An Effortless Chat with Sammy Paul
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2017
- I convinced Sammy to let me be in one of his films, and here we talk about that film. HERE BE SPOILERS.
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One Another was one of the most interesting commentaries on gender I've seen on this platform because it wasn't like 'this is about gender roles, and those suck', which is the kind of gender related content we see most of the time, it was more about characters interacting with the concept of gender in a personal way with a narrative which I don't think I've ever seen! Idk, I loved it, basically.
Very kind words
Probably said better than I said in my comment.
I like to write comments as my brain was processing what I'm watching.
Not all the time but this was a very different film for me to watch.
Megan Wood i agree completely. it took a different take on something hear so often
I think the biggest strength of this film was its subtlety. It really struck me that it could have been so crude in terms of playing another gender. Instead, the acting and the script meant that you didn't necessarily notice until the second time through, which goes to show it kept well away from stereotypes or a dogmatic social/political viewpoint.
Also, I agree that this film deserves a proper sit-down watch. I think I did actually turn the lights out (i might even have had a candle too haha) and it was so worth it; I came out the other side feeling a slightly different person.
Candles ALWAYS make things better. I'm all about the candles.
indeed. if candles can get me through my old english translation then they can obviously make absolutely anything better.
This was so interesting! I loved the film and it was lovely to hear more about behind the scenes
Thanks, pal! x
I said this in the movie's comments but I adore the fact that people can still do these big projects when the people that are rolling in the UA-cam money are the ones that really have to play the algorithm and would never dare to try something like this.
This means a lot
This means a lot
Sammy Paul You probably won't get this, but you replying to us means a huge amount, more than you can know. Having the intangible greatness of these talented youtubers noticing you goes a long way to realising that they are only humans too, and that you can achieve your own goals. I hope you never need to stop your projects.
I am like 15 minutes in and loving it as the film was amazing. But I just realised that Sammy has not given his shoulders to the conversation while you have and that just amuses me greatly
Sammy paul is literally one of the most interesting people to me, not sure why but i enjoy watching is mind flow
Does anyone else think that Sammy is an extremely handsome man? No? Just me then. 😅
Totalintrovert pete I have this totally weird crush on sammy and I have since I came across his content
True though! I love his comedy and he's so good at explaining things!
sammy is INSANELY attractive but you didn’t hear it from me
I think Sammy is incredibly handsome and unbearably cute.
Dan please do more chatty/interview style videos I love them
I quite like them too, so I might just!
Dan, I love watching your videos, but it's past midnight. I have an 8 page report to write tonight.
So watch it tomorrow ;)
Daniel J. Layton B..B...BUT IT'S A DANIEL J LAYTON VIDEO HOW CAN I NOT WATCH IT THREE TIMES OVER THE SECOND IT COMES OUT
I think Project Library deserves a sequel.
Carlos SAME
I screeched when I realized what One Another was about. It was right after the girl (body) had started talking the second time and I realized and I freaked. I feel so smart and accomplished. Not to mention how amazing the actual short itself was, like damn.
I always find it so interesting to see people who make films, either in front or behind the camera, chat about them and like honestly this didn't disappoint. I loved this video (and the film) so much and I'd love to see more lil films chats like this in the future!
Also lil q, if you see this ofc, Sammy how would you react to picking up a script someone else has written and directing it?? Like it seems like such a different process to having the image in your head as a writer vs reading it and going against the authorial intent.
I'd love to. There have been a number of plays I'm so in love with that I'd love to direct / adapt. Just a matter rights.
I think I disagree with Sammy about watching on mobile. I watch most UA-cam content on my mobile rather than my computer - although that is mostly just so I can take my glasses off. But it doesn't take away from the experience, in fact, lying in bed with my phone in my hand and my glasses off makes the experience seem almost more personal. That might just be because I watched the first real thing on UA-cam that got me interested in film making (Project: Library) in my bed, in my pants, on my phone (or iPod, I can't quite remember)
It certainly makes for a more intimate screening environment. But I dunno, you want that music to swell. The sound design on full blast. Every pixel of detail. Maybe it's just me.
hotscottrulz I totally agree with you! Watching it on my phone made the opening feel so personal. It hooked me in so quickly and kept me right there through it all. They were talking TO me, instead of AT me, which is what I feel like when I watch a monologue on the big screen.
