Fillip J Phry
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I keep telling my wife "I'm not ready to end it."Am I emotionally fortified enough to handle the final episodes of Bojack Horseman? Tune in this week.
I keep telling my wife "I'm not ready to end it."Am I emotionally fortified enough to handle the final episodes of Bojack Horseman? Tune in this week.
It's been a one-episode-a-week slog for me; I've struggled with that show for its entire run. First, when it started as a broad comedy before settling into a smarter, more emotionally raw place. Then, around season 3 or 4, I got really tired of Bojack's constant backsliding; every step forward was met with two steps back into a deeper, darker rock bottom.Am I emotionally fortified enough to handle the final episodes of Bojack Horseman? Tune in this week.
I love Bojack. A lot. The fact that it gets dark at points was a surprise when I first watched it, and I do enjoy that aspect. I think it gets things right for the most part, mostly about addiction, and how that kinda fuels Bojack's self-destructive streak. But yes yes yes to the comedy not getting enough credit. It's such a brilliantly written and animated comedy show, with countless jokes packed into every episode. On that front, I think it's my favorite straight up comedy show in a long time.It's been a one-episode-a-week slog for me; I've struggled with that show for its entire run. First, when it started as a broad comedy before settling into a smarter, more emotionally raw place. Then, around season 3 or 4, I got really tired of Bojack's constant backsliding; every step forward was met with two steps back into a deeper, darker rock bottom.
This may be an unpopular opinion, but sometimes it felt like the show (and reviewers) was proud of itself for simply portraying depression, while it often failed to elevate the discourse above "being depressed hurts, and self-destructive behavior has collateral damage." I may be oversimplifying, and I may have a chip on my shoulder; having done standup for several years, I’m pretty jaded about lip service towards mental health and joking about depression in place of seeking help.
Knowing that things are headed towards a conclusion is helping me see it through, and you know what? I think we don't praise this show enough for its comedy. I watched the episode with Mr. Peanut Butter's surprise party and loved the pacing and delivery of all the visual gags. So much contemporary animation fails to take advantage of the ability to throw countless visual gags at the audience, but Bojack delivers in spades.
The roommate is the best part of the show imo.We watched the first two episodes of the new season of Shrill over the weekend. I don't care much for the roommate character or her B-plot, but Aidy Bryant is a treasure.
I enjoy Luka Jones' performance too, but his character sometimes feels like it's been written a little too broad/zany for the show. It's funny, but it also has a been there/seen that quality, in that I've seen this man-child character before, and this is ostensibly a show about a character who we don't usually get to see.
I mean yeah Cusack isn’t in it and Zoe Kravitz is super cool, so there’s that. She is the same character, in a sense, but the sorta “talking down” to people thing Cusack’s character would do isn’t really how the new version of the character is written. Still self absorbed? Yes. Still music obsessive? Yes. Asshole about her music knowledge? No.Question for the Hulu High Fidelity fans, if I generally dislike the Cusak Fidelity (mostly Cusak and the archetype he represents) do you think this would be a better fit?
Question for the Hulu High Fidelity fans, if I generally dislike the Cusak Fidelity (mostly Cusak and the archetype he represents) do you think this would be a better fit?
That's not saying a whole lot, LOL.The roommate is the best part of the show imo.
I really enjoy Shrill, but also feel like its Girls with slightly less girls and a more likeable main character
NoQuestion for the Hulu High Fidelity fans, if I generally dislike the Cusak Fidelity (mostly Cusak and the archetype he represents) do you think this would be a better fit?
This is basically what I love about the character but I am a self-loathing music obsessive so anything that can poke fun at my chosen lane I fully love and support.and the archetype he represents
The series is basically the same story down to the same jokes but much less white and they update some of the jokes for a more millennial relevant take. (Instead of Peter Fucking Frampton it’s Boys II Men, etc...) Being a millennial I find it clever but kinda inessential. Though maybe High School kids today will love it like I loved the original when I was in high school. It’s done well it’s doesn’t add anything to the for me.I should clarify, I don't dislike the film, it has just never resonated with me fully. Possibly a generational barrier (which maybe this show is seeking to cross), but Cusak's character just seems really emotionally unintelligent, which I get is the point of his character's arc, but for some reason I just don't give a crap about him getting to his finish line. I do enjoy the structure and direction of the movie though, and the very authentic look at music culture, which is pretty unrivaled.
The series is basically the same story down to the same jokes but much less white and they update some of the jokes for a more millennial relevant take. (Instead of Peter Fucking Frampton it’s Boys II Men, etc...) Being a millennial I find it clever but kinda inessential. Though maybe High School kids today will love it like loved the original when I was in high school. It’s done well it’s doesn’t add anything to the for me.
So... here’s my take on this...I should clarify, I don't dislike the film, it has just never resonated with me fully. Possibly a generational barrier (which maybe this show is seeking to cross), but Cusak's character just seems really emotionally unintelligent, which I get is the point of his character's arc, but for some reason I just don't give a crap about him getting to his finish line. I do enjoy the structure and direction of the movie though, and the very authentic look at music culture, which is pretty unrivaled.
Yeah the music is great all throughout - just pretty perfect choices in all the scenes.also Questlove was in charge of music and it shows, so there’s that.
Yeah the music is great all throughout - just pretty perfect choices in all the scenes.
debating picking this up:High Fidelity – A Hulu Original Soundtrack LP
But it’s not nearly comprehensive so I don’t know
Yeah the music is great all throughout - just pretty perfect choices in all the scenes.
debating picking this up:High Fidelity – A Hulu Original Soundtrack LP
But it’s not nearly comprehensive so I don’t know
I’d say it ratchets up the creepy as it goes.I started watching The Outsider, and I’m only two episodes in, but I’m VERY uncomfortable with the creepiness level so far. I’m going to try another episode but I really don’t know how much further I’ll make it. I’m glad it’s not insanely gory or filled with jump scares, but a lot of what’s going on so far is pressing all of my fear and anxiety buttons in the absolute worst way. I kinda love/hate the way the show isn’t shot in a way that’s overtly trying to be scary - it’s very sneaky about being unsettling. Every one of these character seems way too calm and everything is just way too hushed and muted - it’s driving me nuts haha. Maybe that’s just a Stephen King thing.
I’m enjoying how the defense attorney for the Maitlands is the exact same character he was in The Night Of. Can’t get enough of that guy.
But literally everything else about this show makes me so queasy haha. Maybe I’m just too high-strung to enjoy it haha.