Just Another Video about Everything Everywhere All at Once

[@StoryStreet]

PATREON: www.patreon.com/storystreet KO-FI: ko-fi.com/storystreet INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/storystreets/ Thanks for watching the last StoryStreet video of the year! As I go into in the video, this year hasn't been my best and a lot of my goals I hoped to achieve I just didn't achieve. But it certainly hasn't been all bad, and the good has been more than enough to hold on to. I have a lot of plans for next year, and I'm hoping to elaborate on them in an update video at the beginning of January. For right now, all I'll say is that I'm excited for what's to come. And nervous, but I'm trying to focus on the excited part. Whether or not those plans come to fruition is another story, but I'm excited to be on the ride, anyway. And as always, I hope this video meant something to you. Happy holidays, Alex (StoryStreet)

[@EclipsingTNT]

Do you take requests for future videos and essays?

[@SalalokNoBlock]

Asian fact here: Y'all probably wondered why Evelyn said such a random phrase about eating healthy and teasing her as she's getting fat before she left. Well, that phase I instantly knew that she meant "I love you", but, in asian culture, saying I love you is not our thing, like it's just not. Wishing somebody to eat more eat healthy or wishing someone enjoy their foods is just an "I love you" in disguise. So that in the movie, it really made sense because she afraid to open up to Joy about their relationship - Evelyn represented an actual asian parents who probably struggles open up many things. Unlike Joy who grew up in totally different environment (be westernized, could easily speak what's in their mind). This is really accurate. P.S. Sorry for my weird grammar, my English is not really strong. Just really stoked to share some contexts to you guys to understand this movie even more. (:

[@dianamiller3307]

Your English is fine

[@erin5367]

This helped me understand that line better, it felt a bit random on first watch. Thank you

[@littlemagikarp3399]

joy also says in the beginning to becky that her mom saying something random really means it’s an expression of love

[@ruixideng4023]

Thanks for elaborating that! That's something my mother would say to me every time I video call her. I know it might not be the best thing to say, but she really just doesn't know what to say sometimes.

[@kaister901]

Your comment has this Asian's approval. 100% on point.

[@theCommentDevil]

I cry very very easily, but I've never had media make me sob so hard so often with every repeat viewing or reaction I watch. The emotions I feel aren't blunted by rewatching and that's incredibly rare for me. It sorta blows my mind

[@ragevsraid7703]

i am a little bawl baby and proud of it

[@soapeating_simulator]

me and you both 😭 i rewatched it today and i was crying like a baby sitting on the floor. it’s so impactful in so many ways

[@jennifer7685]

There’s so much attention to detail, you can watch it over and over again and come away with something new. There’s no way to make this topic boring.

[@TheMinchinist]

Same 😢

[@lizardofthestars]

This is EXACTLY how I feel! Thank you so much for commenting it helps to feel connected to people like me, even if they are strangers in the internet lol.

[@mich3134]

the perspective at 21:05 of the entire family holding on to the one who had to pay for all of their pain. I am *literally* holding back tears at my desk rn

[@naomis2774]

I have been struggling heavily with my mental health the past couple years and I’ve been blessed with a mom who understands and empathizes with me, she’s truly my lifeline. I was already crying but that part destroyed me.

[@IanWatson]

You note that the googly eye is a representation of the yin yang, except incomplete, and I'd like to build on that. The Everything Bagel is a ring of black, and while most of the other representations stop there, the bagel itself is usually shown with a white light shining out of its hole. The googly eyes are the inverse, a black pupil surrounded by white. Evelyn places the eye on her forehead in the same way that Jobu's disciples place a black circle there. It's the other half of the yin yang. If life has no meaning, the bagel is succumbing to the bullshit; the googly eyes are the choice to find joy (and Joy) in life regardless.

[@shivarampersaud6799]

Amazing symbolism that I didn't notice. To paraphrase another commenter; "This movie displays both sides of nihilism. One side with the belief that nothing matters, and the other sees that nothing matters, so why not focus on what matters to you?"

[@infectedpotato117]

"when we look at the night sky, we look at the stars, not the darkness between them"

[@rainestorm6029]

I think it's meant to represent Waymond, finding joy in the mundane, loving life for just living

[@amplifi3dgaming608]

I've never seen a video essay apply a movie to real life like this. This is the pinnacle of video essays.

