Rock and roll high school film

Factory thinks youd better reconsider because this 40th anniversary edition of rock n roll high school is compulsory education for scholars of cult cinema. The 40th anniversary bluray of rock n roll high school reveals which scene the ramones refused to film, what they added to the film, which bands they considered first and more. Youre watching the official music video for ramones rock n roll high school from the album end of the century 1979. Written by joe dante and directed by allan arkush, this refreshingly wacky teenage film is filled with warped humor including mice. Rock n roll high school is a prime example of a 1970s movie phenomenon. Rock n roll high school 1979 directed by allan arkush. For some, the ride will be a dizzying one theyll never want to endure again. Vince lombardi high school keeps losing principals to nervous breakdowns because of the students love of rock n roll and their disregard of education. This is one of the great, ridiculous, frothfilled comedies of the 70s.

But for others mostly cultpunk enthusiasts this is going to be one ride worth experiencing over and over again. Nov 22, 2003 a rock n roll comedy by independent stalwart richard linklater is the surprise autumn hit in america. Remaining a friend of joey ramones until his death in 2001, arkush still speaks at ramones tributes and rock n roll high school film screenings whenever asked. She promises to set the school straight, and get the students focus back on education. Rock n roll high school wexner center for the arts. Rock and roll high school is, lighthearted, kitch, satirical and sometimes surreal. Rock n roll high school is the next film to be shown as part of the sunday slasher series at the palace theater.

The new principal wants rigor and hard work, the kids, obviously, just wanna have fun. Mark kermode on richard linklaters the school of rock. This bluray is dedicated in loving memory to joey, johnny and dee dee ramone. However, the film was seen by roger ebert and gene siskel, who gave it a glowing. The ramones refused to film this scene in rock n roll. Its the film that makes like theres no good reason to be anything other than a teenage girl whos crazy about joey, johnny, dee dee and marky in 1979. The students are more concerned with rock n roll than their education until the new principal, miss evelyn togar is hired. Ramones and rock n roll high school were featured in the musical. The big payoff is the battle of the bands, and inevitably all of the angry parents are in the front row, but the movie stays true, if not to its school, at least to rock n roll, and you have a goofy smile most of the time. Richard linklater, director of the school of rock, first struck gold with the cult hit slacker which became a touch stone text for the socalled generation x. Rock n roll high school 1979 allan arkush synopsis. Rock n roll high school didnt get massive hype when it first premiered in a handful of cities in 1979.

Feb 09, 2017 rock n roll high school didnt get massive hype when it first premiered in a handful of cities in 1979. For all its throwaway humour, this is basically just a pleasant reworking of the kids versus adults rocknroll movie format of the 50s, with paul bartel in the traditional role of the adult kook. Corey feldman leads a rock and roll rally at ronald reagon high, but must triumph over the evil plans of the school s fascist principal, vadar, who wants to halt the school dance and run their. Rock n roll high school rated pg 1 hr 33 min 1979 comedy, musical. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Rock n roll high school is like a ride on a music rollercoaster. Rock n roll high school 40th anniversary edition steelbook. Rock n roll high school was originally released on vhs by warner home video in 1983, and was later released on vhs in 1996 by new horizons home video oclc 36127344. Rock n roll high school is a 1979 musical comedy film produced by roger corman, directed by allan arkush, and featuring the ramones cast darby crash and lorna doom of the germs also played.

Vince lombardi high school continues to lose its school principals. The unruly students of vince lombardi high are a principals worst nightmare. Rock n roll high school is built around the queens retrorock band they disliked the term punk, and in truth they were about as punk as the stray cats. If youre looking for the perfect rock musical, then this is the film to watch. The ramones refused to film this scene in rock n roll high. The film won the pepe serna award at the 2020 south texas underground film fest, and can now be found on youtube. The putative leader of the students is riff randell, who loves the music of the ramones. Nov 19, 2019 the 40th anniversary bluray of rock n roll high school reveals which scene the ramones refused to film, what they added to the film, which bands they considered first and more. Rock n roll high school is a 1979 musical comedy film produced by roger corman, directed by allan arkush, and featuring the ramones vince lombardi high school greets its latest principal, miss togar mary woronov, replacing yet another principal who went mad trying to keep the kids in line. The film was originally released to theaters on august 24, 1979. Curator jason savage reached out to arkush, who agreed to record a video.

One year later, in 1997, it was released on dvd by lumivision. Rock n roll high school is a 1979 musical comedy film produced by roger corman, directed by allan arkush, and featuring the ramones. Jul 30, 2014 rock n roll high school is a 1979 musical comedy film produced by roger corman, directed by allan arkush, and featuring the ramones cast darby crash and lorna doom of the germs also played. Shes dying to meet joey ramone to give him a song she wrote for the innovative punk rock band, but when principal togar warhol superstar mary woronov confiscates her ticket for the ramones upcoming show, randell leads a revolt to. Those rambunctious kids are back in school and back in trouble in a smash sequel to the 1978 worldwide hit. Rock n roll high school did well enough that arkush and whitley followed it up with a sequel, rock n roll high school forever in 1991. Rock n roll high school 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rock n roll high school is a partial parody of the sort of film that homer simpson would have watched to prepare for a return to college to bring his qualifications up to legal scratch the episode in question is homer goes to college, in case youre wondering. Mark kermode on richard linklaters the school of rock film.

Soles, devo, eddie and the hot rods, brownsville station, chuck berry, todd rundgren, alice cooper rock n roll high school music. Soles, vince van patten, clint howard, and dey young. The plot is not original at all, vince lombardi high school is outre and rock n roll. The film legacy of the beatles was a hard days night, and i guess the film legacy of the ramones is this, rock n roll high school, the 1979 oddity about an oppressive high school vince. Standing in her way is principal togar warhol star mary woronov, who runs vince lombardi high like a despotuntil the boys from forest hills lead a student body putsch, and rock the school down to its foundations. Ramones rock n roll high school official music video. Soles as riff randell, the biggest ramones fan at vince lombardi high school. Soles, vincent van patten, clint howard, dey young, mary woronov, paul bartel, dick miller, don steele, alix elias, loren. A group of rockmusicloving students, with the help of the ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive. With corey feldman, larry linville, mary woronov, evan richards. Aug 05, 2019 remaining a friend of joey ramones until his death in 2001, arkush still speaks at ramones tributes and rock n roll high school film screenings whenever asked. Mar 15, 2019 a legendary cult film of the 1970s, rock n roll high school stars p.

Rock n roll high scool rock n roll high school forever. Aug 04, 1979 rock n roll high school at the eighth street playhouse has its charms. In aggiunta a una trama emozionante e una grande storia, rock n roll high school contiene dei caratteri uniche che il film oltre ad altri nello stesso genere. For all its throwaway humour, this is basically just a pleasant reworking of the kids versus adults rock n roll movie format of the 50s, with paul bartel in the traditional role of the adult kook. Also rock n roll high school delivers the laughs and is a good natured film and is one of the best teen comedy. When downer miss togar and a group of parents plan to burn a pile of records, the student body strikes first with the help of the ramones. Soles, halloween is the rockingest rebel at vince lombardi high. Rock n roll high school is a 1979 american musical comedy film directed by allan arkush, produced by michael finnell, and starring p.