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There are several ways of presenting facts or making a documentary 'style' film. Mockumentary films and Docu-Films are two types of films and here is an analysis of both.

A great cast of characters spoofs their way into a simple tale of colorful stereotypes, pampered pooches, and alternative realities - just the thing for a satire

The faux documentary Paper Heart reminds audiences that awkward adolescent are adorable, tackling the boy-meets-girl tale with originality and heart.

Bruno Gehard lacks the fresh factor in Borat Sagdiyev's favor, but plotting the pranks does little to diminish their jollity in Sacha Baron Cohen's uproarious new comedy.

The film Borat is as subtle as the atomic bomb. As bombastic as its name suggests, the mockumentary explodes in your face, leaving a desert of meaning. Regardless of its

Borat is a reality-based movie with a fearless Sacha Baron Cohen who performs a kind of street theater improvisation that leaves you laughing.

The hardships of this lousy economy may be unavoidable, but a fresh TV show has made it possible now to laugh at it. It's called Trailer Park Boys.

Bill Maher's Religulous stabs at the daunting task of questioning religion, but doesn't leave with the last laugh.

Drop Dead Gorgeous, starring Kirsten Dunst, takes a bitingly satirical look at small town America through a fictional dcumentary about a beauty pagent.

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day director Mike Clattenburg discusses what influenced Trailer Park Boys, plus his favourite documentaries, and mockumentaries.

Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day director Mike Clattenburg discusses how he came up with the film, and why it's the Trailer Park Boys' last stand.

In this exclusive interview, Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day director Mike Clattenburg talks about making the film, and Alex Lifeson in drag.

A review of the recently released animated film, Surf's Up, starring Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges and Jon Heder.

Moore takes on the U.S. health care system with a film that promises to be as controversial as "Farenheit 9/11" and "Bowling for Columbine." Can it alter views on health?

In April 2001 Showcase aired the first episode of Mike Clattenburg's Trailer Park Boys - a foul-mouthed mockumentary series centred on three Canadian recidivists.

Justin Lin burst onto the film scene with Better Luck Tomorrow, but hasn't been able to replicate the quality of that film for the remainder of his career.

"The Lover," the 6th episode of the 6th season of THE OFFICE, was another solid outing, featuring many hilarious and sometimes touching moments.

The mockumentary The Poughkeepsie Tapes has created much speculation about its realistic connection to a real-life killer. However, the writer claims it is pure fiction.

Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening With Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reunites the heroes of one of the best rock bands that never existed.

From standup to satire, this month offers all kinds of laughs from favorite comedy directors and actors.

Thursday night prime time comedy returns tonight with the season premieres of "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. And on FX: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"

The Office, currently airing on NBC, has many fans. What some of these fans may not realize is that the sitcom is based on a BBC sitcom of the same name.

Bob Saget's mockumentary Farce of the Penguins has a new trailer. It underwhelms.

ABC returns to comedy this fall with a Wednesday night two-hour block starring sitcom alumni and providing a fresh look at family life.

Country Crust White Bread finds himself on the extinction list as Dr. Atkinz's low carb revolution takes the world by storm.

DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Studios will sever ties after release of Flushed Away. Creative issues and box office were cited as the cause.

From the minds of film-making brothers Brett and Jason Butler comes a new film festival, dedicated to independant films that centre around people.

NBC smash hit "The Office" returned with new episodes last week, and NBC has announced plans for both a fifth season and spin-off.

Aardman is roaring back with some new claymation movies, including The Cat Burglars, Operation Rudolph, and a new Nick Park project that's "not Wallace and Gromit."

Brüno is an unsurprisingly controversial movie, which satirises the celebrity obsessed world. Similar to Borat, it is almost certain to prove popular at the box office.

Let's get this clear right from the start: anyone who thought Borat was crass and unfunny would be wise to stay away from Bruno.

Check out the first image from Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Film comes to theatres September 18, 2009.

Check out the new trailer for Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Film opens September 19th.

After months of quashing speculation, DreamWorks finally admits to breaking up with Aardman Animation after three movie collaborations.

The highly suspenseful CTV police drama starring a bevy of homegrown Canadian talent, makes its adrenaline-pumping debut on the high definition format, with a punch. 8/10

If a relative or friend is a college student and one is unsure of what to get him/her as a gift, there are various things that most college students will appreciate.

Modern Family is ABC's new fall television show. The comedy stars Ed O'Neill (Married With Children) as the patriarch, with Sofia Vergara, Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen

Sony Pictures Animation's latest movie Surf's Up is a surprisingly sweet ride, but it will wipe out with kids. 5/10.

"My Name is Bruce" won't give you sugar, baby. Not on its budget. But Splenda works fine as a substitute for this Kool-Aid, which Campbell knows fans will happily drink.

Can the new one-sheet for Surf's Up buck that flick's bargain-basement feel? Find out below.

D-9 is such masterpiece, it begs the questions who are director Neil Blomkamp and his star Sharlto Copley, and where have they been hiding? Luckily, Jackson found them.

DVD bonuses enhance the story of two disgraced rival figure skaters who join together to become the first-ever same-sex pair to compete in the world championships.

A new Shrek the Third trailer is now online. Will it get hearts and wallets pumping for this flick or is the Shrek gravy train about to run out of steam?

Check out some clips from Sony Pictures Animation's Surf's Up, which slides into theatres on June 8th.

Poster for Sony Picture Animation's next movie is a little too cute for its own good.

Check out the website for Sony Pictures Animation's upcoming movie, Surf's Up. Movie stars the voices of Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel and Jon Heder.

Channel 4 mockumentary/drama set in a fictional world where rock star Gary Glitter is sentenced to death in Britain that's too real for its own good.

Disney has been fighting to revive the Muppets for years. Will a mockumentary mini-series do the trick?

The 1978 comedy 'National Lampoon's Animal House' made John Belushi a star and launched careers of Tim Matheson, Tom Hulce, Karen Allen, Peter Riegert, and Kevin Bacon.

Shot in the same mockumentary style, Parks and Recreation is a lot like NBC'S The Office. But is that really a bad thing?