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3 hours ago · It's a fun gag, but it required director Penelope Spheeris (who we interviewed for the 30th anniversary of "Wayne's World" not too long ago) to follow a strict rule for the musical reference.
2 days ago · Director Penelope Spheeris didn’t recall the disagreements, but she did admit she “was probably pushing for Guns N’ Roses.” As a result, Myers threatened to drop Wayne’s World altogether and walk away if he didn’t get his wish, which, in hindsight, turned out to be the wisest move, looking at the indelible link between the film and the song.
4 days ago · Also: Penelope Spheeris is a National Treasure. I enjoyed it, for reasons that weren’t available to me then, and I thought about doing some behind-the-scenes research on the film.
Jun 11, 2024 · Star Maxwell Caufield appears in two interviews shot four years apart, first with director Penelope Spheeris in 2015, and in another with fellow actor and friend Christopher McDonald in 2019. Both sit-downs are insightful, and casual, more like discussions among old friends rather than mapped-out interviews.
Jun 14, 2024 · Penelope Spheeris, best known for her work on Wayne's World, directed the picture, which starred Jim Varney as the charming patriarch Jed Clampett, Diedrich Bader as the dimwitted Jethro, and Erika Eleniak as the animal-loving Elly May.
Jun 25, 2024 · Penelope Spheeris’ extraordinary documentary paints a vivid portrait of the 1980s metal scene. More than just music, it explores the lifestyle and challenges of metal bands during the decadent ’80s. Featuring famous faces like Ozzy Osbourne and Steven Tyler, the film is a raw depiction of the highs and lows of rock fame.
Jun 28, 2024 · One of four shows, Penelope Spheeris and We Sold Our Souls for Rock ‘n Roll, offers a conversation with filmmaking legend Spheeris prior to the extremely rare screening of the film Saturday, July 27. To create the documentary about the 1999 Ozzfest, the crew traveled through 28 cities, each with crowds of 30,000-40,000, resulting in a remarkable and historic film offering the audience a unique view of life on the road.
