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Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

1993 · 50 min

A sad, funny, cringe-inducing character study of a desperate man clinging to fame, with a sharp satirical edge.

Overview: Mickey Love is an aging television quiz show host who after climbing his way back to the top after conquering alcoholism has hosted the highly rated "Family Values" for over ten years. But when he hears a false rumor that his show will be axed to make way for a new one to be hosted by young upstart Greg Deane. Mickey bitterly resorts to desperate measures to cling on to his career. Little does Mickey know however is that his bosses actually have something else in store for him.
How it feels: Melancholic, satirical, cynical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, identity, addiction, ambition
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
identity
addiction
ambition
betrayal
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild