What’s Aged the Best?
Chuck under attack, basketball, soundtrack, and comic asides
In the discussion (8)
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- Chuck's repeated mistreatment by the dog, strangers, girlfriend, delivery man, and schoolgirls effectively sets up his eventual revolt. — Bill Simmons
- Mr. Carbone's repeated accusation that Chuck went over his head remains a reusable line. — Bill Simmons
- The rain-slicked alley basketball game and a bound man thrown through the hoop are praised. — Chris Ryan
- Richard Belzer's villain and the original That's What Friends Are For are praised. — Bill Simmons
- Chuck's mother using a séance to berate her dead husband and Billy's barbershop exit are praised. — Bill Simmons
- The Van Halen, Rolling Stones, Night Shift, Al Jarreau, Pointer Sisters, Talk Talk, and Burt Bacharach soundtrack is praised. — Bill Simmons
- The small asides, including reactions to Charlotte's photo and Lupe's pickle-girl history, are praised. — Chris Ryan
- Ron Howard's racially awkward SNL promotion is discussed as a period artifact. — Bill Simmons