Home Movies Season 2 Episode 4 Business and Pleasure
- TVPG
- January 27, 2002
- 22 min
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8.0 (77)
Home Movies season 2 episode 4, "Business and Pleasure", follows the misadventures of aspiring young filmmaker Brendon Small and his friends Melissa and Jason as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence and their various creative pursuits. In this episode, Brendon gets a taste of the corporate world when he takes on a video project for his mom's boss, a wealthy businessman with a penchant for micro-managing every detail.
At first, Brendon is excited to have a big project to work on, but quickly becomes overwhelmed by the demands of his client. The businessman, Mr. McGuirk, is constantly changing his mind about what he wants in the video, and Brendon finds himself having to reshoot entire scenes on a whim. Meanwhile, Melissa and Jason are dealing with their own problems - Melissa is being pressured to quit her after-school job by her high-strung mom, while Jason is struggling to come up with a new character for his role-playing game.
As Brendon continues to work on the video, he begins to realize that he's not enjoying the process as much as he thought he would. He misses the creative freedom he has when he's making his own movies, and starts to feel like he's just a hired hand. When Mr. McGuirk suggests that Brendon add a musical number to the video, Brendon finally snaps and tells him that he's had enough.
In the end, Brendon learns an important lesson about the balance between business and pleasure. He realizes that he doesn't want to compromise his artistic integrity for the sake of a paycheck, and decides to focus on making movies that he truly cares about. Melissa and Jason also find their own solutions to their problems - Melissa stands up to her mom and decides to keep her job, while Jason's new character ends up being a hit with the other players.
Overall, "Business and Pleasure" is a humorous and relatable look at the struggles of growing up and balancing responsibilities with your passions. Fans of Home Movies will enjoy seeing their favorite characters navigate the challenges of the adult world, while still maintaining their quirky sense of humor and unique perspective on life.