Owen Wilson is back, with brushes, as the longtime host of a beloved but fading Burlington, Vermont-based PBS instructional art show. Paint from IFC Films opens Friday on 800-plus screens.
Public television is always ripe for parody and happens to be a world Wilson knows. His father Robert Wilson helped launch, and ran, Dallas PBS station Kera. (He also introduced Monty Python’s Flying Circus to public television.)
Paint director Brit McAdams tells Deadline said that his own after-school TV ritual, General Hospital, would often segue into PBS host Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting. Ross is a loose inspiration for Wilson’s character, Carl Nargle, in the look at least, from permed hair, denim-on-denim wardrobe and dulcet tones that impressed McAdams and a global fan base.
“I’d be like, ‘Who is this guy?’ And then he’d paint something brown that would turn into a branch, and then a tree,...
Public television is always ripe for parody and happens to be a world Wilson knows. His father Robert Wilson helped launch, and ran, Dallas PBS station Kera. (He also introduced Monty Python’s Flying Circus to public television.)
Paint director Brit McAdams tells Deadline said that his own after-school TV ritual, General Hospital, would often segue into PBS host Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting. Ross is a loose inspiration for Wilson’s character, Carl Nargle, in the look at least, from permed hair, denim-on-denim wardrobe and dulcet tones that impressed McAdams and a global fan base.
“I’d be like, ‘Who is this guy?’ And then he’d paint something brown that would turn into a branch, and then a tree,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Channel-surfing may be a nostalgic pastime these days, but those who experienced the mindless boredom of finding “nothing on TV” will probably recall the most compellingly boring show ever: “The Joy of Painting” with Bob Ross. With his signature curly brown afro and soothing voice, Ross was a fixture on PBS and of many a rainy afternoon. Though new episodes stopped airing in 1994, the late painter reached sustained notoriety through international reruns, Twitch streams, a Netflix deal, and a YouTube channel. In 2021, Netflix released a documentary about his life, “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed.”
A new fictional film plays on Ross’ pop culture icon status without using his name or any particular details of his life, instead trading on his distinctive look and the public television painting show setting. Written and directed by Brit McAdams (“Tosh.0”), “Paint” stars Owen Wilson as Carl Nargle, a revered painter with a...
A new fictional film plays on Ross’ pop culture icon status without using his name or any particular details of his life, instead trading on his distinctive look and the public television painting show setting. Written and directed by Brit McAdams (“Tosh.0”), “Paint” stars Owen Wilson as Carl Nargle, a revered painter with a...
- 4/6/2023
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Let’s just add a happy little actor over here and maybe a touch of afro up there on the head…In his latest movie, Paint, Owen Wilson plays Carl Nargle, a character directly influenced by Bob Ross, who hosted The Joy of Painting from 1985-1994. To get into character, Wilson zeroed in on what made Ross so special in the world of public television.
Bob Ross’ distinct look of afro and beard was something that Owen Wilson and the Paint team had to nail. And in it, Wilson wears a wig that helped him channel the beloved painter and will make audiences go Wooowwww. “I did like a little painting before to just see what it felt like. But one of the big things for me came when they got the look dialed in with the wardrobe. And, I mean, let’s be honest, the wig does a lot...
Bob Ross’ distinct look of afro and beard was something that Owen Wilson and the Paint team had to nail. And in it, Wilson wears a wig that helped him channel the beloved painter and will make audiences go Wooowwww. “I did like a little painting before to just see what it felt like. But one of the big things for me came when they got the look dialed in with the wardrobe. And, I mean, let’s be honest, the wig does a lot...
- 4/1/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Get ready to paint some happy little trees with Bob R -- er, Carl Nargle. The latest trailer for the upcoming Owen Wilson film "Paint" just dropped, and the new movie seems to be doing for kitschy PBS painter Bob Ross what Showtime's "Kidding" did for Mr. Rogers. Namely, "Paint" centers on the behind-the-scenes turmoil in the life of a beloved, sweet public figure who played a formative role in the lives of several generations. In this case, the subject is a Ross-like character named Carl, played by Wilson in a permed wig. Armed with a paintbrush and a dulcet voice, Carl takes the world by storm with his paint-a-long programming.
