been really great working with you, jack. i think we've made a bloody good piece of work and i think we're closer as friends. which is nice. we done good babe. we will make more films soon. also, that black jacket thing you're wearing in the talky bits is really tasty. will steal it next time i see you xxxxx
This felt like a short film. I don't know everything was perfect, the music the clips and I like that Jack mentioned that there's stuff he doesn't show. It humanizes him and makes the viewers understand that sure a lot of great things happened, but there's so much more to his life than what we see.
Landing back in the UK on February the 10th and getting your text about Spider-Man was definitely the highlight of my month. Forget the Disney trip, or anything else. That was it.
As someone who does suffer from panic attacks, I really wish I could explain how awful any feeling of overwhelming anxiety fucking sucks and how great it is that you're still going forward. Of course there are private moments you don't want to share, and we would never expect you to, but please remember there's a rather large group of people who really love watching everything you create so don't put too much pressure on yourself. Hope March treats you a little better.
The fact that you infuse clips from you childhood makes me love these so much more. Some of my favourite things to do is to watch my old home videos from when I was young
Your to-the-camera bit about not wanting to lie to yourself through the medium of PMS really hit home with me. I hope I can remember to aim for the same level of mindfulness in my own life.
Another great PMS Jack! I really enjoy the general atmosphere and tone of these videos :) Also, when you and Louise were saying 'Hot damn' in your Skype conversation, I hope you were referring to Captain Holt in that one cold open of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Because I felt like I almost passed out in the moment from laughing, a moment of genius that could only be ad-lib.
This is so well crafted, I love the way you include not only the ups but also the downs, it makes it so much more personal without crossing the line! Can't wait till March! xx
I laughed the ENTIRE way through this and then the end made me cry. 16 minutes seems so long for a youtube video and so short for the documentation of a month but actually in those 16 minutes it feels like you sort of condensed all the ups and down and family and friends and milestones and the struggle to reach them that comes with life in general over a much longer period than a month and it was beautiful and I would watch it on loop for a day.
Jack Howard, currently one of my favorite people on the planet absolutely. You are simply lovely and its quite a joy and a privilege to observe your life.. lots of love!
I could honestly sit and listen to you ramble/talk for ages because your such an intellectual man. Thank you Jack Howard for all the things you've done for us.
This video is now on the list of videos after which you just wanna take a few minutes to think about it. Just like after an intense, great film, you still sit there, and the credits are rolling, and you just wanna take it all it, and think think think. These kinds of videos are a different form of art on their own, and they're turning out great! Keep it up! xxx
It should be such a boring thing; watching clips from the month of a life of someone you've never met, but you rocked this. It was edited beautifully, the cutting back to you as a child, the transitions between events, the moments where you talk directly to camera for perspective not only for the viewer but also for yourself. By the end I was genuinely quite moved by the whole thing. I'm really glad you decided to do these PMS things, and long may it continue - they're great, and I thank you for making my evening a fair way better in just 16 minutes. // :)
It is a nice thought that people around my age that I assume are doing well are also having moments of doubt. Being in your early/mid twenties is a weird time, because you feel like you're adult enough to have your life sorted, but you're also still, in the grand scheme, just out of childhood. So, it really is nice to know whether someone is "TH-cam famous" or even just trying to find a job we're all experiencing some form of the same thing. Bit of a ramble for you.
You can definitely tell that you are one of the more skilled youtubers out there right now. Your editing seems a lot more precise and your content is more thought provoking than many others obsessed with consumerism.
*Oh my gosh!! Why am I crying?! it got really emotional at the end. I just.... I don't know what to say, I just love you all. Jack, Dean, Louise, Dan, Phil, and Hazel... and I know I am missing a lot of people, but you guys just make my life happier, I wish that I had friends like you, cuz right now I have absolutely no one, no one at all, and it does get dark sometimes. even if I seem happy in my videos, sigh!*
Jack, I know life gets stressful for all of us and things can be a bit overwhelming, and I genuinely hope that things level out a bit for you. I hate to think of such a wonderful and bright light burning out. You're an incredible talent and I cannot wait for this Ron Howard short film.
I really really really enjoy these, Jack, and I'm so glad you're continuing with them despite work stress loads and personal life stuff. It feels like such a privilege to get see these few but specials moments of your month, so thanks very much for sharing them.
I have to say Jack Howard, the first episode of P.M.S left me in tears, and I was so sure it was because you've shared something as wonderful as time with your family, how delicately and amazingly you created the mood for just those last few seconds. But after having to hold back tears this time, I feel it's on a grander scale; not only to see the wonderful things that you're doing, but just a reminder for younger people, like me, that life has so much wonderful out there that we can experience. It may not be with filming, as you have been drawn to, but to think there are worlds where what we love can actually be enough and achieve this goal of happiness that we all aspire to have...that's what's truly amazing. I can't wait to see what happens in March.
