The success of the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building has exposed a new generation of viewers to the comedic brilliance and appeal of Steve Martin. But the actor-writer has been appearing onscreen since the late 1960s – and performing even before that, to smaller audiences, as a kid magician at the newly opened Disneyland.
His journey from shy, showbiz-obsessed youth in Southern California to stand-up sensation and (probably still shy) comedy legend is told in Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces, directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville.
“For years, people had asked Steve about doing a documentary. He always had said no,” Neville commented during an appearance at Deadline’s Contenders: Documentary + Unscripted virtual event. “I think a combination of having a daughter and of Covid, perhaps, made him, like all of us, kind of think about everything in our lives. And I think it just cracked the...
His journey from shy, showbiz-obsessed youth in Southern California to stand-up sensation and (probably still shy) comedy legend is told in Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces, directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville.
“For years, people had asked Steve about doing a documentary. He always had said no,” Neville commented during an appearance at Deadline’s Contenders: Documentary + Unscripted virtual event. “I think a combination of having a daughter and of Covid, perhaps, made him, like all of us, kind of think about everything in our lives. And I think it just cracked the...
- 4/27/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Streaming now on Apple TV+, and by the way one of the best services you can rent each month as they have the fantastic Masters Of The Air, For All Mankind, Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters, the Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner Coda, is “Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces”
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment and the doc dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. “Then” chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. “Now” focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.
Steve! (martin) a...
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment and the doc dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. “Then” chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. “Now” focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.
Steve! (martin) a...
- 4/3/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Selena Gomez and Steve Martin snap photos together at the premiere of his new film Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces held at Crosby Street Hotel on Friday night (March 29) in New York City.
The 31-year-old actress is featured in the doc with her Only Murders in the Building co-star, and the two were seen sharing a laugh on the carpet.
Also in attendance at the premiree were Jimmy Fallon, Diane Sawyer and Finn Wittrock, who is also in the documentary, as well as director and producer Morgan Neville.
The two-part documentary “dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Martin’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. ‘Then’ chronicles Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize stand-up before walking away at 35. ‘Now’ focuses on the present day, with Martin in the golden years of his career,...
The 31-year-old actress is featured in the doc with her Only Murders in the Building co-star, and the two were seen sharing a laugh on the carpet.
Also in attendance at the premiree were Jimmy Fallon, Diane Sawyer and Finn Wittrock, who is also in the documentary, as well as director and producer Morgan Neville.
The two-part documentary “dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Martin’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. ‘Then’ chronicles Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize stand-up before walking away at 35. ‘Now’ focuses on the present day, with Martin in the golden years of his career,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Steve Martin is an actor, writer, producer, and musician, known among the masses for his brilliant comic skills. Considered one of the best in business, he became popular for his absurdist and offbeat comic routines, that made him one of Saturday Night Live‘s favorites, having hosted the sketch comedy show a total of 16 times, only one behind Alec Baldwin, who has the highest number, with 17 hosting stints.
Steve Martin in Only Murders In The Building
Steve Martin recently released a two-part documentary on his life by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville. Steve!, the documentary, is a reflection of life instead of being what he thinks it could be about. He is a one-man show – sometimes a two-man routine – but his charisma and hold over the subject is unparalleled.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Praise For Steve Martin Can Get To One’s Head
Jerry Seinfeld is no stranger to being a comedic legend like Steve Martin.
Steve Martin in Only Murders In The Building
Steve Martin recently released a two-part documentary on his life by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville. Steve!, the documentary, is a reflection of life instead of being what he thinks it could be about. He is a one-man show – sometimes a two-man routine – but his charisma and hold over the subject is unparalleled.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Praise For Steve Martin Can Get To One’s Head
Jerry Seinfeld is no stranger to being a comedic legend like Steve Martin.
- 3/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
When you’re looking for something to watch this weekend, don’t immediately dismiss Hulu’s “We Were the Lucky Ones” as just another prestige limited series about the Holocaust. It’s that, of course, but it’s also so much more.
Emmy nominee Joey King stars opposite Logan Lerman in this powerful adaptation of Georgia Hunter’s bestselling novel, which tells the story of the Kurcs, a Polish Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, and their attempts to reunite. The eight-episode limited series, the first three episodes of which are now streaming on Hulu, stands out amongst similarly themed projects for the way it expands the scope of the narrative. Set in multiple countries and told over a number of years, “We Were the Lucky Ones” reaches beyond the well-known horrors of the concentration camps with which we’re all painfully familiar to portray the...