I started to identify and pay close attention to the content of what they were saying. Of course you want the picture and music to add to the experience, but I'd fear on a larger level it would draw attention away from the message.
hotscottrulz me too! I hardly ever watch UA-cam on a laptop/computer maybe because of convince? I think primarily I've adapted to the UA-cam app so when I go on to the website it's.. foreign almost and overall a less enjoyable experience. Sure the screen might be bigger but i personally can't be as comfortable and as engaged in something on a laptop than I am when snuggled up in bed with my phone propped against a pillow - for me this is the best viewing experience with the least distractions :)
i love watching for not only the content but the quality!!! gotta have that 4K on the big screen to appreciate the lil details :)
hotscottrulz me too! But i prefer to watch by night with my lights off, i feel really focused and comfy, and battery lives longer
One Another was such a breath of fresh air on gender and it was SO interesting to hear from the people behind it, and y'all talking about the script/character process of it. When Dan mentioned he was out shopping an image from a previous PSM of his where I remember we went costume shopping. Watching this video and already having major respect for you guys, it's great to hear what all went into the mental preparedness for it. And yesss Sammy It's great to how Rebecca came on as producer and then script editor and I think it's great that you wanted a female's perspective on it. Even when you texted your friends about their menstrual cycle, it's just nice to hear that research. Wonderful job guys, gonna go watch One Another for a third time now.
Most kind :)
Went and watched the film. Really liked it. I love how the story was slowly built up and revealed through the two shots. Not just the through the dialogue, but through getting to know the two characters through their mannerisms, body language, the way they talked and even the set of their homes. We get a good 10+ min of straight up face time with each of them which is kinda... Intimate.
Also great beginning, loved that
I liked it even before I got it! My original interpretation was:
He lost his connection with his family when he came out as gay and now uses his career success as a coping mechanism.
And she was a lesbian that had gone through a mental breakdown without feeling the consequences of her actions and committed the murder of the girl from the phone. And after being caught, spent the rest of her life hiding her past from her new girlfriend.
Mine was very very similar!!
I was watching this video with headphones, and when the drums to Dan's little jingle at the end played I ALMOST HAD A BLOODY HEART ATTACK
hearing people talk about what they love is such a grat thing. i loved this format so much.
Thank you Daniel J Layton
I am so in love with talks like these that go behind the finished product, and I really hope both of you will do more in the future. I found Sammy's comment about non-climatic endings to be really interesting, since that's not something I see a lot off. Where does the desire to make those come from? I do love when people make content that makes me think, and which works in a smaller and larger context, and One Another was definitely that for me. It's also refreshing to hear a chat about growing your channel, which says to just make things that you and your peers would like and be proud of, because for some reason that side of it often gets lost. My last thought was on Sammy's closing comment "thank you for your intelligence" because, again, on youtube, that's often not valued in viewers, but it's something I personally value in the creators I watch/content, so it was nice to hear that reciprocated (this is of course a completely different conversation, but it just stood out to me). Well done on the film to both of you, and Dan, your acting in this is definitely something to be proud of :)
I felt the need to tweet after reading this
I studied Chicanx film (also known as Mexican-American film) and was taught that when you have an anti-climatic film ending or do not have a proper film ending that closes the story the intention is to make us think more in depth of the messages in the film. It may differ as Chicanx film is made as a weapon to convey a variety of messages about the characters or stories in the film to the viewer, whether they be Chicanx or any other background. I could be wrong as I am transposing the theory of one type of film onto another but this is the way that I took it in when Sammy said that.
05ALMA20 thank you for letting me know, that makes a lot of sense :)
I like sammy, I could listen to him talk for hours :)
one another is one of my favorite things on youtube tbh, like if i had to pick a list of the top videos on the entire platform, im pretty sure it would be somewhere on there, so it was so cool to see the behind the scenes in a way. 12/10 job
I love Sammy's stories. His scripts always draw me in. Not to mention, Dan, your monologue and the direction and mannerisms you applied to the character were so good. But I think it's just a lovely combo between the two of you. Thanks for giving us a peak in your brains, this was really cool and inspiring!
one another is one of my favourite short films, i'm so glad this exists
I completely admire Sammy as a writer and director who creates films which are enjoyably unique and complete respect to Dan for putting so much work into the role.
Watching One Another ended up being one of the first short films that genuinely opened my eyes into figurative storytelling. Of course there's films that have a deeper allegorical meaning (most do) but it was the first that I had to watch a few times to really get and I really liked that aspect. The sheer time, effort, and research made it so unique and an obvious labor of love. It's got me considering taking the time to begin writing my own films, especially ones with deeper meaning and I love it.
