7. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
from Movies Will Save The World Hosted by Chris Peterson and Glen Cooper
What happens when a parody hits so close to the mark that the result is almost inextricable from the source? For those not in on the joke you get confusion, rejection, or simple dismissal. But if you "get it" the result can be a wonderfully hilarious experience rich with tie-ins to a world that you know and love despite its absurdity. This Is Spinal Tap almost single-handedly launched the "Mockumentary" into the mainstream and the ripple effects continue today. With deep questions such as "how much more black can it be" and whether you should go through an airport metal detector with a foil-wrapped cucumber in your trousers, this film invites the audience to participate and sing along. Who were they? What were they doing? Let's find out on this week's episode of Movies Will Save The World (it goes to eleven). Theme: Best Mockumentary
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