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Sep. 9, 2025 · Features

A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Origins of Spinal Tap

Back in the '80s, before the internet, Spinal Tap fans could only speculate at the real-life inspirations for the many unforgettable scenes and set pieces in the film. Now, at last, we can reveal the truth. Here are the stories behind some of the finest moments in Spinal Tap.

Mar. 24, 2024 · Features

An Evolving AllMovie

If you are an avid user of AllMovie, you may have noticed some recent changes to the site (or as Bill and Ted would say, "Strange things are afoot at the Circle K"). We've moved to a different data provider… Read More

Mar. 19, 2024 · Features – Reviews

On a Mission from God: The Definitive Story of The Blues Brothers

In Daniel De Visé's in-depth new book The Blues Brothers - An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic, the author goes to phenomenal lengths to detail not just… Read More

Apr. 29, 2021 · Features / Lists

Weird and Never Boring in Las Vegas

We head beyond the Strip and the big casinos with a selection of movies that showcase the grittier and less-polished sides of Sin City. Read More

Mar. 18, 2021 · Features

Write Your Own Movie Reviews on AllMovie

Now on AllMovie you can submit your own reviews on the movies that have changed your life or critically tear down one of those film school staples that you’ve always thought was overrated. Read More

Feb. 17, 2021 · Features

Support AllMovie and Go Ad-Free with a Paid Subscription

Consider supporting AllMovie and improving your browsing experience by becoming a subscriber. Read More

May. 18, 2020 · Features

The Compassionate Comedy of Fred Willard

While the characters Willard played were often ignorant, abrasive, or overly confident, Willard imbued them with a humanity that inferred their flaws rather than lingered on them. Read More

Mar. 31, 2020 · Features

Beyond Picard and Professor X: The Silver Screen Successes and Stumbles of Patrick Stewart

As Picard closes the book on its first season, we take a look at Patrick Stewart's high (and low) points on the big screen, from neo-Nazi to crooked British intelligence agent to his unforgettable turn… Read More

Mar. 25, 2020 · Features

Exploring the Wild Worlds of Stuart Gordon

The beloved cult director died this week, leaving behind a legacy of some of the most endearingly bizarre and terrifying films of the past 35 years. We pick out a few favorites and let you know where… Read More

Jan. 24, 2017 · Features

Oscar Nominees: Best Picture

Read the AllMovie reviews for all nine of this year's nominations for Best Picture. Read More

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