Creative. Outrageous. Artistic. Bold. Lonely. Unique. Unapologetic. Bullied. Queer. Fluid. Kids flocked to New York City in the 80's and 90's longing for a place to call home and simply be themselves. Let's talk about Party Monster (starring Macauley Culkin, Seth Green, Wilson Cruz and Chloe Sevigny) and the rise of the Club Kids, the self-proclaimed king Michael Alig and the brutal murder of Andre "Angel" Melendez. The legacy of the Club Kids can still be seen in the post social media/ reality television world. This is where truth and entertainment intersect. Let's get wicked.Full show notes at wickedcinemapodcast.substack.com
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Creative. Outrageous. Artistic. Bold. Lonely. Unique. Unapologetic. Bullied. Queer. Fluid. Kids flocked to New York City in the 80's and 90's longing for a place to call home and simply be themselves. Let's talk about Party Monster (starring Macauley Culkin, Seth Green, Wilson Cruz and Chloe Sevigny) and the rise of the Club Kids, the self-proclaimed king Michael Alig and the brutal murder of Andre "Angel" Melendez. The legacy of the Club Kids can still be seen in the post social media/ reality ...