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‘Pee-wee as Himself’: Director Matt Wolf on exploring the duality of Paul Reubens and earning his trust — ‘It was a constant struggle’

When Matt Wolf took on the daunting task of creating a documentary about the enigmatic Paul Reubens, the man behind the flamboyant and charming Pee-wee Herman, the filmmaker never could have imagined ...
Yahoo

‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’ at 40: Tim Burton and More on Paul Reubens, Ditched Sequels, and Creating a Pop Culture Classic

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s been 40 years since Pee-wee Herman lost his bike, and to be honest, we’re still not over it. Released in August 1985, ...
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Pee-wee and Me: Why a Gay Man Felt at Home Watching “Pee-wee's Playhouse”

To love Pee-Herman was a wonderful thing, a silly and liberating thing. Miss Yvonne, actually, looked like a girl who’d gotten lost on her way to the prom a few decades earlier and finally turned up, ...
NPR

'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego

In 1986, one of the most unusual and iconic kids' TV shows debuted. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE THEME") PAUL REUBENS: (As Pee-wee Herman) Hey. CYNDI LAUPER: (Singing) Come in and pull ...
Forbes

‘Pee-wee As Himself’ Delves Into The Complicated Life Of The Character’s Creator, Paul Ruebens

Matt Wolf admits that there were some struggles in making his documentary film Pee-wee as Himself, which tells the story of comedian Paul Ruebens and the epic character he created. “My first meeting ...
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‘Pee-Wee as Himself’: The Must-See Paul Reubens Doc Everyone’s Talking About

Paul Reubens was a master of reinvention, captivating audiences with his eccentric yet endearing characters. From the zany antics of Pee-Wee Herman to his versatile roles in film and television, he ...
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Paul Reubens confused “Pee-wee's Playhouse” child star by having beard and glasses: 'I didn't believe it was him'

Former Playhouse Gang member Shaun Weiss needed to connect the dots. "I'm not sure that I really understood the difference between real life and movies [at that time]," he said. John Kisch ...
TheWrap

‘Pee-wee as Himself’ Review: A Profoundly Moving and Damnably Incomplete Portrait of Paul Reubens

The push-and-pull between a documentary filmmaker and their subject is always present in the resulting work, oftentimes simmering underneath the surface but still noticeable like a quiet hum. But with ...
Forbes

New Pee-Wee Herman Documentary Arrives On Streaming This Week

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: Actor Paul Reubens 'Pee-wee Herman' speaks onstage at the 10th Annual TV Land Awards at the Lexington Avenue Armory on April 14, 2012 in New ...
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Pee-wee As Himself Review: I'm Stunned By How Much Paul Reubens Lets His Facade Slip In This Honest & Confronting Documentary

Pee-wee as Himself uncovers the truth about one of the most recognizable and mysterious men in show business with radical honesty and emotion. Most people will be familiar with Pee-wee Herman, whether ...
The Hollywood Reporter

The ’Pee-wee as Himself’ Trailer Is a Party, and You’re Invited

The two-part posthumous Paul Reubens documentary out of Sundance premieres one month from today on HBO and Max. By Tony Maglio The man behind Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens (Blow), is ready to truly ...
Seven Days

What I’m Watching: “Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special”

I do not observe Christmas, and do my best to avoid all its attendant hoopla. And I didn’t grow up watching “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” a show for which I was a bit outside the target demographic when it ...