I am again baffled at how emotive your videos are! Last month I almost cried and this video...well I haven't even process those feelings yet. How is it possible that 15/16mins of vlogging is on a par with feature length films in the variety of feelings they provoke? So talented. It's actually ridiculous.
You edit these little fragments of your life so beautifully, and still manage to keep that raw vulnerability and intimacy. I hope this month brings you plenty of simple joys as life stays hectic.
Yooooo this was GREAT! A couple of things I'd like to say: Your laugh hasn't changed at all since you were little and I LOVE it! Louise, you looked soooo beautiful in the first clip!!!! And also, yeah, this was just really really great. I'm already anticipating next month's video. :) Well done
"and theres no distractions, theres not tab you can open. Its just a dark room,and that story being shared by a group of people." I love this analogy. It made me stop, because that is exactly how I view a theater. I really enjoy the way you look at the world, and put things into perspective.
Thank you Jack for sharing your life with us, and thank you even more for being honest about what you don't share. And that's OK. It's even as it should be. Don't give us all of you, you gotta keep some to yourself. But I have to admit, as beautiful and heartwarming as it is to watch you do things that you enjoy it was actually even more touching, and a bit of a relief, to hear that you were also struggling with things this February. And I don't need to know what they were, but I'm really glad that you told us that they exist, both for the sake of future Jack looking back on his life, knowing that he didn't cut out the hard parts, but mostly for my sake. It's good to know that you and me are still not that different. We are both young twenty-somethings trying to do the right things and find a place in the world, trying to make sense of it all. Sure, you have a lot happening for you right know that are very far from my day to day life, and I wish you all the best in all your endeavors, but to quote you back, nothing is simple anymore. I know that too. And of course I understand that you are edited, that you make choices in how to present yourself, but sometimes it's just nice to be reminded that you are, you know, human. If you couldn't tell, I'm among those who truly enjoys this project. As long as it still feels right to you, and not like a burden, I'm looking forward to this year with you. Have a good one.
I really enjoyed this one, especially the end. That montage of all your best friends and the baby clip was perfect. It felt very personal, and your honesty was really appreciated :)
I was so engrossed with this video, (not you) I loved the clips were you put music instead of us hearing the conversation, I always get nostalgia whenever I see those types of clips because it remind me of my life and what I have or am going through. Also I really respect your decision on not letting us in on your personal life because that is your life and not ours. Overall very well done and edited as always (don't flatter yourself)
SHORT FILM FUCK YEAHHH! I hope the seven stages of writing eventually becomes a thing at some point anyway. Yours and Tim's Spider-man excitement is one of my absolute favorite things ever. Congrats on another year of life, looks like you had a grand time! The way you're presenting these is so great. I'm really enjoying the sincerity and realness of it a lot
Great great video ! Also I love that whenever Louise is filmed , you can see the genuine love for all her friends in her eyes. It makes my little heart melt ! I just enjoy these
These are so great Jack! I know you said you leave the personal stuff out, but somehow you have made these incredibly personal and it feels good getting to know you a little bit. Keep them coming.
Only two of these and I'm already in love with the concept. These videos are put together extremely well. It's not only good to see what you're up to but also to see that you live life.. You're not just a person behind a camera. I can't wait to see whats to come. Keep Making Incredible Material. And Thank You.
I genuinely enjoy that you and Hazel are both doing these. They come out much more reflective and personal than a daily blog, and I really appreciate that. Even if you're not sharing everything (which is totally, completely fine and wonderful and up to you) you've turned this into a beautiful and honest piece of video.
This is a wonderful collection of memories and is put together very well. I was smiling/laughing the entire time (except during the parts about stress--I sincerely hope you are able to get through anything that comes your way, and that you come out of those experiences as a stronger person). I absolutely LOVE that you've incorporated home movies into the January and February videos. I hope you have a great March; I can't wait to see what experiences you choose to include in next month's PMS!
I know this is only the second PMS you've done, but this is my favorite so far. Maybe because you shared your feelings more in it? I love the style of using your younger self videos. It's a real gift to have those for you and others. I do believe you are going to go far Jack Howard.
Honestly, you're very quickly becoming my favourite person on the internet. Which is a strange thing I suppose, but I just feel that way. You manage to make something as simple as vlogging, into a high quality piece of art, and I will forever and ever be impressed by that. That, and your passion for film. Birdman winning best picture gave me that reaction too...
Jack this month was a great one so unique and different to the last... we saw a lot yet your simplistic ending made it what it is... you appreciate how you saw yourself as a baby living life with no care being amused by a toy and compare it to your life now... something a lot of people will relate to in many ways..
