@avocadoarms
the longer i live the more confident i become in my 'blame Reagan for every problem in society' rule of thumb
@DominicMunnellythisistheway
The antidote to Marvel/superhero movies that we have become bored of. Takes us from being a passive observer to feeling something long after the credits have rolled
@DrPantsMusic
90's independent filmmakers weren't "coming out of a war" in the most traditional sense, no, but America WAS just coming out of the COLD War, which, not-so-coincidentally, was a decades long resistance and "cold" opposition to communist Russia. I think the artistic and cultural events/environment of the early to mid 90's were definitely reactions to that, whether conscious or not.
@dmitryivanov9026
Neorealism depicts social problems without showing a way to change the situation. Its characters just try to survive knowing they can do absolutely nothing for other people. What we really need is a solution to poverty, inequality and hate, and a hero that can find the solution or at least show it. That's the task of social realism. I hope we'll see more of it in the future.
@taylorvansickle8928
It's the poetry of everyday life. Beauty in the small and seemingly mundane. Great video man.
@--INDIGO--
There’s a few movies you mentioned you made me want to rewatch and a bunch more you put on my radar. Keep making these supremely well crafted videos.
@bak4320
Blue valentine: the best movie I’ve seen that I never want to see again.
@emanonymous
if being poor is an art form I'm Michelangelo
@thomashorn1523
Not even ten seconds in and I got chills lmao
@Nikki_the_G
I can't believe this was only 10 minutes long. Your editing and writing is amazing, I love your content choices as well. Earned a sub, I hope your channel does well, you deserve it.
@nicholasamaral7156
What a gem of a video
@eyes_wideopen
Amazing video man - I'm glad you mentioned Roberto Rossellini, he's definitely overshadowed by Fellini in modern film circles. I will argue though that Neorealism does not necessarily need to be all unknown or untrained actors. Even Rossellini worked closely with Ingrid Bergman, who was a huge star at the time after Casablanca and Gaslight. Overall though, you nailed it. We're really lucky to be living through this realist revival in Hollywood. Red Rocket was probably my favourite film last year, and Uncut Gems is a top 5 for me of all time. Keep up the great work! Sorry about the long comment, the former film student in me is geeking out.
@TimotheeLee
There's another reason: Hollywood had a monopoly on the films being made. Does 'Studio System' ring a bell?
@jaymy1621
Great edit at 4:55
@B_Estes_Undegöetz
Thanks for the cool historical analysis of American film history!
@arnis_brown
Great essay. ‘War Pony’ is my favorite recent gem in this direction.
@Obscurity202
You just gave me so many movies to watch
@user-jc5lf6sf7g
Overlooking the American neorealist films of the 70's and zero mention of Cassavetes was a little hard to bear, but otherwise a nice video. Unique channel, definitely subscribing.
@KorbyLenker
fantastic video
@bob_mt