See Hear Podcast Episode 41 - Rock 'n' Roll High School

Settle down, See Hear listeners. Class is now in session. Tim,
Sticky and Maurice take time out from dissecting frogs, picking
fights with the jocks and giving lip to the principal to talk about
the Roger Corman produced, Alan Arkush directed 1980 film Rock ‘n’
Roll High School. Is it just another b-grade drive in movie about
teen rebellion or is there something more going on here (umm….yes
there is)? This is the tale of one girl’s devotion to The Ramones,
her determination for them to play a song she’s written, and her
fight against the school administration who are repulsed by all
things rock and roll. Who will win the battle of the wills between
Mary Woronov and PJ Soles. We discuss the tradition of films and TV
shows set in schools and the perception of the teacher as
inspiration or villain, why the film is an open love letter to
music without stylistic division, Corman’s original intentions for
the movie (going even earlier than his desire to capitalise on the
Saturday Night Fever craze), and how to make sure that mice don’t
end up like Spinal Tap drummers. We also agree that it’s just a
damn funny film. You can download the show by searching for See
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