Penelope Spheeris

Penelope Spheeris

출생 : 1945-12-02, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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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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Penelope Spheeris

참여 작품

세뇌된 시선
Self
격찬을 받은 니나 멩키스 감독의 강연 '섹스와 파워: 시네마의 시각 언어'를 바탕으로 제작된 작품이다. 영화의 미장센이 성적 학대, 성폭행, 여성에 대한 고용 차별과 어떻게 교차해왔는지를 흡인력 있게 고찰한다.
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Self
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."
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self
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.
At the Video Store
Self
Equal parts personal essay, intense rumination, and playful satire, this movie laments the death of the American Video Store while it searches for the missing human element in today's digital landscape.
Half the Picture
Herself
At a pivotal moment for gender equality in Hollywood, successful women directors tell the stories of their art, lives and careers. Having endured a long history of systemic discrimination, women filmmakers may be getting the first glimpse of a future that values their voices equally.
The Real St. Nick
Director
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.
로저 코만의 세계
Self - Filmmaker
B급 영화의 신화 로저 코만에 대한 흥미진진한 다큐멘터리. 코만은 존 세일즈, 마틴 스콜세즈, 조나단 드미, 제임스 카메론 같은 거장들이 영화에 입문하는데 결정적으로 영감을 줬다. 그의 작품들과 영화사에서 차지하는 의미를 짚어보는 수작으로 잭 니콜슨이 눈물 흘리는 장면은 감동적이다.
Five
Director
An anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people's lives.
Balls to the Wall
Director
Ben's fiancée has her heart set on an expensive dream wedding, but her father, Jack, has secretly gambled away all his money. When Ben discovers he has a talent for exotic dancing, Jack pushes him to moonlight as a stripper to finance the wedding.
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Herself
The story of American film criticism.
The Kid & I
Herself
Aaron Roman is a teenager with cerebral palsy who dreams of starring in a big-time action movie. When his father grants Aaron his wish for his eighteenth birthday, he experiences the reality a bit hard to manage.
The Kid & I
Producer
Aaron Roman is a teenager with cerebral palsy who dreams of starring in a big-time action movie. When his father grants Aaron his wish for his eighteenth birthday, he experiences the reality a bit hard to manage.
The Kid & I
Director
Aaron Roman is a teenager with cerebral palsy who dreams of starring in a big-time action movie. When his father grants Aaron his wish for his eighteenth birthday, he experiences the reality a bit hard to manage.
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Self
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
Director
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.
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
Director
Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.
Hollywierd
Director
Documents the making of BLOOD DOLLS, interviewing members of the cast and crew.
No Use Walkin' When You Can Stroll
Director
One-time carny, bartender, and married 10 times, director Penelope Spheeris’ mother was an uncommon woman. In this sweet, funny, and moving video portrait, Spheeris gives us a vivid glimpse into the richness of her mother’s life and character. 35mm, color, 11 min. Director: Penelope Spheeris. 1998.
센스리스
Director
대럴은 생계를 위해 신입생들에게 학교 안내를 해주고, 우편물을 나르고, 병원에 가서 헌혈하고 정자 제공도 한다. 공과금을 못 내서 가스가 끊길 지경이라는 어머니의 전화를 받으면 색다른 변장으로 모습을 바꿔가며 기절할 때까지 피를 뽑기도 한다. 어느 날, 돈벌이를 찾아다니던 대럴은 새로 개발된 시약의 실험 대상이 되면 돈을 준다는 광고를 보고 학교 실험실을 찾는다. 그는 엄청난 부작용이 있을 수 있다는 사전 설명은 무시하고 실험을 마치면 보수로 3000만 불을 준다는 소리에만 솔깃하여 덥썩 약을 받아온다. 그러나 약의 부작용은 너무나 심했다. 인간의 오감을 극대화시키는 약 때문에 교실 내의 조그마한 잡음, 햇볕에 반짝이는 목걸이, 옆 사람의 입 냄새 등 모든 것이 대럴의 감각을 지나치게 자극하는 것이다. 게다가 온 몸이 근질거려서 수세미로 몸을 문질러야 할 정도였다. 도통 시끄럽고 정신 사나워서 집중을 할 수 없는 바람에, 인턴사원의 채용 기회가 걸린 중요한 시험마저 망쳐버린다.
