How to Make Small Talk
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
2020-10-23 28m★ 8.2Now playing
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“Hey, New York.”
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.
How To with John Wilson runs for 3 seasons, created by John Wilson. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.
Season 1 · 6 episodes
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
2020-10-23 28m★ 8.2Now playingJohn Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection," otherwise known as scaffolding – and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.
2020-10-30 27m★ 8.0John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
2020-11-06 26m★ 7.8While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
2020-11-13 25m★ 8.4John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
2020-11-20 25m★ 8.3To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.
2020-11-27 29m★ 8.8Episodes cost 1 credit each. Credits are $1 each, so a full season costs the number of episodes in credits. Each episode you unlock stays in your account permanently.
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How To with John Wilson has 3 seasons on Movy, with 18 episodes in total. Start with season 1 below.
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