How Kate Bush and 'Stranger Things' Convinced Rob Reiner to Break His 'No Sequels' Rule for 'Spinal Tap 2'

Big bottoms, big laughs: Michael McKean talks ‘Spinal Tap’

Michael McKean shares behind-the-scenes tales from “Spinal Tap,” the film’s lasting impact, and a career filled with comedy, music, and satire.

'This is Spinal Tap' returns for 'golden 41st anniversary' with 4K restoration

Director Rob Reiner joins Morning Joe to discuss the return of 'This is Spinal Tap' to theaters for the July 4 weekend with a remastered 41st anniversary edition. Reiner also discusses the anticipated sequel 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'.

How Kate Bush and 'Stranger Things' convinced Rob Reiner to break his 'no sequels' rule for 'Spinal Tap 2'

The filmmaker reveals why he finally changed his mind about making a sequel to the beloved rock mockumentary 41 years later. Gregg DeGuire/Getty; David M. Benett/Getty Rob Reiner in 2019, and Kate Bush in 2014Key PointsKate Bush's recent resurgence in popularity, thanks to Stranger Things, helped inspire Rob Reiner's idea for a sequel to This Is Spinal Tap. Reiner also shares some other reasons the band decided to get back together for another m…

‘Spinal Tap’ Director Rob Reiner on the Forthcoming Sequel ‘The End Continues,’ the ‘Remasterd’ Edition of the Original Film, and How They Got Here

'Spinal Tap' director Rob Reiner talks about the 'remasterd' version of the original film, and why 40 years later was the right time to make a sequel.

'This Is Spinal Tap' returns to theaters July 5-7, in advance of 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' sequel

New movie comes out in September.

This Is Spinal Tap Returns To The Big Screen For 41st Anniversary

Cinephiles and music-lovers alike better line up to purchase their cinema tickets, as This is Spinal Tap - remixed and remastered - is returning to the big screen for a limited run in celebration of its forty-first anniversary and upcoming sequel.Often touted as one of the greatest mockumentaries of all time, this cult classic directed by Rob Reiner follows members of the fictional English heavy metal band Spinal Tap, played by Christopher Guest…