Emmy nominee Joey King stars opposite Logan Lerman in this powerful adaptation of Georgia Hunter’s bestselling novel, which tells the story of the Kurcs, a Polish Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, and their attempts to reunite. The eight-episode limited series, the first three episodes of which are now streaming on Hulu, stands out amongst similarly themed projects for the way it expands the scope of the narrative. Set in multiple countries and told over a number of years, “We Were the Lucky Ones” reaches beyond the well-known horrors of the concentration camps with which we’re all painfully familiar to portray the...
- 3/30/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
Unlike many celebrity-driven documentaries, Morgan Neville’s “Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in Two Pieces” about the writer and comedian wasn’t deliberately made as a marketing device tied to a new TV series or movie. The two-part docu is also not your traditional career-encompassing overview of Martin’s life. Instead Neville, who garnered an Oscar in 2014 for “20 Feet From Stardom,” created feature-length installments called “Then” and “Now” that are told from two points of views using two different formats. “Then” chronicles Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at age 35. “Now” focuses on Martin’s present day life, retracing the transformation that led to newfound happiness in his art and personal life.
Neville began filming “Steve!” in spring 2021 after meeting Martin for lunch to discuss the possibility of making the docu. “We had a great conversation,” says Neville. “I think one of...
Neville began filming “Steve!” in spring 2021 after meeting Martin for lunch to discuss the possibility of making the docu. “We had a great conversation,” says Neville. “I think one of...
- 3/29/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on Wbgr-fm on March 28th, 2024, reviewing “Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces,” a history of the Wild & Crazy Guy in Then and Now. Streaming on Apple TV+ on March 29th.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
The two part doc is split into two sides of his career. In Part One (“Then”), the development and story of how Steve Martin took comedy to the rock and roll level from the mid-1970s to his abrupt “walking away” from his act in 1980 … at the height of his fame. In Part Two (“Now”), it’s the rest of the story, mostly his film career, but also a unique glimpse of an icon looking backwards through a prism of – given his admittedly shy personality – true satisfaction.
“Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces” is streaming on Apple TV+ beginning March 29th. Featuring Steve Martin.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
The two part doc is split into two sides of his career. In Part One (“Then”), the development and story of how Steve Martin took comedy to the rock and roll level from the mid-1970s to his abrupt “walking away” from his act in 1980 … at the height of his fame. In Part Two (“Now”), it’s the rest of the story, mostly his film career, but also a unique glimpse of an icon looking backwards through a prism of – given his admittedly shy personality – true satisfaction.
“Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces” is streaming on Apple TV+ beginning March 29th. Featuring Steve Martin.
- 3/29/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
From “The Jerk” to “Only Murders in the Building” and every stage and screen in between, it’s impossible to contain Steve Martin’s life and career into just one documentary. Apple TV+ will take a look at the five-decade career and seven-decade life of the comedy legend with two wild and crazy docs, tracing the path through all its highs and lows, then and now. Directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville, “Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces” will premiere on Friday, March 29 on Apple TV+. You can watch Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’ Premiere When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’ Premiere
Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville takes an extended...
How to Watch ‘Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’ Premiere When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’ Premiere
Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville takes an extended...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
“My whole life is backwards,” muses Steve Martin during the second “episode” of Morgan Neville’s Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in Two Pieces.
The point that Martin is making stems not from some Benjamin Button-style anomaly, but from his contention that he has gone from being riddled with anxiety in his 30s to achieving contentment and happiness in his 70s.
While I would posit that this isn’t all that remarkable — “Finding wisdom and peace with age” seems ideal and not unusual — there’s truth to Martin’s bigger point. Biopics and bio-docs tend to have familiar arcs that allow us to reconcile the contradictions of complicated lives; Martin’s biography has no such arc.
Neville’s approach, in the annoyingly titled documentary that I will henceforth only call Steve!, is to bifurcate Martin’s life.
The 98-minute “Then” looks at the origins of Martin’s comic style — a...
The point that Martin is making stems not from some Benjamin Button-style anomaly, but from his contention that he has gone from being riddled with anxiety in his 30s to achieving contentment and happiness in his 70s.
While I would posit that this isn’t all that remarkable — “Finding wisdom and peace with age” seems ideal and not unusual — there’s truth to Martin’s bigger point. Biopics and bio-docs tend to have familiar arcs that allow us to reconcile the contradictions of complicated lives; Martin’s biography has no such arc.
Neville’s approach, in the annoyingly titled documentary that I will henceforth only call Steve!, is to bifurcate Martin’s life.
