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"The Bear: Unraveling the Quirky Charm and Controversies"
tv-show-review2 years ago

"The Bear: Unraveling the Quirky Charm and Controversies"

The character of Claire in the second season of "The Bear" is criticized for being an uninspired and lazy portrayal of a manic pixie dream girl. Despite being introduced as a potential love interest for the troubled chef Carmy, Claire's character lacks depth and purpose beyond serving as a romantic foil. The writing fails to develop her beyond artful looks and directionless conversations, reducing her to a one-dimensional character. The portrayal of Claire sparks debate about whether it was intentional or a misstep in character development.

Zach Braff's 'A Good Person': Morgan Freeman's Best Performance in Years?
film2 years ago

Zach Braff's 'A Good Person': Morgan Freeman's Best Performance in Years?

Zach Braff's latest film "A Good Person" attempts to subvert the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope he helped create with "Garden State," but instead creates a new narrow depiction of on-screen womanhood. Florence Pugh's character is defined solely by her problems and depression, and her journey to healing is filled with cliches and pain. Despite this, the film still can't shake Braff's MPDG obsessions, and by the end, the character recaptures some of the whimsy she cast off before.