For musicians, watching the excellent 1984 “mockumentary” “This is Spinal Tap,” about a fictional British heavy metal band oblivious to its own demise, is a fascinating experience. Not just because ...
SAN JOSE, Calif. — David Kaffinetti, a former member of the fictional/parody rock act Spinal Tap, died on July 11. The musician, who is known for playing the role of keyboardist Viv Savage in the 1984 ...
Brentwood home in Los Angeles). Oasis's Noel and Liam Gallagher aren't this year's only long-anticipated musical ...
Rob Reiner began and ended his career with incredibly hilarious portraits of washed-up, delusional showbiz types — without ...
If ever a film seemed at first like a long shot for the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, it’s “This Is Spinal Tap.” A “mockumentary” before the term existed, it was a comedy show skit that ...
With the passing of Rob Reiner , I’ve found myself going back through the films he made because I just wanted to spend time ...
This image released by Bleecker Street shows,back row from left, Chris Addison and Kerry Godliman, front row from left, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer in a scene from "Spinal Tap ...
A fake documentary about a fake band is getting a real sequel - one that's long overdue. More than 40 years ago, the mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" followed the ups and downs of a once-famous heavy ...
Actor-turned-director Rob Reiner released a brilliant string of classics, across wildly different genres, solidifying his ...
Why Rob Reiner’s directorial debut remains the most incisive, hilarious, and poignant portrait of rock and roll ...
This post contains spoilers for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Fool David St. Hubbins once, shame on Spinal Tap director Marty DiBergi. Fool him twice…well, that’s still probably on DiBergi. After ...