This highly entertaining behind-the-scenes documentary look at the world of The New Yorker’s cartoons and cartoonists vividly brings to life a beloved part of the magazine. Bob Mankoff, the magazine’s sagacious cartoon editor is our guide, and Bay Area filmmaker Leah Wolchok wisely waited for years to secure his participation. A self-described “humorologist” and creator of one of The New Yorker’s most popular cartoons of all times (“How about never—is never good for you?”), Mankoff offers lively insight into the magazine’s history and its evolving role in the perpetuation of single-panel humor. He also provides revealing access to his weekly pitch meetings with cartoonists in which established names and aspiring young artists present their work.
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