The Decline of Western Civilization (1981-1999) with Monika Estrella Negra

Today the gang welcomes filmmaker, writer, and Audre’s Revenge co-founder Monika Estrella Negra. Monika and Lucé mosh their way through the seminal punk and metal documentaries The Decline of the Western Civilization. Will renowned punk enthusiast Cozi be convinced to watch FOUR docs spanning TWO decades of musical counter culture or will the excessive glam metal years push him out of the pit? Nazi punks fuck off, the rest of you listen now!

Watch Penelope Spheeris’s Decline series on YouTube.

Watch Monika’s punk rock horror film, Flesh, on Amazon.

Read Monika’s article on Black Punk for Black Youth Project.

Also discussed in this episode: American Juggalo, Dark Wave, Kittie, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, Pure Hell, Death, James Spooner’s AfroPunk, and rewatching The Sopranos. 

Recommendations:

Monika - The King of New York

Lucé - The Films of Lynn Shelton - RIP

Cozi - Aye Nako

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Join hosts Bri Jones and Cozi Orlen every other week as they argue for one film you absolutely NEED to watch. They cover everything from lesser-known arthouse indies to “how did you miss this?!” blockbusters. Each episode, at least one of the hosts has seen and loved the film, and at least one has missed it. Then, with NO SPOILERS, they'll try and convince you to spend your time watching it. Pop your popcorn and grab a box of Buncha Crunch, because You Need To See This! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youneedtoseethis/support