Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09

MrX · 11-01-09, 01:18 AM

"The Black Swan"

Spoiler:

3 more episodes left after tonight

mcfly · 11-01-09, 01:27 AM

Only 3 eps left? Damn. I hope it's not another 2 year break after this.

OscarBluth · 11-01-09, 04:32 AM

Wow, another episode seemingly devoid of the Seinfeld reunion. This season is shaping up to be as great as the Seinfeld finale.

mdc3000 · 11-01-09, 09:11 AM

^Despite the fact that the Seinfeld reunion hasn't been as big a part as people anticipated, this season has had at least 3 all time classic eps of Curb and only 1 episode that I would call mildly disappointing... so far LD is knocking it out the park.

bluetoast · 11-01-09, 01:30 PM

I agree that this season is way up there, but knowing there are only 3 eps left makes me wish for more Seinfeld involvement. The Producers and the Restaurant investment had way more screen time than this Seinfeld reunion.

dolphinboy · 11-01-09, 03:16 PM

The meaning of all time classic is being diminished here.

What would that be of a show with relatively few episodes per season?

Top 10 maybe with a couple of wildcard personal favorites. There "might" be one from this season that deserves that, but I'd have to go back and watch all the others first before going as far as saying they're been two THAT good.

HE Pennypacker · 11-01-09, 04:19 PM

Am I disappointed with the amount of time the reunion has gotten as yet? Yes. Am I disappointed with the season as yet? No way. So far it's nearly as good as last season.

gmanca · 11-01-09, 10:13 PM

Solid episode, done in the classic Curb style with a return of the eye stare of truth. And Funkhauser was great, as usual. "You may not have meant it, but you're a murderer"

Jack Straw · 11-01-09, 11:12 PM

Agree with gmanca, a return to form. I saw the ending shot coming a mile away. I new Funkhouser was a rat. I thought it was pretty clear that the waiter knew Larry's secret, and was then just fucking with him after seeing the tip.

MrX · 11-01-09, 11:48 PM

"How's your wife?"

Pretty good episode

sauce07 · 11-02-09, 12:22 AM

who can get the black swan running toward Larry and the swing as a GIF?

Fun episode, lots of great LD moments.

Mike86 · 11-02-09, 01:20 AM

We might not be getting as much of a Seinfeld reunion as we thought but this season still has been great in my opinion.

dolphinboy · 11-02-09, 01:55 AM

Tips, golf course, funeral/services. Been there, done that. Another pretty average episode. My problem with several eps is that LD has always done shows about his experiences and then exaggerated things to make them really funny. But the premises are almost always, at least, somewhat believable in his world.

The stonemason thing was just not even believable in the world of Curb. The guy had no business talking like that or, at least, not realizing that ripping on someone that the customer happens to admire was very rude. The best shows are where things get out of control without it seemingly being only a plot device for something later on.

Super Dave really looks bad.

NiCK Crush · 11-02-09, 02:18 AM

this is Curb Your Enthusiasm... not Seinfeld. Consider the Seinfeld stuff a bonus.

DeputyDave · 11-02-09, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dolphinboy

Tips, golf course, funeral/services. Been there, done that. Another pretty average episode. My problem with several eps is that LD has always done shows about his experiences and then exaggerated things to make them really funny. But the premises are almost always, at least, somewhat believable in his world.

The stonemason thing was just not even believable in the world of Curb. The guy had no business talking like that or, at least, not realizing that ripping on someone that the customer happens to admire was very rude. The best shows are where things get out of control without it seemingly being only a plot device for something later on.

Super Dave really looks bad.

I agree, and for me the whole season has been like that. I can only suspend my disbelief so much. It has certainly curbed my enjoyment lately.

clckworang · 11-02-09, 09:39 AM

It definitely seems like Curb has started going broader and less realistic in its storylines, much like Seinfeld started to do as it went along as well. That being said, I've really liked this season. I've been laughing despite the lack of realism, but I can see where LD might have to start really reaching as the series continues.

Geofferson · 11-02-09, 09:50 AM

Average episode this week, imo. The antics at the golf club weren't enough to keep the full episode afloat. I did like the stare-down between LD and the owner though.

Snowmaker · 11-02-09, 10:34 AM

I must have missed it. How did the stone mason know Larry killed the swan?

andicus · 11-02-09, 10:38 AM

I really enjoyed this episode, and it was great to see Shelley Berman again.

I thought it was funny how he, once again, didn't want to bother Larry about his mother having 'past' on.

Good use of the 'lying' stare, as well!

HE Pennypacker · 11-02-09, 01:48 PM

Larry tossing his mobile during the memorial service got the biggest laugh from me.

