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Season 8 Episode 3: Palestinian Chicken

Alex — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:02:21 +0000

Larry stands up for a cause he believes in.

This season is really going from strength to strength. Without the presence of any real season arc, these episode feel fresh and anarchic in a way that Curb hasn’t been in a while. If you compare some of the plot lines with the early seasons, some of these situations seem so much more absurd. But they are still as hilarious as ever. Meanwhile Larry’s character always seems to stay grounded in some kind of reality, in that we identify somehow with his often seemingly crazy behaviour.

Tonight’s episode is sure to have upset someone. It really shouldn’t though. One of it’s strengths is that is shows how farcical and absurd hate and prejudice can be, especially of another religion or ethnicity. Larry’s loyalty is not to a prejudice his friends “expect” him to have, his loyalty is to his penis. An admirable, and unwavering loyalty for my mind. It also seems that Larry has found a second calling after comedy, as a “social assassin”. I think it only right that he start reaping some rewards for his diligent work in pointing out the flaws and annoyances of those around.

Highlights:

“On the way we’ll pick up a new cock for you ok?”
Being turned on by someone who denies your right to exist. If you had any doubts, that sex scene would have been sure to allay them.
LOL.
“You’re taking the chicken!?”
Sammy’s all grown up (in more ways than one…) – “Now get the fuck out of my driveway you bald prick”
A new form of “dirty” talk (incredibly hot, and well voiced by Anne Bedian) – “You occupying fuck!” “”I’m an occupier, I’m an occupier!”
“The penis doesn’t care about race, creed and colour. The penis wants to get to his homeland.” – Honestly, this is as poignant an argument against prejudice as I’ve ever heard.
Susie describing the way Jeff eats as only Susie can, “shoving your fat fucking face”.

What did you think?

Season 8 Episode 2: The Safe House

Alex — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:21:13 +0000

Larry becomes an unlikely role model for battered women; Richard Lewis’s relationship with a burlesque performer is put to the test; Leon survives a case of mistaken identity.

Just watched it. Loved it! Possibly one of the best since season 5.

It really seems like Larry is on a roll this season. He seems freer with the characters and the stories than at the end of last season and I think it has to do with the constriction of the “Seinfeld Reunion” arc. The break has done Larry good, and perhaps roaming Hollywood as a single man has also helped free his comic mind. The dialogue in this episode is so free-flowing and natural it is a joy to watch. Richard Lewis’ return is terrific. The banter between them never gets old. I’ve had to write this review late due to PC issues but will return to it with full highlights once I get it back up and running (on an old notebook at present).

What did you think?

Season 8 Episode 1: The Divorce – reviewed

Alex — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:12:04 +0000

Larry learns that his divorce lawyer is not kosher; Larry cancels a Girl Scout cookie order.

Larry is back. And the master of the painful laugh has lost none of his penchant for the awkward moment. This is one of the stronger season premieres from memory. I can’t say I was in stitches for 30 minutes but there were some really funny moments, and classic curb situations. Spoilers follow:

Like previous seasons, this first episode is used to set up part of the scenario for a possible season arc. Larry gets divorced in this episode, so his relationship with Cheryl seems like it will remain “complicated” at best for the majority of the season. Marty Funkhouser is back and seems like he will be joining Larry on the newly single 60 year olds scene. Jeff, Susie and new favourite Leon all make their return. It really is like seeing old friends again. The episode also sees Larry lose the house to Cheryl, meaning he and Leon will be packing and heading to… New York? At some point anyhow. Apart from that, not a lot about a potential arc is revealed.

Larry and the rest look like they are really having fun this season and that’s a good sign. The banter between the characters is fresh and a joy to watch. I’m looking forward to the inclusion of guest stars including Michael J. Fox and Ricky Gervais.

My highlights:

“The delicious brown crumbly stuff… cinnamon.”
“And I can call you bald, it’s like black people calling each other (the n word). Hey baldy!”
“I’m taking your balls and I’m thumb tacking them to the wall” (yes, Susie is most certainly back )
The buffet situation that I have always thought about acted out in the surreal reality only Curb can provide.
Larry gently pushing a tampon into his armpit was one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while.
“Good afternoon General Petraeus.”
“You are a colossal prick”
“Excuse me, do you have a scissor?”

Key lesson for this episode: “It’s not a negative thing to run an ass into the ground.”

Next week’s episode 2 is titled “The Safe house”.

What did you think of “The Divorce”?

Leno Interview

Alex — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:49:54 +0000

Larry did the Tonight show on the 16th June:

Season 8 Poster

Alex — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:41:20 +0000

Not long to go!

Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8: NEW Preview (Video)

Alex — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:49:18 +0000

Not long to go now! Here’s a new video preview to whet your appetite (thanks Jim for the heads up).

Looks like Larry hasn’t had any problems finding fresh targets in New York as a “social assassin”. Michael J. Fox being one of them!

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 8 – An Invitation To The Set (Video)

Alex — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:34:50 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

“I hate to actually state publicly that I enjoy anything…but it is a great deal of fun”

Glad to hear it Larry. Keep them coming.

Update: ~~Sorry guys, seems like HBO have removed/disabled the latest video.~~ It’s back.

Curb returns July 8

Alex — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:24:09 +0000

Mark your calendars. Clear your Sunday nights. Season 8 of Curb Your Enthusiasm starts airing on July 10th. I will be blogging reviews for each episode just like I did for seasosn 6 and 7, and I hope we can get a lot of discussion going in the same vein as last season. Any other ideas for how we can enjoy the new season, please let me know.

Meanwhile check out the below video of Richard Lewis and J.B Smoove (Leon) chatting on the Hill-Man Morning Show. Last season I mentioned that I really wanted to see Richard and Leon in a scene together, and it seems others want to see it too. Unfortunately, Richard advises us that Larry is a “hog” so perhaps we won’t get to see that in season 8. The two do say that they think Larry should do 100 episodes (10 seasons) so I’m sure we will see the two of them in a Curb scene at some point. Even in this short interview they have good comic chemistry.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Season 8 of Curb to premiere in June?

Alex — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:18:01 +0000

That’s what the show’s executive producer Tim Gibbons tweeted on Jan 14 (thanks Jim).

See his post on Quora here.

Larry with Ricky Gervais

Alex — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:27:50 +0000

From Ricky’s live DVD, Science.

Listen to how Larry tries to exploit his TV character to decline unwanted dinner invitations.

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