Category: Mockumentary

  • THE RUTLES: ALL YOU NEED IS CASH

    THE RUTLES: ALL YOU NEED IS CASH

    The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) is a satirical mockumentary film that parodies The Beatles’ meteoric rise and cultural impact through a fictional band called “The Rutles.” The film is directed by Eric Idle and Gary Weis. It is an early example of the mockumentary genre, blending humor, music, and parody to offer…

  • A HARD DAYS NIGHT

    A HARD DAYS NIGHT

    “A Hard Day’s Night” (1964) is a musical comedy film directed by Richard Lester and starring the Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The film is a semi-fictionalized account of a day in the band’s life at the height of Beatlemania. It’s widely praised for its innovative style, sharp humor,…

  • THE LAST MOVIE

    THE LAST MOVIE

    “The Last Movie” is a 1971 film directed by Dennis Hopper, who also stars in the film. The movie is a complex and avant-garde exploration of the filmmaking process and the consequences of exploiting indigenous cultures. The story follows Kansas, a stuntman working on the set of a Western being filmed in a small village…

  • SHORT FILM: CATHY COME HOME

    SHORT FILM: CATHY COME HOME

    “Cathy Come Home” is a British television drama first broadcast in 1966 as part of the BBC series “The Wednesday Play.” Directed by Ken Loach and written by Jeremy Sandford, the film presents a gritty, unflinching look at the realities of homelessness and social injustice in 1960s Britain. The film opens with Cathy (Carol White)…

  • WHO ARE YOU, POLLY MAGGOO?

    WHO ARE YOU, POLLY MAGGOO?

    “Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?” is a 1966 satirical French film directed by William Klein that offers a critical and comedic exploration of the fashion industry and the nature of beauty. The film takes a mockumentary approach, blending surrealism, satire, and social commentary elements. The story revolves around Polly Maggoo (Dorothy McGowan), a young American…

  • THIS IS SPINAL TAP

    THIS IS SPINAL TAP

    “This is Spinal Tap” is a 1984 mockumentary directed by Rob Reiner that brilliantly satirizes the world of rock ‘n’ roll and the absurdities of the music industry. The film takes viewers on a wild and uproarious journey through the fictional band Spinal Tap’s tumultuous career. The film presents itself as a documentary following the…