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For Madmen Only

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Comedy guru Del Close, mentor to everyone from Bill Murray to Tina Fey, sets out to write his autobiography for D.C. Comics. As he leads us through sewers, mental wards, and his peculiar talent for making everyone famous but himself, Close emerges as a personification of the creative impulse itself. He's a muse with BO and dirty needles, offering transcendence despite (or because of) the trail of wreckage behind him.

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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times ...a dark and deeply troubled soul - but some 20 years after his death, his acolytes still have us laughing. Rated: 3/4 Jul 30, 2021 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com For Madmen Only is essential for comedy fans and historians. Rated: 3/4 Jul 30, 2021 Full Review John DeFore Hollywood Reporter A funny and poignant look at a man to whom comedy nerds owe an incalculable debt. Mar 30, 2020 Full Review Greg Carlson Vague Visages Undoubtedly, For Madmen Only is essential viewing for comedy and improvisation hounds, but Ross must be praised for her ability to appeal to general audiences as well as hardcore scholars. Jul 28, 2023 Full Review Leslie Combemale AWFJ.org For comedy nerds, those who stand in front of a crowd and those that applaud them,For Madmen Onlyis a fascinating look at an unsung (and arguably unhinged) hero of improvisation. Rated: 4/5 Aug 14, 2021 Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express In the spirit of his "Do-It-Yourself Psychoanalysis Kit" skit, For Madmen Only burns brightly and recedes with a wink and a nod. Crazy how that happens sometimes. Jul 28, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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dave d The story of Del Close, the funniest man not alive who you have probably never heard of, is required watching for fans of comedy, improvisation, and SNL (and all the shows like it). It's a brilliant warts and all documentary film on a man that loved teaching and the fruits of his efforts are on display for all to see. You mean there's a person who was a part of the training of nearly every single comic acting genius of the last 50 years?? Yes! His stories are incredible and so is the doc! Final Score: 9/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member An absolutely hilarious ride. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Comedy guru Del Close, mentor to everyone from Bill Murray to Tina Fey, sets out to write his autobiography for D.C. Comics. As he leads us through sewers, mental wards, and his peculiar talent for making everyone famous but himself, Close emerges as a personification of the creative impulse itself. He's a muse with BO and dirty needles, offering transcendence despite (or because of) the trail of wreckage behind him.
Director
Heather Ross
Producer
Jennifer Pike, Heather Ross
Screenwriter
Adam Samuel Goldman, Heather Ross
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 27, 2021