How 'The Bear' Uses Extreme Close-Ups to Showcase Ayo Edebiri's Expressive Face
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Joel Keller
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An analysis of how FX's The Bear uses extreme close-ups of actors' faces — particularly Ayo Edebiri's — as a signature directorial technique. The article argues that Edebiri's remarkably expressive face, comparable to legends like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kirstie Alley, deserves recognition in a "Face Acting Hall of Fame." It explores how creator Christopher Storer's obsession with tight facial shots, reminiscent of 1980s TV cinematography, elevates the performances and emotional impact of the show as it approaches its fifth and final season.
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DeciderHow 'The Bear' Uses Extreme Close-Ups to Showcase Ayo Edebiri's Expressive Facedecider.comKey quotes
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We haven't seen so many closeups on a TV show since the 1980s, when it was SOP to shoot scenes tightly to compensate for small screens.
Edebiri has one of the most expressive faces since Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kirstie Alley, or even Claire 'chin-quiver' Danes.
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