"Paint" comes via IFC Films and is the narrative feature directorial debut for Brit McAdams, who also wrote the film. "Casual" actor Michaela Watkins, "Barry" supporting player Stephen Root (who's having a big day for trailers), "The Goldbergs" star Wendi McLendon-Covey,...
"Paint" comes via IFC Films and is the narrative feature directorial debut for Brit McAdams, who also wrote the film. "Casual" actor Michaela Watkins, "Barry" supporting player Stephen Root (who's having a big day for trailers), "The Goldbergs" star Wendi McLendon-Covey,...
- 3/7/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Following a year where she starred in another hit comedy, a highly discussed limited series and a festival darling, Melissa McCarthy is looking to add TV co-host to her dance card. Deadline has learned that Discovery+ has ordered the six-episode series The Great Giveback With Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich, which reunites the duo following their other home renovation series, Celebrity Iou, on HGTV.
In the new series, the pair will combine their desire to help others and their love of renovation and design to surprise amazing people with beautiful home transformations. Before they roll up their sleeves, grab sledgehammers, revamp rooms and astonish unsuspecting subjects with the news that they will be receiving customized redesigns, the cousins will learn about the heartwarming stories of exceptional people who were nominated by their loved ones. Then, propelled by the inspiring accounts, and with help from their expert team, the cousins...
In the new series, the pair will combine their desire to help others and their love of renovation and design to surprise amazing people with beautiful home transformations. Before they roll up their sleeves, grab sledgehammers, revamp rooms and astonish unsuspecting subjects with the news that they will be receiving customized redesigns, the cousins will learn about the heartwarming stories of exceptional people who were nominated by their loved ones. Then, propelled by the inspiring accounts, and with help from their expert team, the cousins...
- 11/10/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Photo: ‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed’ Happy Accidents New to Netflix this week is the biographical documentary, ‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed’ that depicts the life of the famed titular artist and television personality. The film delves into the early years of Ross’ life, his relationship with his son, as well as the shady dealings and exploitation that took place towards the end of his life all while shining a light on what truly mattered most to the man: the art. The name Bob Ross should not be unfamiliar to most, making the documentary easily intriguing and one that most will consider watching — viewers will be pleased to find a well-crafted, heartfelt tribute to perhaps television’s most famous painter and artist pairing potent emotional testimonies with an interesting legal drama. ‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed’ is a documentary with much to offer, tugging...
- 9/9/2021
- by Sean Aversa
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
This article contains spoilers for Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed.
The trailer for Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed doesn’t say much but still promises a lot.
Only a little over 30 second long, the teaser clip features creepy chimes, telltale black and white true crime imagery, and the provocative text: “We want to show you the trailer for Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed but we can’t. Find out why on August 25.”
Wow! Netflix, arguably the most powerful media entity on the planet, is so spooked at the raw truth of a Bob Ross documentary that it’s hesitant to even share it with the public. This is a streaming service that premiered Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness just last year. And in case you needed a reminder on that thing’s whole deal, that was a docuseries that began with someone...
The trailer for Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed doesn’t say much but still promises a lot.
Only a little over 30 second long, the teaser clip features creepy chimes, telltale black and white true crime imagery, and the provocative text: “We want to show you the trailer for Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed but we can’t. Find out why on August 25.”
Wow! Netflix, arguably the most powerful media entity on the planet, is so spooked at the raw truth of a Bob Ross documentary that it’s hesitant to even share it with the public. This is a streaming service that premiered Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness just last year. And in case you needed a reminder on that thing’s whole deal, that was a docuseries that began with someone...
