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Tag Archives: Comedian
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A rather elusive but undeniably funny comedian
Netflix documentary film “Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald”, which was released a few days ago, looks into one rather baffling but undeniably funny comedian. While he was probably one of the funniest comedians working in Saturday Night Lives during … Continue reading
Who Is Martin Mull? (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): From a comedian to a painter
Netflix documentary “Who Is Martin Mull?”, which was released in last week, introduces us to an American entertainer who had an interesting life and career which deserves to be known more to us. Like some of you, I did not … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedian, Entertainer, Painter, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): His life and career full of ups and downs
HBO documentary film “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!” is alternatively funny and touching as looking into many ups and downs in the life and career of Mel Brooks, a legendary American entertainer who will soon be 100 years … Continue reading
Pee-Wee as Himself (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Reubens behind Pee-Wee
HBO documentary film “Pee-Wee as Himself” examines the life and career of Paul Reubens, an American comedian who has mostly been known for his famous comic character Pee-Wee Herman. Although he was a very talented comedian to say the least, … Continue reading
Marty, Life Is Short (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): He’s still ready to make us laugh more
Netflix documentary film “Marty, Life Is Short”, which was released a few weeks ago, looks around the life and career of Martin Short, a prominent Canadian entertainer who has steadily advanced for our laugh and entertainment during last several decades. … Continue reading
Is This Thing On? (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A comic way to deal with his middle-life crisis
Bradley Cooper’s 2025 film “Is This Thing On?”, which is currently available on Disney+ in South Korea, is an engaging mix of drama and comedy. While it looks relatively modest compared to his two previous directorial works “A Star Is … Continue reading
Being Eddie (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Safely being Murphy
Netflix documentary film “Being Eddie”, which was released on last Wednesday, will not impress you that much, especially if you are familiar with all those safe celebrity documentaries during last several years. Although its titular figure seems quite ready to … Continue reading
Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Remembering his famous parents
Documentary film “Stiller & Miller: Nothing Is Lost”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few days ago, presents an intimate personal perspective on the life and career of one famous American husband-and-wife comedy team. Although their life and career … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedian, Couple, Documentary, Family, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Annie Hall (1977) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Keaton still shines despite that
Several years ago, one South Korean critic said that it is a shame that we cannot enjoy Woody Allen’s 1977 film “Annie Hall” like we did for many years. Sure, the movie itself is still very witty, funny, and touching … Continue reading
Saturday Night (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A very typically crowded backstage tale
I do not know that much about its main subject, but I can tell you at least that Jason Reitman’s latest film “Saturday Night”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is a very typically crowded backstage tale. … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedian, Comedy, Producer, Real-life figure, Real-life story, TV
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