The fascinating two-part film, directed by Matt Wolf, attempts to reveal the complex man Paul Reubens behind the beloved, surprisingly subversive, goofball that was Pee-wee Herman.

Commentary: 'Pee-wee as Himself' looks at Paul Reubens' legacy, but it's also a reminder of a unique era in pop culture that shaped a generation.

Perhaps the most shocking thing about Pee-wee as Himself – a new documentary tracing the life and career of Paul Reubens, now streaming with a Max subscription – is that the film got made in ...

When Matt Wolf took on the daunting task of creating a documentary about the enigmatic Paul Reubens, the man behind the flamboyant and charming Pee-wee Herman, the filmmaker never could have ...

Paul Reubens, who starred in the film "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure" and on the TV series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse," died in 2023 after a six-year struggle with cancer that he kept private. He was 70.

Paul Reubens, known for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died on July 30, 2023. Here is everything to know about how Paul Reubens died, including his touching final words to his fans.

Making the documentary "Pee-wee as Himself" with comedian Paul Ruebens was a struggle, but the finished product is revelatory and transformative, says the filmmaker.

Opening Shot: The actor, out of Pee-wee uniform but tended to by hair and makeup, sits close-up in center of the frame, announcing himself: “Hi. It’s Paul Reubens.

Director Matt Wolf discusses the ups and downs of working with Paul Reubens on an honest film about a private life.

Paul Reubens — aka Pee-wee Herman — left a heartbreaking phone message for filmmaker Matt Wolf the day before he died. The two had been collaborating on “ Pee-wee Herman as Himself,” a ...

TELEVISION REVIEW ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ is a bittersweet look at the price of fame By Odie Henderson Globe Staff,Updated May 23, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

‘Pee-wee as Himself’ gives Paul Reubens the final word on his identity Paul Reubens in “Pee-wee As Himself,” the documentary directed by Matt Wolf, premiering Friday on HBO.