서구 문명의 몰락 3
Director
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.
더블 플레이
Director
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.
꾸러기 클럽
Screenplay
스팽키는 '여자를 싫어하는 남자들의 클럽'의 리더격이다. 그는 아이들을 소집하여 곧 있을 마을 자동차 대회에 출전할 선수를 뽑지만, 그 시간 선수로 뽑힌 알팔파는 클럽의 규칙을 무시하고 여자 친구인 다알라에게 사랑을 고백하고 있다. 이 사실을 안 회원들은 두 사람의 소풍을 엉망으로 만들어 놓고 그 와중에 그들의 아지트가 불타고 만다. 아이들이 불탄 아지트를 다시 짓기 위해 모금을 하는 동안 자동차를 지키기로 돼있던 알팔파는 마을 노래자랑에서 다알라에 대한 사랑을 고백 하느라 정신이 없고, 그 사이 경주에 출전할 자동차마저 도둑을 맞는다. 허탈해진 아이들은 맨손에서 다시 시작하기로 하고 고물들을 주워와 자동차를 새로 만드는데...
꾸러기 클럽
Director
스팽키는 '여자를 싫어하는 남자들의 클럽'의 리더격이다. 그는 아이들을 소집하여 곧 있을 마을 자동차 대회에 출전할 선수를 뽑지만, 그 시간 선수로 뽑힌 알팔파는 클럽의 규칙을 무시하고 여자 친구인 다알라에게 사랑을 고백하고 있다. 이 사실을 안 회원들은 두 사람의 소풍을 엉망으로 만들어 놓고 그 와중에 그들의 아지트가 불타고 만다. 아이들이 불탄 아지트를 다시 짓기 위해 모금을 하는 동안 자동차를 지키기로 돼있던 알팔파는 마을 노래자랑에서 다알라에 대한 사랑을 고백 하느라 정신이 없고, 그 사이 경주에 출전할 자동차마저 도둑을 맞는다. 허탈해진 아이들은 맨손에서 다시 시작하기로 하고 고물들을 주워와 자동차를 새로 만드는데...
비버리 힐빌리즈
Producer
제드는 딸 엘리메이와 장모를 부양하고 사는 홀아비이다. 그는 어느날 토끼 사냥을 하다가 엄청난 규모의 유전을 발견하게 된다. 10억달러라는 거액의 돈을 받고 한 석유회사에 이 유전을 판 제드는 비버리힐스로 이사를 온다. 산골을 떠나지 않으려는 장모와 딸, 조카 제스린과 함께.. 한편, 제드의 재산을 자기 은행에 유치시키려 하는 비버리은행의 드리스델은 자기 옆집에 호화저택을 구해놓는다. 그러나 그의 여비서 해서웨이의 실수로 제드는 도둑으로 몰리게 된다. 제드는 오히려 그녀의 책임감을 칭찬하며 자기네 집안일을 맡긴다. 어느날 제드앞에 한 여자가 나타난다. 그녀는 드리스델은행 직원인 타일러의 정부 로라. 로라는 엘리메이의 가정교사로 가장해 제드의 마음을 사로잡는데 성공, 결국 그의 청혼을 받아내기에 이른다. 그러나 타일러와 로라의 대화를 엿들은 할머니가 결혼식을 반대하자 두사람은 할머니를 납치, 정신병원에 감금시킨다. 할머니가 실종되자 해서웨이는 명탐정을 통해 로라가 사깃꾼임을 알게 되고, 할머니를 구해낸다. 결혼을 중지시키기 위해 뛰어가는 두 사람. 성혼 선언문을 낭독하는 순간, 거대한 트럭이 식장에 난입, 두 사기꾼은 즉각 경찰에 체포되고 제드일가는 홀가분한 마음으로 친척들과 함께 한바탕 신나는 파티를 벌린다.
