In the wake of Matthew Perry's strikingly candid autobiography and the actor's untimely passing at the age of 54, there's been a tendency among "Friends" fans to say that watching the show will never be the same again. That's understandable. Perry himself said that even he couldn't bring himself to watch the beloved sitcom precisely because he could tell, season by season, what substance he was abusing based on how he looked. That's something that will forever stick with fans of the show, especially since his passing has solidified the inescapable tragedy of his addiction issues.
But there's also every reason to rewatch "Friends" with just as much, if not more optimism and joy than before. That's because, in spite of his problems and the physical toll they took, the Canadian star managed to project this unforgettable performance that I don't think it's an exaggeration to say, helped in part...
But there's also every reason to rewatch "Friends" with just as much, if not more optimism and joy than before. That's because, in spite of his problems and the physical toll they took, the Canadian star managed to project this unforgettable performance that I don't think it's an exaggeration to say, helped in part...
- 11/5/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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