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What We Do Is Secret

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 32m
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6.3/10
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What We Do Is Secret (2007)
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The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon after getting kicked out of high school and forming The Germs with a collection of friends who have little experience with th... Read allThe true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon after getting kicked out of high school and forming The Germs with a collection of friends who have little experience with their instruments or playing music.The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon after getting kicked out of high school and forming The Germs with a collection of friends who have little experience with their instruments or playing music.
IMDb RATING
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1.9K
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POPULARITY
18,305
444
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    • Director
      • Rodger Grossman
    • Writers
      • Rodger Grossman(story)
      • Michelle Baer Ghaffari(story)
    • Stars
      • Shane West
      • Rick Gonzalez
      • Bijou Phillips
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Rodger Grossman
    • Writers
      • Rodger Grossman(story)
      • Michelle Baer Ghaffari(story)
    • Stars
      • Shane West
      • Rick Gonzalez
      • Bijou Phillips
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    • 24User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Shane West in What We Do Is Secret (2007)
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    Shane West
    Shane West
    • Darby Crash
    Rick Gonzalez
    Rick Gonzalez
    • Pat Smear
    Bijou Phillips
    Bijou Phillips
    • Lorna Doom
    Noah Segan
    Noah Segan
    • Don Bolles
    Tina Majorino
    Tina Majorino
    • Michelle
    Katharine Leonard
    Katharine Leonard
    • Jena Cardwell
    Rachael Santhon
    Rachael Santhon
    • Malissa Hutton
    Ashton Holmes
    Ashton Holmes
    • Rob Henley
    Keir O'Donnell
    Keir O'Donnell
    • Chris Ashford
    Lauren German
    Lauren German
    • Belinda
    Sebastian Roché
    Sebastian Roché
    • Claude 'Kickboy Face' Bessey
    Amy Halloran
    Amy Halloran
    • Becky Barton…
    Missy Doty
    Missy Doty
    • Amber
    Ray Park
    Ray Park
    • Brendan Mullen
    Azura Skye
    Azura Skye
    • Casey Cola
    Michele Hicks
    Michele Hicks
    • Penelope Spheeris
    Paul Nygro
    Paul Nygro
    • Bob Biggs
    Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius
    • Black Randy
    • Director
      • Rodger Grossman
    • Writers
      • Rodger Grossman(story)
      • Michelle Baer Ghaffari(story)
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    • Trivia
      Because he was so good as Darby Crash, Shane West was hired as the new vocalist and The Germs reunited for a tour.
    • Goofs
      At the last scene at Okie-Dog, the lid on Casey's orange juice disappears between shots.
    • Quotes

      Darby Crash: I love those who do not know how to live, except in perishing, for they are those that go beyond. I love the great despiser's, because they are the great adorers. They are arrows longing for the other shore. I love those who do not seek beyond the stars for a reason to parish and be sacrifice; but who sacrifice themselves to earth in order that earth may some day become... supermans. Tell me, my brothorin, if the goal be lacking to humanity is not humanity itself lacking; it is time for man to mark his goal. It is time for man to plant his germ of his highest hope.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Silk Scream (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Queen Bitch
      Written and Performed by David Bowie

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    "I'm a lexicon devil with a battered brain"
    Rising out of the chaotic, drug fueled punk scene of Los Angeles the Germs while only active for from 1977 to 1980 became a band who transformed the face of punk rock. This film retells the rise and fall of this great band who's impact and influence is still felt today.

    What We Do Is Secret starts out with Darby Crash being interviewed by a European journalist about his 5 year plan. This 5 year plan could either be one of pure cockiness or did Darby believe that his days were numbered? All we're told is that the plan was inspired by the David Bowie song "Five Years" Throughout the film we see the band fail to get club bookings due to the violent, anarchistic nature of their performances (even though Crash thought of himself as being a fascist), the descent in heroin addiction and a rather hilarious interview segment on Rodney Bingenheimers radio show. During the final 10 minutes of the film the Germs play their final show after which Darby is shown to be in a rather helpless state. Darby crosses path with Casey Cola and the two of them form a suicide a pact. Darby was found dead a day before the assassination of John Lennon.

    Taking on the hard job of playing the punk icon Darby Crash is Shane West who is absolutely stellar in this role. Often at battle with himself (weak/strong, gentle/aggressive) West portrays crash as the intelligent and cocky young man full of self hatred in such a convincing manner. Following this film West went on to became the front man of the recently united Germs.

    Bijou Phillips puts in one of her greatest efforts as Germs bassist Lorna Doom (even playing bass on the films soundtrack-with West providing vocals) Rick Gonzalez (Pat Smear) and Noah Segan (Don Bolles) put in equally effective performances. The gritty nasty underbelly of this scene is introduced to us by the cast of misfits, addicts and enablers who I'm thankful are behind the TV screen.

    What I particularly liked about this film is that it didn't gloss over the fact that Darby Crash was a homosexual. The scene in which Darby is sitting in his bedroom, chest cut open wide with Rob Henley is a beautiful one. Throughout the film we see the nature of their relationship and Henley's desire to become the Germs drummer even though he doesn't have a single bit of musical talent. The punk scene of the 1970s was never one that accepted homosexuality so I found it fantastic that this important part of the story wasn't tossed aside.

    The soundtrack to this film is wonderful and features the music of David Bowie (2 Ziggy Stardust era songs), Alice Cooper, X and Shane West, Bijou Phillips, Lucas Haas and Micheal Le Blanc recreating the music of the Germs. The Germs contributed to this soundtrack with new recordings of the classics with Shane West on vocals.

    Darby Crash became a victim of his own creation.
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    • Release date
      • August 8, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • То что мы делаем - тайна
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Coalition Film
      • Foundation Films
      • Picture Machine
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,776
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,888
      • Aug 10, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $58,776
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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