This was very well thought out and a unique take on a movie that's been essayed to death. I think precisely because the violence has become "too real", it's more important than ever for someone to step up to the plate and attempt to make a Heathers-esque movie that's respectful of real life shootings and such without being some bland preachy lifetime PSA. You're right though, it's a pretty daunting task. But if they could talk about suicide back then when no one was really talking about it, surely someone has the guts to break through censorship/cancel culture/whatever enough now to talk about what's behind the adolescent problems of today.
I've been sitting her for years feeling this way about Heathers. Thank you for putting my stance on this classic film into a well stated, thought provoking essay.
I’m just here to say that I noticed the gorgeous string cover of Chop Suey, and I wholeheartedly approve. Makes me wonder if the other songs used are also relevant gems that I just didn’t recognize. Either way, well done. 😂
You forgot Pretty Little Liars Alison was the Queen Bee of her school/town just Heather Chandler. And she was claim to be dead like Heather Chandler even though Alison was still alive.
I LOVED watching this movie when I was 13. I vividly remember it standing out in my mind compared to the other teen movies that me and my sister would put on. This video honestly gave me a refreshing perspective on it, one that makes me want to watch it again. You’re very talented, keep up the great work!
There is no modern equivalent because no generation since GenX were left to come of age while the restraints of the old traditional structure were crumbling but the concerns about mental health, violence, etc of the new structure hadn’t started to arise. We knew stuff was darker, not tougher like economically, but sort of psychologically or spiritually but older generations still said just suck it up.
People don’t get Heathers today. Go watch reactions and people don’t grasp it at all. Dark comedy is dead cause people want to be offended not challenged.
My stupid thought I had today watching this Is that *class of 09* Is the closest equivalent of modern era heathers because it is a satire of EARLY 2000’s teen hood
@@garretturmym6332 of course I did. The only irrelevant thing here is your reaction to my comment. I didn't say anything negative, I pointed out an ironic fact. The point of the video is that Heathers is the most influential teen film of all time and it wouldn't work again today. I didn't disagree with that by pointing out that it clearly took those names from Archie comics. Go troll something else.
@@EmoComicWriter Just because they use the same names doesn't mean that it is copied from somewhere else. For instance, you're possibly younger than Justin Bieber, but I doubt your parents would name you after Justin Bieber (or vice versa). Regardless, I misunderstood you the first time, and I thought you were being needlessly negative. My apologies!
@@garretturmym6332 hahahaha! I WISH I was younger than Bieber! I'm barely younger than Timberlake. It's certainly not a guarantee that they thought of Betty and Veronica from Archie, but it's so classic and such a perfect match of 2 girls who were friends but split after one got popular that I feel like it's highly likely.
@@michonnewalker4246 If you hate interesting stories with a horror slant you may want to stick with the run of the mill boring ass soaps that are all the same. Those are made for people like you. People like me enjoy a little fun and not boring relationship crap
This was very well thought out and a unique take on a movie that's been essayed to death. I think precisely because the violence has become "too real", it's more important than ever for someone to step up to the plate and attempt to make a Heathers-esque movie that's respectful of real life shootings and such without being some bland preachy lifetime PSA. You're right though, it's a pretty daunting task. But if they could talk about suicide back then when no one was really talking about it, surely someone has the guts to break through censorship/cancel culture/whatever enough now to talk about what's behind the adolescent problems of today.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, and I completely agree!
I've been sitting her for years feeling this way about Heathers. Thank you for putting my stance on this classic film into a well stated, thought provoking essay.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it
We now live in a world where you're reprimanded for typing the word "suicide".
I’m just here to say that I noticed the gorgeous string cover of Chop Suey, and I wholeheartedly approve. Makes me wonder if the other songs used are also relevant gems that I just didn’t recognize. Either way, well done. 😂
You forgot Pretty Little Liars
Alison was the Queen Bee of her school/town just Heather Chandler. And she was claim to be dead like Heather Chandler even though Alison was still alive.
PLL is horrible lmao
I LOVED watching this movie when I was 13. I vividly remember it standing out in my mind compared to the other teen movies that me and my sister would put on. This video honestly gave me a refreshing perspective on it, one that makes me want to watch it again. You’re very talented, keep up the great work!
Good stuff. Here's hoping we see more uploads from the channel in the future.
I’m hoping as well🙏🏼🙏🏼 will keep u updated :D
Great video essay. Very thoughtful and well made, I’m looking forward to seeing future content on this channel :)
i really do like heathers, since it does like..kinda go over current situations. like teenage suicide, homophobia and etc., uh great essay by the way!
There is no modern equivalent because no generation since GenX were left to come of age while the restraints of the old traditional structure were crumbling but the concerns about mental health, violence, etc of the new structure hadn’t started to arise. We knew stuff was darker, not tougher like economically, but sort of psychologically or spiritually but older generations still said just suck it up.
Amazing video 💯💎
Thank you so much!!
Came from reddit, I really enjoyed this!
Thank you so much
This is such a good video!! You’ve just earned yourself a lifelong subscriber!!! 😄
really good video essay😄
Thank you so much😊😊
People don’t get Heathers today. Go watch reactions and people don’t grasp it at all. Dark comedy is dead cause people want to be offended not challenged.
My stupid thought I had today watching this
Is that *class of 09*
Is the closest equivalent of modern era heathers because it is a satire of EARLY 2000’s teen hood
almost no one escapes a fate
death itself honesty would reveal how much truth of hate goijg on it's quite interesting to think about .
heathers will always be my favorite movie
same
Pretty ironic to say that Riverdale wouldn't have happened with Heathers when the movie has characters named Betty and Veronica.
Did you even try to understand the point of the video?????? That's such an irrelevant part of the overall message...
@@garretturmym6332 of course I did. The only irrelevant thing here is your reaction to my comment. I didn't say anything negative, I pointed out an ironic fact. The point of the video is that Heathers is the most influential teen film of all time and it wouldn't work again today. I didn't disagree with that by pointing out that it clearly took those names from Archie comics. Go troll something else.
@@EmoComicWriter Just because they use the same names doesn't mean that it is copied from somewhere else. For instance, you're possibly younger than Justin Bieber, but I doubt your parents would name you after Justin Bieber (or vice versa). Regardless, I misunderstood you the first time, and I thought you were being needlessly negative. My apologies!
@@garretturmym6332 hahahaha! I WISH I was younger than Bieber! I'm barely younger than Timberlake.
It's certainly not a guarantee that they thought of Betty and Veronica from Archie, but it's so classic and such a perfect match of 2 girls who were friends but split after one got popular that I feel like it's highly likely.
@@garretturmym6332 No they did borrow it - Veronica and Betty, (Tom) Sawyer and (Huckleberry) Finn
Well this video jumped off a cliff at the mention of the TV show...
What do you think about the musical?
im surprised you didn't talk about the musical, not enough people talk about how bad it is
Would’ve been a long video 💀
THE MUSICAL IS AMAZING FYM
Im gonna watch the movie and try to compare the 2🏃♀️
Musical is amazing, what to you mean?? They only butchered JD's character
@@sofija642 and veronica's they dumbed her down
Riverdale is awesome. It hasn't gone downhill
Yes it has gone downhill
@@michonnewalker4246 If you hate interesting stories with a horror slant you may want to stick with the run of the mill boring ass soaps that are all the same. Those are made for people like you. People like me enjoy a little fun and not boring relationship crap
time for you to prove you’re not a doorknob anymore🥺