[@ragevsraid7703]

A fucking PLUS

[@YOUCANTKILLTHEPOPE]

I want you to know that Part Five got me weeping at my desk. I don't know if it's just the words being spoken by the film, which is one of my favorite movies of all time, or if it were your words accompanying it. All I know is that I got a deep emotional reaction, and at the end of the day that's the most you can hope for from a work, be it a film or a video essay.

[@HypocritesExposd]

💯 same here

[@odrium8502]

Well shit, I'm already crying at part 4 . . .

[@lightbluechucks]

same here

[@temirlann]

SAME

[@h0neyb4dger7]

Yup, same.

[@theCommentDevil]

The most relatable character for me was Jobu and her deep pain when she says 'eventually that all goes away' concerning hope for good things. Feeling lost and alone while truly believing there is zero chance for something better is a soul crushing prison and for everyday you feel that way more walls are built around that prison. I haven't figured out my place yet, but I really feel Jobu's pain from seeing everything as hopeless and to crush hope for good things within myself before I fall into the temptation of happiness that will not last.

[@goyam2981]

Older generations that have been through pain and suffering have read Dale Carnegie's book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. One part says something like this "had the blues because I had no shoes, Until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet".

[@bisectro]

As a queer asian immigrant, I've been searching for an analysis that understood and explained what Joy is to Evelyn. And you're perhaps the only one I managed to find that spoke about Joy being Evelyn's back-up plan for when Evelyn can't keep it together. from an asian child's perspective, being asked to be everything. To be pushed so much to be the perfect little thing that your mommy never got to be which is why when she lead with "I put everything in there [...] my report cards." I knew exactly what she was talking about and her phrasing of it is deliberate because of who Jobu Tupaki is talking to.

[@HypocritesExposd]

Remember that just because your videos or channel haven’t quite lived up to your expectations now, they are of such a high quality that they can exceed expectations in the future. Even if they don’t ever get there, know that they’ve affected many of us in a positive way.

[@barriotoboardroom]

I just signed up for patreon based on this video… never did that before. The world is a better place with what your doing in it.

[@ragevsraid7703]

omg who is this guy...i am so touched

[@alicemay35]

Seconded! And your video essays last longer than the first cycle of views - proven by me only just finding this channel a year later... You give us an incredible emotional exploration of the subtext, relating to your own experiences is what we all do and did while watching the film so it's nice to hear what it meant to you. I sobbed in the cinema. I laughed in the cinema. I did both of those watching this video, even a year later. Thank you.

[@StarlightDragon]

Everything Everywhere All at Once was the most personally meaningful movie I've ever seen, which is an astronomically high bar. It exposed a pain iinside of me that I never vocalized or fully was honest to myself about, and in exposing it, it allowed me to heal in a way that I can only describe as spirtual. Not in some bullshit magical sense, but in a deeply human way, that allowed me to correct something that has long since been neglected. It helped me on a path of replacing disappointment with empathy

[@kmaya1024]

"Even when you are living your worst you, there is always something to love." wow so profound! thank you!

[@maleitemarques]

I don usually comment but... Thank you... I've been feeling depressed, without any will to do, well... Anything. Everyday i question myself what am i doing with my life, what is wrong with me, but this video just... Made me sob in my desk, because it made me feel like its not the end, that I still can do better, that my life isn't worthless. I don't know how is your channel going, but this really helped me a lot, so thank you for making this video.

[@thehopeofeden597]

“Just Another Video-“ No. Any video about EEAAO is spectacular, because this movie is spectacular and this channel is as well.

[@greedyelliephant]

I read that acronym for the movie in my head like the yosemite sam scream

[@wyster14]

There’s always something unique to say about this movie because it had a lot to say, and everyone came away with their own personal meanings and connections to it. It really was a truly great movie

[@GilbertletheTurtle]

Alex, holy shit. You have too much talent to doubt yourself like this . I make video essays on the things I like too and they’re not half of what yours are. The structure, the pacing, the brilliant, laser accurate analysis melded seamlessly with earnest emotion and experience, the editing, even the thumbnails. There’s a lot of channels out there that can tell me why I loved the movies that I do, but yours is the first one that feels like it’s pulling the vortex of thoughts interspersed with implacable emotions out of my head and organizing them into clear, salient theses that help me understand them better and enjoy them more once I do. My friend, you have a true gift. You get movies better than almost anyone else on this stupid website. Screw the algorithm, screw KZbin, screw the bagel. I’m proud to be a part of your audience. One day, I’m sure I’ll be a patron, too. Thank you for this channel. Thank you for your passion because there aren’t enough channels out there brave enough to show it. Keep making these, dude. Your audience will find you. P.S. Ever watch The Worst Person in the World?

