HBO MaxNichols and May: Take Two (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
A documentary made for the PBS program American Masters about the comedy team Nichols and May.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A documentary made for the PBS program American Masters about the comedy team Nichols and May.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
This biographical documentary focuses on the artistic careers and cultural impact of the comedy duo Nichols and May, presenting their work and partnership without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The film, a documentary about the comedy duo Nichols and May, features traditional representation consistent with its historical subjects. Its narrative focuses on their work without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film, through Nichols and May's satirical sketches, often portrays Christian-coded characters or institutions as hypocritical or superficial. The comedy critiques the human failings and social posturing associated with religious adherence, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals.
Drawing from their own cultural background, Nichols and May depict Jewish characters and themes with a blend of observational humor, affection, and nuance. While sometimes playing on cultural stereotypes, the satire humanizes the experience and explores identity complexities, aligning with the dignity of the faith rather than condemning it.
This documentary explores the professional partnership and comedic work of Mike Nichols and Elaine May. The film does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on the duo's career and impact on comedy.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a compilation of sketches and performances by the real-life comedy duo Mike Nichols (male) and Elaine May (female). It features the original performers, not recastings, and therefore contains no gender-swapped characters.
This film is a compilation of performances by the comedy duo Mike Nichols and Elaine May. It features the original artists themselves, not actors portraying them or fictional characters being adapted. Therefore, no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
6.5
Critic Ratings
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