I actually used this film for a philosophy project and it worked quite well when discussing the essence of a person and gender. It was so interesting to hear your side!
One Another might be my favorite Sammy film, so far. The mix of a great script with each person's mannerisms just worked so well together to help the watcher figure out the meaning without just vomiting the answers in the first few minutes.
As an aspiring writer and a person who enjoys storytelling in all its variations, I completely agree with Sammy about the conflicting ending being more memorable than the happy one. Which is why, in my opinion, stories about any sort of grief (including the kind of grief/loss experienced by the characters in One Another) are my favourites, because they don't necessarily have to end on a depressing note, but at the same time something has been lost by the characters and they cannot get it back. Regardless of the potential positives that come with all that, you as a viewer still feel the experience has both given you something and taken something away.
I loved this video and the film you're talking about, as a proper film nerd myself I love the idea of people making films just chatting shit about what they make
thank you for talking about this film!!!! i really loved it and i've waited for yall to discuss it! ❤️
I lovvvved hearing the background to this film! it's so interesting to see how the film was made vs. how i interpreted it and where those overlap or differ. It was cool to hear sammy talk about how it was meant to be a film that make you think, because it definitely came across that way, i particularly loved that film didnt create an "a ha i figured it out," kind of moment it was just a sort of quiet realisation which worked really well with the tone of the film and the characters.
i love hearing you two talk about film.... it is so interesting and it makes me wish you guys did this more often or even had a podcast about film
Well done both of you guys for doing this. It was brilliant.
I know this probably fits better as a comment on the actual film but now I cant be bothered going back whoops.
I really like the way it made me think, I didn't read the comments or look at the description, I just went in blind and let the film tell it's story without any help. This is one of my favourite ways to watch things because in my opinion it tells the truth of the content and allows me to form my own feelings and ideas without having someone else's floating around in my head.
About 5 minutes in I stared to understand the plot and it became clear to me what had happened and that made me so interested in the story. I felt like I wanted to know the whole ordeal and for me getting to that level of nosy is when I know I've been hooked.
The main thing I noticed though is as a cis female I couldn't identify with Emma's character, but I don't mean that as a bad thing. The whole thing felt like a mansplain of the female experience and this speaks credit to her acting, and to Sammy's writing. It felt distant from my own, and other women I knows' lives and it really showed to me that this was someone who wasn't meant to be in that body, who wasn't meant to be experiencing those things. The same can be said for Dan's character because I could identify with them, there was something that I could recognise from in me and from women I know.
It really was a thought provoking film and I enjoyed that the audience was given the opportunity to think, that it wasn't just handed to us.
This comment made for a lovey read
One Another is my favourite thing you have made! It's something that I can watch over and over again.
One Another is one of my favourite short films that I've stumbled across from the bunch of youtubers I follow. This chat and finding out the ins and outs of the development and presentation of it is just making my literature student heart singing - I love hearing about film and writing processes. You all did a fab job on that short film ^_^
It was great to hear some behind the creation stories about One Another! I really liked it and it's really interesting to hear how the various people contributed to it. And it's just cosy to listen to you two chat on the couch tbh :)
Loved One Another and I loved this video. Was inspiring and fascinating to hear you both just have a great chat about the film and the industry in general. Hopefully one day I can delve into this world and create some things of my own. Thanks for another great video, Dan!
i could listen to you two talk about film for hours, i relate so much and its lovely but also inspiring to just listen to people talk about film and their ideas and the medium as a whole.
ugh yes i so needed this. i love hearing you both talk about films and everything you put in them. and i loved one another even though i was one of the people that only understood it after reading the comments of people who did :P
One Another was fab, beautifully shot and a great concept, good job guys!
One Another was a truly great work of art. It was very interesting to watch this! Lots of love for you both, you're both incredibly talented people x
I really enjoyed one another and I really appreciate it when filmmakers do this style of video after release a film. As a younger viewer I really enjoyed this video and got the concept of it after the first 10 minutes. I really love the idea and can see all the effort you have put into it. I am so excited to see what you do next 😊😊
I could listen to you guys talk about film for literal hours, it's so fascinating
I've always loved watching movies and I'm so happy I've found a clique of people on UA-cam who are so passionate about them -I've learnt a lot about what goes into a film, and what makes a good film, I feel like I can appreciate them so much more now
Thankyou so much
I paused this to watch the film, and must say it was incredible, I was blown away when the ideas settled in. And your chat made me feel wonderfully cosy as I watched it at 3am in the morning - like a fireside chat.
