FILMMAKER REACTS to THE BEAR Episode 7: Review

Hope you enjoy my first reaction to The Bear. :D
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Original Show on HULU: The Bear (2022)
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[@AlphaAxle]

The black blips were where Hulu put in ads. For some reason they put those black frames in even if you are watching without ads. Such an amazing episode with such a captivating use of the one take, and then Hulu decides to ruin it.

[@ollyhodges]

Yo that's mad, in the UK the show is on disney plus and it the whole episodes flows uninterrupted

[@kevlon_]

lmao this is the dumbest thing

[@PeterPing]

Fuck hulu

[@musicaleuphoria8699]

​@@ollyhodgesOK. Now I'm jealous.

[@BAD46660]

The black segments are for FX which is regular cable TV, but they are partnered with Hulu.

[@HumanoidSlayer]

My favorite little detail about this episode is that the more chaotic it got the calmer Richie got. It's insane how chaotic he can be when things are calm, but everything hits the fan including him getting stabbed and it's the one time he doesn't even raise his voice.

[@dahliaherrod4301]

What sticks out in my mind is Carmy taking time to try the jelly donuts and acknowledging they are indeed amazing. Just a quick moment of humor in a very stressful episode.

[@ShelbyBaby27]

It always tickles me that Richie got stabbed and kept working, but needed half a Zanax to get thru Uncle Jimmy's party! 😂😂

[@ShelbyBaby27]

It sticks out to me how Richie may not like Syd, but he was willing to put that ish to the side to help her prep. Instead of her doing the same, she hits below the belt.

[@NaxipTV.]

An underrated aspect of this episode is how relaxing and beautiful the music is at the start of the episode and how it slowly ramps up and becomes more chaotic as the stress piles on to each character.

[@pabloc8808]

Perfect use of a great song: "Spiders (Kidsmoke)" by Wilco. It repeats the same structure for 10 minutes, but makes it slightly more intense for every repetition.

[@karenschumacher6434]

And it's the live version that they leave the applause for the incredible performances in this episode.

[@Arlyn7]

This episode is so good, not just for the cinematography but the writing. Despite the chaos you can follow every moment of character development and read every emotion so clearly. Each character gets to further their storyline even during the oner. And then Carmie eats a donut off the ground. Perfection 🤌

[@rjeizzay9619]

As someone who has run multiple kitchens, this show is the full drama and experience of life running a restaurant, it is hectic and stressful but when you get it singing smoothly there is an unappreciated beauty of teamwork and harmony that tv managed to capture for just a runtime

[@solezeta1314]

One of the few TV episodes that made me say "Thats it?!" when it ended. It was so tense it lew by so smooth. Filmmaking is off the charts.

[@themothermarkos]

This one take episode goes in hand with the film Boiling Point - a feature genuinely done in one take, incredible and well worth the stress it puts you through. I ended up working in a kitchen after that film and it is so realistic it is insane.

[@hrvhpkns8640]

Amazing film

[@lukedaley17]

I am from The UK and after watching This Bear and seeing how well the city of Chicago was being showcased. Makes me want to visit the city. I also love the way the service scene was shot and agree it was totally intense.

[@SeanLoveRobot]

Sufjan Stevens in the beginning

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

I always love episodes who take a break from the usual episode structure of the show. I'm always crazy about single takes. Instant favorite!

[@j0nnysniper149]

One of my favourite things about this episodes is the lack of background music as things start to go to shit…all you can hear is the constant ringing of the orders coming through which as someone that has worked in kitchens for many years, you can fully appreciate the kid of stress just that sound can cause….love it 👌😂

[@TumzFestivalYT]

I'm never been more impatient for you to see an episode as much as this one OR the Christmas episode next season. I made the mistake of watching this show when I started a few more film classes on the side. Thought probably the last as I've been studying film for like twenty years lol

[@badprotocol1105]

One of the most amazing 20 minutes of TV ever!

[@KLProduction]

I started watching this show when I saw that you were reacting to it. I finished both seasons within a week and my goodness I can’t wait for your reactions! It’s such an amazing show. This episode got me sweating!

