Curb your Enthusiasm

I don't think I have ever blogged about this, but this has become one of my all time favourite TV serials! I never watch the original show on HBO, but I rent DVDs. These episodes have Larry David at what he does best - nothing! Larry David stars as himself and basically messes up his life over and over again without any learnings. That's the part you are supposed to forget - he won't learn from his mistakes. He has reached a point where he hates himself for what he is, but he continues to be. He questions the fundamental tenets of the society he lives in and expects the people to behave his way....and of course he gets disappointed ;) Larry David is an amazing actor actually. He is so good at the various emotions that he portrays, particularly the portrayal of frustration, bewilderment, shock, etc. Watching these episodes is a decent way to get a peek into the personal lives of so many TV celebrities. I am not sure how original they all are, but you could guess. It also features Ted Danson, the famous sitcom guy that George envies (in Seinfeld). Once in a while it features Elaine (Julia Louis Dreyfus). Elaine of course is great. I don't know where Larry picks his cast from but they are all great and so down to earth in acting. They all are so natural. The episode is designed in such a way that you almost feel a part of it. Normal camera angles - nothing funky, absence of the background laughter and inclusion of other random noises like traffic, birds and general stuff - all of them make it as realistic as possible. A special mention goes to Larry's wife - Cheryl - I don't know what her original name is. She has to be congratulated for putting up with Larry - for all the trouble he causes ;) I highly recommend that you watch "Curb your Enthusiasm"!