In film school one of the first assignments we are told to do is to shoot a poker scene. The purpose is to practice the 180 degree line. In order to deliver an intelligible edit. The opening to this episode is a poker scene. However it is not how the scene is shot that is important or even the poker game itself. What's important is the conversation that takes place. What starts off as a couple of guys making jokes towards their gay friend, turns into a rather important and touching social commentary. To me this is always when Louis CK is at his funniest. Like the great George Carlin, Louis is able to pinpoint reality and creatively analyze our everyday life. All while being funny. He has his beliefs and he expresses them.
From time to time I will try and post the clips if I truly deserve them to be of importance. If you are taking the time to read this review please take the few minutes to watch the above mentioned clip below.
Louie's Poker Scene from Louis CK
The clip speaks for himself. It's a very thought out and well written scene that should allow people to think about what Louie is actually saying.
From here the episode turns into the second segment which details living with divorce and the single life. Louis goes on to search for the one that got a way, or should I say the one that told him to "whip it out". This segment is not as strong as the first segment but it has its moments. Seeing a child Louis is always funny.It is reminiscent of the childhood flashbacks in the George Lopez's show George Lopez, except way more obscene.
9/10 Muffins
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