Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson

출생 : 1967-05-10, Cardiff, Wales, UK

약력

Jon Ronson is a Welsh journalist, author and filmmaker whose works include Them: Adventures with Extremists (2001), The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004), and The Psychopath Test (2011). He has been described as a gonzo journalist, becoming a faux-naïf character in his stories. He produces informal but skeptical investigations of controversial fringe politics and science.

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참여 작품

Noel Edmonds: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday Night
Self
In the 1990s, Noel Edmonds was the undisputed king of Saturday night television. A few years later, he was off the air, bankrupt and suicidal. Taking a deep look at one Britain's most unpredictable, ambitious and mystical television personalities.
Alex's War
Himself (Archive Footage)
Looking past caricature and propaganda to a searching and human character study, Alex's War draws on twenty-five years of Infowars archives, unprecedented personal interviews, and months of backstage access to examine the shattering of our shared national narrative through the rollercoaster career of one of America’s most infamous, charismatic and divisive public figures. Building around Jones’ first ever independent long-form interviews, behind-the-scenes footage from his studio and rallies, and full access to the Infowars archives, acclaimed director Alex Lee Moyer traces the twenty- five year rollercoaster of a career that brings him to the manic election in the winter of 2020—a moment Jones sees not just as the culmination of his lifelong mission, but the decisive point in the fate of humanity.
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
Himself
The hilarious and bizarre story of Frank Sidebottom, the cult British comedian in a papier mâché head, and the secretive life of Chris Sievey, the artist trapped inside.
옥자
Associate Producer
강원도 산골 소녀 미자에게 옥자는 10년 간 함께 자란 둘도 없는 친구이자 소중한 가족. 어느 날 글로벌 기업 미란도가 나타나 갑자기 옥자를 뉴욕으로 끌고 가고, 할아버지의 만류에도 미자는 옥자를 구하기 위해 위험천만한 여정에 나선다. 옥자를 활용한 슈퍼돼지 프로젝트를 추진 중인 미란도 코퍼레이션의 CEO 루시, 옥자를 이용해 제2의 전성기를 꿈꾸는 동물학자 죠니, 옥자를 앞세워 또 다른 작전을 수행하려는 비밀 동물 보호 단체 ALF까지 각자의 이권을 둘러싸고 옥자를 차지하려는 세상에 맞서는 미자의 여정은 더욱 험난해져 간다.
옥자
Screenplay
강원도 산골 소녀 미자에게 옥자는 10년 간 함께 자란 둘도 없는 친구이자 소중한 가족. 어느 날 글로벌 기업 미란도가 나타나 갑자기 옥자를 뉴욕으로 끌고 가고, 할아버지의 만류에도 미자는 옥자를 구하기 위해 위험천만한 여정에 나선다. 옥자를 활용한 슈퍼돼지 프로젝트를 추진 중인 미란도 코퍼레이션의 CEO 루시, 옥자를 이용해 제2의 전성기를 꿈꾸는 동물학자 죠니, 옥자를 앞세워 또 다른 작전을 수행하려는 비밀 동물 보호 단체 ALF까지 각자의 이권을 둘러싸고 옥자를 차지하려는 세상에 맞서는 미자의 여정은 더욱 험난해져 간다.
The Notorious Reverend Death
Director
About reverend George Exoo who by his own count has helped 102 people to die.
Can We Take a Joke?
Himself
In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage. While people have always found something to be offended by, their ability to organize a groundswell of opposition to – and public censure of – their offender has never been more powerful. Today we're all one clumsy joke away from public ruin. Can We Take A Joke? offers a thought-provoking and wry exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy, with notables like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will the future will be like if we can't learn how to take a joke?
프랭크
Writer
뮤지션을 꿈꾸지만 특출난 경력도, 재능도 없는 존은 우연히 인디밴드의 빈 자리를 채우게 된다. 그 밴드의 정신적 지주인 프랭크는 샤워할 때 조차 커다란 탈을 벗지 않는 남자. 이후 존은 앨범 작업과정을 트위터와 유튜브에 올린 덕에 음악 축제에 오를 기회까지 얻지만, 멤버들과 사사건건 충돌한다. 설상가상으로 프랭크의 불안증세는 나날이 심해지고, 답답한 존은 프랭크의 탈을 벗기려고까지 드는데… 이들은 데뷔공연을 성공적으로 마칠 수 있을까?
프랭크
Short Story
뮤지션을 꿈꾸지만 특출난 경력도, 재능도 없는 존은 우연히 인디밴드의 빈 자리를 채우게 된다. 그 밴드의 정신적 지주인 프랭크는 샤워할 때 조차 커다란 탈을 벗지 않는 남자. 이후 존은 앨범 작업과정을 트위터와 유튜브에 올린 덕에 음악 축제에 오를 기회까지 얻지만, 멤버들과 사사건건 충돌한다. 설상가상으로 프랭크의 불안증세는 나날이 심해지고, 답답한 존은 프랭크의 탈을 벗기려고까지 드는데… 이들은 데뷔공연을 성공적으로 마칠 수 있을까?
The Dog Thrower
Director
Silent comedy drama starring Tim Key and Matthew Perry as two men who try to entertain a crowd by throwing their dogs in the air.
The Dog Thrower
Writer
Silent comedy drama starring Tim Key and Matthew Perry as two men who try to entertain a crowd by throwing their dogs in the air.
초[민망한]능력자들
Novel
특종을 애타게 찾고 있던 기자 밥 윌튼(이완 맥그리거)은 어느 날 어딘가 묘한 분위기의 린 캐서디(조지 클루니)를 우연히 만나게 되고 그에게 황당한 이야기를 듣게 된다. 그것은 바로 자신이 미 육군 비밀부대의 일원이며 자신들은 적의 생각 읽기, 벽 통과하기, 노려보는 것만으로도 염소를 죽일 수 있는 초능력자들 이라는 것! 황당하지만 호기심을 자극하는 이야기에 기자의 본능적 흥미를 느낀 밥은 그의 비밀임무에 동행해 취재를 나서기로 결심하는데…
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes
Writer
