Here’s What Happens When ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’

September 13, 2025

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Still Tapping (CREDIT: YouTube Screenshot)

Starring: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, Valerie Franco, Kerry Godliman, Chris Addison

Director: Rob Reiner

Running Time: 84 Minutes

Rating: R

Release Date: September 12, 2025 (Theaters)

Sometimes I like to be deep and profound when reviewing a movie, and sometimes I like to review it according to a big ol’ goofy gimmick. But then other times, as in the case of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, I just want to say: this is a really funny movie! And we don’t even have to judge it on a curve of “Sequel to One of the Most Beloved Comedies of All Time.” It’s built on a clever new foundation: instead of being the biggest joke in rock ‘n’ roll, these metal gods are now pretty much universally beloved, but that doesn’t mean everything is working out perfectly. The comedy style is the same, but the jokes are fresh, and they made me laugh oh so much. Nigel, David, Derek, and Marty haven’t missed a beat! If you’re the type of person who suspects you might enjoy this, then I heartily recommend you do indeed go check it out.

Grade: The Tap Has Not Run Dry

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 9/12/25

September 12, 2025

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Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Theaters) – I never watched the show, but I have seen the previous movies, so I guess I’ll check this one out, too.
–The Long Walk (Theaters)
–Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (Theaters)

TV
-Creative Arts Emmy Awards (September 13 on FXX)
-77th Primetime Emmy Awards (September 14 on CBS) – Hosted by Nate Bargatze.
–Celebrity Name That Tune Season Premiere (September 15 on FOX)
–Futurama Season 13 … or Season 10 (September 15 on Hulu) – The entire season will drop  at once on Hulu, while also being parcelled out two episodes per week every Monday on FXX.
–High Potential Season 2 Premiere (September 16 on ABC)

Music
-Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Perimenopop
-King Princess, Girl Violence
-twenty one pilots, Breach

Sports
-2025 World Athletics Championship (September 13-21 on NBC, CNBC, USA, and Peacock) – Track & Field in Tokyo.

jmunney’s Top Cinematic Choices for September 2025

September 1, 2025

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This is the End (CREDIT: YouTube Screenshot)

They keep making new movies, and some of them are even worth watching. Here’s what’s at the top of the slate for [MONTH YEAR]:

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues: One of the titans of mockumentaries is back for another go-round. Rock ‘n’ roll never dies, except when it does.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will start to end the beginning of its run in movie theaters beginning on September 12.

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