I'm Sorry You Feel That Way is a 2014 stand-up comedy film written by and starring the American comedian Bill Burr. It was filmed in the summer of 2014 at the Tabernacle Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. The film was shot in black and white, which is rare for modern comedy specials.

I'm Sorry You Feel That Way
Directed byJay Karas
Written byBill Burr
Produced byBrian Volk-Weiss, Mike Berkowitz
StarringBill Burr
Edited byBrenda Carlson
Production
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Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • December 5, 2014 (2014-12-05) (Netflix)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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Bill Burr discusses topics such as religion, sex, the downside of childhood hugs, the wisdom of Lutherans who believe there is no afterlife, the foolishness of watching the NFL draft on television and the absurdity of being kicked out of bed by your wife.[1]

Release

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The film was released December 5, 2014 exclusively on Netflix.[2]

Reception

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Reviewing the stripped-down production, Maren McGlashan of Paste Magazine stated, "The focus is on the material, plain and simple." McGlashan wrote, "Burr’s onstage persona is sharp, unwavering and nearly arrogant. This attitude defines him as a comic, and is even evident in the special’s title. Make no mistake, Burr’s concern for your feelings is anything but authentic."[3]

Tripp Stelnicki of Vox Magazine noted Burr kept the same energy of his previous routines, with a more grown-up theme. "Burr has mentioned his fear of becoming the creepy old single dude who rants to strangers at the bar in previous specials. He seems to have reckoned with that and settled down some, and fortunately his material maintains its zealous vibe while reflecting a somewhat more-adult Bill Burr."[4]

References

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  1. ^ Hinckley, David (2014-12-03). "Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way,' TV review". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
  2. ^ "Bill Burr's "I'm Sorry You Feel That Way" Debuts Friday". interrobang. 2014-12-03. Archived from the original on 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
  3. ^ McGlashan, Maren (December 11, 2014). "Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way Review". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on September 7, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  4. ^ Stelnicki, Tripp (December 10, 2014). "Review: "I'm Sorry You Feel That Way"". Vox Magazine. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
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