The navigation of grief–any kind of grief–is never an easy process, nor is it linear. There are often several steps back you must take to even get one step forward. In Is This Thing On?, Bradley Cooper’s third film, we’re taken on an exploration of grief and self-reflection through stand-up comedy.
Alex (Will Arnett) and Tess (Laura Dern) are a couple navigating their soon-to-be separation. They have two boys, who they are doing their best to be transparent for. They’re communicating with each other about expectations post-divorce and doing their best to keep their friend group intact. All things considered, they are seemingly the most well-adjusted pre-divorced couple.
