You Know Where You Stand in a Hell Hole | This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Released in 1984, This Is Spinal Tap was by no means the first so-called mockumentary film, nor even the first about a fictional music band. (For one, The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash predates it by several years.) However, even though not a huge financial hit during its original theatrical release, Spinal Tap grew… Read More You Know Where You Stand in a Hell Hole | This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

One Ambassador’s Plenty | The Diplomat Season 1 (2023) on Netflix

The Netflix binge model, while obviously very appealing to viewers frustrated with the traditional weekly TV schedule, can sometimes do a disservice to shows that need time to build buzz and public awareness. The streamer’s terrific new political drama The Diplomat, for example, barely premiered two weeks ago yet already seems to have fallen out… Read More One Ambassador’s Plenty | The Diplomat Season 1 (2023) on Netflix