Manchester by the Sea Explained: The Art of Flashbacks

[@KBoB369]

I think the flashbacks in this movie are more than flashbacks; they are memories. Most flashbacks take the audience back in time, but in this in movie the flashbacks are currently happening in Lee Chandler's mind.

[@pedinurse1]

correct, and the fact that he relives this pain over and over

[@hadiputraw8083]

Just casablanca does

[@bobmarley6306]

There's one flashback which stood out to me a lot in this film, its when Lee is remembering him, his brother, and young Patrick playing together, I think its the one where they're on the boat joking about sharks, and its a happy joyous flashback which starts during Lee's drive to the hospital at the start of the film. What stands out to me is how this flashback ends. It ends completely abruptly, almost as if its interrupted mid sentence, and you're cut immediately back to seeing the broken Lee driving his car, alone. That cut was like a punch in the face it was such a big jump from a happy emotional high, Lee playing with his brother and nephew, to a gut wrenching low, with Lee desperately rushing to reach the hospital before his brother dies.

[@kataisa3]

The scene where Lee grabs a cops gun and puts it to his head was so intense, the audience literally gasped out loud.

[@lpr5269]

Yeah and it was so realistic too. Cops keep their safeties on to prevent an accidental discharge of the gun, so when he pulled the trigger, he couldn't figure out why it wasn't firing which gave them time to wrestle the gun from his hand.

[@robertosucci1151]

Ik the performance was pretty natural. It shows he is a depressed man with almost no attachement to anything. When his bro dies he is sad yet not shown such a way. Truly deserved the oscar

[@MasterBetty69]

Paul y half true. The cops gun was a Glock & didn't have a safety. The officer carried it without a round in the chamber. That's why when Lee pulled them trigger you heard a click, & he quickly tried to rack the slide to put a round in the chamber. They officers grabbed his hand before he could finish racking the slide, & if they didn't, he probably would of shot one of them by mistake in the scuffle.

[@ADifferentVibe]

@@lpr5269 he did fire the gun but there was no bullet in the chamber. That's how heartbreaking it was to see him want to end his life without hesitation.

[@samanthab1923]

That's great acting. So real. Like Sean Penn's scene in Mystic River when he finds out his daughters dead & all those cops have to hold him back.

[@AndresPauta]

Can we talk about the use of music and the sound mixing..I don't know how to explain it but the use of the classic music and the silence between dialogue is so potencial..

[@DEVN31]

Andrés Pauta Right? I loved that they saved the huge orchestral moments for only really key plot points. It made it so effective with the contrast of the very muted and subdued scenes.

[@chutao9818]

This movie, particularly Casey Affleck's performance as a depressed man, really hits home. I could relate many of the scenes to what happened in my life. You could easily tell from Lee's eyes that he is simply not there. Terrific performance by Casey Affleck.

[@Short_Samachaar]

Yeah.. like feeling distant from people around you. You are there but you are actually not present. People try to approach you but, you can't connect with them. It's like a part of you is lost, you have lost the touch with that human element inside you. It just feels like you don't belong here.

[@sirsnakespeare]

This movie makes me weep like a baby omg

[@a.s.alfred9975]

Manchester By The Sea is incredibly written and directed movie. I was really hoping Kenneth Lonargan to be crown with Best Director Oscar despite the fact that La La Land is already on top of the campaign.

[@danielchristensen3657]

Hey best screenplay was pretty nice!

[@pedinurse1]

this movie was such a gut-wrencher, I wanted to scream, such unspeakable pain, everything was perfect in this movie subtlety, against the horrific pain of losing his children

[@crazychameleon123]

I hope Casey wins an oscar for his performance.

[@redwanrizvi]

Hello friend. Your wish has been fulfilled.

[@Liphzzy]

Tbf, there wasnt much wishing needed, it was pretty clear that Casey would win the Oscar.

[@nickmiller323]

crazy7chameleon don't get me wrong Casey was amazing but I think Denzel should have won. Right next to Moonlight, Fences might have had the best acting out of any 2016 movie.

[@liamalexander3258]

Affleck deserved it more in my opinion, but no disrespect to Washington, he's an amazing actor as well.

[@brucesnow7125]

Buc Nasty don't get me wrong, Denzel was brilliant but I'm so freaking happy that Academy for once in like hell knows how many years acknowledged more subtle and far less theatrical acting. Actors put so much more thought into these kinds of performances, yet they don't get recognized for this because they're not screaming or crying out loud towards camera.

[@fredrikstaffansson4473]

The fact that the flashbacks/memories come unannounced makes them feel more like something that just happens, that Lee can't control, rather than a moment where he would close his eyes and think back. And they are connected to what is happening Lee, for example when he's confronted with the prospect of going back to Manchester he (unwillingly) remembers the fire.

[@turbatg9395]

Whoa this video is so much more than just about Manchester by the sea they explained about flashbacks like i've never heard before

[@XavierZahn]

I'm biased but whatever. This movie should have won best picture.

