Mockumentaries, Ranked
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EPISODE 171: This week Jason and guest Clare rank five films that blur the line between reality and satire: CB4 (1993): A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of a fictional gangsta rap group – think Spinal Tap meets N.W.A. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999): A scathing (and hilarious) send-up of beauty pageants follows a cynical teen on her quest for the crown. Behind the Mask (2006): This mockumentary delves into the world of a fictional Los Angeles Slasher film franchise, complete with obsessed fans and washed-up actors. What We Do In The Shadows (2014): We join a group of vampires struggling with the modern world in this New Zealand cult classic. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021): An adorable stop-motion mockumentary explores the existential musings of a tiny shell living in a cluttered house. Get ready for: Mockumentary madness: We'll dissect the comedic genius (and occasional cringe) of this unique genre. Underrated gems: Will Marcel the Shell melt your heart or leave you cold? Fake or funny?: Can you tell the difference between real and mockumentary anymore? Laughs (and maybe some existential dread): Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of emotions! So, grab some popcorn (or maybe a tissue for Marcel), and join us for a mockumentary marathon unlike any other! HOST: Jason Binge Movies comes to you from the last video store in the universe. Store manager Jason and his guests rank and review movies to determine which are most worthy of preservation for all time. At Binge Movies the very strange, deeply analytical, and highly ridiculous meet to make a movie review show unlike any other. Become a Patron Binge Movies Merchandise  Elite Patrons: Heather Sachs Joe Buttice  Pete Nerdrovert  Dan Kawecki
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