Joe Pera talks to you stands out amongst the current T. V. schedule- in fact, it stands out against the world entirely.
In the the post 9/11 era, it seems that our world has been marked by fear, cynicism, pessimism and hysteria. Against this back drop, Joe Pera and his carefully crafted 10 minute episodes, stand as the purest of remedies.
The show functions primarily as a monologue, with Joe taking us through his life experiences. Typically, they consist of wholesome activities in middle America. This, in turn, is intersected by more dramatic vignettes that piece together the many disparate characters that surround Joe in his life.
Joe is a pure, gentle soul and easily the most likeable character on television. Though in his thirties, he embodies the gentle naivety of both young children and the elderly. This potent innocence helping heighten the emotion that 'Talks With You' doesn't shy away from. Joe, like all of us, traverses life, death and love over the two seasons- with a careful reverence that is rarely seen anywhere anymore.
Joe Pera Talks With You marks a new generational shift in story telling. Casting off the sitcom shackles of post-modern irony, that have been well worn by now. Talks With You is approaching the future with a good attitude, no doubt fuelled by a good walk and a nice cup of cocoa.
One of Joe's favourite breakfasts is Oatmeal. And that is what this show feels like to me- a warm bowl of hearty, nutritious oatmeal eaten on the first cold day of autumn. Something you might have forgotten about completely, but so warmly received when experienced again.
In the the post 9/11 era, it seems that our world has been marked by fear, cynicism, pessimism and hysteria. Against this back drop, Joe Pera and his carefully crafted 10 minute episodes, stand as the purest of remedies.
The show functions primarily as a monologue, with Joe taking us through his life experiences. Typically, they consist of wholesome activities in middle America. This, in turn, is intersected by more dramatic vignettes that piece together the many disparate characters that surround Joe in his life.
Joe is a pure, gentle soul and easily the most likeable character on television. Though in his thirties, he embodies the gentle naivety of both young children and the elderly. This potent innocence helping heighten the emotion that 'Talks With You' doesn't shy away from. Joe, like all of us, traverses life, death and love over the two seasons- with a careful reverence that is rarely seen anywhere anymore.
Joe Pera Talks With You marks a new generational shift in story telling. Casting off the sitcom shackles of post-modern irony, that have been well worn by now. Talks With You is approaching the future with a good attitude, no doubt fuelled by a good walk and a nice cup of cocoa.
One of Joe's favourite breakfasts is Oatmeal. And that is what this show feels like to me- a warm bowl of hearty, nutritious oatmeal eaten on the first cold day of autumn. Something you might have forgotten about completely, but so warmly received when experienced again.