Synecdoche, New York - My Favorite Movie
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her: whats your favourite movie?
karsten: so like my pet sheep ran away when i was a kid-
I don't get it
@@topnug7626 1:24
Karsten’s gay
😂
Her is a good movie too
This just shows that favorite movies are not always the best movies, but the most relevant to your life.
Totally agree! That's the difference between a movie that's 9/10 and one that's 10/10 for me. A 9/10 is pretty much a perfect movie and has everything you'd ever want in a movie, but lacks that special, personal quality. 10/10 movies are the same as 9/10, except they hit you on a personal level, you relate to them. Even if they're not perfect, they are special to you and you watched them at the perfect moment in your life. If that makes any sense at all lol
I get that, that was baby driver for me
The point I use to justify the fact that I think 2001 is the best movie ever, but that Stand By Me is my personal favorite.
Synecdoche, New York is the best movie wtf...?
Exactly this.
Wow I can’t believe part 6 is finally out - great video Adam!
All jokes aside, this is a phenomenal video Karsten. Very personal, and very much appreciated. Thank you :)
YES LOL!!!
Haha yeah. We'll be dead before that series is finished
Lobotomy Jones you might say time is slipping through my fingers...
2 years latwr and im still fucking waiting cmon adum
This is now my favorite video of yours. Very personable and incredibly well thought out. Loved every second!
Cole Adams didn't expect to see you here
Gioco Giacobbe hey I love movies! Karsten is the best!
idk man that animated fur video will never be topped...
This is now my favorite comment of yours. Very personable and incredibly well thought out. Loved every word!
Most underrated film score ever
***Best
Jon Brion and Jonny Greenwood are just elite
Jesus man.
Haven't related to a video as much as this one in a very long time. Just finished my last year of film school - now in the same clueless void that i'm sure everyone visits. This is why i love film though, fresh perspectives that can touch and shape you. I can only hope the industry evolves in a way that maintains stories with such power and not just the pre-sold franchise sequels.
Thanks Karsten,
Jack
Part of why I always have a hard time watching videos about “Synecdoche” is the music. Jon Brion. Ugh. This score TEARS me apart inside. It’s so rich and beautiful and haunting and depressing. And I even feel that way about the music independent of the film. It’s one of the most effective scores I’ve ever heard in my life.
And it’s hard to listen to.
Same thing here . As soon as it starts in anyone’s video I’m instantly filled with the dread , depression and anxiety it filled me with . Perfection from Jon .
*Tacky Entrance Music ensues*
AGGHHH!
"OK" is the best example of theatrical orchestra music I have ever heard
I've never even seen the movie your talking about and yet this still hit me so hard. What a wonderful video.
watch it dude
@@itsmethemusicman4704 cant wait to watch it!
@@fablejoey3666 so did you watch it?
@@SkinsFirstGeneration I did and I was absolutely baffled by how much I enjoyed it. I've seen it twice now, and plan to watch it a 3rd time soon. Such a great film.
Bro u just made me realize ima die. Lol.
You ok?
Before u did u were immortal. Fuck him bro no ur not.
You shouldn’t watch this movie then
Visit a cemetery every every day.
...you never realised??
bro i was having breakdowns about death at the age of 7
“Maybe I’m not supposed to understand this film yet”
After watching Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind and that being my favorite film
I'm gonna have to wait a second before it gets dethroned because the way you described this film, it's gonna get dethroned
MapleMilk I personally still like eternal sunshine of the Spotless Mind better than synecdoche New York, but synecdoche New York is definitely more ambitious, deep, and impactful (in a jarring way). I think eternal sunshine has more heart and I might like it better because it feels a little more personal in a less larger than life way, I guess synecdoche New York intimidates me a bit haha. Either way, there’s no denying Charlie Kaufman is a genius
Anthony Rosenthal I like synecdoche New York, it’s still kinda pretentious. The whole Ellen thing towards the end was too meta for it’s own good
Anthony Rosenthal good to see another teen appreciating art films.
They have the same executive producer
@@aryavirsangwan6837 the ellen idea exists throughout the entire film,not just the end
Ahw man, I’ve been there. Great video Karsten! And thanks for the shout-out ;)
Is this a cross-over episode?
