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Work resumes on "What We Do Is Secret"; Germs biopic

Contributed by editcutlife. Posted by aubin on Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 9:57 AM (EDT)

On July 15th, work will begin on the Rhino Films production of What We Do Is Secret in Los Angeles. The film will be written and directed by Rodger Grossman and an early "teaser" trailer has been released and can be found here. The film was delayed indefinitely according to reports that surfaced a year ago, but work has apparently resumed.

In addition, Carol Grant Casting, the casting agency working on the film, recently contacted Punknews.org with some information about extra roles being cast. In particular, the film is looking for "concert goers and party goers" as well as photo doubles of Joan Jett and Freddie Mercury as they appeared in 1980.

The film is also seeking musicians to "photo double" bands from the era, including Vox Pop, The Screamers, The Plunger Sisters and Black Flag. The film is a SAG Modified Low Budget Film and so extras will recieve the non-union rate of $54 per eight hour day, plus overtime. The extras must also be over 18. People interested can contact the agency and more details can be found here.

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Someone (July 2, 2005)

"But punk, Rockets explains, isn't a style; it's a way of life that, in his case, is lived on "home street home." That's deep.

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Someone (July 2, 2005)

Very.

EditCutLife (July 2, 2005)

THIS POST IS WRONG!!! The book "What We Do is Secret" is IN NO WAY related to the film. The script is a completely original work and the book just happens to share the same title.

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Aubin (July 2, 2005)

You're right. I've fixed the story. My goof, sorry.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

If Black Flag was to appear in the film (as in actors portraying them) would this be before or after henry rollins was in the band?

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Aubin (July 2, 2005)

Hard to say; I think Cadena left in 1981, so Rollins probably joined around the same time so I guess it depends on the specific dates used in the film.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

Most likely before. Damaged, with Rollins, was released in 1981, but Darby Crash died in December of that year.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

I think before.

Kenjamin (July 2, 2005)

do you share an uncanny resemblence to Dez or Rollins?

Someone (July 12, 2005)

Germs broke up in 1980, Chavo was BF's vocalist at the time

Someone (July 2, 2005)

Oh yippe motherfuckin shit....I closely resemble Joan "Jeff" !!!!!!

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Someone (July 2, 2005)

Yee ha, motherfuckers!

Pacer (July 2, 2005)

Does anyone else think it was a bit lame how they took a pop at NOFX in that trailer?

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Someone (July 2, 2005)

Well, at least they took a shot at NFG and Blink, too.

Pacer (July 2, 2005)

bit of a difference though, no?

Someone (July 2, 2005)

Depends on whom you ask. I see a difference, but some holier-than-thou crustie might not.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

..no.

EditCutLife (July 2, 2005)

It wasn't a hit at NOFX at all. I'm a huge fan. Good eye though with the footage though. If you take a look at the crowd in that segment, you can't deny the "trend" statement. It has nothing to do with who's playing.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

LAME. These guys are gonna cock it up worse than the titholes making that movie about Johnny muthafuckin' Cash.

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Someone (September 29, 2005)

Darby Crash should've been played by a claymation figure. Arsenio Hall could've played Pat Smear.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

This is gonna chew. Fuck Hollywood.

gladimnotemo (July 2, 2005)

Shane West isn't my pick, but damn, this is starting to look like a good movie. Hopefully it's just independent and small and no one over at MTV gives it the time of day. http://www.pagerealm.com/kasper/germinated.htm - He got to play with the real Germs, that bastard.

LushJ (July 2, 2005)

1. This may be a good flick, it may not. They're trying to make it as close to authentic as possible, but who knows if they can pull it off. The only definite thing about this is that we'll be treated to a ton of articles and reviews by journalists who have either never heard of the Germs or who aren't fans but who are forced to crank out copy. The Pat Smear connection means lots of Nirvana references, which will fucking suck. 2. The guy who did the trailer has some interesting things on his site (Jay Z/Transplants remix anyone?), including this weird version of "Last Caress" that is a bunch of different versions by different bands mashed together. http://www.jeremyweinstein.net/lastcaressmix.mp3

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Someone (July 2, 2005)

Come on. You know when this comes out every reviewer who writes an artical on this is going write straight from the press release as if they've been in to the Germs since day one.

LushJ (July 3, 2005)

I agree. I just said it in a more convoluted way. It's gonna be ugly.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

I like Nirvana.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

THat would be Ron Reyes era Black Flag during Decline of Western Civilization, which was filmed like 6 months before Darby Crash died, Ron Reyes sings in Black Flag, so it wouldn't be Keith Morris or Rollins

cantsidejamie (July 2, 2005)

Hopefully this will get someone off their ass to rerelease "decline"... Penelope, are you listening?????

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EditCutLife (July 2, 2005)

I heard there is a Decline DVD in the works...maybe all 3 of them.

gladimnotemo (July 2, 2005)

www.declinemovies.com Rollins dropped it on Henry's Film Corner last night. It looks like they're all going to be released on DVD very soon. Also, it's "Punk Month" on IFC tonight...a new Don Letts movie, Sid and Nancy, a Green Day mini-film (wtf?), etc etc.

CrookedSuperhero (July 2, 2005)

Is it just me or is Sid and Nancy one of the worst films ever made?

Someone (July 2, 2005)

it seems like everyone who doesnt know shit, thinks the sex pistols were soo great, in reality, they were just a bunch of assholes who were doing something differant (and today, 'pop'ular... cm

Someone (July 2, 2005)

i don't think it took shots on the bands ( blink,nofx,nfg), but rather the trendiness and popularity

LevitateMe (July 2, 2005)

I love the Germs. They're probably my favorite punk band ever.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

The Germs are overrated! X is a much better band to make a movie about. Also, FUCK Shane West, a pretty Darby Crash?

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Someone (July 2, 2005)

denied.... cm

Someone (September 7, 2005)

YOU are a MORON!!!! The Germs invented hardcore and thereby set things up for every major band that came after them. Without their influence there would be no Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Fear, Bad Religion, Adolescents, Dead Kennedys and even an X!!!! The Germs are the greatest punk band from the west coast and only 2nd to the Ramones over all! Whoever posted this needs to pull their head out of their ass for about 5 minutes so they can see that the Germs were clearly superior to every major punk band on the west coast.

Someone (July 2, 2005)

Can I play a 10 year old Mike Ness?

Someone (July 15, 2005)

Oh my fuckin Goddddddd, WHY IS SHANE WEST PLAYING DARBY fucking CRASH!?!?! What the fucking hell???? HAVE YOU PEOPLE ANY BRAINS UP THERE! ?????????????????????????? AHHH DARBY WILL BE ROLLING IN HIS GRAVE....., assholes

Someone (July 21, 2005)

I Was An Extra In This Film Today It Kicked Ass! I Got To Meet Shane West And Alotta Punk Chicks :) Oi Oi !!

Someone (September 7, 2005)

Does anyone know when they plan on releasing this film? Email me at psychotheripist@aol.com.

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