Decline of western civilization secret agent records. The decline of western civilization part iii movies on. With alice bag band, black flag, catholic discipline, circle jerks, fear, germs, and x. Mar 16, 2016 the documentary that resulted in 1981, the decline of western civilization, was a jawdropper, especially coming in an era defined by ronald reagan, the moral majority and vapid mtv pop.
Mark toscano of the academy film archive interviews penelope spheeris. From seminal concert movies to rockumentaries, the underground shock cinema that found fertile. The new modern man spenglers decline of the west series as previously pointed out in this article about oswald spenglers astonishingly accurate predictions for the western world made a century ago, we are currently in the winter of a declining western civilization. Spheeris spends a lot of the time in each film talking to some of the diehard fans of these genres, all of them. In 1981, the lapd chief of police daryl gates wrote a letter demanding the film not be shown again in the city. Mar 24, 2015 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Were proud to show it to celebrate record store day. The film will be released in june 2015 in the decline of western civilization collection deluxe box set, featuring all three decline films, each. With stephen chambers, flea, gary fredo, william a.
Please view a 2016 film collection in the following categories or. A decade after her punk movie, spheeris threw herself into documenting las late 1980s sunset strip glammetal scene with a passion. There is a totally rad bonus disc with cutting room footage and performances as well as two interviews with the. Penelope spheeris the decline of western civilization is a riveting, unflinching and hardcore film which adeptly captures the spirit of a major cultural phenomenon. There is a totally rad bonus disc with cutting room footage and performances as well as two. The metal years 1988 the second decline rockumentary is a comedy classic, though that was not the original intention. The decline of western civilization iii is a 1998 documentary film directed by penelope spheeris that.
Certainly, history buffs could point out significant and valid differences between spaceage western civilization and the rome of past centuries. Special events scattered throughout the festival include a retrospective of indie filmmaker penelope spheeris that will feature her rock n rollbased work, including the original the decline of western civilization, plus the decline of western civilization part iii, her influential punk film suburbia screening twice and a collection of. Dec 14, 2016 national film registry honors breakfast club, rushmore and other teen angst movies. In 1981, penelope spheeris released the first decline of western civilization film, a landmark documentary on l. National film registry honors breakfast club, rushmore. Revelation perth international film festival schedule. Factory color street date march 4, 2016 sold separately 19. The decline of western civilization is a 1981 american documentary filmed through 1979 and 1980. Featuring legendary punk bands alice bag band, black flag, catholic discipline, circle jerks, fear, germs, and x. Have you heard of the decline of western civilisation. Mar 12, 2016 while the title was a snarky jab at punk rock the first time around, this time the decline of western civilization feels like a very dramatically appropriate name for a story of lost, struggling teenagers living in pain, addiction and poverty, who genuinely do feel like society is crumbling out from under them. Let me start off by saying that if this documentary were a person, it would fall over itself every time it stood up and tried to move to a destination. Decline of western civilization secret agent records magazine.
Roll high school, and ladies and gentlemen, the fabulous stains in the punkmovie pantheon. The decline of western civilization is a shrewd and engrossing documentary even for audiences who have absolutely no patience for the. Decline of western civilization captured an important moment in music history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For years, the decline of western civilization part i was a underground cult favorite. Revelation film festival is designed to showcase ideas at point. Just like any rapper can instantly give you 20 scarface quotes, a true punk who isnt a poser. The decline of western civilization iii is a 1998 documentary film, directed by penelope spheeris, that chronicles the gutter punk lifestyle of homeless teenagers. Exposing the decline of western civilization, part iii. The decline of western civilization part iii 1998 imdb. It included a series of interviews with punks, musicians, along with concert footage. A riveting, unflinching account of the punk rock phenomenon and its alienated, reactionary subculture. The 7 best scenes from the decline of western civilization. The decline of western civilization collection bluray.
Decline of western civilization, the on bluray 826663165548 from universal. The decline of western civilization is a shrewd and engrossing documentary even for audiences who have absolutely no patience for the music it includes. Actually, to have revisited them it took really a long time and it was absolutely miserable. Are we at the beginning of the end of western civilization. All three of penelope spheeris entertaining, heartbreaking and iconic decline of western civilization documentaries are. Only now receiving national distribution, decline of western civilization iii examines the current l. National film registry honors breakfast club, rushmore and other teen angst movies.
The decline of western civilization watch free movies. Spheeris bought the place in 1974, then completely rebuilt it in the 90s. The decline of western civilization the colonial theatre. The decline of western civilization iii movie facebook. I have been enthralled with this film since i saw it as a teen. While the title was a snarky jab at punk rock the first time around, this time the decline of western civilization feels like a very dramatically appropriate name for a story of lost, struggling teenagers living in pain, addiction and poverty, who genuinely do feel like society is. In 1998, spheeris completed the latest installment of whats become a series. The decline of western civilization 1981 news imdb. It also exposes the homeless gutterpunks that claim. Achetez the decline of western civilization, part ii a petit prix. The comedic gold of the decline of western civilization.
I recently watched the film charlie wilsons war, which relates how the united states came to. The decline of western civilization is a punk masterpiece. Decline of western civilization films finally coming out. The decline of western civilization was also notable for conveying practically filmfestivalhouseholdstatus on directrix penelope spheeris, back when women behind the cine camera getting serious attention was a novelty.
Let start off by first saying that i have been a punk fan most of my life. The first film, the decline of western civilization 1981, dealt with the punk rock scene during 19801981. Films selected for the 2016 national film registry. Penelope spheeris decline of western civilization rises again. Decline of western civilization, the bluray 1981 dvd empire. Aug 05, 2015 for years, the decline of western civilization part i was a underground cult favorite. Spheeris, besides gifting us with the waynes world movies cherished by many, though a mixed bag, in my opinion revisited the milieu with the decline of. Buy the decline of western civilization collection. The decline of western civilization is an immersive tour of inyourface filmmaking and music thats a bracing, stimulating and technically superb closeup look at the l. The metal years examined the glam metal scene of l. The decline of western civilization part iii 1998 news. Decline of western civilization, the dvd 1981 dvd empire. Today, museums and educational institutions around the world present them as a historically significant works of art.
The decline of western civilization 1981 rotten tomatoes. After decline of western civilization was released, the original print was destroyed in a now shut down filmholding facility and the copy she had made sat. The decline of western civilization is an american documentary film filmed through 1979 and 1980. The metal years the decline of western civilization part ii. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The documentary that resulted in 1981, the decline of western civilization, was a jawdropper, especially coming in an era defined by ronald reagan, the moral majority and vapid mtv pop. The decline of western civilization iii is a 1998 documentary film that follows the gutter punk lifestyle of homeless teenagers. The decline of western civilization subtitles 11 subtitles. Depending on whom and when you ask, everything from samesex smooching to punk music portends the end of western civilization. Make a jack and coke, sit back, and enjoy penelope spheeris completely lopsided the decline of western civilization part ii. Nov 17, 2015 is western civilisation in terminal decline. The decline of western civilization dvd and bluray box set is out on. Including performances by x, circle jerks, black flag, catholic discipline, germs and alice bag band.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The decline of western civilization part 3 docplay. With alice bag band, black flag, catholic discipline, circle jerks, fear. Penelope spheeris the decline of western civilization was perceived as shocking and outrageous at the time of its original release in 1981 and its two followup films were no less extraordinary and revealing. Though punkers felt a little betrayed when spheeris made her second decline about the sunset strips much. Jun 24, 2015 after decline of western civilization was released, the original print was destroyed in a now shut down film holding facility and the copy she had made sat for years before finally making its way.
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