비버리 힐빌리즈
Director
제드는 딸 엘리메이와 장모를 부양하고 사는 홀아비이다. 그는 어느날 토끼 사냥을 하다가 엄청난 규모의 유전을 발견하게 된다. 10억달러라는 거액의 돈을 받고 한 석유회사에 이 유전을 판 제드는 비버리힐스로 이사를 온다. 산골을 떠나지 않으려는 장모와 딸, 조카 제스린과 함께.. 한편, 제드의 재산을 자기 은행에 유치시키려 하는 비버리은행의 드리스델은 자기 옆집에 호화저택을 구해놓는다. 그러나 그의 여비서 해서웨이의 실수로 제드는 도둑으로 몰리게 된다. 제드는 오히려 그녀의 책임감을 칭찬하며 자기네 집안일을 맡긴다. 어느날 제드앞에 한 여자가 나타난다. 그녀는 드리스델은행 직원인 타일러의 정부 로라. 로라는 엘리메이의 가정교사로 가장해 제드의 마음을 사로잡는데 성공, 결국 그의 청혼을 받아내기에 이른다. 그러나 타일러와 로라의 대화를 엿들은 할머니가 결혼식을 반대하자 두사람은 할머니를 납치, 정신병원에 감금시킨다. 할머니가 실종되자 해서웨이는 명탐정을 통해 로라가 사깃꾼임을 알게 되고, 할머니를 구해낸다. 결혼을 중지시키기 위해 뛰어가는 두 사람. 성혼 선언문을 낭독하는 순간, 거대한 트럭이 식장에 난입, 두 사기꾼은 즉각 경찰에 체포되고 제드일가는 홀가분한 마음으로 친척들과 함께 한바탕 신나는 파티를 벌린다.
웨인즈 월드
Director
즐기기를 좋아하는 웨인(Wayne Campbell: 마이크 메이어스 분)과 그런 웨인과 장단이 잘맞는 가스(Garth Algar: 다나 카베이 분)는 초일류 록그룹의 음악을 연주하고 중간 중간에 배꼽을 쥘 개그를 해대는 재주꾼이다. 그들은 자신들의 음악과 코메디를 다른 사람들에게 보여주고자 웨인의 지하실에 조그마한 스튜디오를 마련하고 '웨인즈 월드'라는 프로그램을 제작해 방송한다. 이들의 프로그램은 날로 유명해져서 기존의 방송국을 위협할 정도가 되는데, 어느날 시청자를 확보하기 위해 새로운 방송을 찾던 정규 방송국 프로듀서 벤자민으로부터 '웨인즈 월드'를 정규 프로그램으로 방송하자는 제의를 받고 방송 출연을 하게 되는데...
Rap's Most Wanted
Director
Documentery from 1991 where The 2 Live Crew, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Too Short, Ice-T, Geto Boys, H.W.A. drop real talk on different topics.
Visitors from the Unknown
Director
A look at the Travis Walton abduction
Lifers Group ‎– World Tour: Rahway Prison, That's It
Director
A short documentary accompanying the first EP released by Lifers Group, a rap crew that grew out of the Lifers Group Juvenile Awareness Program — a youth crime prevention program founded in East Jersey State Prison in 1976 and made famous by the documentary Scared Straight! Released in 1991 and directed by Penelope Spheeris, the 29-minute documentary was nominated a 1992 Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video, but the group's members were disallowed by prison officials from attending the ceremony.
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Director
Three novels - three dramatic stories in the walls of the women's prison. The first story - a brand new, first went to prison inmates. The second - about a mother whose son has ceased to go to prison for visits. The third - about the experiences of women on the eve of its release.
Banned in the USA
Director
A video portrait of 2 Live Crew as they fought to release their album "Banned in the USA" during the censorship crisis of the late 80s and early 90s that ultimately resulted in the "PARENTAL ADVISORY EXPLICIT CONTENT" sticker. This 49-minute documentary was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Wedding Band
Nicky's Mom
A couple who both work at wedding receptions encounter complications when they decide to marry.
