Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season 3, Episode 4 “Series 3, Episode 4” (B+)
Well, this episode just continues the trend of this show being incredibly stunning this season. It was always good, but it feels like it’s getting even better now. All of that sploshing stuff with the food was pretty crazy, and to see even Belle turned off by the idea was intense. It was reassuring that the guy who was into all of the weird stuff was actually incredibly nice and didn’t get angry with her when he realized she wasn’t into it. Fortunately, the equally funny and disturbing ending shot of an excited-looking Belle plopping down with the guy into whatever cake that was leaves us with the notion that Belle is trying to be happy in the midst of her relationships with everyone around her. I was going to mention how consistently impeccable the music choices were about halfway through the episode, and then on came the heartbreaking “Breathe Me” by Sia, used in the final moments of the unforgettable “Six Feet Under” series finale. And then there was “The Scarlet Tide” from “Cold Mountain,” not as great a song but just as effective. The montage with Bambi moments was marvelous, and I love how this show functions so well as both a comedy and a drama. Belle’s comment “who needs boys” was amusing, and having Bambi’s new boyfriend show up only seconds later with a tremendous show of affection for his belle worked very well to alienate Belle, forcing her back into her investigation of kinkiness to find some companionship and release. What magnificent characters there are on this show, including the two males with questionable ties to two ladies in a certain family.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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