Oliver Criticizes Holmes in New Documentary
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John Oliver delivered a scathing review of the A24 documentary "You Can See Everything" on his Sunday episode of "Last Week Tonight." He described the film’s subjects, Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans, as "complete lunatics," and said the show’s workflow had been "derailed" by the topic. Oliver’s remarks followed the film’s surprise premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in September, where it was shot secretly over three years. The documentary opened on October 19, earning a record $15 million in its first weekend and achieving a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Holmes, 42, was convicted of fraud in 2022 and began serving an eleven‑year sentence in May 2023.
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- 2022 — Holmes convicted of fraud in 2022
- 2023-05 — Holmes began serving eleven‑year sentence
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The Independent — Oliver Criticizes Holmes in New Documentary
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