The Museum of Modern Art‘s Why John Wilson Can’t Stop Filming offers a rare peek into the brilliantly awkward mind behind one of my favorite comedy TV shows of the past few years, How To with John Wilson. Wilson, who has been filming since he was a kid, treats the camera like an extension of himself—capturing the weird poetry of everyday life. He’s not chasing perfect shots; he’s chasing the unfiltered moments that make life feel real.
The video also reveals one of Wilson’s bigger dreams: opening a tiny movie theater. True to form, it wouldn’t just be a place to watch films—it would be a cozy shrine to lost VHS tapes, oddball finds, and everything a little broken but a lot loved. One highlight: Wilson proudly shows off a lumpy papier-mâché E.T., rough around the edges but full of heart. In Wilson’s world, imperfection isn’t a flaw—it’s the whole point.
