How 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' Pushed the Limits of...
The film adapts a 20-year comedic project focused on booking a Rivoli show, blending pranks, time travel, and cinematic stunts, distributed by Neon.
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‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’: Matt Johnson on Writing the Script With His Lawyer, Surviving the 200 Day Shoot and Pulling Off His Elaborate ‘Back to the Future’ Parody
'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' director Matt Johnson reveals how he was able to pull off the film's 'Back to the Future' parody.
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie the Q Interview
Lifelong best friends and creative partners Jay McCarrol and Matt Johnson began their careers making the viral web series-turned-TV show Nirvanna the Band the Show. Now, they’ve adapted that project into a feature film, fittingly titled Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. During the Toronto International Film Festival back in September, Jay and Matt sat down with Tom Power to discuss the film, their friendship, the perils of fame and how they …
Film Review: 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie'
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie opens in wide release on Friday, February 13. by Dom Sinacola This story was originally published by our sister paper, Portland Mercury. For nearly 20 years, Torontonian best friends Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol have chronicled the everyday existences of Torontonian best friends Matt (Johnson) and Jay (McCarrol) as they attempt to book a show for their band, Nirvanna the Band, at local venue the Rivoli. Gran…
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie the Interview: How 2026's Funniest Film Was Made
(Photo Credit: Neon) ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’s Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. The comedy duo discussed the new comedy movie’s wild Back to the Future parody, its challenging shooting, and gave a great update for Season 3 of the show. It’s out today in theaters nationwide. “When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the …
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