This is a very thoughtful analysis of the film. To me the philisophical/existential matter that always strikes me about this film, and leaves me asking questions is the very absurdity of proposing a game of chess against death in the first place, knowing that it is the ONLY impossible match. God may or my not exist, and this consideration is what tortures Von Sydow's character throughout the film....however, death is undeniable, and in his challenge to the grim reaper, he is engaging in an exercise in futility.
@Ivanselectsongs
Ай бұрын
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!? I watched After Hours for the first time this year and had a blast. :D
@mohammedaljawhar7041
2 ай бұрын
what is the name of the piano piece being played in the background?
@mohammedaljawhar7041
26 күн бұрын
Minute 8
@dzonnyblue3065
3 ай бұрын
Drive Sucks an Absolute Overrated Overhyped Boring Trash !
@MichaelSalo
4 ай бұрын
I appreciate this film as an example of the “one crazy night out” subgenre. And for the setting of New York in the 1980’s.
@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole
4 ай бұрын
Independent film maker here. Just a quick note, but I wold have the intro music start immodestly with the video footage because for a few second it make you question whether ones sound on turned off on the viewers device. Just a tip! Love your channel. - The Acoustic Rabbit Hole
@luciannebeans6679
4 ай бұрын
Throughout the entire film, we barely learn who died. Their whole focus is on themselves, particularly Danielle’s appearance, weight, relationship status and career. Nothing that actually matters in life. They recite the mourner’s Kaddish at the end, a profound prayer about creating the kingdom of heaven on earth. Their focus on the superficial keeps them in their own little hell, in what could and should be a loving and supportive cultural community. And it leaves a sensitive young woman trying to find her way feeling suffocated and lost.
@shreddhead23
4 ай бұрын
😃🙏💯
@officaldlz
5 ай бұрын
I drive (I’m Literally Ryan Gosling And The Driver From Drive 2011)
@jordanfranck
5 ай бұрын
I love going into movies blind and I wasn’t expecting how funny this one was at times
@marcospe2468
5 ай бұрын
I really didn't enjoy it. It felt so slow for me and it became a mush in my head as soon as I ended waching it but now I understand a bit why other people would like it. Cool video!
@jessequimpo7354
6 ай бұрын
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6 ай бұрын
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@mrhbr7974
6 ай бұрын
i still don't understand this movie. can someone explain the plot and the story simply to me?
@franceleeparis37
6 ай бұрын
In Islam a persons life on earth is a fleeting moment, a blink of an eye… ‘And this worldly life is not but diversion and amusement…’ in essence everything has been created to exalt Allah.. ‘And there is not a thing that it exalts Allah by his praise, but you do not understand their exalting’… thats why birds sing at dawn, wolves howl at the moon and trees bend in the wind… the real ‘life’ is in the hereafter where those who did not believe in Allah and the judgement day will be led to hell for eternity while the true believers, whether they are Muslim, Jewish, Christian or any other religion, will live in gardens below which rivers of pure water, milk, honey and non intoxicating wine flow.. that is the final attainment .. 🤔
@theabsentartist4912
6 ай бұрын
That's an unfortunate way to look at life, and a limiting - no to say dangerous - way to live it.
@lord_summerisle
4 ай бұрын
NS ideology with belief instead of race and dressed up in flowery language, in other words
@Larry-vc5qv
6 ай бұрын
Great film. Age of Innocence is the Scorsese opus.
@do-notuse3821
6 ай бұрын
RELIGIOUS DOGMA. DECIESED AS ART. !!!
@batflashzyzz
7 ай бұрын
FUCKING BANGING VIDEO MATE!!!!!!!!!!!one correction tho, Mickey saggs tried to be hindu not buddhist after catholic. Very different religions but both believe in reincarnation
@VidaBlue317
7 ай бұрын
I think Brothers Karamazov deals with a similar faith/knowledge issue with the character of Ivan - but then Ivan goes cray cray in the presence of the Devil.
@user-xe7bv2dw8n
8 ай бұрын
yup
@arjxnrk
9 ай бұрын
yo why'd you stop making videos????
@saetia7522
9 ай бұрын
great video about a masterpiece of a movie
@ScrewyDriverTheMan
9 ай бұрын
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!! The best!!!!
@johnwatts8346
9 ай бұрын
jof and his wife and child represent joseph mary and jesus, and the positive hope that goes with them.
@johnwatts8346
9 ай бұрын
i love that woody line where he goes 'i started out jewish but converted to narcissism'.
@tusharkumar8750
9 ай бұрын
I didn't understand the true message but I like this movie, it's like a "rollercoaster ride" also a bit of comical. Definitely most underrated Scorcese Movie.
@rougeen4948
10 ай бұрын
Saw this film in the cimema a few weeks ago in 35mm film. Incredible. One of my favourites already.
