Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement
Jun 29, 2019 | IMDB 7.4
88 min Watch NowDocumentary, Music
An in-depth exploration of a seminal moment in DC music history (circa 1976 to 1984) and the rise of harDCore. The film is made up of a mix of rare archive material, conversational interviews, and a collage editing style. Features early DC punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith and more.
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IMDB 3 | Oct , 2004
It is about a serial killer on the loose at the Vans Warped Tour who tries killing off the bands one by one, and features bands such as Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Less Than Jake, The Used, Big D and the Kids Table, Rancid, The Horrorpops, The Suicide Machines, Dropkick Murphys, The Phenomenauts and many more. It was principally filmed during the summer of 2003 on the Vans Warped Tour, and features live performances from many of the bands.[1][2] The director also appears as the bandana-wrapped killer. With 110 onscreen deaths, it held the record for individual deaths in a horror film.[3] Four of the five members of Simple Plan are individually killed, making them the only band to get such individual treatment. According to the director's commentary, bassist David Desrosiers did not want to be killed. The Phenomenauts' actual tour bus, the "Phenomebomber" was blown up specially for the film.Spidarlings
IMDB 4.4 | Oct , 2016
Poverty stricken lovers Eden and Matilda have enough trouble just getting through the days, but when Eden buys a pet spider the real troubles start.The Capital City: Washington, D.C.
IMDB 8 | Sep , 1940
A Traveltalk look at the exteriors of Washington, D.C.'s famous buildings and monuments.The Punk Syndrome
IMDB 7.1 | May , 2012
The Punk Syndrome is a film about Finland’s most kick-ass punk rock band, Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät. The band members, Pertti, Kari, Toni and Sami, are mentally handicapped and they play their music with a lot of attitude and pride. We follow these professional musicians on their journey from obscurity to popularity. We watch them fight, fall in love and experience strong emotions. We witness long days in the recording studio and on tour. They laugh, cry, drink and fight over who gets to sit in the front on the tour bus. Then it’s time to make up and go talk to people in the audience and tell them how great their band is.Melania
IMDB 3.4 | Jan , 2026
Offering unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady-elect herself — step inside Melania Trump's world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and reenters public life with her family. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, Mrs. Trump returns to one of the world's most powerful roles.Poison Idea: Legacy of Dysfunction
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2017
From producer/director Mike Lastra comes the story of punk done right. Featuring live concert performances. Including lots of rare photos, interviews with many band members.Patti Smith Group: Rockpalast 1979
IMDB 0 | Apr , 1979
The Patti Smith Group's Rockpalast performance in 1979 was a live concert broadcast as part of the German Rockpalast series. The band at that time included Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye, Ivan Kral, Jay Dee Daugherty, and Richard Sohl. This performance is notable as it captured the band during a period of their career following the release of their album "Easter" in 1978.Talking Heads: Live in Rome
IMDB 6.3 | Dec , 1980
On December 18, 1980, the American rock band Talking Heads, with guest guitarist Adrian Belew, delivered a fantastic performance at Palaeur Arena in Rome that was filmed for broadcast on Italian TV. Taking place just two months after the release of Remain In Light, that night’s set was heavy on material from that album such as Born Under Punches, Crosseyed and Painless and The Great Curve.Sid! By Those Who Really Knew Him
IMDB 5 | Nov , 2009
The story of Sid Vicious, by those who really knew himUncle Peckerhead
IMDB 6 | Aug , 2020
When a punk band scores their first tour, life on the road proves tough when they are joined by a man-eating demon as a roadie.The Flaming Lips: VOID (Video Overview in Deceleration)
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2005
VOID (Video Overview in Deceleration) is the ultimate video experience of The Flaming Lips. With all 18 previously released music videos spanning their Warner Bros. career, the DVD features 5.1 Surround Sound, band commentary and the debut of a new song and their 19th video-"Mr. Ambulance Driver". Want to know what The Flaming Lips are all about? Want to immerse yourself in The Flaming Lips? Enter the VOID.N.Y.H.C.
IMDB 6.8 | Aug , 1999
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IMDB 7 | Jun , 1993
The following bonus footage is from June 27th, 1993 - GG Alin's last day on earth. It includes his final concert at The Gas Station in New York City, followed by a mini riot and GG's quest for drugs after the show. This is a film. It includes a little live footage (just like "Hated", but it's a documentary). Bonus documentary from the "Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies" DVD. These are the last images captured by GG Allin alive.Banned
IMDB 3.5 | Jan , 1989
A mellow jazz guitarist is possessed by the ghost of a wild punk rocker.Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records
IMDB 7.9 | Aug , 2018
The true story of punks, queers, & criminals on a ride with two men who accidentally changed music along the way.Zivan Makes a Punk Festival
IMDB 6.5 | Jun , 2014
Like Don Quixote, Zivan Pujic Jimmy fights for his annual punk festival. A film about failure, ambition, friendship and clinging to your dreams. Glavonic received much praise for this exceptional film that doesn't reveal what's fact and what's fiction.Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
IMDB 7.7 | Apr , 2017
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.Danzig: Home Video
IMDB 0 | Feb , 1990
Featuring songs from their debut album DANZIG: "Twist of Cain" and the controversial uncut versions of "Am I Demon", "She Rides" and "Mother". Plus interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Highlights include: Glenn revealing his songwriting process, reading Wolverine comics, discussing his book collection, chugging a box of Milk Duds before an encore, and Eerie Von being a badass.Punk the Vote!
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2006
Roach and Starbuck, two hardcore punks from Montreal, try to form their own political party, but run out of time due to Canada's electoral process. Instead, they decide to campaign for political office as independent candidates in a rich Montreal district called Outremont.Riding in Vans with Boys
IMDB 3.3 | Dec , 2003
In the summer of 2002, blink-182 invited little-known band Kut U Up to accompany them, Green Day and Jimmy Eat World on The Pop Disaster Tour.