I can’t tell you how much I love the actor Stephen Tobolowsky. Not only did he steal the show from Bill Murray in Groundhog Day (playing Ned Ryerson, the most annoying Life Insurance agent ever) but he’s got more acting credits than Tom Cruise. That being said, when you mention his name, most people have no idea who you are talking about but if you show them a picture, they realize Stephen’s been in countless films they’ve seen.
Not only is he a great actor but he’s an amazing storyteller. That’s what The Primary Instinct is all about. For many years now, Stephen has been doing a popular Podcast, telling stories about life and his career. What really sets his stories apart is the transcendental messages he’s able to glean from the sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking experiences he tells about. This all culminated in a film that was put together last year, where Stephen told some of his stories live in front of an audience and it was filmed for the documentary The Primary Instinct.
I loved every minute of this. It was fun to not only hear these stories but see Stephen doing them live and of course, the messages and thought-provoking moments shined through as they always do with his stories. Highly recommended.