[@ragevsraid7703]

i am so touched by him

[@anubratoroy749]

This movie has captured something for this generation. Something genuine and truly moving...I remember watching it the first time and helplessly breaking down in the climax😭❤️ this movie truly changed something for me. I felt seen, through all the madness and disappointments of last two years 🥺😭❤️ it felt like a hug, a reminder why this life we have got is worth fighting for and despite all the pain and suffering, there is beauty and joy in that journey 🥺❤️ thank you also for making this video. Like the other videos you mentioned, this one also matters. It may not to everyone but it does to me❤️🙏🏻

[@Galiwea]

This movie truly is something special. It came here to help us in our darkest times, that being depression, nihilism, insecurities, confusion and exaustion. I'm so glad that this movie exists and when it came out couldn't be more perfect. I really apreciate your content and I hope you keep making it, because even if it doesnt make sense now, hopefully you will be able to cherish your work someday just as much as I do, and everything will make sense.

[@Dear_Everything]

This film fixed my relationship with my own mother and now is teaching me how to be kind and let go of my anger.

[@cineblazer]

Great. I started tearing up on my lunch break at work sitting alone at a table with headphones on. Now my coworkers probably think I'm depressed. Thank you for this video. Thank you for expressing your frustration, your struggles, and your hope. Thank you for communicating it through Just Another Video About Everything Everywhere All At Once. It might not get the most views, or fairly reimburse you for your time, or gain you followers in droves- but it made a big difference to me, today. My day is better now. I've been teetering on the edge of nihilism for some time now. I try to stay positive, to remain an optimistic nihilist, but it's not always easy. This video gave me the boost I needed today. Nothing matters, and the universe is meaningless, and I'm gonna make everything matter anyways, because screw the universe. Screw the abyss. I matter, and you matter, and it all matters. It all matters.

[@ragevsraid7703]

😆my cats think i am bat shit...

[@goyam2981]

Older generations that have been through pain and suffering have read Dale Carnegie's book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. One part says something like this "had the blues because I had no shoes, until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet".

[@officialthomasjames]

Read “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl.

[@michaelkaduck1915]

My God...I think I am almost on the verge of tears. This movie blew me away when I saw it with my dad in a dollar theater. It is just fascinating, as it is a perfect response to nihilism. If nothing really has a purpose, who is to say we still can't find something great about life? Another amazing video! Happy Holidays and a (hopefully) Happy New Year to everyone!

[@goyam2981]

Older generations that have been through pain and suffering have read Dale Carnegie's book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. One part says something like this "had the blues because I had no shoes, until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet".

[@GeahkBurchill]

I broke down and had a good cry during this video. A manly cry, with snot and puffy eyes and sobbing. I’ve just been so stressed and overwhelmed and worried that the right trigger had to come along and break the dam. I guess this video was that trigger. It fired a bullet at my forehead that turned into a googly-eye. I needed the catharsis. Thanks.

[@nikkilol]

i hate that this video only has 23k views.. it probably proved your point in part 3/4- this video made me ugly cry.. keep up the good work

[@rottensquid]

This was beautiful. Thank you for being vulnerable with us. You made me cry.

[@KeenanMaistry]

It's easy to see this as Another EEAAO video, but I think every single one of them are there to help me see new perspectives of one of my favourite movies, and makes me feel all the feelings I did when I've seen it numerous times and helping me understand why I feel so strongly about this movie. Your videos are incredible, and I'm glad you made "another EEAAO video" for us to love and enjoy.

[@damienburke4996]

I’ve seen as many EEAAO videos as I can , and this is one of the better ones. Thank you for your interpretation, it really struck a chord with me.

[@mj_b23]

1 critique...try using a different style of thumbnails. To me, there is something off. Just my opinion.

I watch/hear "Everyone need Waymond" every day! Now I will add this one too! Thank you for your art

[@disneybunny45]

I am sorry that your videos underperformed this year. You always put out thoughtful, eloquent, enjoyable videos. Please keep making videos as long as you enjoy it and are able to.

[@lizardofthestars]

This movie means so much to me. I simultaneously relate to Joy’s journey with pessimism and nihilism, and to Waymond’s experiences with being a hypersensitive and emotional/empathetic person. The first time I saw this movie I cried harder than I thought I would. I’d never felt so seen.

