The recent Amazon documentary John Candy: I Like Me painted a portrait of the Canadian comic’s enduring legacy in film and television. The wide array of larger-than-life characters he created on SCTV ...

Few comedians have made as lasting an impact as John Candy. With his impeccable timing, larger-than-life presence and an unmatched ability to blend outrageous comedy with genuine heart, Candy became ...

An interview with Bill Murray opens “John Candy: I Like Me,” director Colin Hanks’ formulaic but richly enjoyable documentary about the late, great Canadian comedic actor. Murray apologizes for having ...

I fell in love with John Candy the moment I saw him serve up those shovel-sized pancakes in “Uncle Buck.” John Hughes wrote the part of Uncle Buck specifically for Candy, and the uncle’s affection for ...

John Candy’s kids are keeping the laughs alive, and they’re not doing it alone. More than 30 years after their father’s passing, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan have teamed up with Ryan ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Old interviews with Candy are some of I Like Me’s hardest moments to witness, as journalists would ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary from Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds about the life and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. If there’s a scene that best encapsulates the tragically abbreviated career of John Candy, it’s not necessarily ...

‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Review: Colin Hanks’ Doc Portrait Pays Poignant Tribute to a Comic Icon’s Life and Legacy The TIFF opener features reminiscences by colleagues including Steve Martin, Catherine ...

André Joseph is a movie features writer at Collider. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor's Degree in Film. He freelances as an independent filmmaker, ...