Quick correction. The Pleasure of Being Robbed isn't a Safdie Brothers film. It was just directed by Josh. Both Josh and Benny consider their first film to be Daddy Longlegs.
a 75mm handheld is surprisingly intimate. For the last 5 years ive been filming with wide lenses thinking that was more intimate, but looking back on the videos I made when i didnt know what I was doing made me just realize this.
Love the analysis! Where you guys at though? Your analysis and insight are really tight, If there was a regular upload schedule (once a month?) I know you'd be able to make a decent revenue and have a real impact on the movie scene. We need more people in the space who can analyze a underrated filmmaker and present them as incredible for the outer audience. Don't know where you're at in life or why you took a break, but much love and all the best!
Great video. Appreciate smart video essays like these. Random question but you give Special Thanks to certain organizations at the end because you used their footage. Did you have to ask them if you could use their footage? Sorry have always wondered.
I bought a very rare library dvd version of that movie, and it had some special features on it! Gotta buy the physical media for bonus content sometimes.
The only problem I have with your analysis is using the scene with Douglas Levison in Heaven Knows What as an example of their methods working against them. It's a deleted scene, after all. I agree completely that it was out of place and wouldn't have done the movie any favors, but I also kinda think they felt the same way and that's why it's not in.
Quote from Roger Corman - 'Keep Gambling, Keep taking chances.' The only way to build my own style, keep filming something. Yes I will, till the day I die.
I really think the Safdie brothers are great. The weird thing is that 'Heaven Knows What' is imho really not a good movie and it wasn't even edited really good. Truly one of the the most boring. lackluster and uninteresting movies I've seen in a long time. Fast forward a couple of years and they are suddenly making stellar content. I always wonder what I missed that was so great in Heaven that other's clearly noticed about it that made these guys the hidden gems (pun intended) they actually are. Anybody care to explain what is so great about 'Heaven'? Still don't see it.
"these were lucky breaks that stemmed from diligent work" uh no dude. these were lucky breaks from knowing industry people. these were lucky breaks from being able to steal $180,000 from Kate Spade. These were "lucky breaks" from knowing who the fuck adam sandler is. Please continue to tell me just how "lucky" the Safdie bros are. I mean, damn. i'm not trying to tear them or their films down, but the more you go on and on about how great their work is, the more I can only focus on their industry connections. The more I focus on the fact that they haven't had to grind for it like other filmmakers. They haven't had to put their skin in the game. They haven't had to put themselves on the line. Because they can just put in a call to Robert Pattinson to save their movie. I mean, really?
"you make a short film for my wife's company Kate spade and we'll hide all the funding" look guys...i'm not trying to tear you down or accuse you of nepotism but when you blatantly admit you've stolen funding to shoot your indie film, it makes it very hard to sympathize with you. i mean, here you are, talking about how rough you got it in the streets of new york while you steal hundreds of thousands of dollars to shoot your indie film, it makes it hard to not think you guys are the result of hollywood nepotism. which, you clearly are.
This is a beautiful analysis of the Safdie Brother's work. Thank you. I couldn't agree more, they are definitely truly fascinating and inspiring.
Quick correction. The Pleasure of Being Robbed isn't a Safdie Brothers film. It was just directed by Josh. Both Josh and Benny consider their first film to be Daddy Longlegs.
these guys are definitely the best film makers out there atm
8:13 "Not recognize a single movie they choose" Literally holding up Bicycle Thieves lol
i cannot wait for their future movies, theyre some of the most influential directors of our time
I love all their films they have an intensity that no other filmmakers can replicate
Thanks for the great analysis, I would love to see more of this from your channel. *cough* Robert Eggers *cough*
6:00 I’ve seen this gnome looking guy on reddit. He was yelling at some trombone player saying he had no talent lmao.
Ariel Pink
"you no talent hack! go practice somewhere else! I WALKED BOB DYLAN ONSTAGE!!!!!"
He has an impressive resume low key
thanks mate! seen 3 of their films and love them! going to watch some more tonight! great mini showcase of their work
Awesome, thanks for covering these amazing films. These guys are amazing. Kubrick esque baby.
True uncut gems
One of the most articulate video essays I’ve ever watched. Sensible observation and great insight!
Just saw uncut gems and it was F surreal!!!
Man I´m in love with those guys
I knew Casey neistat was involved with them just in initiation. I could feel it.
Right? Felt like fate.
