For_Madmen_Only:_The_Stories_of_Del_Close

<i>For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close</i>

For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close

2020 American documentary about Del Close

For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close is a 2020 comedy-documentary hybrid film about comedian Del Close (1934–1999), who coached many of the best-known comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century.[1] Its stories are drawn in part from Wasteland, an autobiographical horror comic co-written by Close and John Ostrander and published by DC Comics (1987–89).[2] Directed by Heather Ross, the film stars James Urbaniak (as Close), Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk, Jason Sudeikis, Matt Walsh, Josh Fadem, and Lauren Lapkus.[3] It premiered digitally at SXSW in 2020.[4]

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Cast

Notable interviewees

Reception

The New York Times recommended the film in its "What to Watch" section, writing "Heather Ross's rowdy, energetic documentary assembles the expected treasure trove of archival clips and testimonials from famous faces, while playfully re-enacting [Close's] wilder moments and odder inclinations."[5] The Hollywood Reporter called it "a funny and poignant look at a man to whom comedy nerds owe an incalculable debt."[4]

On the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 92% approval rating among critics.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Roeper, Richard (July 27, 2021). "'For Madmen Only': Like the man himself, doc on improv guru Del Close offers little that's conventional". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  2. [2]
    Ho, Rachel (July 24, 2021). "For Madmen Only Review: Spotlighting the Man Behind the Comics". POV Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. [3]
    Tallerico, Brian (July 30, 2021). "For Madmen Only movie review & film summary (2021) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  4. [4]
    DeFore, John (March 29, 2020). "'For Madmen Only': Film Review | SXSW 2020". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
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    Bailey, Jason (November 22, 2021). "'Touchy Feely,' 'Maggie' and Other Streaming Gems (Published 2021)". The New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
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    "For Madmen Only - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. July 27, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
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