Synecdoche, New York - My Favourite Movie - My Favourite Karsten Runquist Video
- my favorite comment
karsten, u remind me of a frat boy who’s really passionate n nice to everyone
Maybe it's me, but instead of making me depressed, Synecdoche makes me realize how important life and the people around you are. Perhaps by introducing us to a protagonist who is not exactly a good person who makes mistakes that harm him, it makes me think (I do not intend to end up like him)
I don’t really understand why but this video was like a hug, it hit me hard.
Karsten, you’re big, man and you do make a difference and an impact, a good one.
As you suggested, Caden wants to find meaning, to make sense of it all but in trying to do that, he missed out on Life itself. He hurt people (knowingly or unknowingly) and the play to explore the meaning of life falls in to obscurity, when he finally figures it all out, he is already an old man and dies.
There is no greater meaning to life, the meaning of life is to simply be...be in the moment. If you are hungry, eat. If you are tired, sleep. Do something nice for people around, expect nothing in return. Try to do something good for future generation by means of poetry, art, music, literature, science, etc so that the future may benefit from it whatever shape the future takes. By doing so, living life without any meaning, you will have become the Absurd Hero as Camus puts it, one who does not need meaning or purpose but simply exist in content.
"Pass through this little stretch of space/time conformably to nature and end your journey in content. The same way an olive falls off a branch when it is ripe, blessing nature who produced it and thanking the tree on which it grew." - The Meditations
To follow up on your comment on him finally figuring it out: He said this at least twice before already in the film, so this could be seen as him still not understanding the meaning of life, even at death.
Yea so I think that this might be the hug I was needing. I struggle with ocd and anxiety on a quickly becoming crippling manor. But I say hey ohwell it’s me, this is who I am and it’s ok, but then I think we’ll maybe I should get some help, but that’s hard when you have no friends, like true friends, I am friendly with people although I believe that that makes loneliness worse than if I were literally alone, as those people remind you how close you could be to having someone, anyone, just a friend, yet the anxiety half’s me from reaching out. I don’t know what I started this comment thinking I was going to right, but oh well. I guess I found it profoundly comforting, for someone who I admire so much, like truly admire, to talk about anxiety and loneliness and the effects of being kinda alone. Thank you Karsten for being so honest with not only yourself but with all of us.
i just watched this for the first time almost a month ago,,, one of my favorites. i adore it
No joke, I found this movie at a dollar store.
I just got so much nostalgia after seeing this comment I used to watch ur channel so much back in 2015-2016
I went to the dollar store again today and found Hobo With a Shotgun, but I already have it.
I’d buy that for a dollar
In fact, Synecdoche fits perfectly in the one-dollar-store-aesthetic
That is so sad
Bro had 1 person in his life die and he got lifelong anxiety lmaooo your Squid and the Whale review makes so much sense now
Beautiful video, Karsten. You should be really proud of it.
Everyone is everyone.
Martin Def Nah fr?
Fantastic video man, you nailed exactly what this film is all about without even analyzing a frame of it. This movie is, in my opinion, the greatest film ever made and the fact that it's slowly gaining notoriety, and that I'll probably live to see it become a classic makes me very happy tbh.
Charlie Kaufman may be the most insightful, mature and wise artist working today. In any medium.
True.
Dude was like 50 when he wrote Synechdoche New York, and he's thoughts and life perception is those of a 70 year old man.
Charlie Kaufman is a genius
This is not the video we were expecting, but the one we need it.
Movies reminds us that we are humans, that we feel, fear, love and die.
Thats why they it us so hard after we see one with soul, and Synecdoche, New York is just one of those.
Just like Synecdoche, New York, this video is covered with your soul Karsten, so personal, so beautiful.
Thanks one again for the video and have fun at tiff.
Hey! Came across your video after stumbling onto Synecdoche. Im still numb as wow, I found that movie a lot to digest. - the character, the music, the self absorption, and the futility of trying to control it all. And I spose the 'familiarity'. 'Everyone is a lead in their own movie' is a concept that was cool and haunting to watch. And thank you for your honest video of how the film fits in with your life and how you find ways to get offline and be more human. These screens work against that A LOT. And I think build a lot of anxiety within us. Screens seem so irresistable, but often, give you nothing. Im so glad you went to Paris. so many stay in their home towns. travel is a wonderful way to get some new perspective into your life. of being presesnt. and being of service to others. And do me a favor.. remind me of that sometime, ok? I get stuck in my head too.
When you say you want to move people, I think about how your channel helped me to become more passionate about movies. it all started with the movie La La land and fom there I found your channel, it was like I was scraping the surface of an industry I really actually enjoyed, and thinking about getting into. thank you for making me discover the power of movies.
