Crooked Table Podcast

Even more than most genres, mockumentaries just aren't for everyone. So perhaps — despite The Lonely Island's built-in fanbase — Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping failed to bring in an audience in 2016. In a blatant parody of Justin Bieber or other recent music sensations, the film follows fading pop music icon Conner4Real (Andy Samberg). Sandro Falce of Oldie But a Goodie joins the show to help us spread the word about Popstar's insanely underrated status. We'll discuss how the movie follows the tradition of classic mockumentary films like This Is Spinal Tap, why Samberg's performance grounds the film, and which cameos — there are so, so many — make us laugh the hardest. So grab your "finest girl," "turn up the beef" and listen in as these "2 banditos" share their "incredible thoughts" about one of the best comedies of the past few years. Ladies and gentlemen, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. SYNOPSIS Childhood friends Conner (Andy Samberg), Owen (Jorma Taccone) and Lawrence (Akiva Schaffer) foun