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Interview: Abby Elliott Serves Maternal Fears & Resiliency in ‘The Bear’
In the chaotic world of The Bear, usually the chaos takes place in the restaurant kitchen. For Season 3’s “Ice Chips,” Abby Elliott’s Natalie Berzatto, aka “Sugar,” carries that chaos well beyond the walls of The Bear straight to the walls of a delivery room as she goes into labor with no one around to […] More
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Before Emmy Gold 2024: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
We’re taking a look at this year’s Emmy nominees and digging into their past work and credits that may have influenced their Emmy-nominated work this year. The Bear accomplished a rare feat last year by sweeping both Best Comedy Directing and Writing for two different episodes. The Bear, won Best Comedy Directing for “The Review” […] More
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Before Emmy Gold: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards features a particularly fascinating batch of nominees in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy Series category. This lineup of legends and newcomers will go to toe-to-toe at September’s ceremony, representing such hit shows as The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and Hacks. We even have two talented women […] More
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The 2024 Dorian (GALECA) TV Awards Nominations Have Been Announced
The GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced the nominations for its 16th annual Dorian TV Awards honoring the best in television and LGBTQ representation on TV for 2024. The nominations include new categories: Best Written Show, Best Genre TV Show, and a category honoring the Best LGBTQ Non-English TV show. All winners will be announced […] More
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A Visit to Mr. Beef in Chicago Really Does Give You a Feel For ‘The Bear’ As Season Three Debuts
Over the weekend, I happened to be in Chicago. As I’m prone to do when out of town, I ate a ton of food. I also got to see the Mets play the Cubs at Wrigley Field, which was awesome. However, I’m a foodie, so when I can eat, I’m always happy. Go figure, not […] More
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Interview: Oliver Platt of ‘The Bear’ On Just Who Is This Uncle Jimmy Guy
One of the best qualities of FX’s The Bear is the care given to developing its characters and weaving them into the story. This happens both with the central characters and even those with limited screen time. It is done so effectively that some characters, like Oliver Platt’s Uncle Jimmy’s presence can be felt looming […] More
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Interview: Molly Gordon Discusses Joining ‘The Bear’ and More
Molly Gordon finally got me to watch The Bear. Now, I’d wanted to check out the show for some time now, but it’s no secret that I’m bad about television. However, Emmy season can be a real help there, as the opportunity to speak with Gordon was the kick in the pants I needed. Much […] More
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Awards Radar TV’s: The Best of Television 2023
As each year comes to an end, I sit down to compile my list of the very best of television. This process typically results in me realizing that even though I try to keep up, there are series that slip through the cracks. With so much incredible original content, there is simply not enough time […] More
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‘The Bear’ Will Roar Again, Renewed For Season 3
FX’s Hulu Exclusive Award-Winning Hit Series Will Return in 2024 LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2023 – FX’s Hulu exclusive The Bear, the critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series, has been renewed for a third season, it was announced today by Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. The first two seasons of The Bear are currently exclusively available to stream on Hulu. […] More
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Interview: Cooking Up The Intensity and Grief Through Editing of ‘The Bear’
When cutting an episode of FX’s The Bear editor Joanna Naugle, ACE cooks up much more than just an assembly of shots to progress the narrative. Instead, Naugle is like a chef herself, combining just the right mix of ingredients at takes viewers on a culinary journey onto the the floor of an intense kitchen, in […] More
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Interview: ‘The Bear’ Sound Team on Creating a Chaotic Soundscape
The Bear may be one of the noisiest shows on television. Its many layers of audio swirl together to create a cacophony of music, dialogue, and sound effects. Knives against cutting boards. Meal tickets being printed. Pots and pans banging together. The Bear leverages its use of sound to simulate the chaos of the kitchen […] More
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TV Review: ‘The Bear’ Roars Even Louder with Emotion and Manic Energy
These last few weeks have taken their toll on me. A combination of our endless and voluminous Emmy coverage (be sure to check out our 100+ interviews, predictions, FYC – shameless plug), the summer school vacation, holiday, heat, smoke, rain and more have all kicked my butt, cutting into my time to write reviews. With […] More















