Bill Benz

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Bill Benz

Editor and director, known for Portlandia (2011), At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017) and Kroll Show (2013). His feature directorial debut, The Nowhere Inn, written by Carrie Brownstein and Annie Clark (St. Vincent), premiered at Sundance in 2020.

Known For

Sound of MetalSound of Metal · 2020
Sound of Metal
★ 7.72020
MovieDramaMusic
Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.
Kumail Nanjiani: Night ThoughtsKumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts · 2025
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
★ 7.22025
MovieComedyTV Movie
After nearly a decade away, Kumail Nanjiani returns to Chicago, where he got his start in standup, in a new special that tackles anxiety, the perils of buying drugs pre-legalization, and most importantly, cat medication.
Chris Fleming: Live at The PalaceChris Fleming: Live at The Palace · 2026
Chris Fleming: Live at The Palace
★ 7.12026
MovieComedy
From the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, comedian Chris Fleming bursts onto the screen with a fun and lighthearted blend of skillful storytelling and wild physicality in his first HBO stand-up special. A high-energy performer who seamlessly pivots from one everyday topic to another – from Trader Joe’s to Oreos, NPR, and dog breeds – Fleming bounds across the stage as he shares his unique takes on masculinity, conga lines, and more.
The Nowhere InnThe Nowhere Inn · 2021
The Nowhere Inn
★ 5.92021
MovieMusicComedy
When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre.
Mr. Neighbor's HouseMr. Neighbor's House · 2016
Mr. Neighbor's House
★ 8.02016
MovieComedy
Mr. Neighbor leads viewers through his whimsical world of puppets, songs, educational discoveries, and deep-seated emotional issues as he prepares for his 31st Annual 5th Birthday party. The innocence of children's television programming blurs with one man's troubled psyche in this comedic half hour take on a live action kid's show, that is too disturbing for kids.
Mr. Neighbor's House 2Mr. Neighbor's House 2 · 2018
Mr. Neighbor's House 2
★ 10.02018
MovieComedyTV Movie
Mr. Neighbors House 2 comically blurs the innocence of Mr. Rogers with the dark surrealism of David Lynch in a half hour, live action kids show that is too disturbing for kids. Mr. Neighbor (Brian Huskey) learns the importance of telling the truth. But only when he tells the whole truth can he open the Secret Door and save Neighborton! Join him as he faces his personal demons, struggles to keep a grip on reality and hopefully uncovers a hidden truth. You never know what you'll discover at Mr. Neighbor's House!
MenMen · 2017
Men
★ 6.02017
MovieComedy
Men will be men.
Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and AllAnthony Jeselnik: Bones and All · 2024
Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All
★ 7.02024
MovieComedy
Anthony Jeselnik celebrates 20 years of delivering boundary-pushing comedy to the masses in this razor-sharp stand-up special.

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St. Vincent: Down and Out DowntownSt. Vincent: Down and Out Downtown · 2021
St. Vincent: Down and Out Downtown
★ 10.02021
MovieMusicDocumentary
St. Vincent makes her full length live streamed concert debut with “Down And Out Downtown,” a sepia toned tour de force of gritty grooves, hungover glamour and spellbinding musicality. “Down And Out Downtown” features live premieres of several new tracks from the acclaimed “Daddy’s Home" alongside new arrangements of hits and deep cuts from St. Vincent’s Grammy-winning catalogue—all played by St. Vincent’s top shelf Down And Out Downtown Band. From rollicking full band rave-ups to delicate acoustic interludes, “Down And Out Downtown” is a celebration of unforgettable songs and peerless musicians. So disconnect your landline, stock your bar, move over and let Daddy take over.

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