Never Seen It Podcast

Never Seen It Podcast — The Doom Generation (1995)

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Never Seen It Podcast, Adrian and the crew dive into Gregg Araki’s The Doom Generation (1995)—a chaotic, hyper-sexual, and ultra-violent road movie that captures the raw angst and absurdity of ‘90s youth. From decapitated heads that keep talking to surreal color palettes and unhinged performances, the gang breaks down why this film is both disturbing and oddly heartfelt. They explore Araki’s fearless filmmaking, the film’s queer subtext, and whether something this bold could ever be made today.

Episode Notes

Welcome back to The Never Seen It Podcast! This week, the gang—Adrian (@b00tz2big), Alex (@filipinogrigio), Justin (@ghostnerd88), Donnie (@donnieappleseed_), and Arnold (@arnieda1manparty)—take a wild trip through The Doom Generation (1995), Gregg Araki’s cult classic of sex, violence, and absurdity.

Chosen by Alex, the film sparks a lively discussion about Araki’s place in ‘90s indie cinema alongside Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and Spike Jonze. The crew dives into the director’s signature chaos: neon-drenched lighting, exaggerated violence, and surreal comedy that somehow distills a simple story about three lost kids searching for meaning.

They talk about the film’s queer undercurrents—Araki calling it his “heterosexual movie,” while still exploring fluidity, repression, and the politics of identity. Adrian draws parallels to modern filmmakers like Marlon Wayans and Jordan Peele, while Alex compares Araki’s visual flair to modern absurdist films like Boys Go to Jupiter.

Justin breaks down the movie’s striking use of lighting and color gels—reds, greens, and purples that make every frame look like a fever dream. Arnold reflects on how The Doom Generation feels like Natural Born Killers with way more sex and chaos, while Donnie praises the raw, DIY energy and gives it a solid 4.5/5 on Letterboxd.

The crew wraps by asking: could a movie this horny, this violent, this unapologetically weird ever get made today? Maybe not—and that’s exactly why it still matters.

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