[@Keitorinnnnn]

Im just going to say it. I haven’t watched this video yet. I have watched many of your videos- especially noting the perfect trilogy planet of the ape videos that i watched back to back to back probably 100 times due to how beautifully they were written. You, my friend, are an artist. I know im going to cry like a baby in this video, and i need you to know how important this channel is to me and many others. Thankyou ❤

[@angelfilio1534]

Thank you so much for this video, I think it's exactly what I needed right now because I've been feeling a type of way recently and practically I was just being a Jobu Tupaki wanting to be a rock, I think this helped me realize that I can get back on track on Evelyn's path which when I first saw the movie is where I thought I was (realizing that things do matter) recently due to harsh changes in my life I went back in the circle and this is definitely something that can help me be more like Waymond, hope this makes sense💕

[@mybrainisonfire]

Thank you for this. I’ve never watched one of your videos before, but I have watched EEAAO 7 or 8 times, and I have felt like a failure, and I have wanted to just stop hurting so much. But watching this video, like watching EEAAO, reminded me that it’s okay. A lot of us feel like tiny pieces of shit. Things don’t always work out. Maybe nothing ever works out. We can still try to find joy. And maybe I’ll need to hear that reminder over and over and over again, in slightly different ways, for the rest of my life. That’s okay too. So thank you again, and I hope you find even a little bit of joy today.

[@JEDJDE]

Just another comment on just another video about EEAAO so that the YT algorithm just keeps it in the suggestions. Because it is just another good video.

[@g-cellatwork5406]

I will never get tired watching video essays about this impeccable movie. I love discovering people's perceptions and relating to them.

[@TheMemoryPolice]

This was a truly profound video. Just to love is enough in our life, we don't have to be an amazingly successful person we just have to be Waymond :)

[@hd7704]

I enjoyed your reflections and respect your efforts. However, out of sincere respect, I have to point some oversights in a couple of places. Most of your observations about Waymond, Joy, and Evelyn are spot-on, but your readings are a bit off in small, but significant ways. Waymond is not "useless" or "weak" in any way except the mistaken views of Evelyn (and others). He is not choosing to do "useless" things. He is bravely doing the one thing that is the most difficult to when you're scared, angry, or depressed - hold back the darkness and respond with kindness. In fact, the whole movie hinges on him and his perspective. Evelyn is the protagonist who learns to become heroic, but Waymond has always been the hero of the family. Similarly, Jobu was not looking for Evelyn because "she wanted to find the mother she needed" and having her "feel the fear" was the way. Sometimes, what characters say is the plain truth - Jobu/Joy just wanted to sink deeper into depression and suicide, and she wanted her mother to also. There was no idealistic or noble intent.

[@hd7704]

Think about it: what did it take Waymond to keep the family and business going -- while remaining a source of love and light -- despite all the self-loathing, depression, rage, trauma, and constant toxicity within and around both his wife and daughter? Nothing short of a kind of towering courage that the vast majority of people lack nowadays (including myself).

[@Ranak_141]

I just was weeping at parts 4 and 5, it just speaks to me, this movie speaks me, this movie had to change my life, it has given me the choice to choose that nothing matters, all my past mistakes, what people think about me, what deed wrong that don't matter, it really makes me free and that release of burden made me realise that, I don't need to care about doing right, even without that I can do right. I don't know if makes sense and I don't care, but just always trying to do better, making people around me happy and spreading happiness to become happy is all that matters. If nothing matters, then all that matter is what we do. also, this movie made me realise that what some other person thinks about what I do, how stupid it is, how dorky it is how childish it is that doesn't matter, these things make me happy. ultimately with that, I became good with people, once that fear is gone I realised all these imperfections make me special.

[@noahreisner5199]

Just commenting for the algorithm (idk if it even works that way) u deserve so much more love and respect, every video u make is just as powerful as the art it dissects and I hope 2023 brings u nothing but happiness and success.

[@ragevsraid7703]

here for the algorithm

[@Wallerding]

This video means something to me, your channel means something to me and you should know that. In an internet landscape that has become oversaturated with content creators who only focus on what the algorithm wants in order to maximize profitability, your videos stand out as a golden example of putting your passion into your work. It's clear to everyone that watches your videos how much effort and love you put into them. When comparing you to other youtube essayists none of them can even come close to how good you are at emotional writing. You said that the channel hasn't been doing that well, but I believe the opposite this channel is doing great. Just because a video does poorly revenue-wise does not mean that it is a bad video. With every video, you make your writing editing and everything else involved with creating these masterpieces improve. You should be proud of all of the amazing work that you have done over the past 3 years, and that its just the beginning of your story.

