#251 Detroit Rock City (1999)
From Broken VCR by Chad & Hoch
April 7, 2026 · 1h 42m · Season 1 · Episode 251
About this episode
The episode discusses the film DETROIT ROCK CITY and its cultural impact.
Adam Rifkin's 1999 rock 'n roll road trip adventure comedy, DETROIT ROCK CITY, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss Gene Simmons' overbearing control of the film, Richard Linklater being sought to direct, KISS culture, if the movie could've worked as a PG-13 film, Stretch Armstrong, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 New Line Cinema Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
People in this episode
Hosts: Chad, Hoch
Topics covered
- rock 'n roll
- comedy
- film discussion
- KISS culture
- road trip movies
Keywords
- Detroit Rock City
- Adam Rifkin
- Gene Simmons
- KISS
- New Line Cinema
- road trip
- comedy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New Line Cinema
Books & works: DETROIT ROCK CITY
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