Alas I did not do it justice on a tiny little phone screen whilst sipping the remains of a cold hot chocolate and trying to make some progress on work in the wee small hours. 😅
the twist is subtly delivered (and well performed) and that is its joy! Very interesting to hear how you did it.
You and Sammy both, are always so eloquent and well spoken. (or at least that is how it appears) I really enjoyed this chat, and hope it leads to more of this style of chats on your channel!
this was honestly one of the most interesting and intelligent conversations that i've watched in a very long time. it was so cool to hear about film making and script writing first hand and i just loved it. One Another just really struck a chord with me and i was so sucked in by it and watched it like four times. really great job boys.
I wish more movies did their behind the scenes like this. No real audience. No cliche questions from people who don't know what they're talking about. Just people involved in the film chatting about what they found interesting in the process. It's why I love a good commentary (LOTR is 10/10) and why bad commentaries are so disappointing.
It's a shame that you and I are separated by quite a disconnected medium; I think we'd have so much to talk about. But then again, without this medium, I'd never would've known who you were at all. So cheers to UA-cam.
One another was so clever and well-made, it was really interesting to hear you guys talk about it!
one another was so amazing and well thought out, one of my favourite short films to date ♡
you guys are legends bye
Loved this! I especially connect with what you guys said about not handing the audience all the answers. That was one of my absolute favorite things about One Another, that the audience had to figure out what happened not their own. I got it the first time but it took me a while. I made a film with my friend a few months ago and we used that tactic as well. We wanted a story where the audience would draw their own conclusions. While ours was more up for interpretation than having a concrete answer for what happened, I still relate heavily to not wanting to hand the audience an obvious story. Films that make you really think are the best.
That was really cool - I love these in-depth chats. More please!
Loved One Another; like all good media I enjoy it messed me up a bit (in a good way). Also loved this laid back talk about it, especially the discussion about both your thought processes and how you tried to get into the heads of the characters in order to best represent them. Idk it kind of made me appreciate the film and all the effort that went into it more? All in all, great work to everyone involved
lil analytical talks like this are so interesting and inspiring, even to creators from different mediums - I write songs, but the in-depth look at something so complex and genius as One Another makes me want to try and capture that atmosphere or motive in music, and I'm sure it's the same for countless artists and animators and who knows what else. Thank you for being clever little brainboxes, much love x
Love a good chat, this was a good chat, such a lovely listen
One Another may be my favourite short film. It was so well executed. I loved that there were only two locations and neither character moved from their seat, but you could still see so much about them just in their posture. I also loved that I had to figure out what happened as an audience member. I love it when I can discover the story without having the facts shoved in my face.
Sammy, you have such a strong understanding of the medium and the tricks of storytelling, it shows clearly in your work. I think that your focus on making content that you like and that your peers will like is awesome. It's very easy to get distracted by impressing the audience and losing track of why any of us make film in the first place.
Dan, you did a phenomenal job with your body language and quality of speech. I could tell that your character was incredibly uncomfortable in their skin but trying to make the most of the situation. It's cool that you yourself went through a bit of a journey as you found this character. I look forward to seeing you in even more interesting and challenging roles in the future!
Thank you so much
One Another was one of the most interesting short film I saw this year! It honestly took my breath away. The acting and the directing was so interesting. I especially enjoyed how we slowing started to realize that there was a gender switch. You do think 'oh there is something a bit off with this character' and then it suddenly dawns on you. The beginning monologue about periods really drew you into the story and you want to keep watching to find out what it's all about. There is so much to say!! Thank you for this video as it is so interesting to find out about the behind the scenes and the thought process behind it. Really well done Dan on your acting!
I watched One Another this morning and more than 14 hours later I'm still thinking about it & all the different levels that are incorporated, it was such an intelligent and beautiful short film and reminded me of my love of acting so thank you
this is such a good and interesting commentary, thank you for existing :p
this was really interesting!
and i went to rewatch the whole thing, and now im hit with all the amazingness again.
its an incredible short film, really realistic and emotional, really down to earth and it hits hard
makes me want to observe the world more and empathize more
great job to you and all the people who worked on it!
why am i so in love w sammy
i loved everything about this. one another is easily one of my favourite short films and id even go as far as to say that it's up there with "swiss army man" (not a short film, but fucking amazing, so you get my point.) as i said before, the approach to the topic was very original, and the blatant period chat was perfect (and SO necessary). all in all i love this film sooo much and everyone who worked on it, especially you two.
love you lots,
-armani
You'll be happy to know that I watched One Another in pretty much the exact setting you intended for it. In the evening, relaxed, sat in the dark (which I've only just realised as I've been binge watching your videos (thanks by the way)) and on my nice big tv. It was great
YEEES on 'forgetting the real world'. This was excellent. I loved this. I'm about to assistant direct a play I've written, so I loved hearing about this process. Thank you!
