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The Studio is the closest someone has gotten to Curb Your Enthusiasm spiritually. Don't get me wrong, this show's first season is not as good as Curb's, but it's evident in the way the show is set up that it is slightly mimicking David's style. There's a pattern in the set-up of episodes that I'm on board with.

A few episodes in season 1 have REALLY nailed David's Curb-style humor. The best two episodes of season 1, episodes 6 & 7, delivered on their set-up's most effectively.

There's a beauty in the way each episode operates largely independently of one another. You can watch any episode on its own and enjoy the experience.

The cameos in this show are excellent. Rogan & Goldberg clearly have a lot of fans in the community, and pull off an Entourage-number of cameos that enhance the episode they're in. I deeply enjoy this show and think it will continue improving.

Gabriel LaBelle lit up The Fabelmans and justified my watching of this on its own. Kicking off with two teenager boys gambling on dog racing while skipping out on a school field trip, I was hooked instantly.

This movie is a great illustration of teenage boyhood and adolescent adventure, following our two lead 14 year old boy protagonists as they take over the local pool's snack shack for the summer. I found myself smiling ear to ear through most of this movie. The snappy dialog, familiar but not drawn out themes of a typical coming-of-age story & it's excellent performances from a young cast allow Snack Shack to perform close to its peak potential.

The film is with flaws, including some fast character building late in the third act, but Snack Shack's charming ensemble & often frenetic pace more than make up for it. I found Snack Shack to be a blast to watch.