Ten Favorite Mockumentaries

(in order of preference, with Cloverfield included under the theory that a fake “found footage” documentary qualifies)

1. My Winnipeg (directed by Guy Maddin, 2007)

2. What We Do in the Shadows (directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, 2014)

3. Real Life (directed by Albert Brooks, 1979)

4. Sweet and Lowdown (directed by Woody Allen, 1999)

5. Bob Roberts (directed by Tim Robbins, 1992)

6. Cloverfield (directed by Matt Reeves, 2008)

7. Best in Show (directed by Christopher Guest, 2000)

8. Chalk (directed by Mike Akel, 2007)

9. Lake Mungo (directed by Joel Anderson, 2008)

10. The History of Time Travel (directed by Ricky Kennedy, 2014)

— August 28, 2021

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