This video has brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your experiences and feelings in such a honest, realistic, and relatable way. This was a very cathartic video-one of your best. I’m very excited for the future of your content as you keep surprising me with how much better you keep on getting.
This was a wonderful video, Karsten. Thank you.
Synecdoche, New York. One of my favourite movies and one of the finest of this century.
I wouldn't call myself a MASSIVE fan of yours, but that pan to your Goblin shirt immediately before your mentioning of angstily discovering Odd Future was sublime filmmaking.
man this is like an epilogue to the movie
I completely understand that fear of death. For me its the anxiety of not knowing what comes after all of this. It's scary because the more I think about it the more detached and indifferent I feel towards life itself. Similar to you, I've never been popular and I definitely went through an angsty phase, but I found a solace in the medium of film and tv. It helps me make sense of life and the emotions I'm feeling.
The woman who comforts Caden at the end of the film is an actress named Deirdre O'Connell -- and she's in a one-woman show called Dana H. at the Vineyard Theatre in New York. If you wanna see art about life and death...whew. Rewatch this movie and then go see that play.
I’ve been waiting for this forever YMS. Took you long enough.
This is the first video of yours i'm watching and I am deeply impressed at your honesty about yourself, your sense of self and the effect it might have had on you and the people around you. everything you said hit home extremely hard, as someone struggling with the same issues, you actually made me shed a tear. Thank you for this video.
My 13 year old brother died in a car accident two years ago and things like that really change your perspective of life. Life and death are opposites of each other, they're part of each other.
You know it feels good knowing there is someone who suffers with health related anxiety, but also that they immerse themselves in the art of film which can help with that burdening thought process. After being a fan for quite some time now, this is far and away my favourite of your videos Karsten. Thank you x
Holy _wow_
This video is incredible, 11/10
I don’t know exactly what it was about this video but it finally got me to commit to subscribing. I’ve been watching your videos consistently for months yet I never subscribed until this video and something about it genuinely connecting with me. Thank you, Karsten.
Amazingly honest and thoughtful presentation of yourself and your love of this movie and how meaningful it is to you.
Honestly the way you made this video with how personal you got with it is something I truly appreciate that a person can do. Not even as a TH-camr but just as a person. Even though Fantastic Mr. Fox is still my favorite movie I still think this whole video is amazing in its own right.
He built up an inner world to block out all the pain, cope, and chase meaning. However when this whole world was destroyed, he went to the center of it all to find the only thing that survived and I guess the only thing he ever really wanted which was genuine human connection/affection.
I just watched this and your video. The more I think about both the more I connect with it in ways that I hadn’t even thought about before. Thanks.
This is the most honest and revelatory video I've ever watched from you and I am HERE FOR IT. I remember being a little kid (8ish) and being obsessed with death. My parents wouldn't let me watch the news and I would lie in bed and become frozen with fear for hours in the dark about the finality of death and what it would be like to just no longer exist...plus coming from a christian background I was like "oh fuck what about hell...". It was horrible and I still have to push the dark thoughts out of my brain late at night or I won't be able to sleep. As for the legacy bit, I have become really interested in my own genealogy lately. I feel a sense of camaraderie with all these people who lived and died and were forgotten. I think of them as they were in life... as daughters, fathers, friends, etc and hate the thought that all they are is forgotten now. I've never watched Synecdoche, New York but I'm inspired to now. It seems like the type of film that will hit everyone in their own respective existential feelers. Thanks for adding a movie to my "You're quarantined and have no excuse" watch list.
I know this videos from a few years ago so you probably won’t see this, but you already have had a positive effect on people!
Your channel is a big part of why I and I’m sure a lot of your subscribers started watching and appreciating film to the extent that I do now
This video is special.
It's personal and I love someone talking about something that means so much to them.
Thank you for making this,
it explains the love for films perfectly.
Being so honest with yourself: powerful.
Sharing that honesty with everyone else: beautiful.
ty, my dude
Wow that made me bawl harder than the actual movie did. If it means anything what so ever your channel and podcast are the reasons I fell in love with film. So excited for what the future holds for you man.
5 months later, he puts Fantastic Mr Fox back in place for his favorite movie.
Yeah I follow his letterboxd and I just thought that was funny.
@@benson7498 where can we find the list?
@@meeszanten1720 do you have letterboxd?
