“For me, genius is having the idea and then having the courage to make it happen.”
HBO has released the first trailer for the film Rob Reiner-direct biographical documentary Albert Brooks: Defending my life. As you can tell from the title, the film will focus on the life and career of comedian, actor and director Albert Brooks.
I’ve been a Brooks fan since I was a teenager. I loved his comedic style and have enjoyed many of the film and television projects he has been a part of over the years. The guy just knows how to make people laugh. The film’s title is inspired by Brooks’ 1991 comedy Defending Your Life, which is one of my favorites. If you’ve never seen that movie, you need to see it!
The documentary’s description reads: “Since the late 1960s, Albert Brooks has been a major force in American comedy with his clever, sometimes absurd and truly unique sense of humor. From stand-up comedy, acting, writing and directing short films, to his seven iconic and original films, including Modern romance, Lost in America, Motherand more, Brooks paved the way for future generations and remains a comedic force in a league of his own.
Featuring testimonies from some of comedy’s brightest talents and serious thinkers, as well as family and friends, “the documentary Albert Brooks: Defending my life chronicles Brooks’ early work up to the present day. In this deeply personal conversation, Reiner and Brooks explore the origins and evolution of Albert Brooks’ career, the impetus for his creativity, and the impact he had on the world of comedy.
Some of the interviews include Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L. Brooks, Conan O’Brien, Sarah Silvermann AND Jonah Hill. The doc also features archival footage of Brooks and the projects he was a part of.
Rob Reiner is the same director who brought us films like Stand by Me, The princess bride, When Harry met Sally, Few good men, This is the spinal tap and more. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life will premiere on Max starting November 11, 2023.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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