MOCKUMENTARY
How 'Best in Show' Influenced a Generation of Comedy TV
Without Christopher Guest's mockumentary, released 20 years ago this week, shows like 'The Office' and 'Parks and Rec' may never have been made.
The Makers of 'This Country' on Goodbyes – and When to End a Sitcom
We spoke to the show's creators, Daisy May and Charlie Cooper, about why it feels right to finish their hit series rather than stray from its roots.
'The Thick of It' Gave Us the Language for Today's Political Absurdity
It also managed to almost exactly predict three real-life policies.
DeMarcus Tillman Is the Best Thing to Happen to ‘American Vandal’
We spoke to actor Melvin Gregg about how his unique story added a layer of believability to the beloved character.
Five Mockumentaries You Need to Watch After ‘Operation Avalanche'
In honor of the just-released mockumentary, five more genre classics that are definitely worth your time.
Meet the Woman Behind the Mockumentary About Trump’s Fake Illegitimate Muslim Daughter
Fawzia Mirza, a Chicago-based actress and writer, created the character of Ayesha Trump as a way to explain the reasons behind the candidate's most outrageous and hateful rhetoric.
Talking to the Guys Behind the Vampire Mockumentary, 'What We Do in the Shadows'
VICE meets Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement to discuss their hilarious new film.
It's 'The Office,' but for Aid Workers in Africa
A Kenyan-produced, "The Office"-style mockumentary about aid workers in Nairobi is skewering do-nothing NGOs looking to "save Africa."
These Insane Amusement Park Rides Will Make You Giddy
You’ll need nerves of pure graphene to enjoy the rides in Till Nowak’s short film The Centrifuge Brain Project.