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‘Pee-wee as Himself’: 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 ...
‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens hid terminal cancer from documentary director until his death
Paul Reubens, who starred in the film "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure" and on the TV series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse," died in 2023 ...
Paul Reubens Gave 40 Hours of Candid Interviews for a Pee-wee Herman Doc. He Died One Week Before the Final One
In the new two-part documentary Pee-wee as Himself, Paul Reubens, best known for his alter ego Pee-wee Herman, aims to "set ...
Paul Reubens Reveals His True Self and Shares His Final Words in Candid New Pee-wee Herman Documentary
Paul Reubens spent more than 40 hours discussing his life and career in the months before his 2023 death for the new two-part ...
‘Pee-wee as Himself’ gives Paul Reubens the final word on his identity
Matt Wolf's two-part HBO documentary on the life and career of Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman, explores his identity and ...
'Pee-wee as Himself' examines Paul Reubens' controversial past, delivers final message
Paul Reubens shares a final message about his controversial past in HBO's "Pee-wee as Himself" documentary, recorded just a ...
Paul Reubens Fights to Control His Story in Pee-wee as Himself: Review
The post Paul Reubens Fights to Control His Story in Pee-wee as Himself: Review appeared first on Consequence.
Paul Reubens tells his story in ‘Pee-wee as Himself.’ Here's how it came together after his death
Filmmaker Matt Wolf learned that Paul Reubens had died along with the rest of the world. Wolf had spent years and hundreds of ...
"Pee-wee as Himself" director says working with Paul Reubens was "contentious" and "thrilling"
Director Matt Wolf discusses the ups and downs of working with Paul Reubens on an honest film about a private life.
Paul Reubens steps out from behind his famous character in 'Pee-Wee as Himself'
Before his death in 2023, Reubens filmed an HBO documentary in which he explained why he refused to be seen or interviewed as himself for the whole time Pee-Wee Herman was starring in TV and films.