The 98-minute “Then” looks at the origins of Martin’s comic style — a...
- 3/28/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. “Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces” dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. “Then” chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. “Now” focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.
Review: It pains me to think that a generation is growing up that does not hold Steve Martin in the same regard as generations past. At 78 years old, Martin was the biggest comedian of all time for some, a movie star for others, and one of the old guys from Only Murders in the Building for the rest.
Review: It pains me to think that a generation is growing up that does not hold Steve Martin in the same regard as generations past. At 78 years old, Martin was the biggest comedian of all time for some, a movie star for others, and one of the old guys from Only Murders in the Building for the rest.
- 3/26/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Steve Martin may be riding high on his success with comedy-crime series Only Murders in the Building but, in a new documentary, he reflects on some troughs in his long career as well as the many high points.
The comedian – who got his big break as a writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, became one of the all-time most popular hosts of Saturday Night Live and went on to huge success with movies including The Man with Two Brains, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Roxanne and LA Story – is the subject of the two-part documentary Steve! (Martin), directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville, which premieres on Apple March 29.
The doc includes an angst-inducing clip from 1996 when Martin was ambushed at the premiere of Sgt Bilko, one of his least successful movies, by the British red-carpet disruptor Dennis Pennis, played by comedian Paul Kaye. Footage, which went viral at the time, showed...
The comedian – who got his big break as a writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, became one of the all-time most popular hosts of Saturday Night Live and went on to huge success with movies including The Man with Two Brains, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Roxanne and LA Story – is the subject of the two-part documentary Steve! (Martin), directed by Oscar winner Morgan Neville, which premieres on Apple March 29.
The doc includes an angst-inducing clip from 1996 when Martin was ambushed at the premiere of Sgt Bilko, one of his least successful movies, by the British red-carpet disruptor Dennis Pennis, played by comedian Paul Kaye. Footage, which went viral at the time, showed...
- 3/23/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Long before he became a major big-screen star through the ‘80s and ‘90s (subsequently going on to thrive in the streaming era too with Only Murders In The Building), Steve Martin was a stage comedian whose stand-up shows and album recordings quickly became the stuff of legend. That’s a big part of the story being told in upcoming double-pronged documentary feature Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces. As its title suggests, there are two strands to the film(s), from acclaimed director Morgan Neville – the first being ‘Then’, about Martin’s game-changing early comedy career; and ‘Now’, about his life and career in the present day. Check out an exclusive clip from the ‘Then’ portion, digging into the genius of Martin’s stand-up.
The films feature inclusions from fellow actors and comedians – there you heard Jerry Seinfeld and American folk musician John McEuen, while other contributors include Tina Fey,...
The films feature inclusions from fellow actors and comedians – there you heard Jerry Seinfeld and American folk musician John McEuen, while other contributors include Tina Fey,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Apple TV+ has unleashed the trailer for the second season of ‘Loot,’ the critically acclaimed comedy led by multi-Emmy Award-winning star and executive producer Maya Rudolph.
Starring alongside Rudolph is the returning ensemble cast stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches and Joel Kim Booster. Teasing what’s to come this season, the trailer reveals new guest stars including Benjamin Bratt, Ana Gasteyer, and O-t Fagbenle, among others.
Season two kicks off a year after Molly Wells (Rudolph) settles her very public divorce from tech billionaire John Novak (Adam Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation. Focused mainly on her charity work, Molly has sworn off any new relationships with men and embarks on a wellness journey. Fabulously single but not particularly independent, Molly keeps her trusty assistant Nicholas (Booster) by her side. He diligently caters to...
Starring alongside Rudolph is the returning ensemble cast stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches and Joel Kim Booster. Teasing what’s to come this season, the trailer reveals new guest stars including Benjamin Bratt, Ana Gasteyer, and O-t Fagbenle, among others.
Season two kicks off a year after Molly Wells (Rudolph) settles her very public divorce from tech billionaire John Novak (Adam Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation. Focused mainly on her charity work, Molly has sworn off any new relationships with men and embarks on a wellness journey. Fabulously single but not particularly independent, Molly keeps her trusty assistant Nicholas (Booster) by her side. He diligently caters to...
- 3/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple is celebrating Steve Martin’s legacy with the trailer for Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces.
The two-part documentary chronicles how Martin ended up becoming one of the biggest figures in comedy, featuring never-before-seen footage from the stand-up comedian-turned-movie star’s half-century-long career.
Steve! (martin) is split in two: “Then” and “Now.” The first part is said to follow Martin’s “early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35,” while the latter part focuses on his current life, with Martin “in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.”