If you do, (it's an app/website) log in and follow Karsten.
It will say
FAVOURITES:
and four movies will be at the bottom
His New Ones Are:
It's Such a Beautiful Day
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Synecdoche, New York
La Haine
Spot 4 has been frequently changing around from First Reformed, Crumb and Blue Velvet
New ones:
Where is the friends house?
Before Sunrise
Black Girl
Election
The best thing about Kauffman's writing besides his insights into the thoughts and minds of humans is his honesty. He gives you the complete raw and unfiltered take of what he thinks through his work and I love it. And of course, his work is very unique as well.
I wish this video reached me sooner, it’s one of my all time favorites right now. This video means so so much to me. Recently I’ve had crazy amounts of panic and anxiety over death, to the point where I will loose sleep as to not die in my sleep. I know it’s silly but the idea of just nothing forever is one of the worst things in the world to me. Often my friends who I communicate this to feel sad, but can’t really relate as they are more comfortable with the idea of death than I am. It’s means a lot to me seeing someone who helps me see I’m not alone. Thank you.
I found this film randomly in my house one day, which was odd because no one in the household other than myself is a fan of these sort of films.
So, gave it a watch and I was hooked. Tries showing it to my partner at the time, she hated it, so much so that she grabbed the box and made a note to not watch anything by the director. Her loss, we shortly split up afterwards.
this video felt like a hug I didn't know I needed, thank you karsten
the beauty of film is how it can move you to the point where you think it's magical. Sometimes a film can reach you at an emotional level that you think wasn't even possible. For Karsten this film is Synecdoche, New York. Thank you for this video.
This may be the most passionate and original analysis I've seen of Synecdoche, New York.
Terrific Karsten. Just terrific.
Your delivery of this dreadful, terrifying, yet relatable information, even though I've never seen the movie, nor do I know you, really hit me hard.
You made a good video man.
Karsten- huge respect- you've put yourself out there, and with an honesty that I am sure will help others.
This might be one of the best video essays I have ever watched and that might be for the exact same reason that I like Kaufman’s films: your honesty and sincerity radiates from the screen with every passing second. Most video essayists only talk about form and structure and idea but none ever relate a piece of art to their personal life, at least not to the degree you’ve done here. I have watched every analysis video on Synecdoche I could find and must say you have found the perfect way to approach this movie and illustrate its meaning. My respect.
I love the score of this movie. I really connected to the soundtrack's dark yet beautiful feeling.
I think I let the idea of death consume my life a lot & it just adds on to my anxiety. Thank you for talking about this, Karsten. I’ll definitely need to check this film out! I’ve been here since like 10k & seeing how your videos have improved is such a joy and has grown my love for film. This is your best video yet!
I think this might be my favourite youtube video ever?! Thank you so much.
I just watched the movie last night. Wanting to make a difference for those left behind is a universal feeling but this movie reminds us that even if you do make a difference, all those people you touched will die too. As depressing as that thought is, it’s also kind of comforting. Ultimately what difference does making a difference make? If you die without making one you’ll only be forgotten sooner, but you’ll not care no matter how much you did while alive because you’ll be dead and this world no longer matters. Fuck this movie. It’s genius.
karsten you probably dont care, but your videos inspire me in ways you dont even understand. you helped spark my immense passion for film. you introduced me to life-changing films. you changed the way i watch and perceive movies. your content has made a huge impact on my life, so in that way, your existence and your work is worthwhile. thank you.
I watched this movie for the first time last week because you mentioned you were going to talk about it and I’ve been meaning to see it. Let me just say, it’s brilliant, and the 5th greatest movie I’ve ever seen.
Declan F. First 4?
Flick Fox thinking about it, I’m moving it up to 4th. My personal top 5 are The Godfather, No Country For Old Men, 2001, Synecdoche, and Pulp Fiction.
Declan F. Great choices
Synecdoche, New York is my favorite film, and pretty much for all the reasons you've mentioned. Watching this video feels like someone who knows me better than I thought talking about me.