[@conortlsullivan]

When I watched Everything Everywhere At Once, I was bawling my eyes out the entire time. And at the end, I remembered why I love art. It was everything I wanted from art: the joy and humor, the creativity, and most of all the depth of emotion and love. It made me remember why life is worthwhile too. And when I watch your videos, I am touched in the same way. By the love and the depth of emotion. I just bawled my eyes out again. Your thoughts and storytelling are why I love video essays. You help me connected more deeply both intellectually and emotionally to the art I love. And that's a beautiful gift. I hope you keep making videos because they really mean a lot to me. And if you are looking for what is original about your videos, (because it can be hard to see without an outside perspective), in my opinion you have a unique depth of love and compassion and vulnerability that is deeply moving. You stand like a light in the dark of youtube, just like Waymond stood up to ask us all to be kind.

[@ragevsraid7703]

thank god i am not the only one

[@michelley.6566]

This is the best analysis of this movie that I've seen so far, and I've seen some good ones talking about different aspects of it. The writing, your pacing and delivery, your observations and analysis are phenomenal. Whatever happens with the channel, never doubt your talent. This video is as moving to me as the film was.

[@Zackapo]

I can't believe I started weeping again while watching this and had to rewatch the whole movie. Good job, man.

[@thunderbudy]

In mf opinion the movie is about the understanding of nothing matters and how you can accept that or let it ruin ur life you could all see it as nihilism versus optimistic nihilism

[@qwertyuiopz123]

Part 5. It resonates with me how much therapy this movie has given us. Our perspective of life and the muddled meaning of existence and joy. Nothing makes sense, yet when you accept that truth, you have clarity. It’s tranquil.

[@adhimustewartakamindbender8899]

Standing ovation, good sir. Thank you for this excellent analysis of 'EEAAO'. I just came home from watching this movie for the 14th time, and I still sobbed like a baby while watching it like I have every single other time I've seen it.😭 Also, I've seen almost every single KZbin video on this cinematic masterpiece because it is without question my #1 favorite movie of all-time. I just found your video, and must applaud you for your humility and honesty. Don't compare your success to any other KZbinrs. Do you think Ke Huy Quan compares his success to any other actors? He could NEVER act in a movie ever again, after coming back after 20 years, and with this one role alone as Waymond Wang, it would STILL be considered one of the GREATEST acting contributions of the century. If you create from your heart, you will find your true audience. I am just another person happy to discover "Just Another Video about EEAAO", and it's NOT nothing to me. I didn't realize until your video that in the universe where Evelyn is a famous opera singer, she also has a proud father Gong Gong too (but probably no husband Waymond). So I'm very thankful of your insights and feelings shared. I appreciate this video, and I'm about to go eat an everything bagel 😋 much love to you all 😍

[@ohlittlesleepyone]

This is so beautifully put together, and you managed to articulate all the jumbled up thoughts I had about the movie. Thank you so much for continuing to make content, and making everyone feel just a little less alone

[@EricVuTran]

Your video on Everything Everyone All At Once helped me understand the movie better and thus helped me in my own personal challenges. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@durgayesade3950]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this and sharing it with the world. You've definitely made 26 minutes of my life worth cherishing

[@jacobc4942]

You stand out more than anyone else on KZbin for me. I watch your videos (specifically avatar finding hope in our scars and king fu panda lessons) when I get sad or down and don't know what to do and always. ALWAYS I find hope and the wonder of the world comes back into my eyes and I feel so happy. So thank you. For your words, your videos and the lessons you've helped me realize. For putting into words why I love these stories so much. Thank you.

[@ragevsraid7703]

i JUST found him today and never click on the bell but will today

[@mitchellhp]

Man, you know it’s a good movie when the video essays make you cry just as much as the movie did. In my own life, I feel like I am constantly vacillating between being Evelyn or Jobu. Cycling through the rote of every day to avoid the overwhelm, or just a nihilistic despair. I hope to become Waymond one day, with the strength & courage to choose…hope. All the comments are right, the last part of your video had me sobbing. There’s something about this movie that no matter how many “just another video” commentaries there are, all the great ones manage to say something different, and still so deeply, profoundly moving. But even before part 5, this particular line of yours had me in tears first: “I see some sliver of hope I gave to them, because I was trying to give myself some hope.” On our worst days the world feels so isolating, but these connections are out there. The yt algorithm is trash most of the time; right now I’m grateful it brought your channel to me. You have a gift. You are a gift.