I found this video so interesting- I love hearing your ideas behind what you make, especially Sammy's comment on not remembering happy endings and instead focusing on the ones that make you THINK. so yh thnks
I loved 'One Another' so much! This was brilliant. ^^
Some of the points here were genuinely helpful for me. I'm currently writing a short story (well it's in the embryonic stages) and the points about storytelling have opened my mind to a plethora of other ideas. Thanks dan and sammy!
I love Sammy. This is an who can write amazing scripts, who can provoke emotions and make you think after one of his films....
And then also is the man who lay on Dan's couch in PMS listening to the My Neck My Back Wii remix.
as someone who aspires to write short films and stuff, this is so interesting. i've been too scared to do anything like that so far, but i'm so inspired by sammy, tim, jack and dean, and your whole group of insanely talented actors/writers/directors/producers. i might try to actually do some of it this year. thank you for this
I have "belled" few of my favourite channels last night to receive notifications since UA-cam isn't working properly, and THIS video is the first one to pop up in my notifications...
If that won't tell you how much I love your videos Daniel J. Layton, nothing will :)
I love love love love love when people do videos like these
i really enjoyed this discussion, I'm going to go watch the film again. I've been thinking about all these things alone for a while so it is nice to hear you guys talking about it.
You two do outstanding work, keep it up guys!
There's something so wonderful about watching two artists talk about their crafts openly and honestly like this. This video was a joy to watch! (also as a woman I really really appreciate how dedicated you were to being sensitive with all the complexities of gender identity involved in playing a role like this)
I really love Sammy's outlook on filmmaking. I truly aspire to have that outlook when I progress in my own projects for the future. (I'm studying Creative media at college and am finding it absolutely fascinating!) Thank you for both inspiring me to continue my filmmaking path (even though my dad disagrees that it's a worthwhile course) I'm so excited to create my own 'masterpieces'.
(and very much looking forward to Playground tomorrow!)
The part about seeing the little UA-cam time bar was interesting because I consciously checked it multiple times during the film, but totally lost track of time during this video. This might be because I didn't understand One Another the first time round and I'm just impatient. Watching you two discuss it casually on a sofa was more engaging to me personally.
That being said, I liked the film very much and watching this behind-the-scenes explanatory video was a real treat. Thanks Sammy and Dan!
I love this! I'd love to see more of this kind of thing, a sort of post mortem on your projects.
Firstly really good film. Secondly this is great and I love that you guys sat down and talked about it. Thirdly when you spoke about story lines that occur like years after the 'event', I think that those are enjoyable/stay with you is because of the way it makes you view and analysis society and culture and your place within it.
Damn. It'd be really lovely to see more content like this online. As well as great, thought provoking short films, like One Another. In fact I want to be a part of it. I want to MAKE IT. But also consume it, that's the big point. Great chat. Thinking about important things feels wonderful!
I absolutely enjoy the journey that One another bring me on. I adore movies that make you think about what the filmmakers are trying to tell you. The first time I watch it, I question myself about my ability to understand the english langage. Th second time I watched it, I went: OHH, I get it. I love the subtlety of it and it's a really great take on gender. Sammy, you've got mad skills and Dan, brillant performance. Thank you. Also, it was great to hear your analysis of the production.
I loved the film and I really liked this chat you both had about it! Now I'm going to go watch Playground!
I always make a point of trying to re-create a sort of 'cinema space' when I watch short films by creators I like, maybe it's just me as a filmmaker but it makes such a difference to actually put technology away and just focus on the film itself, and I think One Another definitely deserves that 100% attention since it's such a clever film. I love films that make the audience figure things out instead of making everything super obvious, kinda feels like the filmmaker respects their audience more if they don't dumb things down. Loved the film so much!
oooo I'm so glad that you guys brought up how you view a film. I'm so glad I was in a pretentious mood/surrounding the first time I watched One Another because it made me appreciate and understand it. In regards to writing differently for UA-cam/ for a certain medium, I think that it's easy to get ¿lost¿ and start creating things for the views and not for the love of creating. I loved One Another and I can't wait for more
I'll have to rewatch it not on my phone. And a very interesting discussion! Bringing theater elements into film is such a cool concept.
