The Post-Journal

Paul Reubens Tells His Story In ‘Pee-wee As Himself.’ Here’s How It Came Together After His Death

Paul Reubens did not tell his director that he was dying. On July 31, 2023, the news of Reubens’ death came as a shock to documentary filmmaker Matt Wolf, who had spent a year trying to convince him ...
Yahoo

‘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 ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

What to stream: 'Pee-wee as Himself' and the best of Paul Reubens

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman in “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.” The new two-part documentary “Pee-wee as Himself” premiered on HBO and ...
Filmmaker

“It Pushed Me to the Limits of My Ability and Experience as a Filmmaker”: Matt Wolf on His Emmy-Nominated Pee-wee As Himself

Throughout his career, documentary filmmaker Matt Wolf has excelled at portraits of complicated artists and individuals whose work is both highly idiosyncratic as well as, at least seen in retrospect, ...
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‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’ at 40: Tim Burton and More on Paul Reubens, Ditched Sequels, and Creating a Pop Culture Classic

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, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” not only introduced audiences at large to Paul ...
insider.si.edu

Giants of Jazz: Pee Wee Russell [sound recording]

Biographical and program notes by John McDonough (56 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.) in container. Performer(s): Pee Wee Russell, clarinet and saxophone, with various ensembles. Production notes: Recorded ...