The trailer previews both parts, featuring archival footage and TV appearances. In a snippet from one of Martin’s interviews for the project, he candidly shares how he felt about his rise to fame. “I was launched into the stratosphere. I was scared out of my mind,...
The two-part documentary chronicles how Martin ended up becoming one of the biggest figures in comedy, featuring never-before-seen footage from the stand-up comedian-turned-movie star’s half-century-long career.
Steve! (martin) is split in two: “Then” and “Now.” The first part is said to follow Martin’s “early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35,” while the latter part focuses on his current life, with Martin “in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.”
The trailer previews both parts, featuring archival footage and TV appearances. In a snippet from one of Martin’s interviews for the project, he candidly shares how he felt about his rise to fame. “I was launched into the stratosphere. I was scared out of my mind,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steve Martin is a comedy legend, plain and simple. And he deserves your attention. Long before he became the star of beloved family comedies like "Parenthood" and "Father of the Bride," he was a massive stand-up comedian, selling out shows, firing off hilarious albums, and cracking up the likes of Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show." He even made such big waves at "Saturday Night Live" that many people mistakenly believe he was once a full-fledged cast member. It's the kind of career open mic comics dream about. Now we're going to find out how Steve Martin made it happen.
Apple TV+ is releasing a two-part documentary from A24 and Tremolo Productions called "Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces." What's particularly interesting about this two-part approach is that it will take a look at Steve Martin's life and career from two different perspectives.
In the first part, titled "Then," we'll dive into Martin's early career,...
Apple TV+ is releasing a two-part documentary from A24 and Tremolo Productions called "Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces." What's particularly interesting about this two-part approach is that it will take a look at Steve Martin's life and career from two different perspectives.
In the first part, titled "Then," we'll dive into Martin's early career,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The upcoming fourth season of Only Murders in the Building won’t be the only opportunity to see Steve Martin on the small screen this year, as the beloved comic will be the focus of a two-part documentary debuting on Apple TV+ this month.
The streaming service has shared the first trailer for Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, which examines Martin’s trailblazing rise in the comedy world, his decades as a Hollywood leading man, and his late-career transformation as a bluegrass musician and Only Murders co-star.
“This guy was getting people so happy,...
The streaming service has shared the first trailer for Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, which examines Martin’s trailblazing rise in the comedy world, his decades as a Hollywood leading man, and his late-career transformation as a bluegrass musician and Only Murders co-star.
“This guy was getting people so happy,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
"I always thought, 'this just does not happen...' And it did." Apple TV has revealed the official trailer for the Steve Martin documentary titled simply Steve!, made by acclaimed doc filmmaker Morgan Neville. Set for a streaming debut at the end of March. The full, official title is actually Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - one legend, two wild and crazy docs. Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. "Then" chronicles his early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away. And "Now" focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness.
- 3/6/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Fans of Steve Martin? Here’s the trailer for Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces – and you’re going to watch to see it.
What a joy of a title that is to type out: Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, with insistence on lower case for certain parts, and block caps for the other. Lovely.
Anyway, to the point. Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces is – surprisingly – a major, comprehensive documentary about a man who tends as a rule to keep himself under wraps. That’d be – guess! – Steve Martin, hands on the table one on my favourite ever actors, performers and writers, and I’ve definitely not seen the finished documentary.
Well, two-part documentary. For this is an intriguing beast: two 90 minute films, made by the same director (Oscar-winner Morgan Neville), made around the same time, but edited and compiled by different teams.
Part one follows Steve Martin’s stand-up camera,...
What a joy of a title that is to type out: Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, with insistence on lower case for certain parts, and block caps for the other. Lovely.
Anyway, to the point. Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces is – surprisingly – a major, comprehensive documentary about a man who tends as a rule to keep himself under wraps. That’d be – guess! – Steve Martin, hands on the table one on my favourite ever actors, performers and writers, and I’ve definitely not seen the finished documentary.
Well, two-part documentary. For this is an intriguing beast: two 90 minute films, made by the same director (Oscar-winner Morgan Neville), made around the same time, but edited and compiled by different teams.
Part one follows Steve Martin’s stand-up camera,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
“He’s the most idolized comedian ever,” Jerry Seinfeld says in the new trailer for “Steve!” a new documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville Neville about the beloved American national treasure Steve Martin. “He reinvented stand up,” another off-screen talking head says, and you know you’re in store for a doc that sounds and looks like it’ll be as entertaining as it is ebullient in its praise of the “Only Murders in The Buildings” star.
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- 3/6/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
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