this was really, really interesting because when i saw the film i got the premise almost immediately, but couldn't put my finger on why? not because of any real intelligence, I just... read a lot of fanfiction. body swap stories are so very distinctive and it's fascinating to hear about the detail that went into the presentation because it's really a testament to the amount of skill and care that went into the film, that it would visually set off all these little genre alarm bells yet still blend so seamlessly into its medium. and that's the lovely thing about productions like these? that absolutely everyone is creatively invested in the final product. One Another was just the perfect balance of sincerity and skill and production value, 18/10, A+.
this was so interesting and eloquent, i loved it
The film was great, first of all. It was definitely a great, deep dive into gender in a way I feel is rarely done, and as a theater person I really did love the monologue-y style of it. Also Dan and Emma were fantastic! Second, I love hearing the bts of the process and just exactly was going on as well as realizing all the little details that made it work (Emma's open body language vs. Dan's closed body language, the mug as an anchor, etc) I will definitely have to watch it again!! Y'all are great :)
this is the third time i've watched this chat, it's fabulous
As a practical child who dreams of making short films, I live for all of your work and this kind of commentary
You should definitely make this into a series! I'd love to see you interview the rest of your friend group
you're both so intelligent and interesting to listen to, love hearing you guys bounce ideas of each other like this
Not meaning to be over the top with flattery here, but One Another was quite possibly the best short film I've seen. I remember watching it while I was at uni (procrastination for study yay!) and I just fell in love with it instantly. It challenged me to analyse the situation and figure out what the hell was going on. I'm so so so glad that we got to watch this commentary and to hear your own thoughts on it (both of you).
I've been left feeling so inspired, even though I don't plan to have a future in film making or anything very similar to it. Just the thought provoking nature of the movie invoked that much emotion inside me.
Greatly looking forward to consuming more of Sammy's projects in the future (especially Playground cause that shit look mighty fine) and hopefully will see Dan's beautiful presence in more projects soon.
Much love to you both x
I wish there were more An Effortless Chats. I really enjoy them. I also wish there was another One Another style film from Sammy because I loved it and would love to see another story from him in that way of revealing it from two perspectives looking back.
I honestly think One Another is one of the best things I have seen on UA-cam full stop. I slowly realised the premise of the film around 5 minutes in and really enjoyed going back and appreciating the subtlety and detail put in to the script, the acting and the costume. Fundamentally I think it's the writing that really sets this film apart from most of the other short films I've seen on this platform - it takes a lot of skill to make 26 minutes of monologue engaging right to the finish. The discussion of gender also struck a personal chord with me and I thought it was very elegantly handled (Dan your acting as a woman was really spot on, I could tell that you'd really done your research).
Personally I love films and television programmes that work within constraints (probably connected with my love of theatre) such as only using monologues as you chose to do (also love a good single-location episode such as the pilot for Inside No 9 or Twelve Angry Men). Lars Von Trier is a big advocate for 'creative constraint' and I think it often leads to really high quality work. Would love to see you both challenge yourselves by setting different constraints in future films - it really paid off here and I think it could lead to some really interesting stuff!
In summary this was fan-bloody-tastic - am thoroughly impressed and can't wait to see more from all of you!
I love hearing what went on behind the scenes so this was a very interesting watch! It made me remember when One Another came out - I was on my way to a house party, and when I returned home in the early hours of morning I was conflicted on whether to watch it right then or leave it till after my precious rest. I decided to start watching and then hey, if I fell asleep I could always just finish it when I woke up. I really wasn't expecting to get through it. But the film grabbed my attention within the first few lines and I remained completely engaged for the entirety of it. The monologues were beautifully personal and they were written and acted so naturally; who would have thought a body swap would be the perfect vehicle to comment on gender roles? It really stuck with me afterwards, the first thing I did the next day when I woke up was watch it again. So different to anything you've done before Sammy. A really special one.
Genuinely love you both and have huge respect for/ admiration of your work. But tomorrow, when I'm falling asleep in a Sociology lecture, I will doubtless hate myself for staying up past 2AM for this.
After I watched it I thought about it for days. Sometimes it still pops in my head. I even tried to explain it over dinner, which did not work. I am so glad this came out because I wanted to know what inspired it and you guy's thoughts. I'm so excited for Playground!
I love these little chats!