(Picture: Searchlight Pictures)Taking the title as one of the most unexpected biopics in recent years, Hollywood stars Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper have been inspired by the story of Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop. is a surprising biopic but beautifully handled (Picture: Searchlight Pictures)What Is This Thing On? It’s a turn you’d argue probably wouldn’t happen in real life – except for the fact it did for Bishop. The film deftly mines the real and honest comedy that can be found in moments of personal tragedy (Picture: Searchlight Pictures/Jason McDonald)Is This Thing On? produces a polished, funny and poignant film about the best kind of mid-life crisis to have, beautifully performed and directed by Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper.