Just over 30 years ago, Hollywood lost one of its most fearsome comedic forces when John Candy died at the age of just 43. His death provoked an outpouring of mourning in the acting world, and now, a ...

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Two new documentaries recently dropped on Prime Video, and as a Penn State graduate who loves comedy, they’re both must-see offerings: Saquon, a film about the life and career of Philadelphia Eagles ...

Director Colin Hanks knew exactly where his latest documentary, "John Candy: I Like Me," would make its world premiere. Not at Cannes or Tribeca, Venice or New York - only Toronto. Candy grew up in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary from Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds about the life and ...

It’s clear from all the work that went into the new documentary, John Candy: I Like Me, currently available with a Prime Video subscription, that the iconic comedian was a major influence on producer ...

One of these movies is what you should watch tonight. This weekend's choices include theatrical releases arriving on streaming like "How to Train Your Dragon" on Peacock. There are original new movies ...

Long before John Candy became a household name outside of Canada, the comedian would occasionally adopt a persona that his friends and colleagues dubbed “Johnny Toronto.” Unlike the often shy, overly ...

More or less a standard-issue celebrity documentary, the movie lets us enjoy archival footage that might otherwise not be seen. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...

If you already loved John Candy, this doc will make you love him even more. If you were born after his time, it will be a lovely introduction. But the film lacks the editorial discipline to truly ...