From Morgan Neville, Academy Award-winning filmmaker of 20 Feet from Stardom and Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, comes Lorne, an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations. The documentary features exclusive footage, archival treasures, and candid interviews with the show’s most iconic cast members and writers including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock and many more.
“Lorne” makes it clear that nearly everyone in the entertainment industry who is known for creating laughs owes a debt of gratitude to the master. -San Francisco Chronicle
What seems odd — but probably shouldn’t be — is that Michaels, as evidenced by this film, comes across more like a senior accountant than a comedy mogul. But why should we expect otherwise? -Christian Science Monitor
The result is an ode of sorts to elusive bossdom, where the cryptic may remain cryptic, decoded just enough to let us appreciate the achievement. -Los Angeles Times
If you delight in learning (as I did) that Myers based his classic Dr. Evil voice on Michaels’ Canadian phrasings, you’re in for a treat. -AARP Movie for Grownups
R, 101min
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