- 8/26/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The perm, the sultry voice, the calm demeanor: all of them were tools in the kit bag of Bob Ross, who painted his way into the homes and hearts of millions for over a decade. “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed” isn’t a takedown piece (at least not of Bob), but it isn’t precious about its eponymous subject, either, blending genuine admiration with a healthy dose of introspection that only deepens a viewer’s admiration of the painter.
Continue reading ‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed’ Reveals The Secrets Of America’s Favorite Painter, Bolstering A Reputation That Needs No Help [Review] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed’ Reveals The Secrets Of America’s Favorite Painter, Bolstering A Reputation That Needs No Help [Review] at The Playlist.
- 8/24/2021
- by Warren Cantrell
- The Playlist
Bob Ross’ paintings were defined by a rushed and yet ephemeral quality — the wispy shrubs and fluffy clouds, the bold lines representing spindly trees. The paintings were conceived by the TV instructor as projects to be completed in less than 30 minutes and to be calming rather than provocative.
The title of Joshua Rofé’s Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed is meant to suggest friction between a public image and the truth, to imply a juicy and possibly salacious story to be revealed in 90 minutes. Instead, it’s much closer to the work of its main subject: ...
The title of Joshua Rofé’s Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed is meant to suggest friction between a public image and the truth, to imply a juicy and possibly salacious story to be revealed in 90 minutes. Instead, it’s much closer to the work of its main subject: ...
- 8/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bob Ross’ paintings were defined by a rushed and yet ephemeral quality — the wispy shrubs and fluffy clouds, the bold lines representing spindly trees. The paintings were conceived by the TV instructor as projects to be completed in less than 30 minutes and to be calming rather than provocative.
The title of Joshua Rofé’s Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed is meant to suggest friction between a public image and the truth, to imply a juicy and possibly salacious story to be revealed in 90 minutes. Instead, it’s much closer to the work of its main subject: ...
The title of Joshua Rofé’s Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed is meant to suggest friction between a public image and the truth, to imply a juicy and possibly salacious story to be revealed in 90 minutes. Instead, it’s much closer to the work of its main subject: ...
- 8/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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- 8/21/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Netflix is revealing the dark side of Bob Ross' rise to fame. Or, at least, that's what we're assuming since the trailer for the upcoming documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed reveals very little about the actual movie. In the teaser released on Tuesday, Aug. 17, ominous music plays over a black-and-white image of the painter, with the title, "We want to show you the trailer... But we can't." Then, an unidentified man's voice says the words, "I've been wanting to get this story out for all these years." And that's it. That's the extent of the 35 second teaser to the film, which premieres Aug. 25. The doc's...
- 8/17/2021
- E! Online
What happened to Bob Ross? This is not going to be a nice story! Netflix has unveiled a teaser trailer for a new art world documentary called Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed, made by the doc filmmaker Joshua Rofé (director on Hulu's recent "Sasquatch" doc series). Everyone knows Bob Ross, the kind painter with big hair, and everyone loves him. But not many know the real story about what happened to his business, and the greedy people who took over. Unfortunately, this kind of story is so common these days it's not even surprising. But it is still very tragic. Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees. This trailer doesn't show anything, it's all about the "we can't show you for legal reasons - you have to...
- 8/17/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
If you didn’t grow up with the soothing, tranquil voice and vibes of Bob Ross, the white afroed painter whose seminal “The Joy of Painting” show might have been one of the best anger management tools of the 1980s and 1990s, you missed out. Though at this point, Ross has become an iconic figure in the art world, and you probably know of him, have heard of him, or recognize his smiling, beatific visage.
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Continue reading ‘Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed’ Trailer Tells A Shocking Mystery Behind ‘The Joy of Painting’ at The Playlist.
- 8/17/2021
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Bob Ross may be gone, but he’s not forgotten. The soft-spoken ‘fro-sporting public access painter is beloved by many – millennials who claim they only watch old episodes of his shows for an ironic reason, people who grew up watching his shows and have always had a soft spot for them, those seeking the pleasures […]
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- 8/17/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
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