[@na0mid0gg]

What movie won?

[@lpr5269]

@@na0mid0gg Moonlight.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

This film is a masterpiece

[@ivegotabeveragehere8950]

Paul y oh god yeah. Moonlight was a big load of nothing

[@Hc.krd1]

@@ivegotabeveragehere8950 exactly

[@超粒方]

You guys are probably my new favorite film analysis channel, love it!!

[@jacob31993]

I love this movie. It felt so genuine how the flashbacks would happen. It felt so organic, how little things can bring a memory back. This film handled memories superbly, something as small as a song, a shirt, or a street can bring back memories of a grandfather or uncle or brother.

[@angelkalathas]

I feel that 2016 was an exceptional year for cinema.

[@0306babylove]

The scene with him at the barrister and the crucial flashback is the best composed, best cut Ive ever seen. Then the music. Not to mention Afflecks acting. Just wow.

[@atticus725]

Always get excited when I see memento references

[@tnymont77]

so glad to finally find a channel with subscribers that look as deep into movies as I do. Not trying to act like i'm better than anyone but I've always felt that there is so much more into films that meets the eye.

[@yepert]

The more I think about this movie the more I loved it and sneaks into my top list. It's such a moving and tender masterpiece .

[@austinsop7434]

Fantastic. I've been studying film for so long now, I don't put much thought into something that's present as often as a flashback lol. Though I loved the use of flashback in 500 Days of Summer. His remembering things differently, once he feels differently about them.

[@Jprov1024]

Austin's Obsession Productions My finger slipped and I accidentally hit the dislike button lol but I agree with u and the video. U should also analyze the use of dark humor in Manchester. The cell phone calls, awkward conversation, slipping in the snow. Not fitting the gurney into the ambulance.

[@austinsop7434]

Ya, I always appreciate a healthy inclusion of dark humor in these heavy subject films. Whenever I build up the nerve to re-watch Schindler's List I'm always surprised by how much humor is in it lol. I think it does a lot toward helping us relate to likable people in the midst of a terrible tragedy. And speaking from experience an extremely cathartic part of dealing with grief is joking around, or reminiscing with loved ones about the one you lost. I loved the relationship between Casey Affleck and Lucas Hedges; the way they always gave each other crap, or joked with each other. It felt familiar and real, and human. Good stuff.

[@matiassantiagovfx]

best movie of the year by far.

[@SteppingStone445]

Woohoo!! My favorite movie of 2016 starring my favorite actor. So glad Casey won the Oscar. So well deserved.

[@bahribahri8136]

The best performance in history of cinema. Period.🎥🎬

[@ryebread7224]

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[@arinkulshi]

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How come this channel only have 18k subs???

[@ginalley]

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230k now

[@Carcosahead]

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[@nibras162]

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[@estebanguarin2890]

Awesome video analyzing and awesome movie.

[@skriddler7777]

Wow, what a great analysis of such a 'casual' aspect of film like flashbacks! Lately I really like to watch film-analysis like this one; so it came that your channel was suggested, when I opened KZbin. After watching this video and seeing that you made videos about 'La La Land', 'Get Out' and 'Arrival' too, I subbed very fast. :D Thank you for the inspiring content!

[@papab1esss]

the police scene.... "please... " that fucked me up real good.

[@floorpuncher3280]

In The Godfather, the flashback was a separate movie.

[@ianleex6874]

Quickly became one of my favorite movies of all time

[@sadiqurrahman9741]

Thanks for the thoughtful explanation. Just subscribed

[@jayfolk]

if pulp fiction is clearly segmented parts, can it then be called a flashback? since "to go back" requires linearity to references the past.

[@jcxmej]

Technically speaking the movie does "go back" from the point it had started

[@ComicbooksinArabic]

that was just amazing

[@guvanch.o]

Thanks guys!

[@noeconci5130]

Great video! As always

[@danfobb8301]

Thanks for the lovely analysis. I just saw a review by a couple of idiots who found the movie boring. I loved the movie very very much

[@corettaha7855]

I found it so boring I kept watching it 15 times in a row.

[@filmlovepenguin4315]

Excellent analysis! Thank you.

[@davidlean1060]

Kubrick used unnanounched flashbacks and dream sequences in his movies too. For example, in Full Metal Jacket, the scene where they beat Pyle in his bunk, that is dream or reverie. Kubrick did leave clues though. Listen to the soundtrack in the aforementioned scene, it is meant to sound like someone snoring or at least someone breating deeply and slowly while they slumber. There are unnanounced dreams or reveries in The Shining, A Clockwork Orange and 2001 ASO.

[@seanbeadore3615]

Who would thumbs down this great summary/analysis?

[@lessonsfromthescreen6999]

Thank you very well made and articulated analysis, I've learnt a lot

[@xspendable1]

Sunset blvd. gave me an Archer flashback

[@RHCP1097]

This movie is a masterpiece! Just loved the video! Awesome explanations!

