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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 6 PM Saturday in NZ, 4 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) and This Is Spinal Tap (1984).
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Movie 1: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is a landmark Spaghetti Western renowned for its sweeping cinematography, iconic score, and tense, morally complex
storytelling.
Directed by Sergio Leone, the film follows three gunslingers—Blondie, Angel Eyes, and Tuco—each driven by conflicting motives as they pursue a hidden cache
of Confederate gold during the American Civil War.
As shifting alliances, betrayals, and uneasy partnerships unfold, the film builds toward its legendary three-way standoff, a masterclass in cinematic escalation
and visual composition.
With its blend of operatic style, dry humour, and stark brutality, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly stands as one of cinema’s most influential Westerns,
defining a genre and inspiring generations of filmmakers.

Directed by: Sergio Leone
Produced by: Alberto Grimaldi
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach
Written by: Age & Scarpelli, Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Leone
Music by: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli
Edited by: Eugenio Alabiso, Nino Baragli
Distributed by: United Artists
Release date: 23 December 1966 (USA)
File length: 155 minutes
Country: Italy, Spain, United States
Language: Italian, English
Budget: Approx. $1.2 million
Box office: Approx. $38.9 million

Movie 2: This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

This Is Spinal Tap (1984) is a pioneering mockumentary comedy that affectionately chronicles the misadventures of the fictional British rock band Spinal
Tap.
Directed by Rob Reiner, the film follows the group on a chaotic American tour as they contend with dwindling popularity, creative disputes, and a series
of increasingly absurd mishaps both on and off stage.
Shot in a documentary style with improvised dialogue and deadpan performances, the film satirises rock culture, the music industry, and artistic pretension,
all while delivering some of the most quotable lines in comedy history.
Now a cult classic, This Is Spinal Tap remains celebrated for its razor-sharp humour, pitch-perfect parody, and lasting influence on documentary-style
comedy.

Directed by: Rob Reiner
Produced by: Karen Murphy
Starring: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner
Written by: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner
Cinematography: Peter Smokler
Edited by: Robert Leighton
Music by: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Distributed by: Embassy Pictures
Release date: 2 March 1984 (USA)
File length: 79 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $2.5 million
Box office: Approx. $4.7 million