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The Bear: Review (2022)
A master class in bottle episodes
To start, I am a bottle episode junkie. There's something so perfect about an episode that contains nothing but regulars in a claustrophobic space, seeing actors have to rely on nothing but their talent to progress the story. I'm also a HUGE fan of Jeremy Allen White, and love watching the way he seems to know the exact energy a scene needs. The episode is shot in a single shot from the 2:30 mark, and the frantic, frenetic pace that Jeremy gives, surrounded by a cast of talented actors like Ayo Edebiri (another powerhouse performance this episode) makes the next 40ish minutes feel like 15. I'm not even sure I took a breath the whole time. Forget West Wing, forget Community, when film majors learn about bottle episodes, this is the one to watch.
Mo (2022)
Houston to its core w a great story
Even if this weren't based in my home town, I would have loved this show. It's just an added bonus to get all the Houston in-jokes and location spots.
Don't Look Up (2021)
Haven't cried this much at a comedy in a while
Don't Look Up is a masterpiece for Adam McKay, that manages to be simultaneously overly simplistic and deeply nuanced, and reminds us at the end of the day how truly simple and illogical and fragile we truly all are. Show someone you love something beautiful. Pick a flower, find a seashell, drink a nice cup of coffee.
Under Wraps (2021)
Way too scary for its rating
Tried watching this with my 6yo who loves spooky things, and she was way too scared. Lots of jump scares and suspense in the first 20 minutes, we had to turn it off. Not sure why it's rated TV-G, seemed much more appropriate for preteens.