[@NorDixonSkiSchool]

This is a sledgehammer film. Because each time I watch it, I feel like I've been hit by a sledehammer. A book about grief: "Grief is the thing with feathers." I can't read too good because of my dyslexia, but it was easy to read and hit like a freight train. Check it out if you love this film. They both capture the essence of grief beautifully.

[@DavidMinArt]

Awesome art 😊 Looks really good! Keep up the good work! 🙏🏼 i left a like and subscribed ❤️👍🏼

[@AnishDangolyestheweirdone]

His past is his present, well put

[@pathfinder9013]

I cried so many times while watching this movie in the movie theatre

[@wsjustice]

Glad they at least showed a short bit of Roshomon. Which is a whole other trope in and of itself.

[@freddymarsuc904]

When you don't move on with your past, it consumes you and devours yourself

[@mwfilmstudies986]

This deserved Best Picture in my humble opinion...

[@azmiirfan3926]

Wow...! What an explanation!!!!

[@chorkiel]

Great essay!

[@culvernile2255]

one of my faves was the one in Lost where Jin was getting a toy for his boss in the past and Sun was giving birth on her own in the future.

[@Youareanexperiment]

Great film, more like these please.

[@a.s.alfred9975]

Thank You #ScreenPrism as a screenwriter this video is very useful to me. Make more video on writing techniques.

[@mojogoon2340]

Great video and super informative!! Just a minor correction, The Social Network is a 2010 movie, not a 2012 release.

[@KwapiPL]

Great analysis, I'll be happy to see you progress as video essayists. Who edited the video?

[@harryjames1366]

Brilliant video

[@Ravi-xf8dw]

such a great video for great movie.. thank you..

[@TheChuckers123]

What a great vid!

[@punkrockh3ad]

Officer K i thought u didnt care Dr.Manhattan

[@jimmyl324]

What a great movie

[@Matchalover2003]

i dont care about the history of flashback, i just want to understand the movie

[@woofian]

I can't beat it

[@jackiebinns6205]

Love it !!!

[@YashuC]

well this video is very much about history of flashback then the movie's flashbacks.

[@darkopancevcarapinha8975]

I like the video over all but the title should have been "The History of Flashback"

[@danielgalletti3590]

Sorry to be that guy but The Social Network is from 2010 not 2012. You had me confused for a second. Great Video!

[@GalaxyGirl08]

I love Memento!

[@djsleeper]

bravo

[@Sant182]

Damn good video

[@vonleevl]

Gosh how do i take good notes on this?

[@HSBAILD]

Some criticism on the video itself: Despite the title „Manchester By The Sea: The Art of Flashbacks“ you explain the general concept of flashbacks over. This would be fine if it was the premise of this essay but it wasn’t.

[@ibs2179]

Are we watching a video about Manchester by the Sea or the history of flashbacks....??!!

[@NeoAnthony]

7:05, Hold up. The guy grabs the cop's gun, points it at his head. The gun has the safety on, so it doesn't shoot. Then the other officers detain him from the gun, but point theirs at him? XD Like, at that moment, the dude would have gladly received the police's shots. lol

[@finnd3mpster203]

Yeah it's like the law that you can't commit suicide, just a strange thing

[@vincentprice4320]

Awesome analysis ! Did you knowingly omit to talk about 21 grams ?Is there a reason ?

[@athleticanimefan]

Who is singing the song at the end of the video?

[@MattieTobi]

I found it so hard to understand. I just didnt know what the movie was telling me. It felt like a random story. I guess i just lack the experience to understand it

[@aadil7302]

Start from 6: 30

[@jimmyl324]

So glad Casey affleck won best actor.

[@pedinurse1]

Why can't we have more movies of deep meaning like this instead of the gratuitous trash they make every day

[@jackiebinns6205]

Ok we get flashbacks ! I mean no need to go into such a deep explanation! We the audience have the capability to understand, I promise lol!

[@shaddy8723]

I find it odd that there's no British accent.

[@jlafrann]

You forgot about the flashbacks, from "her"

[@Shadoefax760]

Did not need all that backstory if flash backs

[@ihalloway]

less than average comparison of flashbacks .....

[@BrunoRibeiro-jn3te]

muito bom

[@NeoRio12321]

Jesus everyone knows what a flashback is christ

[@Jay.B.2046]

for the algorithm

[@isaiahturner4813]

Jesus is coming That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

[@ishaanthewonderboy]

Wait, was that a joke or did you really not get the first flashback? If you really didn't then you're not at all qualified to explain shit

[@dguezjavi]

Johnny Doe he/she must have seen the film a few times to make the essay. It's okay if he didn't realize about a point like that on her/his first view. If you don't like it, why aren't you the one who is doing the video?

[@mitter352]

Johnny Doe they were just emphasizing the nature of unannounced flashbacks dipshit.

[@liljacket9422]

Johnny Doe at first I was confused so rewinded cuz I was like wait I thought he was dead. did I miss something

[@faheemmm5183]

Boring movie 😴😴😴