Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: (L-R) Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, Christopher ...

“It’s such a fine line between stupid and, uh … ” opines David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) in Rob Reiner’s epochal 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. In a rare instance of being less slow-witted ...

“Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” catches up with rock’s loudest and most punctual band 41 years after they were immortalized in “This Is Spinal Tap.” This ...

In 1984, the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap lampooned heavy metal bands and rock documentaries — and introduced audiences to a new film genre. "What we were doing was not only ...

“It’s such a fine line between stupid and, uh … ” opines David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) in Rob Reiner’s epochal 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. In a rare instance of being less slow-witted ...

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The year is 1984, and an actor-turned-filmmaker by the name of Rob Reiner has just made their directorial feature debut with a little movie called This Is Spinal Tap. At first glance, it appears to be ...

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Devotees of the rock band Spinal Tap − OK, the fake/real band Spinal Tap − will be familiar with one of their classic song titles, "Gimme Some Money." Turns out, they meant it. Although Rob Reiner's ...

BOTTOM LINE A mild sequel to an uproarious classic. None more black, "Smell the Glove," the miniature Stonehenge — even if you’re unfamiliar with these now-classic gags, you probably know what it ...