FilmReviewsTheBear

This a review/analysis of "Counterpart" a mixed genre video series, psychological melodrama.  To learn more about this analysis system buy the book "Enjoying Theatre Arts--2nd Edition" written by Perry T. Schwartz.  Available on Amazon.  

This a review/analysis of "The Good Place" a situation comedy, one of four romantic genres .  

This a a review/analysis of "The Painted Bird" a mixed genre film--melodramatic psychological realism.  Based on the book of the same name by Jersy Kosinski.  A brutal film adaptation of a equally brutal book, directed brilliantly by Vaclav Marhoul with frightening real characterization and stunning black and white cinematography by Vladimir Smutny.

This is a hybrid review of a book and how reading a book leads you to a better understanding of a singer/songwriters music.  The focus is on Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen and recommending video that helps the reader/listener better appreciate the work of the musician/artist.

This is a film review/analysis of the Amazon Prime series "Bosch."  Discussion of Binge watching a detective procedural series.

April 2020

Narrative Film Genre Analysis: Mixed Genre-Psychological Melodrama

This is a film review/analysis of the feature film "1917" April 2020

Narrative Film Genre Analysis: Mixed Genre-Psychological Melodrama

This is a film review/analysis of "Dark Waters." March, 2020

Narrative Film Genre Structure Analysis: Psychological Realism: Character/Thought Genre

This is a film review/analysis of "JoJo Rabbit." March, 2020

Narrative Film Genre Structure Analysis: Dark Comedy: Character/Thought Genre

This is a film review/analysis of "Rocketman." March, 2020

Narrative Film Genre Structure Analysis: Abstract Realism: Character/Thought Genre

This is a film review/analysis of "Late Night." March, 2020

Narrative Film Genre Structure Analysis: Romantic Comedy: Plot Oriented Genre.