Overview

• In on-camera remarks for John Candy: I Like Me, Culkin says Candy was among the first to recognize trouble at home and acted as a paternal presence on the Uncle Buck set.
• Culkin recalls his father, Christopher Culkin, was already “a monster,” saying the behavior worsened after Home Alone brought fame and money.
• He says Candy showed uncommon respect to child co-stars, including Gaby Hoffmann, making them feel welcome and safe during filming.
• The film is directed by Colin Hanks, with production involvement from Ryan Reynolds, and it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this week.
• Interviews with Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Aykroyd and Eugene Levy help chart Candy’s career and enduring influence.