@benm5970
11 ай бұрын
I’m not gonna pretend like I’m an especially deep person because I’m not, and so I didn’t read into any of the hidden symbolism of this movie or anything, the reason I love this movie is because it’s just so batshit insane, like this is one of the weirdest movies I’ve ever seen but that’s exactly why it makes me laugh, from things like the main guy getting chased by vigilante citizens in an ice cream truck to getting turned into a newspaper statue and stolen this is just the ultimate “WTF Movie” for me, it’s so weird that it’s hard not to be entertained by it
@theabsentartist4912
11 ай бұрын
You're watching movies the right way, man; the way they were meant to be enjoyed.
@torontomame
10 ай бұрын
I think of this movie EVERY TIME I hear an ice cream truck. Every time. 🤣
@TheCyberianWonder
11 ай бұрын
Just watched this film for the first time and this is the first commentary I've seen since, and the perspetives and points raised here are very much appreciated. I come away seeing that Jof is the most gainful character in this story because he's both a believer and he's someone who is kind and generous. Even if wholly deluded, he is the happiest of all the story's characters, and he does everything right by everyone he meets. Jof gave Block the best resolution to his search for meaning he could hope to find.
@theabsentartist4912
11 ай бұрын
I'm very glad to hear that these thought resonated with you. Upon reading the comments and different views on this movie, that people shared after watching the video, I came to realize, through other people's insights, that the mother (jof's wife), and the family they built together, also provide the knight with some comfort and some meaning.
@over_dunger1846
11 ай бұрын
real human bean
@MikeWhiskyTango
Жыл бұрын
I have lost count of how many times I have watched this film. Like another dark comedy called "Whitnail and I" I can watch both films over and over. They both capture atmosphere and characters and bizarre situations.
@iturnerurdadgay2442
Жыл бұрын
I think i am.........
@trhansen3244
Жыл бұрын
This is the ONLY Scorsese film I've liked. His films are so completely overrated. But this one he got right.
@nalday2534
11 ай бұрын
you should stick to marvel movies
@trhansen3244
11 ай бұрын
@@nalday2534 Scorcese is not a great filmmaker. Most overrated director ever. And I am not a fan of Marvel but I would probably rather watch those films than his. That doesn't speak to the high quality in Marvel films, rather it speaks to the low quality of his. After Hours is an exception.
@nalday2534
11 ай бұрын
@@trhansen3244 of course you would. you like corporate junk
@grandchampion7275
Жыл бұрын
The big, big difference between Woody Allen and Bergman is that the former tells and the latter shows. Allen is a rambling wannabe philosopher presenting essays in movie form, whereas Bergman is an artist.
@theabsentartist4912
Жыл бұрын
"Words, words, words" - Hamlet to Polonius. I see what you mean, and I believe you do have a point there, just like Hamlet points out the meaningless efforts of our vocabulary in trying to capture the essence of life and all its things, but ultimately failing, for the essence of things cannot be encapsulated by words. Still, Woody Allen does evoke a ton of emotions and conveys plenty of meaning thru his movies and even thru his dialogues. Regardless of how vain that effort to convey meaning through words might be, it is still worth the shot, as I understand.
@droneworldbrasil
Жыл бұрын
I have this movie in VHS and in DVD.
@johnnyllooddte3415
Жыл бұрын
why would you put woody allen and the marx brothers in,, what is called ,,one of the greatest movies in existence.. thats just STU pd
@johnnyllooddte3415
Жыл бұрын
i dont think so.. i think death is trying to help him reconcile his thoughts about GOD.. death is not evil.. its his job.. he learns the secret of the chess game and still turns a blind eye to the trick.. at least momentarily and allows the other family to escape
As a Catholic this movie has interested me for a while. I like it's unique perspective in regards to my faith.
@Not_So_Slim_Shady
11 ай бұрын
As an atheist I love it too. I think that's cool how people of different philosophies can still draw meaning and connection to this movie. Shows how truly great it is.
@aburninglandfillofbadmovie2930
Жыл бұрын
Enduring the total lack of certainty in life we must choose whether we believe in God, or don't.
@ikd3240
Жыл бұрын
After Hours is my favorite Scorsese film. All the cast is wonderful.
@AllyWalton
Жыл бұрын
Best movie? Are you serious? 😂
@philipmulville8218
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed and learned from your thorough analysis. Drive is a masterpiece.
@Scotty-P
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE this film! I watched it many times on video.
@AllyWalton
Жыл бұрын
Why?
@Scotty-P
Жыл бұрын
@@AllyWalton Because it's absolutely BRILLIANT!
@jameslindsay7846
Жыл бұрын
The scene where he knocks over the chess pieces makes me think he did it on purpose to distract death so they can escape... Maybe not but quite interesting if so!
@davidvalverde1516
Жыл бұрын
A++++++++++
@maximilianl.7267
Жыл бұрын
You are cooking your own soup here way too much.
@theabsentartist4912
Жыл бұрын
In what ways?
@benfisher1376
Жыл бұрын
I much prefer his smaller films too. They don't have his clichés in them. They are more interesting. I love Alice Doesn't live here anymore, King of Comedy and this one too.
@EdSmed20
Жыл бұрын
just finished watching this and my god what a masterpiece-- i want knowledge!!!
@lade2336
Жыл бұрын
Wait ..... It was supposed to be a comedie!!!??? Damn then it failed hard 😂 this feels like a horror movie
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