Painting with John explained

Creator:John Lurie
Director:John Lurie
Starring:John Lurie
Composer:John Lurie
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:18
Cinematography:Erik Mockus
Editor:Erik Mockus
Runtime:20–24 minutes
Network:HBO
Related:Fishing with John

Painting with John is an American unscripted television series created by musician, painter, and actor John Lurie.[1] Each episode features Lurie painting watercolors and reflecting on life, music, and art. A six-episode first season premiered on HBO and its streaming subsidiary HBO Max on January 22, 2021.[1] In August 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on February 18, 2022.[2] The third season of the series began airing on June 2, 2023. The title alludes to Lurie's earlier show, Fishing with John, from 1991. On August 16, 2023, it was announced the series was canceled.[3]

Synopsis

Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, musician John Lurie shares his philosophical thoughts while honing his watercolor techniques.

Episodes

Season 3 (2023)

The third season of the series consists of six episodes and it aired from June 2 to July 7, 2023. Lurie's friend and fellow musician Flea appeared in one of the episodes.[4]

Production

The episodes were recorded at Lurie's home on an undisclosed island in the Caribbean.[5] In June 2021, Lurie announced a second season of the show was planned and for the first time in 22 years, he was rehearsing music for it.[6] In August 2021, HBO renewed the series for a second season.[7]

Soundtrack

The series' soundtrack features music by Lurie, who was a founding member of the Lounge Lizards and the creator of Marvin Pontiac.

Reception

The series has received positive reviews from critics. Robert Lloyd of Los Angeles Times wrote "Painting With John represents HBO at its most worthwhile: arty and unpredictable."[8] Robert Ito of New York Times described the show as "a meditative and often joyful blend of painting and personal storytelling."[9] On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 100% based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 8.0/10. The website's critical consensus states, "A celebration of art and life through the eyes of a delightful curmudgeon, Painting with John is a surprising, intimate feat of TV joy.".[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Holloway . Daniel . John Lurie Returns to TV in New HBO Series 'Painting With John' . December 25, 2020 . . December 10, 2020 . December 19, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201219015235/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/john-lurie-returns-to-tv-in-new-hbo-series-painting-with-john-1234850700/ . live .
  2. News: Painting with John Season 2 Debuts February 18. HBO Series. January 26, 2022. Martin Cid Magazine. January 26, 2022. January 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220126191501/https://martincid.com/en/2022/01/26/painting-with-john-season-2-debuts-february-18-hbo-series/. live.
  3. Web site: 'Painting with John' to End After Three Seasons on HBO . 16 August 2023 .
  4. Web site: Media Release: Season Three Of The HBO Original PAINTING WITH JOHN Debuts June 2. Warner Bros. Discovery. May 15, 2023. May 15, 2023. en.
  5. News: Ito . Robert . 2021-01-20 . John Lurie Doesn't Paint Happy Trees . en-US . The New York Times . 2021-01-24 . 0362-4331 . 2021-01-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210124092433/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/arts/television/painting-with-john-lurie.html . live .
  6. lurie_john. 1400133649941598210. I am rehearsing music tonight....
  7. Web site: 'Painting With John': HBO Orders Second Season Of Unscripted Series Exec Produced By Adam McKay . . Grobar . Matt . August 17, 2021 . August 17, 2021 . August 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210817171942/https://deadline.com/2021/08/painting-with-john-hbo-orders-second-season-of-unscripted-series-john-lurie-1234816236/ . live .
  8. Web site: 'Painting with John' is HBO at its arty, unpredictable best. Los Angeles Times. 29 January 2021. 2021-02-26. 2021-02-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226010821/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-01-29/painting-with-john-review-john-lurie-hbo. live.
  9. News: John Lurie Doesn't Paint Happy Trees. The New York Times. 20 January 2021. Ito. Robert. 24 January 2021. 24 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210124142958/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/arts/television/painting-with-john-lurie.html. live.
  10. Web site: Painting with John. Rotten Tomatoes. March 4, 2021. February 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210220030219/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/painting_with_john/s01. live.

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