John Lee

Documentary 'Chop & Steele' is a funny, illuminating portrait of pranks, VHS tapes and lifelong friendship

Who knew the feel-good sleeper hit of the year would be the true story of two irony-loving smartass pranksters?

Kendrick Lamar & South Park creators teaming to produce new live action comedy movie

The movie is being written by Wonder Showzen co-creator Vernon Chatman and is about “a young Black man who is interning as a slave reenactor at a living history museum“ who “discovers that his white girlfriend’s ancestors once owned his.“

Watch the trailer for Ilana Glazer's A24/Hulu horror film 'False Positive'

Despite the comedy chops of Glazer and director John Lee (‘Wonder Showzen‘), ‘False Positive‘ looks to be a straight-up psychological horror film of the ‘Rosemary‘s Baby‘ variety. It‘s out June 25 on Hulu.

Tribeca Film Festival: 2021 lineup (Ilana Glazer, A$AP Rocky, Anthony Bourdain, more)

The 2021 Tribeca Film Festival happens in-person and outdoors from June 9-20 and also includes films on Rick James, A-Ha, and more.

old 'Wonder Showzen' clips on injustice (and handwashing) going viral

Subversive mid-’00s MTV2 kids show parody ‘Wonder Showzen’ is having a moment thanks to social media, even though people who share the clips — like “Celebrate Our Differences” may not have any idea where they’re from…

Ilana Glazer touring, including Memorial Day Weekend NYC show

”Hi, New York bebe’s. Ima messily-and-chill-y run thru my tour material,” Ilana Glazer says.

Bill's Indie Basement (8/17): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

the breezy, enjoyable new album from The Coral; Brooklyn scuzz-punks Brandy (they’re a fine band); a new Field Music side project; shouty UK indie-punks Sauna Youth; a lost record from high-concept subversives PFFR; and Fresh & Onlys frontman Tim Cohen.

Jon Glaser's 'Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter' back for S2; free premiere party at The Bell House tonight

Jon Glaser’s Adult Swim series Neon Joe: Werewolf Hunter returns for it’s second season on May 22. If you’re unfamiliar with the series, the title gives a good indication…

an interview with 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' director John Lee (of 'Wonder Showzen')

The man behind Wonder Showzen / Xavier / The Heart She Holler creator talks adapting his particular style to Pee-Wee’s world, getting to work with composer Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo, and lots more.

new Pee-wee Herman movie coming out via Netflix, produced by Judd Apatow, directed by Wonder Showzen's John Lee

Pee-wee Herman‘s long-discussed return to feature film is finally happening, with a new movie, Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, to start filming in March…
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