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Penelope Spheeris (born December 2, 1945) is an American director, producer and screenwriter.
She is best known as a documentary film director whose works include the trilogy titled The Decline of Western Civilization.
She has also directed feature films, including Wayne's World, her highest grossing film.
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The greatest cult horror and science...Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi 2020
The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in the second volume of Time Warp. Includes groundbreaking classics like "Night of the Living Dead," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and sci-fi gems such as "Blade Runner," and "A Clockwork Orange."
From The Rocky Horror Picture Show...Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness 2020
From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of the greatest cult movies of all-time discussing the birth of the midnight movie.
A pretty psychiatrist is saved from...The Real St. Nick 2012
A pretty psychiatrist is saved from an accident by a man who, after hitting his head on a rock, believes he is Santa Claus. As she nurses him back to health at her institute, he brings the spirit of Christmas to the hospital.
A chronicle of the long career...Corman's World 2011
A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film industry, a pioneer of independent filmmaking and discoverer of new talent.
An anthology of five short films...
Aaron Roman is a teenager with...
Brian Cruver an ambitious 26yearold lands...The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron 2003
Brian Cruver, an ambitious 26-year-old lands a job at Enron. As he assimilates to the company's get-rich-quick mantra, spending sprees and wild corporate "gatherings" become the norm. But when Enron files for bankruptcy, Cruver discovers he's just a pawn in a failing game of corporate greed--one that made the rich richer...while the rest lost everything.
A student gets his senses enhanced...Senseless 1998
A student gets his senses enhanced by an experimental drug. But abuse is not an option.
The Decline of Western Civilization III...The Decline of Western Civilization Part III 1998
The Decline of Western Civilization III is a 1998 documentary film directed by Penelope Spheeris that chronicles the 'gutter punk' lifestyle of homeless teens in Los Angeles.
When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for...Black Sheep 1996
When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime when he tries to take Mike out of town during the election.
When nineyearold Alfalfa falls for Darla...The Little Rascals 1994
When nine-year-old Alfalfa falls for Darla, his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage their relationship.
Jed Clampett and kin move from...The Beverly Hillbillies 1993
Jed Clampett and kin move from Arkansas to Beverly Hills when he becomes a billionaire, after an oil strike. The country folk are very naive with regard to life in the big city, so when Jed starts a search for a new wife there are inevitably plenty of takers and con artists ready to make a fast buck
The adventures of two amiably aimless...Wayne's World 1992
The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World" on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive who wants to produce a big-budget version of "Wayne's World"—and he also wants Wayne's girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra. Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.
An exploration of the heavy metal...The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years 1988
An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P..
Two punks from the big city...Dudes 1987
Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.
A group of campers revolt against...Summer Camp Nightmare 1987
A group of campers revolt against their strict camp director and take over the camp for themselves.
Roy and Bo leave their small...The Boys Next Door 1986
Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.
When household tensions and a sense...Suburbia 1984
When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart.
The Los Angeles punk music scene...The Decline of Western Civilization 1981
The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.
A pushy narcissistic filmmaker persuades a...
