The award season is in full swing, and wow, it’s exciting to witness deserving filmmakers receive well-earned attention! Among them is “The Bear“, a critically acclaimed FX Productions show that took home 10 Emmys earlier this month and keeps the buzz going. If you haven’t watched this series, you should. It’s a firework of feelings and a rollercoaster ride that will make you hold your breath until your feet hit the ground. But how does it work? One of the biggest reasons why this show gets under our skin is the remarkable emotional editing. Here we will break down a couple of scenes and take a look from the editor’s perspective. Although the judges of the Emmy Awards put “The Bear” in the “comedy” category, there is much more to it than just finding humor in daily life. The series follows a young, talented chef, Carmy (performed by Jeremy Allen White), who suddenly inherits his brother’s rundown beef sandwich shop in Chicago. Throughout two seasons he tries to make things work, while he and members of his team deal with issues of loss, grief, anger, anxiety, identity crisis, and stress – so much freaking stress! Images source: Film stills from „The Bear“ by Christopher Storer (FX Productions) The script, cinematography, and acting are fantastic, transferring all these emotions straight into our heads. In addition, what truly dials up the show’s intensity to an extreme is undoubtedly its unconventional editing. Stylistic choices for the editing of The Bear First of all,...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 26 January, 2024