Just keep going, This Is amazing!
a 75mm handheld is surprisingly intimate. For the last 5 years ive been filming with wide lenses thinking that was more intimate, but looking back on the videos I made when i didnt know what I was doing made me just realize this.
Great analysis! Can't wait to see more!!
a few nice shots here
Love the analysis! Where you guys at though? Your analysis and insight are really tight, If there was a regular upload schedule (once a month?) I know you'd be able to make a decent revenue and have a real impact on the movie scene. We need more people in the space who can analyze a underrated filmmaker and present them as incredible for the outer audience. Don't know where you're at in life or why you took a break, but much love and all the best!
Like how you mentioned there visuals style feels almost like surveillance footage like there’s this omniscient presence watching over the characters.
Uncut Gems was phenomenal
I'd bet the channel has a lot of subscribers, but only 1.7 thousand. Very good analysis, hope you gain the audience. peace
i love this guy so much :')
this was cool!
very well done video
Amazing video man. Keep making more content
Loved this video. Thanks
Very good video, yes. Subscribed.
Great video
amazing video wow
Can you please give a list of links for all these videos where Josh and Benny are just hanging out in their apartment and directing on set?
Gotta buy physical copies for the bon-con. Sorry, my dude!
Subbed
Great video. Appreciate smart video essays like these. Random question but you give Special Thanks to certain organizations at the end because you used their footage. Did you have to ask them if you could use their footage? Sorry have always wondered.
where can I find those heaven knows what and daddy longlegs documentaries??
Everything I got was from the Blu-rays or DVDs! I think I had to buy a used copy of Daddy Longlegs from a library.
Tell me you're American without telling me you're American.
"Not recognize a single movie they choose." *Picks up Bicycle Thieves*
Me: okay then.
This is so cool, I love your analysis!! By the way, how did you got the 'Daddy Longlegs" making of ? I would love a link to it
I bought a very rare library dvd version of that movie, and it had some special features on it! Gotta buy the physical media for bonus content sometimes.
@@CrossExamination sure that's so cool thanks man!
The only problem I have with your analysis is using the scene with Douglas Levison in Heaven Knows What as an example of their methods working against them. It's a deleted scene, after all. I agree completely that it was out of place and wouldn't have done the movie any favors, but I also kinda think they felt the same way and that's why it's not in.
An incisive critique. Good point!
are you director now?
Big time. One of the greats.
Quote from Roger Corman - 'Keep Gambling, Keep taking chances.' The only way to build my own style, keep filming something. Yes I will, till the day I die.
Can someone tell me the film at 4:00
It's called Good Time
Are u still making videos my friend?
Doing my best! Pretty busy with my own short right now. Hoping to do a video on Jim Cummings next!
@@CrossExamination Nice!
@@CrossExamination Please do!
safdie brothers if you are reading this please cast me in your next film thanks
no chance man are you even on earth?
@@hortlockthelivingdead4676 never say never mate
I really think the Safdie brothers are great. The weird thing is that 'Heaven Knows What' is imho really not a good movie and it wasn't even edited really good. Truly one of the the most boring. lackluster and uninteresting movies I've seen in a long time. Fast forward a couple of years and they are suddenly making stellar content. I always wonder what I missed that was so great in Heaven that other's clearly noticed about it that made these guys the hidden gems (pun intended) they actually are. Anybody care to explain what is so great about 'Heaven'? Still don't see it.
maybe don't commit fraud if you want to be a famous filmmaker.
"these were lucky breaks that stemmed from diligent work"
uh no dude. these were lucky breaks from knowing industry people. these were lucky breaks from being able to steal $180,000 from Kate Spade. These were "lucky breaks" from knowing who the fuck adam sandler is.
Please continue to tell me just how "lucky" the Safdie bros are.
I mean, damn. i'm not trying to tear them or their films down, but the more you go on and on about how great their work is, the more I can only focus on their industry connections. The more I focus on the fact that they haven't had to grind for it like other filmmakers. They haven't had to put their skin in the game. They haven't had to put themselves on the line. Because they can just put in a call to Robert Pattinson to save their movie.
I mean, really?
"you make a short film for my wife's company Kate spade and we'll hide all the funding"
look guys...i'm not trying to tear you down or accuse you of nepotism but when you blatantly admit you've stolen funding to shoot your indie film, it makes it very hard to sympathize with you. i mean, here you are, talking about how rough you got it in the streets of new york while you steal hundreds of thousands of dollars to shoot your indie film, it makes it hard to not think you guys are the result of hollywood nepotism. which, you clearly are.