[@aliciafranco5704]

I was having a really shit day, and then I stumbled onto your video.... exactly what I needed. Perspective and perception ❤Thx you- you do matter as well as your channel. Timeless❤

[@niobe4665]

this is my first video i saw on this channel this actually woke me up so here`s my story of regret, i had this crush since sixth grade i saw her on this event it was my first time joining something that i dont even know what to do we talked for minutes cuz i was very scared that i wont be with this girl after trying to cope then covid hit two years passed by its now 2022 im now on 9th grade face2face came back i saw her again for the first time in two years i know that i should talk to her again so i did i tried to talk to her not everyday, i truly loved her but i didnt know if she was the one but i still tried to get her until she said lets try i was so happy that she gave me a chance with her but i didnt stay committed to her then couple months passed by it was now vacation it was around June 2023 when my grandfather died i tried to understand why did he die what was god trying to tell me, in the same week i tried to chat her since i didnt know who to talk to since i didnt wanna tell my "friends" because i know that they would just go there and wont even try to talk to me since all they want is food and maybe if i did i might get in trouble by inviting them anyways back to the girl , so 2months passed it was now oct it was when school started in the Philippines i saw her again after school i tried to talk to her but she was talking to her friends so didnt bother talking to her and know seening that i think that god gave me another chance but i blow it away so yeah so another 2 months passed by its now nov when the brodcasting started again i know what this is my chance to regain what i have lost but the filipino brodcasters was late on getting me in there team (note my role is technical operationer so it wont bother what luggage i would be in.)so i was now put on the english team but i never knew that we`re going to practice at the same time and same place i tried and tried to talk to her but someone would be first to talk to her so i didnt talk to her pretty dumb am i right so yeah she talked to her friends in that group while i was just listening to my music but then some one said that she was talking to someone now i felt dejected that i couldnt do the things that i should have when god gave me the chance. but im still chatting with her now and knowing that i told her that im the type of guy that will confess in person so im still planning to confess to her knowing that valentines is around the corner i will confess to her in person not in chat and if i saw the opportunity to talk to her im going to talking to her soo yeah. also theres days where i wont chat with her since i want to train basketball soo yeah (sorry if im bad at english its just that i had forgot most of them times that i spent with her soo yeah do note that she was never my girlfriend soo yeah) to you reading this hope u learn something.

[@matthewglenguir7204]

Lovely story. Hope you post an update this valentines

[@jenniferjames8062]

Alex-- you've given a powerful tretise on this amazing movie. Thanks for synthesize it all for us. Very Proud of you!! Well done!!! ----Oscar is coming!!

[@blue6846]

This video made me break down into tears even as I type this right now. Everything you said truly related to me in a way that aligned all the puzzle pieces that I call my life. For so long I’ve had this mentality that nothing matters and my life has no meaning. It’s true nothing matters and my life has no meaning but what if I made my life matter and what if I gave it my own meaning? I’ve done bad things and I know I’m not the best person but who isn’t? There’s still some light in me like that little googly eye I just haven’t gone searching for it. This video makes me want to do better and be better. I want to make better relationships with people and cut off those who make me worse. Thank yo for making this video even if I’m seeing it a year later. Thank you for helping me see and somehow make reason even if for a few specks of time

[@amirpv1423]

Honestly, so many people in life are so incredibly stupid and dumb and irrational. But then not even that would make them so unbelievably unlovable to me if it weren't for a single fact that: they don't actually care about anyone but themselves, which is the root to all issues i find with them. The world feels so lacking of love, and that sometimes, the sight of all those people and the world burning in hell feels much much better than a heaven with all those people living in it.

[@officialthomasjames]

Everyone who this movie resonated with should read “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl.

[@officialthomasjames]

Waymond wasn’t actually filing for divorce. He had the papers drawn up just so Evelyn and him could finally have a real conversation about their relationship.

[@OludayoKolawole]

Please don’t stop making these, your channel is amazing

[@edenfollower2704]

Great video, keep up the great work. Your editing, script, and personality are fantastic ❤

[@shadeblackwolf1508]

I've never believed meaning is out there to be found. And it was really interresting to run into two stories at the same time, sharing this message. FF14, not the first place perhaps people would think to go for a profound story about the meaning of life, but, given FF7, the most popular game in the franchise, is about Shinra, meaning holy conglomerate, with conglomerate being a super corporation, yeah, final fantasy has a history of tackling the reality of the world. Both come to the same conclusion and one i believe is right. Meaning is not out there to be found, meaning is created subjectively, by we as we behold our life, and the world around us. And mostly, it's in the little moments of joy between. The boardgames with your sibblings when you were young. Taking your date home after the film, just chatting away. Not being alone in bed in the morning. it's the little moments, not the big events the universe screams at you about, that matter

[@thischarmingfoo]

Your script on this resonates with me so well. I saw this movie 3 times in the theaters and cried every time. I had just turned 30, failed at a marriage, and alone. It hurt on so many levels to see a main protagonist who shared so many regrets. You sir, have a gift with writing. You literally sounded like my therapist at moments. We all struggle with things in life, but film reminds us of how human we all are.