[@digapygmy70]

This is the most stressful episode of television I’ve ever seen, only for the same show to nearly outdo itself with the Christmas episode next season. I know some people consider the Xmas episode to be the most stressful, but this one really gets my heart racing!

[@thepontiacbandit7329]

When the sh1t hits the fan. Masterfully done, as always with The Bear.

[@dnllrnt]

Music, music, music. Spiders by Wilco was the absolute perfect choice for this episode. Starts with a simple, driving drum and bass combo and by the end of the episode its a cacophony of absolute chaos and feedback. Remember this song, it comes back in season 2.

[@habadasheryjones]

Damn I saw the second season and I missed that musical callback. What episode was it?

[@dnllrnt]

​@@habadasheryjonesepisode 10 before Richie takes over the back of house.

[@serpent6827]

I don't think there has ever been a show that I have seen where the entirety of an episode is shot in one take and where I sit through the entire thing not saying anything and in complete astonishment at the high caliber of acting, than The Bear. It also happens again in season 2.

[@StalkerZeroRocky]

Sydney and Marcus are the ones that need to apologize to Carmy

[@coffinflop]

tbf tho marcus busted the fuse of the whole place because he was behind and carmy was straightforward and kind to him, the issue carmy is apologising for is his temper and unprofessional conduct. like yes both syd and marcus messed up this episode and in major ways but i think carmy yelling at them like that was kind of unconscionable, plus with syd he just offloaded everything on to her (like tina's son) and expected her to pick up his slack. i think he felt he had to apologize because he didn't want to be the toxic angry guy who can't keep his temper in check with his employees. EDIT however syd definitely needs to apologize to richie. like objectively. not just for the stabbening but for what she said to him which was mean as hell

[@animeruinedmylife9833]

Yeah its super annoying how they are victimized in the show and get away with 0 accountability

[@everausten]

A oner will always make me cheer. Love what this episode achieves. Pride and Prejudice (2005) has a couple of fantastic oners, and also an episode of Mike Flanagan's Haunting of Hill House which is my favourite episode of anything✨

[@zoerose3478]

Waiiittt which episode of Hill House is it? I haven't seen it in forever but I'm curious

[@bretrowlinson]

Most stressful, tense, intense, and real feeling episode of anything I had ever seen. I remember when I started watching it thinking, 'only 20 minutes? That sucks'. At the end of the episode, I don't think I could have taken another minute. You have so many more GREAT episodes coming. Glad you are enjoying them :)

[@Garland41]

I was waiting for this episode. I knew you'd appreciate the cinematography.

[@apblolol]

oh man Mr.Robot is one of my favorite shows all time.

[@delsinrowe2014]

God I canNOT wait to see your reaction to Mr. Robot! One of my all time favorite shows. You are gonna eat up the cinematography, I promise you James :)

[@pnshr88]

Most understand the concept of shyt rolls downhill. In a business atmosphere it's not in everyone's faces so it kind of hits from left field and slowly people deal with it. Alot behind closed doors or in cubicles. In the restraunt biz, your office or cubicle is this tiny bubble around you so the shyt moves fast and gets everywhere quickly and at a boiling point that rarely gets to simmer down. It's a warfield. It's a minefield.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, James! 🍽 Christopher Storer directed this episode.

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite episode of The Bear!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@albudos]

OMG, you're so going to enjoy Mr Robot. Can't wait. One of my fav shows and honestly a masterpiece. Based on your appreciation of shows and movies that goes beyond simple "i like the story", I think you're really going to appreciate that show. Not only the story is great, but the film making is amazing.

[@BAD46660]

Are you doing season 2 before Mr Robot? Also all of Season 3 of the Bear is going to drop on Hulu (in the US) sometimes in June 2024.

