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Reviews
Beef: The Birds Don't Sing, They Screech in Pain (2023)
A24 Does it Again!
Finally something original!!!! Is A24 the lazy studio that knows how to produce original content? My goodness. In a world of do-overs, participation trophies, remakes and plagiarism, Beef is unique. A clear tone, cultural satire, dark humor. And led by two outstanding performances!
As of now I've only seen episode 1. But I'm drawn in. I see myself in the story. Who hasn't had that day where it's just one thing after another. Cut off in traffic, stub your toe, drop and shatter your favorite glass at home. The slow simmer to boil to explosion is played so well by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. 10/10 would recommend.
The Voice (2011)
Stop letting the public vote
I love this show. Always have been a fan. Every year though, the public wrecks it. Season 22 was an absolute joke. The finale was in no way representative of the 5 best voices that season. Idk what would happen to viewership if the public can't vote, but at this point there's no way it can continue with any type of validity.
And I hate that I have to go here, but the racial disparity in contestants voted through is glaring. Regardless of talent, if there's a relatively attractive decent country singer, bet they're going to the finale.
All of that being said, it is likely still the best compilation of talent on TV. Hope it can survive without Blake.