“I am angry,” says Conan O’Brien, angrily. “I’m very angry about the way I was treated.” Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop chronicles Conan’s 44-stop anger-powered national tour following his unceremonious (but lucrative) dumpage by NBC. The private Conan is not quite what you expect: grumpy, weary, freckled, driven, hopelessly addicted to show business, and pathologically dedicated to his fans. Can’t Stop is a fascinating—if surprisingly nonfunny—glimpse into the mechanics of comedy, the massive machinery of a live tour, and the tenuous cost-benefit balance of celebrity. (See Movie Times: thestranger.com/film)
Lindy West was born an unremarkable female baby in Seattle, Washington. The former Stranger writer covered movies, movie stars, exclamation points, lady stuff, large frightening fish, and much, much more.... More by Lindy West
I saw this (and on Sunday too!). Went in loving Conan, came out thinking he’s actually a giant fucking tool.