[@jasonwurster387]

I love these man! Are you gonna do season 2? The first season is good but season 2 is next.level. 🔥🔥

[@hopsonkim4952]

I just worked in a Dennys but this show still captures the exhilaration and bunker mentality of working in a restaurant

[@kyleatherholt6448]

Currently commuting in Philly as you said that! That was pretty cool

[@JamesVSCinema]

Stay safe my friend! 🤘🏽

[@biandito]

LETS GO JAMES

[@mak82]

I love that in the last episode you said the show not as intense as when it started 😅

[@marshallbrendstrup281]

This episode is a train wreck,; comes out of nowhere, you can't look away, and then its over.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Uncut Gems to the Max! Better Call Saul & More Always Sunny & Mr. Robot on Patreon! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great day y'all!

[@fernandocuriel124]

I would like to recommend or remind you some movies for your latest sci-fi watch and reviews. George Lucas’s first movie ever, 1971 dystopian “THX 1138.” Sci-fi horror, George Romero’s 1985 “Day of The Dead,” and 1986 “Night of The Creeps,” directed by Fred Drekker. Including a 1984 sci-fi comedy, “Repo Man” directed by Alex Cox. Take Care!!

[@TumzFestivalYT]

It's great that after getting so used to following characters who do bad things- to watch these characters curse and scream abuse at each other becomes something that's intense yet you still hang on the by the thin thread of knowing the very moral context that it take place within.

[@Icypenguigo]

So this episode gives me actual anxiety. The restaurant I used to work for added Doordash at a certain point, and it was total bullshit. Nothing like this happened to us, but the Doordash orders were a merciless bitch. We could be slammed on a saturday night in the middle of an epic rush, and suddenly the Doordash printer just starts spitting out insanely huge orders that we need to fill within 30 minutes or we're gonna get a ton of bad reviews. I still see that in my nightmares. So I totally understand the complete mental breakdown that Carmy has in this episode as shit spirals completely beyond his control.

[@MenWithoutTies]

WE DREAM FOR REACTS LIKE THIS 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@nickdefran33]

If you love this show, you gotta check out the movie Boiling Point! Imagine this episode, but as a one-take, 90min film about a stressful night at a high end restaurant. Highly recommend

[@Ribamario9]

Mr. robot is one of the best shows, excited to see your reaction!

[@hbk42581]

By far the most anxiety inducing episode of the series. Literal insanity.

[@Lil-Britches]

This is one of the greatest long shots. I used to sleep and hear the ticket printer IRL that's a real thing that happens to cooks. 😢 It's the worst. AND I USED TO BE EXPO I've screamed at many plp throughout the years then we have beer and it's all love. Always have a pen and a sharpie at all times.

[@liencam]

James, you might get a kick out googling 'Why Pete Price is called a lizard is finally explained' and reading the Liverpool Echo article with that title.... (he's absolutely a Lizard fwiw)

[@lukeg3983]

Did you notice this was one take with no cuts, just camera panning?

[@SharkWayneGaming]

I remember seeing this episode for the first time and thinking "My PTSD has fired up from working in the kitchen during a rush with backed up orders." Definitely they got the stress of that senerio down. lol

[@theprowler18]

You gotta have the moment of peace before you realized, due to a clerical mistake, they left the order button on overnight and well, that gave way to one of the most stress inducing and stellar episodes in TV history. X)

[@KayinAngel]

Shit is brilliant. I knew the show was great while watching it, but I realized with this episode we were witnessing something magical. The monologue next episode proved it. The second season solidified it.

[@tyklug2013]

My favorite episode in television, so intense

[@chrisannlewis8767]

there is a season 2! hope you do it!!!❤

[@papl20]

I'm so excited for you to watch Mr robot

[@pnshr88]

One thing I wanted to mention was the ticker tape of orders being fed directly to the grilling area, like an IV. If some are unaware of this diabolical evil piece of machinery that's literally destroyed businesses. Ok let's put it this way. Let's say you have an imaginary advert that is being sent out to your city and a few neighboring areas and it runs all day long just in case anybody misses it. Now imagine all the people viewing it with a hunger notion and poof, now ticker taped. Now imagine your husy as fug already with walk-ins. And your inventory planning on this, pfffft! Next 3 days, maybe 70 orders. Irregardless if these things are even picked up, you gotta do it or your triple smashed with heads waiting. 2 words business tanked. Oh my god I feel for yall that just had a dispensary or 2 added in your local. 😂😂😂Hahahaha Now imagine the look of every business owner, chef, line person that got ticker installed for Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, etc,. Oh yeah that's the face. And people wonder why Keeps Hair Restoration adverts are most common on KZbin. Bammmm!

