The first Decline I did was out of sheer love and appreciation for the music. In 1977, it was more about bands, because punk was a new form of music. It was groundbreaking and political. Penelope Spheeris appreciationbanddecline Change image and share on social
It is the idea that it's a movie in a movie. So I did it. Penelope Spheeris ideamovie Change image and share on social
Big studio comedies are such a headache. Penelope Spheeris bigcomedyheadache Change image and share on social
There are thousands of directors in Hollywood. Penelope Spheeris directorhollywoodthousand Change image and share on social
I live on this nice three acres in Hollywood. Penelope Spheeris acrehollywoodlive Change image and share on social
It is fun to try figure out the things that really are real and the things that aren't. Penelope Spheeris figurefunreal Change image and share on social
I actually picked up copies of Decline I and II at a flea market once. I walked out without paying. Penelope Spheeris copydeclineflea Change image and share on social
I can't believe I actually was in my own movie. Penelope Spheeris movie Change image and share on social
If you are looking for a producer, try to contact established producers. Don't let the fear of theft paralyze you, or you will never get anywhere with it. Penelope Spheeris contactestablishfear Change image and share on social
Decline III, I funded myself, from the studio money. That, and I sold a lot of drugs. Kidding. Don't print that. Penelope Spheeris declinedrugfund Change image and share on social