I found this dramatic film incredibly uplifting in the end. To think of how we are all experiencing this life in all of its complexities is overwhelming, tragic, and awe inspiring. It was a heavy film with existential & psychological threads all through it but when I finished watching it I felt more empathy for the world at large and how we are all having these experiences that are complex in details, thoughts, perspectives; even in the simplest of lives takes a lifetime to tell in its uncondensed form. We are all the lead actors in our own plays. You are a lead actor, the person reading this is a lead actor, I am a lead actor. The significance is finding love and working in a way to hopefully look back on a life of love and connection and not regret for not having tried your best and dedicated yourself to some ultimate purpose. This film was mind shattering to me at first and then I studied its use of colors early on from the reds to the greens & blues and how they all represented different themes. In the beginning green colors were sick and blue colors were also heavy and dealing with health. At the end of the film green is seen in some spots as new life like the picnic. I could write a whole essay on this films use of color. I think any film school teaching about colors would do well to use this as an example. The colors themselves help tell the story and they are masterfully woven together once the viewer establishes a general theme to each one so the lines are blurred. To me this film skipped over the 4th wall without breaking it. Finally watched it tonight and am reeling from the experience. This movie felt both incredibly complex in its arrangement and themes but at the same time very simple in its view of life and how we are all a part of something greater. Like the tiny paintings held so much story to them when seen up close and the replica city held so much story from a farther perspective and then through time as another perspective. It’s a question that makes me empathetic for the world and the human condition while making me want to live while I’m alive.
This video feels so personal yet there's so many ways to relate to it. it's incredible how film can make you see so many aspects of your own life. As this video gets out I'm going into my junior year of high school and dealing with decisions that will permanently affect my future, and I find that one of the only things that make sense in my life right now is film. I don't know why this video hit so close home if I haven't even watched this film and I can't pretend to find myself in the same situation as you, but hearing people so personlly about how film affected their life is something that I will always find enthralling. I loved this video and I assure you it hit many people as hard as it hit me.
I feel ya man, Kaufman’s one of my favorite writers and this film just has a way of having SOMETHING that anyone can relate to - not even in a bad way, just in a universally human kind of way, like a classic work of literature or painting - even if it’s not always my “#1 favorite film” it’ll always be ONE of my favorites
You’re speaking to something REALLY human here - thank you for putting this out there
I really liked this video, I watched Synecdoche a couple weeks ago and I was left with the feeling that I just couldn't get it at this point in my life, still in high school, but this video really helped me see it as more than just 'a movie people like for some reason that is impossible for me to understand'
What I got from it after thinking about it for a while (and getting past the depression and existential horror) isthe pointlessness of trying to create a definitive statement in art. Art is a conversation that you have with other artists and your audience. Don’t waste your life trying to make something perfect and instead focus on the journey and progression of making art and the people you make it with. That’s the meaning of an artistic life.
Something about Charlie Kaufman writing is that it never makes sense when u first see his work but something always clicks, you understand the message or what it's trying to say on a base level and it invites you to rewatch and understand it even further
I watched this film when I was 16 (mainly cos of this video), it didn't make any sense but It made me ball my eyes out crying by the end
I recently rewatched this film at almost 19 years old it starts to make more sense and hit even harder
Charlie said this is a film you watch again and again and again it's one that resonates and sticks with you when you get older the film becomes a lot clearer as you start to relate to Caden, it's haunting and scary but this film is a way to comfort you and let you know it's ok because we all experience it, we are all human and it's ok to be scared of what's to come
Just wanted to come out and say that you are a huge inspiration to me. I personally think that your videos are so well crafted and so well made that you deserve to be seen by every TH-cam viewer. As a 14 year old freshman who loves movies, you inspire me to learn to write and find out how movies are made. I hope you realize that you are a huge inspiration, and I have much respect for you. So thank you, sincerely, Noah
Nobody cares, Noah
@@Evan-nx9ng don't?? be a dick??
Evan You ok bro?
This is one of the most powerful TH-cam videos I’ve ever seen. Synecdoche, New York is my favourite film of all time and it has changed my life just as much as it changed yours. I’m glad this video exists. It brought me down to earth, gave me a different prespective of the film and changed me as much as the film did
Caden is so focused on creating something that leaves a legacy behind and touches people's hearts that he forgets there are people around him. In the pursuit of perfection he ignores the people that love him, and because of that, is unable to create something beautiful.
While watching this movie for the first time 2 years ago, I stopped halfway because I needed to go to the bathroom. I got up and I was very dizzy and disoriented because I was so absorbed in the movie's world. A movie had never made me feel like that. I didn't even realize that I was completely inside "New York". That's how good the script and the execution of it on screen is. It made me self reflect in a way no other form of media had ever done. It has a different effect on everyone, but for me, it hit me on a much deeper and more personal level and I will never forget how I felt after seeing it. I am forever grateful to Charlie and PSH for making it come to life.
