Christopher Guest has made a habit out of being hilarious. In fact, it's not just a habit — it's a full-fledged career, as evidenced by his catalogue of brilliant mockumentaries including "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind."

Guest could retire from the moviemaking game today and I would be wholly satisfied with his body work, but thankfully, he's not retiring — not even close. A new report suggests that Guest, alongside his "This is Spinal Tap" colleagues Harry Shearer and Michael McKean, is about to begin work on yet another mockumentary, this time about a topic that's close to home for those of us who proudly call ourselves geeks: the world of retro collectors. Read More...

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'Waiting for Guffman'Christopher Guest, the writer/director of cult favorite mockumentaries, “This is Spinal Tap” and “Best in Show,” may be taking one of his most beloved big screen creations to the stage—even as he quits making movies all together.

Jane Lynch, who has appeared in Guest’s last three films, told MTV News: “I know Chris might take ‘Waiting for Guffman’ to Broadway.”

If true -- and we certainly hope like crazy it is -- this seems to be the first inside word that an adaptation is in the works. “Guffman” follows a community theater group as they prepare to put on a hilariously bad musical and wait for a mythical Broadway producer to show up on opening night. Read More...

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