How to get into How To With John Wilson in five episodes
A pre-History Of Concrete.
If you've seen the promotional trailer for John Wilson's debut feature film, The History Of Concrete, you may have noticed the collective laughter that follows its end. This laughter is likely due to the trailer's contrast between the grand theme of concrete and the film's unconventional presentation style, which includes a stirring instrumental score and busy editing.
This same juxtaposition of the significant and the trivial is what sets Wilson's work apart, even before his distinctive nasally voiceover and comically long pauses are introduced. His unique approach is evident in HBO's How To With John Wilson, a show that took viewers on bizarre journeys, uncovering fascinating characters like a man building an arcade in a decommissioned missile silo.
Those who remember the show's quirky charm and unexpected encounters will find this article helpful in preparing for Wilson's upcoming documentary feature, The History Of Concrete.
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