute website: https://chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!
Legendary director, Penelope Spheeris and her daughter/ business partner, Anna Fox are my guests for episode 407! You might know Penelope from the big Hollywood movies like "Wayne's World" and "Black Sheep", but you might also know her from her "Decline of Western Civilization" parts 1-3 documentaries. I came up watching part 1: The Punk Years and Part 2: The Metal Years and loved them. We have a great phone conversation where we find out what happened to the bands, Odin and London from part 2: The Metal Years, why Paul Stanley was in bed with three girls during his interview and much more. You can find The Decline of Western Civilization docs on Amazon or YouTube. I had a great time getting to know Penelope and Anna. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie
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This special episode focuses on the 1988 music documentary 'The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years." The film, directed by Penelope Spheeris focuses on the bands, fans, and hangers-on of the heavy metal scene of the late 80s, and features interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Poison, Faster Pussycat, Motorhead, Megadeth, Odin, London, Kiss, Lizzy Borden, Chris Holmes of WASP, and many more. The film is available to rent on all streaming platforms, and can be found on YouTube. To suggest an album for CLRC do any of the following: * Leave a review on Apple Podcasts with the artist and title (five stars always helps). * Use the Spotify form right underneath the podcast in your app. * Visit https://linktr.ee/thecarl The intro music is "I Should Let You Know" by Marian Hill. For playlists and podcasts, visit us on the web at https://linktr.ee/thecarl and on Twitter at @CLRCPod. This is Carl Landry Record Club episode #106. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brett-eskin/message
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