How To with John Wilson
“Hey, New York.”
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.
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Seasons
1.How To Make Small Talk
8.423-10-202028mJohn Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
2.How To Put Up Scaffolding
8.230-10-202027mJohn Wilson offers a unique history of New York’s hideous yet sprawling network of overhead “protection,” otherwise known as scaffolding – and contemplates what it might take to re...
3.How To Improve Your Memory
8.006-11-202026mJohn Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
4.How To Cover Your Furniture
8.313-11-202025mWhile trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
5.How To Split the Check
8.020-11-202025mJohn Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
6.How To Cook the Perfect Risotto
8.027-11-202029mTo thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish. Season finale.
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