[@SouthernAssault]

Best ep of S1!

[@diegotm4365]

Can't wait for you to see Mr Robot

[@biandito]

you’ll love mr robot

[@Kane52630]

The movie Boiling Point did the same one take restaurant madness.

[@Ray-ko1lm]

Oh, Mr. Robot is fantastic. You gotta finish the whole series though for it to be fulfilling. One of the best final seasons and series finale.

[@headybud]

Oh this is nothing ,it gets much more tense

[@rumoy12]

Are you planning on uploading Succession on KZbin ?

[@twite5462]

This was like a shorter version of Uncut Gems, I’m never working in a restaurant again cause of stuff like this

[@lilianecaroline5]

Omg you're going to watch Mr. Robot??? Instant subscribe

[@caleb2670]

Can someone tell me if he’s seen chef?

[@j-dog8517]

Could you possiblyy react to possessor uncut? (2020 horror movie)

[@MA-ji1iz]

I watched this episode high off an edible. And then I watched Uncut Gems. Ooof

[@tashawooden1782]

Are you going to react to season 2

[@francoliles189]

Mr Robot is one of my favorite series of all time. the directing and framing is so different, unique and beautiful. And the story itself is an unforgettable ride with moments that'll stay with you forever.

[@spiraljumper74]

Had to watch this one in chunks, it was too triggering all at once. There’s almost no job as caustically toxic as a kitchen running badly.

[@camchirn]

If you like this if you want this but British watch boiling point :) all “one shot” with a snapshot view of a dinner service of an under review restaurant

[@colepalmer3128]

Sydney really pissed me off this episode. Went way too far with richie, stabs him, then walks out in the middle of service saying “this isn’t on me” lol wtf is she talking about she is absolutely part of this mess

[@k9black]

100% agree

[@GobanShodan]

@@k9blackIt's not her fault she accidentally gave her food to a critic, but bailing on the team and not figuring out how to turn off the online ordering service (which is totally fucking possible) was ridiculous. Carmy was right, she is brilliant but green, and doesn't know how to handle to pressure yet.

[@TheKawaiikari]

What also bothers me is that the show seemed to "agree" with her take on Carmy too. The following episode, she and Marcus are talking about how much of an as*hole Carmy is. They never took accountability for what they did to sour their relationship. Carmy eventually did.

[@GodIsSatan]

As good as this season was, season 2 is going to blow your mind.

[@pandre5458]

for me the establishing shot montages of the city are actually annoying to me. If it were a show like The Wire where the city is basically the main character I would give it a pass. I just want to get to the characters and the restaurant

[@jaimeruiz7837]

wtf are you on about at the beginning? It’s a heroes journey, Carmy leaves his life, goes on several adventures, because the best, etc etc and is now forced back. Everything is a heroes journey… they don’t always have to be grandiose.

[@hellfish2309]

When Syd denies this clusterfuq is her fault, I’m pretty sure she knows the DoorDash/UberEats order window thing is her fault, BUT the failure of the whole kitchen to respond to it is definitely not just on her… like filling all those orders for togos will be nigh impossible, but they’re still orders for which people are paying and there’s non-fantasy situation where a kitchen could make it through

[@jasminewilliams1673]

Carm bears a lot of the responsibility here as well, he gets a newbie to oversee a new program entirely no oversight. Doesn’t ensure things are done correctly before starting even though he’s a perfectionist? Every person sans Tina were responsible here

[@hellfish2309]

@@jasminewilliams1673 you’re probably right, but also the last episode presents the audience the presumption that they have a rhythm now; it’s just 1) deceptively tenuous, 2) offered in denial of bigger unresolved issues that haven’t had to time or attention to really confront; like Richie and Syd don’t even get on board with one another for many many episodes after this

[@mrmarrero08]

What are the chances you'll react to Season 2? It's even better than Season 1 in my opinion. Thanks in advance!