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Comment by Rodeoclash

7 days ago

> It's stuff that is masterfully communicated without the need for corny expository dialogue

This is the scene I'm thinking of: https://youtu.be/70FLqFWJMNk?si=0faCWRS9aNpVTil4&t=68

You don't need to know that the character is a mentat. The story works perfectly well without that knowledge. But if you do then it adds a second layer to the scene. Much like watching something like the early Simpson's is even better if you have a grounding in the novels and movies that they're parodying but isn't required to get the show.

> A masterclass in "Show, don't tell" is the intro to Pixar's "Up". If you haven't seen it, you absolutely must.

I have seen it quite some time ago, please point out some clips where you feel the show don't tell is executed well.

I'd say the entire expository section about the protagonist's romantic life prior to the film is apt.

Barely any words spoken, even. Conveys everything.