A few years after his death, the widow of Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) asks Jon Ronson to look through the contents of about 1,000 boxes of meticulously sorted materials Kubrick left. Ronson finds that most contain materials reflecting work Kubrick did after the release of "Barry Lyndon" in 1975, when Kubrick's film output slowed down. Ronson finds audition tapes for "Full Metal Jacket," photographs to find the right hat for "Clockwork Orange" or the right doorway for "Eyes Wide Shut" -- thousands of details that went into Kubrick's meticulous approach. Ronson believes that the boxes show "the rhythm of genius." Interviews with family, staff, and friends are included.
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes
Self
A few years after his death, the widow of Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) asks Jon Ronson to look through the contents of about 1,000 boxes of meticulously sorted materials Kubrick left. Ronson finds that most contain materials reflecting work Kubrick did after the release of "Barry Lyndon" in 1975, when Kubrick's film output slowed down. Ronson finds audition tapes for "Full Metal Jacket," photographs to find the right hat for "Clockwork Orange" or the right doorway for "Eyes Wide Shut" -- thousands of details that went into Kubrick's meticulous approach. Ronson believes that the boxes show "the rhythm of genius." Interviews with family, staff, and friends are included.
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes
Director
A few years after his death, the widow of Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) asks Jon Ronson to look through the contents of about 1,000 boxes of meticulously sorted materials Kubrick left. Ronson finds that most contain materials reflecting work Kubrick did after the release of "Barry Lyndon" in 1975, when Kubrick's film output slowed down. Ronson finds audition tapes for "Full Metal Jacket," photographs to find the right hat for "Clockwork Orange" or the right doorway for "Eyes Wide Shut" -- thousands of details that went into Kubrick's meticulous approach. Ronson believes that the boxes show "the rhythm of genius." Interviews with family, staff, and friends are included.
Reverend Death
Himself - Presenter
Five years ago we began filming what has turned into the most extraordinary documentary. The Rev. George Exoo is a not very successful Unitarian minister from Beckley, West Virginia who has drifted into helping terminally ill people commit suicide. However as we film we begin to see a change in George. He's started helping non-terminally ill people commit suicide. And he gets very annoyed if he travels across America to discover they've changed their minds and don't want to commit suicide. And he keeps going on about how he can't wait his own death because it will be a great adventure. And he's got an amoral new assistant called Susan who claims she'll help practically anyone if the price is right. "For George it's a calling," she says. "For me it's a business." George says he has so far helped more than 100 people commit suicide.
Reverend Death
Director
Five years ago we began filming what has turned into the most extraordinary documentary. The Rev. George Exoo is a not very successful Unitarian minister from Beckley, West Virginia who has drifted into helping terminally ill people commit suicide. However as we film we begin to see a change in George. He's started helping non-terminally ill people commit suicide. And he gets very annoyed if he travels across America to discover they've changed their minds and don't want to commit suicide. And he keeps going on about how he can't wait his own death because it will be a great adventure. And he's got an amoral new assistant called Susan who claims she'll help practically anyone if the price is right. "For George it's a calling," she says. "For me it's a business." George says he has so far helped more than 100 people commit suicide.
Death in Santaland
Producer
Jon Ronson travels to North Pole, Alaska, to see what he can find out about a plot by a gang of 13-year-olds to murder their classmates and teachers.
Death in Santaland
Presenter
Jon Ronson travels to North Pole, Alaska, to see what he can find out about a plot by a gang of 13-year-olds to murder their classmates and teachers.
I Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman
Director
A short documentary on the life and songs of Randy Newman
I Am, Unfortunately, Randy Newman
A short documentary on the life and songs of Randy Newman
Kidneys for Jesus
Producer
