The secret of “Maddie’s Secret” — or maybe it’s the central joke — is that the movie’s creator and star, comedian John Early, takes the whole thing seriously. A tongue-in-cheek critique of influencer ...

Early also plays the female protagonist, a chef who hides her eating disorder from her husband and friends, in this homage to classic TV movies. By Jourdain Searles Before streaming, the ...

TIFF: Flanked by a stellar supporting cast of comedy A-listers, Early’s debut is a tender and bold ode to women. “Maddie’s Secret” is probably not what you are expecting. Comedian John Early’s ...

In his directorial debut, “Maddie’s Secret,” John Early wears a lace-front wig and a fresh face of makeup to transform into the title character, a woman who works as a food influencer while concealing ...