Mockumentary captures the reunion of 1960s folk trio the Folksmen as they prepare for a show at The Town Hall to memorialize a recently deceased concert promoter.Mockumentary captures the reunion of 1960s folk trio the Folksmen as they prepare for a show at The Town Hall to memorialize a recently deceased concert promoter.Mockumentary captures the reunion of 1960s folk trio the Folksmen as they prepare for a show at The Town Hall to memorialize a recently deceased concert promoter.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 14 wins & 28 nominations total
Marty Belafsky
- Ramblin' Sandy Pitnik
- (as Marty Belasky)
Michael S. Baser
- Pa Klapper
- (as Michael Baser)
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- TriviaIn an early-'90s, and again in late 90's/ early 2000's, Spinal Tap tour, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest opened for themselves as The Folksmen and were booed during the first act, as people did not know or cared that the two bands had the same musicians.
- GoofsWhen the New Main Street Singers are playing at the reunion concert, members of the band move around between shots.
- Quotes
Terry Bohner: There was abuse in my family, but it was mostly musical in nature.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the film, before the traditional scrolling credits, the screen is filled with all the main actors' names. One at a time, each star's name is highlighted, in alphabetical order. The scrolling credits are in order of appearance.
- Alternate versions2003 DVD version uses the film's WB and Castle Rock logos with "An AOL Time Warner company" (along with WB distribution card at end). The 2016 Warner Archive Blu-ray keeps the logos roughly the same, but with slightly updated versions losing the AOL designation. (The trailer included on it retains the original AOL Time Warner logos from 2003.)
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004)
- SoundtracksOld Joe's Place
Written by Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer and Michael McKean
Performed by The Folksmen
Featured review
Doesn't have to be mean to be funny
Some felt that this was too close to reality to be considered a parody, but I thought it was beautifully done - made fun of the cloying smugness of some "folkies", but mixed it with genuine pathos. I have a feeling Eugene Levy may have lost a couple of friends to bad acid trips - his portrayal was hilarious, but not cruel. Christopher Guest continues to amaze me with his light touch; most comedies put people in bad situations and make them squirm their way through; instead Guest takes apparently mediocre characters and puts them in situations that stretch their personalities.
Contains the single funniest comment I've ever heard about model trains.
Suggested double feature: This is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, or Bob Roberts
Contains the single funniest comment I've ever heard about model trains.
Suggested double feature: This is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, or Bob Roberts
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- Feb 11, 2005
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- Untitled Christopher Guest Project
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- Gross US & Canada
- $17,781,006
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,112,140
- Apr 20, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $18,750,246
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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