The Jesus Christians are unusually committed to their faith. They give up everything they own - including, now, their spare kidneys. For a year, journalist Jon Ronson has exclusively followed the group as they attempt to donate their kidneys to strangers in the UK and the US. But who should they give them to? Where can they advertise? Will the hospitals, the media, and the potential recipients see their gesture as a miracle, or as the self-destructive act of a controversial religious movement? Presented by Jon Ronson.
Kidneys for Jesus
Himself
The Jesus Christians are unusually committed to their faith. They give up everything they own - including, now, their spare kidneys. For a year, journalist Jon Ronson has exclusively followed the group as they attempt to donate their kidneys to strangers in the UK and the US. But who should they give them to? Where can they advertise? Will the hospitals, the media, and the potential recipients see their gesture as a miracle, or as the self-destructive act of a controversial religious movement? Presented by Jon Ronson.
Kidneys for Jesus
Director
The Jesus Christians are unusually committed to their faith. They give up everything they own - including, now, their spare kidneys. For a year, journalist Jon Ronson has exclusively followed the group as they attempt to donate their kidneys to strangers in the UK and the US. But who should they give them to? Where can they advertise? Will the hospitals, the media, and the potential recipients see their gesture as a miracle, or as the self-destructive act of a controversial religious movement? Presented by Jon Ronson.
Kidneys for Jesus
Writer
The Jesus Christians are unusually committed to their faith. They give up everything they own - including, now, their spare kidneys. For a year, journalist Jon Ronson has exclusively followed the group as they attempt to donate their kidneys to strangers in the UK and the US. But who should they give them to? Where can they advertise? Will the hospitals, the media, and the potential recipients see their gesture as a miracle, or as the self-destructive act of a controversial religious movement? Presented by Jon Ronson.
The Double Life of Jonathan King
Writer
The full story of Jonathan King is pieced together by Jon Ronson, through interviews with his friends, the police and his victims. Taking us through his life and career, Ronson tells the story of the pop impresario who, in the 1970s and '80s, preyed upon teenage boys, using his fame and his money to lure them into having sex with him. This is also the story of King's exploits at the now infamous Walton Hop disco, where he and others picked up impressionable youngsters
The Double Life of Jonathan King
Director
The full story of Jonathan King is pieced together by Jon Ronson, through interviews with his friends, the police and his victims. Taking us through his life and career, Ronson tells the story of the pop impresario who, in the 1970s and '80s, preyed upon teenage boys, using his fame and his money to lure them into having sex with him. This is also the story of King's exploits at the now infamous Walton Hop disco, where he and others picked up impressionable youngsters
The Double Life of Jonathan King
Presenter
The full story of Jonathan King is pieced together by Jon Ronson, through interviews with his friends, the police and his victims. Taking us through his life and career, Ronson tells the story of the pop impresario who, in the 1970s and '80s, preyed upon teenage boys, using his fame and his money to lure them into having sex with him. This is also the story of King's exploits at the now infamous Walton Hop disco, where he and others picked up impressionable youngsters
Dark Secrets: Inside Bohemian Grove
Himself
Controversial radio host, Alex Jones, engages in a piece of undercover journalism as he sneaks into the Bohemian Grove, an elite and invite-only gathering where powerful people take part in cult-like rituals in the middle of the forest.
You Are Here
Writer
One-off late '90s comedy special from a cast full of up and coming comic actors and comedians.
Tottenham Ayatollah
Producer
Jon Ronson and Saul Dibb's 1997 documentary about UK-based Islamist militant leader Omar Bakri Muhammad.
Tottenham Ayatollah
Writer
Jon Ronson and Saul Dibb's 1997 documentary about UK-based Islamist militant leader Omar Bakri Muhammad.
Tottenham Ayatollah
Presenter
Jon Ronson and Saul Dibb's 1997 documentary about UK-based Islamist militant leader Omar Bakri Muhammad.