[@1amr4y]

halfway through this video and i am already a sobbing mess. 10/10 video essay

[@Shawnsrumi]

Great video. Thanks for sharing with us. If you feel like a a good listen Artist: Blind melon Song: change

[@Toxodos]

stop lampshading that you're churning out more videos, we're all here because we like them. Some of your intros are downright apologetic ;D Have some confidence, can't you see these comments?

[@risacooper]

Your style reminds me a lot of Jacob Geller, who is one of my favourite people on KZbin. Just subscribed, and I can't wait to see what you do next

[@cotacabezas3729]

Our children are not the caos of our lives, as we were to our parents, and our parents to their parents. Caos exists in them , in us and in every part of life , is is the basics of life it self. Grey rock is a defense mechanism from narcisim, do not react just be the grey rock. This movie is a Jungian poem and it can change lives if truly understood. Improve parenting and through parenting save all life.

[@cr6458]

Wow, that was a good video. I hope you've held onto this. Your art is for you. That has to be enough

[@flameracer93]

Your videos are amazing. The pity party right in the middle was the worst bit.

[@Petrvsco]

I disagree with a basic premise: that she can chose to stay in one of the multiverses. Yes, she can tap into those skills and use them, but she is the belongs were she is. This movie can be seen as a psychedelic trip. People often say they feel a connection to everything. It is a great movie and as all great art everyone sees what resonates with them. Peace.

[@Steve-bh1ld]

Commenting for the algorithm. But also-I just wanted to let you that after unsubscribing to the hundred plus channels that I was subscribed to, yours was one of the first ten I resubbed to because you do really good work. There’s too much noise on YT. Too much waste of time. But this channel definitely isn’t.

[@dcamaraman939]

You made me shed a tear of joy and I just invited my family to watch the Film in Theaters and I know we'll cry together.

[@shorthairkorra]

i also think the circles symbolise generational trauma or continunous broken bonds between parent and child, a parent cannot heal a relationship with their child or even begin a to build a good one with them as their parent before them never showed them what a good parentsl relationship looked like

[@BountyHunter-ep8jk]

I’ve had to repeat Part 5 over and over again because of the emotional impact it has. Especially 23:40. You may not think your video or thoughts are groundbreaking or the most original but to me, you’re one of the best And like you said, if that’s not enough SO WHAT?🎉

[@Mike-wr7om]

Excellent analysis! It did me good.

[@nihilisticgacha]

I watched it again very recently, and I just realised what Jobu had been doing is to warn Evelyn of the downward spiral Joy is experiencing, and how it made Joy wanting to escape. Everything Evelyn said in the parking lot, was told by Jobu but not Joy herself. Jobu says and does all these, so that Evelyn could speak out loud all the thoughts that have been on Joy's mind, reassuring Joy that she finally understands how her daughter feels.

[@youngtun5980]

We Love you Michelle Yeoh...from Malaysia next Oscar if no .....

[@dafish691]

the last few minutes of your video got me crying 🤧 through all the meaninglessness of life your video meant something to me. Ain't that beautiful?

[@piotrwasilewski8880]

One of the most underrated channels I've ever encountered. Keep producing like you do bro, I can honestly say there are few channels that have moved me emotionally to the same extent as you have. Kudos to you

[@semyonpronin3652]

It makes sense to me that I always gravitate to your takes of such popular films as this, because your videos are so personal it's visible how much soul and effort you put into them. Thank you for your sincerity!

[@keym2463]

Are you fucking kidding me this was a life changing lesson thank you sir

[@GajanaNigade]

Did anyone notice that the googly eyes are basically the Reverse Begel? Waymond stands as an antithesis to everything that the Bagel represents.

[@TKR-ox9ff]

Evelyn reminds me of my grandmother, my mother , me someone and everyone.

