The Errand Boy
Part of the BAMcinématek series 1962: New York Film Critics Circle
Tue, Nov 3 at 6:50*, 9:30pm
*Intro by NYFCC member J. Hoberman (Village Voice)
Directed by and starring Jerry Lewis
(1961) 92min
Jerry Lewis wreaks havoc all over the backlots of “Paramutuel Pictures,” where he’s an underling hired to keep tabs on the employees’ productivity. Lewis’ absurdist humor, endlessly inventive sight gags, and a host of cameos—including one from the cast of Bonanza—make this satirical, deconstructionist take on Hollywood and the filmmaking process one of the comedian’s finest, funniest films.
Slate on The Errand Boy
"The self-reflectivity of The Errand Boy is so pervasive it truly becomes the content of the film, and alone justifies Lewis's reputation as a master of postmodern sentiment." More