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John Early: Now More Than Ever

2023 · 64 min

A giddy, chaotic backstage romp that plays like a fake rock doc, all deadpan swagger, silly wigs and unexpectedly committed pop covers.

Directed by
Leah Hennessey, Emily Allan
Genres
Comedy, Music, Documentary
Starring
John Early, Dominique Toney, Princess Fortier
Overview
In his first HBO comedy special, John Early brings his unique blend of cutting commentary, pop star swagger, and all-around loveable hilarity to Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, New York. In the style of a gritty 70s rockumentary, Early performs stand-up and explosive song covers from Britney to Neil Young, intercut with Spinal Tap-esque backstage sketches.

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Directed by
Leah Hennessey, Emily Allan
Genres
Comedy, Music, Documentary
Starring
John Early, Dominique Toney, Princess Fortier
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Tone
  • absurdstrength 3 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 3 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • celebrity
  • media
  • art
  • identity
  • music
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • mockumentary
  • musical
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour9
Realism5
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness2
Complexity4
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
comedy, music, documentary
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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Languages
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