Thunder and Mud
Herself
An entertaining combination of heavy-metal rockers and female mud wrestlers hosted by Jessica Hahn.
Thunder and Mud
Director
An entertaining combination of heavy-metal rockers and female mud wrestlers hosted by Jessica Hahn.
Decade
Herself
Interviews with personalities including John Mellencamp, Spike Lee, Lou Reed, Roseanne Barr, David Byrne, George Michael and more, as they reflect on the 1980s.
Calling the Shots
Self
Documentary about women in the film industry. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.
서구 문명의 몰락 2
Director
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..
Dudes
Director
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.
Summer Camp Nightmare
Screenplay
At Camp North Pines for Boys, the campers, led by the charismatic Franklin Reilly, stage a revolt against the strict owner, Mr. Warren, and lock him and the rest of the counselors up and take over the camp for themselves. But the revolt soon spirals out of control as the boys also lead a takeover of the nearby girls camp as well. Then, Mr. Warren is accidently killed trying to escape. Soon friction happens between the two boys and girls camps, while one camper, a certain Donald Poultry, tries to get the word out and unseat Franklin as the leader.
반항
Director
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.
Hollywood Vice Squad
Director
A mother goes to Hollywood to find her runaway daughter. She discovers that the girl has become involved in the pornography industry, and goes to the police to get help in finding her.
Suburbia
Screenplay
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.
Suburbia
Director
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.
서구 문명의 몰락
Producer
당시 LA를 기반으로 활동했던 펑크 락 음악과 밴드에 관한 다큐멘터리. “앨리스 백 밴드(Alice Bag Band)”, “X”, “점스(The Germs)” 등의 밴드가 펼치는 실제 공연 실황과 인터뷰로 구성되어 있다. 개봉 당시 LA 경찰이 영화의 상영을 중지해달라고 감독에게 편지를 썼던 에피소드가 특히 유명하다. 이 영화로 장편 데뷔한 페넬로페 스피리스 감독은 1988년, 1998년에 걸쳐 “서구 문명의 몰락 3부작”을 완성했다. (2019년 제14회 시네바캉스 서울)
서구 문명의 몰락
Writer
당시 LA를 기반으로 활동했던 펑크 락 음악과 밴드에 관한 다큐멘터리. “앨리스 백 밴드(Alice Bag Band)”, “X”, “점스(The Germs)” 등의 밴드가 펼치는 실제 공연 실황과 인터뷰로 구성되어 있다. 개봉 당시 LA 경찰이 영화의 상영을 중지해달라고 감독에게 편지를 썼던 에피소드가 특히 유명하다. 이 영화로 장편 데뷔한 페넬로페 스피리스 감독은 1988년, 1998년에 걸쳐 “서구 문명의 몰락 3부작”을 완성했다. (2019년 제14회 시네바캉스 서울)
서구 문명의 몰락
Director
당시 LA를 기반으로 활동했던 펑크 락 음악과 밴드에 관한 다큐멘터리. “앨리스 백 밴드(Alice Bag Band)”, “X”, “점스(The Germs)” 등의 밴드가 펼치는 실제 공연 실황과 인터뷰로 구성되어 있다. 개봉 당시 LA 경찰이 영화의 상영을 중지해달라고 감독에게 편지를 썼던 에피소드가 특히 유명하다. 이 영화로 장편 데뷔한 페넬로페 스피리스 감독은 1988년, 1998년에 걸쳐 “서구 문명의 몰락 3부작”을 완성했다. (2019년 제14회 시네바캉스 서울)
리얼 라이프
Producer
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Audience Research
Producer
Albert Brooks goes to a research institute to find out why people don't like him and how he can change that. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 9
Sick
Producer
Albert Brooks is sick and stuck in bed. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 7
Upcoming Season
Producer
Super mid-season replacements to failed shows in a network's super season. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 4
Heart Surgery
Producer
Albert places an ad in a newspaper expressing a desire to perform a heart bypass & gets to live his dream of being a heart surgeon for one day. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 3
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Producer
Albert Brooks introduces himself to the audience through showing them his home movies from childhood & attempts and fails at doing candid-camera style pranks. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 2
The Impossible Truth
Producer
Albert Brooks presents a mockumentary in which he presents several shocking news stories. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 1
The Second Coming of Suzanne
Margo, Logan's Film Group
Jared Martin plays an aspiring film maker obsessed with the idea of Christ as a woman, and tries to film his vision with Sondra Locke as his subject. 'Based' on a song by Leonard Cohen.
Brothers
Penny
Set in Los Angeles, Brothers tells the story of Vince, a brooding, mustachioed stud who’s visited by his kid brother Rick, a soldier serving in Vietnam. During Rick’s stay, the two siblings slowly confront their mutually hidden desires.
Hats Off to Hollywood
Director
Picking up the story first presented in I Don’t Know (1970), Hats Off to Hollywood (1972) brazenly and brilliantly mixes documentary reality with fully staged recreations/reimaginings of episodes in the lives of Jennifer and Dana, a loving, bickering couple who challenge the notion of homonormativity. Drugs, poverty, disease, bigotry and prostitution all figure into this disarmingly candid and often hilarious film, a remarkable work that is the apotheosis of director Spheeris’ early work, and a luminous signpost leading directly to The Decline of Western Civilization (1979-1997).
I Don't Know
Writer
A truly major work, I Don’t Know observes the relationship between a lesbian and a transgender person who prefers to be identified somewhere in between male and female, in an expression of personal ambiguity suggested by the film’s title. This nonfiction film – an unusual, partly staged work of semi-verité – is the first of Spheeris’s films to fully embrace what would become her characteristic documentary style: probing, intimate, uncompromising.
I Don't Know
Director
A truly major work, I Don’t Know observes the relationship between a lesbian and a transgender person who prefers to be identified somewhere in between male and female, in an expression of personal ambiguity suggested by the film’s title. This nonfiction film – an unusual, partly staged work of semi-verité – is the first of Spheeris’s films to fully embrace what would become her characteristic documentary style: probing, intimate, uncompromising.
The Ski Bum
Star the Witch
A ski instructor tries to teach a bunch of insanely eccentric people how to ski while dealing with everyone wanting his attention.
The National Rehabilitation Center
Director
Two years before Peter Watkins’ Punishment Park (1971), director Penelope Spheeris takes the McCarran Act to its inevitable next step and shows us—via an early use of mockumentary—what the U.S. might be like if potential subversives were simply locked up en masse before they had a chance to subvert anything. 16mm, color, 12 min. Director: Penelope Spheeris.1969.
Shit
Director
Shit (1969) Never completely finished during its original production, this snarky comic piece was rediscovered in director Penelope Spheeris’ vaults in 2010 and preserved “as is.” The titular substance plays a key role in determining an outmoded man’s role in a changing society. 16mm, color, 4 min. Director: Penelope Spheeris. 1969.
Bath
Director
Made in an environment and at a time when frequent and gratuitous images of nude women permeated the work of her male counterparts, director Penelope Spheeris produced this intimate and sensual observation of a woman bathing. The appearance of Spheeris’ credit at the beginning of the film seems to ask the question: how does voyeurism change when we know the voyeur is actually a voyeuse? 16mm, b/w, 6 min. Director: Penelope Spheeris.
Uncle Tom's Fairy Tales
Director
A white man goes on trial for having raped a black woman.
Synthesis
Director
Synthesis is director Penelope Spheeris' first film, made in 8mm Kodachrome while she was a student at UCLA. In a seemingly near-future control room devoid of people, various readouts and calculations suggest that humankind is not altogether compatible with the grand scheme of the universe. 1968. Color.
Boy and Crows
Director
An early short film by Penelope Spheeris about a boy enjoying the age-old pleasures of making a wish on a dandelion.