Patman · 11-02-09, 01:55 PM

The biggest LOL from me was when Larry smacked the swan with his golf club.

uteotw · 11-02-09, 01:56 PM

Loved the dad KNOWING he spelled "passed" wrong but wanted to save the $100.

The email from Jeff to Larry was great too--"Subject: Swan Killing"

OscarBluth · 11-02-09, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiCK Crush

this is Curb Your Enthusiasm... not Seinfeld. Consider the Seinfeld stuff a bonus.

It's not The Producers, either. Or Adopt a Katrina Family. But those weren't just a passing line in an episode for half their seasons. Add to that the half hour special hyping the Seinfeld reunion, and it very much feels like NBC promoting Michelle Obama on Jay Leno only to have her via satellite for one small segment. I'm happy they're doing it and I'm sure I'll enjoy the episodes, but I still feel duped.

I can't believe they put in all the work to get the sets back together, even updating Jerry's apartment, and we've only seen a minute or two of them.

Jack Straw · 11-02-09, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowmaker

I must have missed it. How did the stone mason know Larry killed the swan?

Funkhouser must've told him.

Slumbering Fist · 11-02-09, 03:48 PM

I guess its because I have barely watched Seinfeld- purely a Curb fan- that I dont give a shit that the "reunion" is a minor plotline.

This was the weakest episode this season, but overall its a still a strong run.

Agree the show has gotten more outlandish. Normally that would irk me, but Curb's overall tone kind of allows for it, I guess. Or maybe its just that the breaks are so long, I'm left starving for the show and thus more forgiving.

11-01-09, 01:18 AM	#1
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bluetoast DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,784	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 I agree that this season is way up there, but knowing there are only 3 eps left makes me wish for more Seinfeld involvement. The Producers and the Restaurant investment had way more screen time than this Seinfeld reunion. __________________ Callaction

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dolphinboy DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 4,723	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 The meaning of all time classic is being diminished here. What would that be of a show with relatively few episodes per season? Top 10 maybe with a couple of wildcard personal favorites. There "might" be one from this season that deserves that, but I'd have to go back and watch all the others first before going as far as saying they're been two THAT good. __________________ My dvds 5 line max signatures allowed SUSIE!

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HE Pennypacker DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 1,783	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 Am I disappointed with the amount of time the reunion has gotten as yet? Yes. Am I disappointed with the season as yet? No way. So far it's nearly as good as last season.

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gmanca Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 955	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 Solid episode, done in the classic Curb style with a return of the eye stare of truth. And Funkhauser was great, as usual. "You may not have meant it, but you're a murderer"

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Jack Straw DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: May 1999 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 3,289	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 Agree with gmanca, a return to form. I saw the ending shot coming a mile away. I new Funkhouser was a rat. I thought it was pretty clear that the waiter knew Larry's secret, and was then just fucking with him after seeing the tip. __________________ I always remember the first time I had sex because I kept the receipt "There's always plenty of guys just waiting to pounce all over a hot slut, hell any slut, but the hot ones are sold out..."(Dr Mabuse)

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dolphinboy DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 4,723	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 Tips, golf course, funeral/services. Been there, done that. Another pretty average episode. My problem with several eps is that LD has always done shows about his experiences and then exaggerated things to make them really funny. But the premises are almost always, at least, somewhat believable in his world. The stonemason thing was just not even believable in the world of Curb. The guy had no business talking like that or, at least, not realizing that ripping on someone that the customer happens to admire was very rude. The best shows are where things get out of control without it seemingly being only a plot device for something later on. Super Dave really looks bad. __________________ My dvds 5 line max signatures allowed SUSIE!

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NiCK Crush DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,130	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 this is Curb Your Enthusiasm... not Seinfeld. Consider the Seinfeld stuff a bonus.

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andicus DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,773	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 I really enjoyed this episode, and it was great to see Shelley Berman again. I thought it was funny how he, once again, didn't want to bother Larry about his mother having 'past' on. Good use of the 'lying' stare, as well!

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HE Pennypacker DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 1,783	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 Larry tossing his mobile during the memorial service got the biggest laugh from me.

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Slumbering Fist DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,156	Re: Curb Your Enthusiasm - "The Black Swan" - 11/01/09 I guess its because I have barely watched Seinfeld- purely a Curb fan- that I dont give a shit that the "reunion" is a minor plotline. This was the weakest episode this season, but overall its a still a strong run. Agree the show has gotten more outlandish. Normally that would irk me, but Curb's overall tone kind of allows for it, I guess. Or maybe its just that the breaks are so long, I'm left starving for the show and thus more forgiving.