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Arkush grew up in Fort Lee, New Jersey. [1] He graduated in 1966 from Fort Lee High School. His experiences there served as the inspiration for the film Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979). He attended New York University Film School from 1967 to 1970.
Aug 24, 2019 · Arkush eventually moved to California in the hopes of becoming a director, working for Roger Corman’s legendary B movie company New World Pictures. He still followed the music scene avidly, and while he liked a lot of the music that was breaking out of New York in the mid-’70s, he wasn’t immediately impressed with The Ramones.
Nov 14, 2019 · His musical education was forged by the New York City airwaves. A position at Fillmore East from 1968 to the early ’70s, allowed him to soak in the magic of the nearly every legendary...
Aug 5, 2019 · "Rock 'n' Roll High School" opened 40 years ago in New York City. Director Allan Arkush recounts the Ramones' unlikely path to the screen.
Jun 5, 2020 · Allan Arkush was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1948 and graduated from Fort Lee High School, which inspired his feature film and directorial debut Rock ‘N’ Roll High School. During 1967-1970, Arkush attended New York University Film School.
Feb 17, 2017 · It became a breeding ground for eager cinephiles looking to get their start working in Hollywood, and among them was Allan Arkush, who began his career editing trailers for Corman and codirecting B-movies before getting his big break helming Rock ‘n’ Roll High School in 1979.
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May 18, 2011 · At the time, he worked in the Roger Corman camp, and Rock’n’Roll High School evolved from a simple chance to add to his directing chops into a place in rock-flick history and a lifelong...
