Its also a novel thats thick with feeling hilarious surprise, profound anguish, relentless confusion.
Its ultimately a triumph of streamer-budget aesthetics over emotion.
All he has to do is ask.

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But as soon as he asks, hes no longer crazy, so he has to fly more missions.
(I may have gone back and watched him bellow Its goddamn yummy!
a reaction to Milos baked Alaska several times.)
In this handsome-actor tradeoff, everyone wins.
(My God, the matinee idolprofileson this cast!)
Perhaps thats whyCatch-22ends up being something toadmirerather than enjoy with any depth of feeling.
Too often the funny moments evoke an appreciative nod Hm, thats funny rather than actual laughter.
Too often what unfolds onscreen is beautiful to the point of chilly; TV as very expensive diorama.
A big-budget TV show that inspires viewers to read, like, an actual book?
Thats an irony Joseph Heller would likely appreciate.B
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