Tag: Mockumentary

  • IVANSXTC (NSFW)

    IVANSXTC (NSFW)

    ‘Ivansxtc’ is a 2000 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich set in the fast-paced, hedonistic world of Hollywood. Directed by Bernard Rose, it is a scathing critique of the entertainment industry, wealth, and self-destruction, shot in a cinéma vérité style that enhances its raw, documentary-like feel. The film opens with the sudden…

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • I, TONYA

    I, TONYA

    “I, Tonya” is a 2017 biographical dark comedy directed by Craig Gillespie. The film chronicles the life of the infamous figure skater Tonya Harding and the events leading up to the attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan during the 1994 Winter Olympics. The film stars Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding, Sebastian Stan as Jeff Gillooly…

  • 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…