Starved

2005

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7.8| 0h30m| en
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Starved is an FX Network television situation comedy that aired for one season of seven episodes in 2005. The series was about four friends who each suffer from eating disorders, who met at a "shame-based" support group called Belt Tighteners. Its characters included those with bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder. Eric Schaeffer created the show as well as writing, starring in and directing it, based upon his own struggle with eating disorders. In addition to his own life experiences, Schaeffer also drew upon the experiences of the other members of the principal cast, each of whom coincidentally had struggled with food issues of their own. Starved was the lead-in of FX's hour-long "Other Side of Comedy" block with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. FX executives wanted to use the two series to begin building comedy programming and broaden the network's demographic. The series debuted on August 4, 2005 to poor critical reviews and was cancelled in October 2005, when FX picked Sunny over Starved for renewal.

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Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Roxie The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
meieimatai It just hit Australia! :-( Its not a medical, legal or police show, and it has people acting like people without being a reality TV! In other words its great :-)It rather reminds me of the opening to Stripes with Bill Murray's place when he looses the job, the girlfriend and the dinner (pizza) all in a matter of an hour.I don't agree that this is in the Sinefeld mold. I don't expect to wait for a gag at every opportunity, and so I found myself trying to understand the characters, so the writing is really good.I could watch this, but a bit less of the gross images...The show seems to have, on first viewing, too much emphasis on the therapy group. Do group members really affect each other's lives so much, and maintain relationships outside of the group meetings?All in all its a really innovative and watchable show Full marks A+ :-)
Laurie93_6 I have to say that Starved both makes me cry and laugh...each episode I have identified with in some way. I think it is an excellent, smart, and provocative show. The gentleman who created it is "out" about his own struggles and I admire that. He is brilliant! I would be very sad if the show did not return. people need to lighten up and really watch it...its not making fun of anyone..it is reality for millions, and at the very least, these people are trying to change,admitting their problems, and honestly portraying characters that many of us know.or can identify with in some way. What it is saying is that we are a society obsssessed with our weight, and that people of all types, weights, etc. are making themselves sick trying to be something we are brainwashed to believe we are supposed to be. It is a brilliant show that clearly is a commentary on how insane this society is about looks and weight. And yes...most of the carachters are not fat, but you don't have to be fat to be obsessed about your weight!!! I LOVE IT!!!...Is there an official place that we can write to to let the producers and FX know about how committed we are to continuing this show?
lambiepie-2 This is a program I was rooting for.Why? Because eating disorders are serious business and we are all effected by them in one way or another or know of someone who is - whether is chasing down that "last five pounds" or trying to dump 200. This IS all because we are all trying to fit into a media programmed perfection first, rather than health second.I know that television situation (and dark) comedies have helped America face many serious problems and tolerances such as racism, homosexuality, bigotry, the elderly and even weight. "All In the Family" this ain't.I'm not getting the biting satire I was led to believe this would be. After a few episodes, at some points, it seems darned mean-spirited towards its characters. Don't get me wrong, I love dark comedies the most, and this isn't on that level to me at all. It's not smart, edgy or sexy.I can say ... that it points out the depths many go through for it's subject matter, but I'm not laughing at the way it is portrayed - or feeling sympathetic for any of the characters.A thumbs down - so far - for me with a bit of an open mind wish for a re-tooling if it gets to another season.
jollieewok Let me first start off by saying that I don't get offended by much. I try to keep an open mind. And I don't think that this show is as offensive as it is totally disgusting. It also lacks in humor. What I can't understand is that an entire show is dedicated to eating disorders. Week after week, eating disorders. How in the world is that funny or entertaining week after week? The cop that abuses his power to take food from retailers so that he can binge and purge is at the highlight of this ridiculous show. How is watching someone use a police baton to force food to come up funny? It's disturbing and I truly hope that this show crashes and burns.