The dialogue is consistently brilliant. Both the words and the cadence are reminiscent of David Mamet, and it’s always fascinating to see where seemingly-normal conversations go as the characters follow trains of thought onto bizarre tangents. There’s never a lack of things to say – these characters don’t shut up. The question of whether to eat at a Chinese or French restaurant develops into a passionate fight over fidelity. A darkly humorous story about oral sex ends with a shocking revelation. And one particular exchange between Eddie and Mickey about the latter’s relationship with Darlene extends over several face-to-face meetings and phone conversations, winding seamlessly from scene to scene. However, well-written dialogue is only fifty percent of why Hurlyburly works. The other major factor is the acting. This film is a showcase for several actors, and arguably contains the best ensemble participation of the year.

Um, whoops, wrong review. Sorry.

As to the show – come on how bad can it be – it’s only an hour – what 35-40 minutes after commercials ? – and we’re all curious, right ?
(said by someone who watches almost no televison and plans on skimming through it after it’s archived )