And now, thank you Karsten, now I know there is at least one more person that can talk about this movie forever.
I love the random, i mean you literally watch synechdoche like me, i just read a blogg of good movies and that was the one who most interest me, and become one of my favorite films, i love how life is like that, always your best friends or even experiences comes from the unexpected, from the random…
That feeling you described coming home from studying abroad and wanting things to be fixed really resonated with me. I haven't been able to put a meaning behind it but you hit the nail on the head. This video means a lot, thanks for being so honest.
Watched it twice in the theater, (once with friends, the second alone). Now watching tonight in the midst of the planetary quarantine.
Respectfully🇨🇦
i just watched this movie for the first time and i knew you liked it and had to search if you had a review. great as always mr. runquist
this is a gorgeous video. the film itself is a testament to how difficult it is to communicate and deal with these existential thoughts and feelings, so your ability to eloquently express those sentiments in this video is amazing.
ty for this karsten
i just went on a hunt looking for this video and i finally found it. thanks for making this man
This is one of the most relatable videos i have ever seen on the anxieties of death.
pretty comforting to know someone as knowledgeable as you got into film around the same time i did, i always felt like maybe i got into it too late, but if you got into it later in your life than i did, i'm a lot more confident that i can still learn a lot about film throughout my life!
You and I have had similar influences. Ameican beauty touch me very much in my youth but when I saw Synecdoche NY it changed my whole view on film but also my life. I know Who ever is touched by this film is a kindred spirit. It lets me know so much about a person without having a personal conversation with them. This film will always stay with me and even tho ive seen many reviews of it this one. The one youve created will always be one of my favorites. Thank you. From one little person to another.
this is the most emotionally draining movie i've ever watched
Yes. I have never been able to describe how terrible it made me feel
I haven’t watched this movie, but I started crying from this video and you talking about your fear of death and growing up alone.
The video is 15 min long and it feels so relatable that its duration feels perfect. Totally loved the video man
I agree, existential horror at its finest. Also my favourite movie
I've been thinking so much about myself lately too, I feel like I need to justify my existence by doing something big and that people will like and I'm spending all my days inside on the internet. This video was such a surprise, there ain't anyone who thinks in these ways that I've heard from people around me and it made me a lil emotional.
*You're already changing the world and making a difference in our lives, we love you more than you can understand... Thank you to your work. You're worth the world 💕💕💕*
thank you, i appreciate that, this video is so beautiful and subjective and the things that you go through is so relatable. lately i have been thinking a lot about how that the things i’m going through other people deal with too. since i met your channel and now the podcast with jeff have been a part of my day that brings me joy and comfort, i feel grateful for. thank you again karsten.
This and Kubrick's The Shining are probably my two favorites
Karsten, this is now one of my favorite videos of yours. I watch a lot of your videos since your humor tends to make me laugh and you talk about movies. Recently, someone suddenly passed away in my family and coming back to school (for my last year as well) is kind of hard. Watching this makes me realize how amazing film is, how I can get through this time in my life, even with film, and how amazing you are as a storyteller.
I'm so grateful for this video Karsten. Gonna watch it immediatly, Thanks
thank you for this, honestly man..thank you for this.
I watched this video right after crying loudly while watching Synecdoche, New York, and this video gave me more perspective on the film. This film has changed my life, I can already feel it and yes it is pretentious but god this movie man, just god.
Damn this video got me. It perfectly shows how we connect with film and how that affects us personally. Beautiful video.
Caden lives in the city of Schenectady btw, which is a real city in New York. Synecdoche is just a play-on words, it’s a term that refers to a part representing a whole or vice versa such as “Chicago won the World Series”. It’s not referring to the city of Chicago, but of Chicago’s baseball team. In this movie I believe it’s used because the experiences of the characters and situations in the movie are meant to represent all of our experiences in life, a part representing a whole.
holy shit Karsten, you actual brought some tears to my eyes. Definitely my favorite video from you. Keep up the awesome work.
hey i loved this video a ton. i watched this movie about a year ago and i feel like the more i revisit it the more i learn from it. it wasn't until i actually learned the definition of the word 'synecdoche' that i felt as if i understood what i was needed to from the movie: that one person is representative of all people. or that, everyone is everyone. as someone who as watched your videos for years i really appreciated this and loved hearing your personal take on this movie. thank you.