[@EvolvementEras]

I have enjoyed your videos in the past, so when I saw you dropped a video about my all time favorite movie, not of the year, but of all time, I couldn't wait to see what you had to say. I have to say right off, I am writing this after watching your video once and am now watching it again because the first time this video made me ugly cry and I couldn't compose a coherent thought. First off, I relate to Evelyn so strongly; I am 47 with so much regret and the fear of being a failure. I am continually working on my relationship with both my children, more with my daughter though and I understand how she feels about trying to be a good mom without knowing how to be when you come from pain and knowing you are a disappointment to their parent. However, between googly eyes and rocks, I have found so much hope in the world because it all really doesn't matter so we can do whatever we want (without hurting others imo). I love how at the end of the film they are just so happy to be with each other, even if it isn't perfect. And your video really has brought so much of why I love this film into such a well composed video, which hit me so hard it made me ugly cry. This video has really highlighted why this movie rocks me in all the best way each time I see it, and I just want to say thank you for bringing all of my feelings to the table and making me feel everything, everywhere all at once.

[@LeenahSeo]

You have no idea how much I needed your words. Thank you.

[@UnguessedGlory]

And the candor in this vid got another subscriber.

[@ruirui9971]

ive only watched a few videos of yours here and there but well done man, this made me cry my contact lenses out

[@yehyeh-gh4wv]

i've seen many videos talking about this profound yet simple movie, and this is the one im most content with. Great job!❤

[@angelabates2633]

I just found you, and this video and the Knives Out video are absolutely amazing (those are the only ones I've seen yet! I will be watching more). You are awesome. Please keep trying!

[@petertraicer]

I dont care if this video bombs or succed, it was great to me and really give me a new perspective, and im thankful for it. Thankyou dude, i love your content.

[@stephaniekao8831]

Michelle Yeoh Is So Beautiful And Talented

[@Site_42]

Whew, I just found your channel this month and binged a whole bunch of your videos because I enjoyed them, but damn, this video hit me as a fellow KZbinr. Hoping for the best for both of us. 😮‍💨😌✊

[@morningmayan]

BEST review yet thank you!! and NEW SUB:)

[@constellation3164]

great video essay but its so annoying how many times you bring up your videos. comes off as so insecure and needing validation so bad 🙄

[@TekSoda]

that's the point though, right? they are insecure. and since they're talking about insecurity in the film, relating it to their *own* insecurity personalizes it, makes it sincere.

[@dazainlh5797]

Hi I’m a relatively new viewer, but I’ve seen most of your videos at this point and I just want to say that this channel is so underrated. EEAAO is my favorite movie of all time and this video captures my connection with the movie better than any other video I’ve seen. I wish you the best of luck wherever the channel ends up in the future ❤

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

This is my favorite KZbin video about this movie. Thank you. ❤️

[@rudeboyspodcast]

I know KZbin doesn't go out of its way to share your videos, but I wanted you to know that they're some of my all-time favorites on the entire platform. Your writing and editing have gotten SO GOOD since you started and I think you can only improve as time goes on.

[@catarinacouto4871]

Thank you.

[@KrystalFairyFriend]

This movie is such a comfort movie. The fear of failing, avoiding every little problem because you don't know how to step towards what the "best" possibility is and the regret of your choices. I relate to Joy so much, I relate to your words so much. It's all terrifying. Nothing matters but I make the little moments matter. The stars are nothing but specs of time and so are we. I will admire them with the little speckle of time I have. Along with the falling leafs of the fall, the snowflakes that melt when it lands on my hand, the hot chocolate coffee in summer and the oreo blizzards in the winter, slipping on ice and and almost tripping despite walking on flat ground. I want to admire and live through the little things so I can start giving my own life meaning, show myself I am loved through this nothing burger of "life". The googly eyes are a reminder and I love your interpretation of them. You've given me a deeper love and understanding to a movie I adore and wear like a blanket when I need it most. Thank you.

[@jonathantalley6110]

I’ve now cried at 3 of your videos now, as someone who’s only watched 3 videos I tell you from the bottom of my heart that what you do and are able to create is special. Your videos are a testament to the creativity of man.

[@Stillveryhuman]

It was a little bit weird, when you were being deep and kept going between “you” and “I” - I would’ve just stuck with “I”, but I still enjoyed the video.

[@Stillveryhuman]

You have a good narrating voice, possibly for video games or audio books? Idk if you’ve tried that path, but maybe you would enjoy it as a side job?

[@Stillveryhuman]

I just remembered that you remind me of “You”. Maybe you’ve seen that show.