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You Can't Stop Conan O'Brian...

Don't blame him for wanting to be in front of the people. It's his nature. He was born to do stand-up, even when he's soaking wet, giving autographs, and answering to the press - as much as he is complaining about of all the attention and overwhelming love from his fans, Conan O'Brian loves it!

The documentary "Conan O'Brian Can't Stop" reveals the true nature and personality of the popular late night talk-show host Conan O'Brian with all the good, bad and the ugly. For the ones who does not know, last year Conan O'Brian, promoted to take the spot of the no less popular talk-host Jay Leno, who retired to a different time slot, was then fired by NBC because of ceasing ratings. O'Brian took a $45 million cut and agreed not to appear on TV for six months, while Jay Leno resumed his former time slot position of late night talk-host of 'The Tonight Show'.




This made O'Brian very, very angry, and he is not hiding the fact that NBC pissed him off - his much-publicized departure from hosting NBC's Tonight Show and the severing of a 22-year relationship with the network. But his anger throughout the movie makes him even more lovable and likable, because he is being human, real for expressing what one should express in the situation like that when you get fired - the anger and disappointment in your employer.


I found the movie was interesting because it shows what goes into production of a live show - of all the people involved, of all the sacrifices taken. For example, Conan O'Brian had to perform 32 live shows at the expense of not seeing his family - his wife and two kids.


O'Brien hits the road with his music-and-comedy show to prove that he can't be stopped from being who he is - a great performer. The "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour" was O'Brien's answer to a contractual stipulation that banned his appearance on television, radio and the Internet for six months following his last show. 

'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop' is an intimate portrait of an artist trained in improvisation, captured at the most improvisational time of his career. It reveals the people behind his persona - his support team of personal assistants, writers, producers and managers. It also shows how much he's loved and appreciated around the country - from Eugene, OR to New York City.


In this film O'Brien is both hilarious, witty, angry and sad. The film also captures some very intimate moments of him alone backstage concentrating on his performance and his relationship with kids and his wife. He is both approachable and public in life, but at the same time - very sensitive and private.


This documentary lets us to understand the man behind the comic, who does have a soul...and a great sense of humor.


As for myself, personally, seeing this film made me appreciate Conan O'Brian's talent and work ethics even more.

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