I seriously love these videos. They feel so real and raw. I know you were saying you keep a lot of personal stuff out of the vids (understandably so) but what you do keep in, the clips you do choose to show line up so perfectly. Especially with the music you choose to put with the clips and such. All of it together adds so much to the feel of the video. Idk, it's just really cool :) P.S. my birthday is February 22nd... February bdays, woo!
that last 5 minutes or so really hit home for me, my life is the same at the moment and I've reached the point creatively too. this video made me quite emotional but its so well done. congrats on rocks that bleed too, i was meant to go to the screening at the YT space but as ever too many things on one plate. good luck
I love how truthful Jack is. He tells it like it is and isn't afraid to be that way. I feel like i could trust him even though I don't know him personally. Its quite inspiring and I'm glad to be able to watch his videos.
The end bit was so real. Your words really clarified how my life has been lately, and I really thank you for that. Hectic can sum up my life but with good friends and love I know we'll BOTH figure it out. Thank you so much mr. Howard. Much love from a stranger. Xx.
I honestly think your PMS videos are some of the best stuff you've ever done and some of the best stuff online at the moment. It's adding something to look forward to at the end of each month, and feels almost cathartic. So excited for the remainder of your PMS for the year and hope it's something you continue for years to come.
Jack, the honesty you showed in this video was so refreshing. In a time where mediums of communication are used to show one's "best" self to their friends/subscribers/followers it is so important to have people reminding the audiences receiving their messages that ACTUALLY life is not always peachy! That things can be going really well and appearing very successful and you can still doubt yourself or be having trouble figuring things out. Don't run yourself into the ground, Jack. You will love what you do so much more if you're feeling at peace with yourself. Take time to sort it out. Don't feel the pressure to be a superhero. You're nailing it, dude.
Just thought i would leave a comment saying how much I love Pretentious Monthly Scrapbook. Its so much better than vlogs in my opinion. Love you Jack, youre awesome x
I don't comment on every video I watch in the least but, JackHoward, I think you should know that this moved me. For some reason, something about all of the things you said in your end bit gave me tears. As a creator myself I know how easy it is to just play around on camera and be your best self for a 6 minute video; to just project perfection is easy but being real, honest and open with your viewers (or even people who don't watch your stuff very often) is something so beautiful and complex and I think you should know that at least one person, far, far away in sunny California, felt that warmth and connected with it. I'm going to subscribe and hope to be further moved by the rest of your work.
This is a great idea for people who aren't vloggers to still document and share a more personal glimpse with their viewers... and their future selves. You did a great job. I love seeing you with your friends, they seem like a good lot.
of course you wont get tired of seeing your films on the big screen. i mean i never get tired of watching the short films i made at school in my laptop. when i mean i dont get tired, i mean, i've watched them >20x
I found myself staring at my hands after the video finished. The words you said at the end stuck with me- it feels that nothing has rang more true to me. That has only happened to me once before. Your content is fantastic. It really is.
I love PMS a lot. It's so nice to kind of see under the surface and watch your life. Yeah, that sounds weird but I hope you don't get the wrong impression of it.. ehm. Anyway I love it and it's great, you're great. I'm excited for March.
Someone, like myself, who doesnt know anything about film making, tv, radio because its not an interest or passion...watching your videos and seeing your passion makes it very interesting. It's a whole different world and I enjoy it....especially through your experiences and perspective. 😃👍
I'm not really a cryer, nor a commenter, but I am both crying and commenting, especially in due part to the end of the video. Thank you for sharing your life with us, even if it's only part of it. These videos have made me so reflective on my own life as well, all 23 years of it. Right now, the clips of my life would mostly be work, my mother, and occasionally some friends, and I know that needs to change soon. I don't know why your videos have hit me so hard, not in a bad way, but rather in a self improvement kind of way, but I'm glad they have. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate you, even if this comment gets lost in between all the rest. x
Well, I honestly didn't think that this would break me down into tears - whatever you're going through personally, know that you can vent/share through other forms - especially your creativity! I think we all know on some level that feeling of 'everything's hectic, nothing is simple' but we can all power through! Love to you, man! Keep doing.
Is it weird that this brought a tear to my eye? When Jack was talking about the personal issues and all the shit that goes on in the background, his life, crazy times, stress…. just made me think of my own life, my own mistakes…. sometimes I think I'm cursed and what my life may have been like if I'd made different choices… been braver and not so scared of everything. What could've been. How sometimes dreams and life just don't mix... But there's always tomorrow.
14:07 I know that feeling. Recently had my first short screen at a film festival, and it was one of the most exhilarating experiences! Loving what you've done with PMS (and cheers to Sammy for starting it). Keep it up!
I know what you mean about being overwhelmed with work and having to take breaks. At the begining of this week I started feeling really ill and then I realised it was because I spent to much time indoors studying and it was starting to get to me, so I took up cycling again. I still study a lot, because my exam is this monday and it'd be great if I passed, but my mind seems more clear and everything is not as daunting as it was a few days ago.
Thank you for showing us your human side and making these relatable, humble and truthful. You pour everything into your work and it shows! Thank you for the awesomeness!
This made me cry again. Please do take breaks, because I'm very interested in everything you've been creating and I very much want you to keep on creating and being happy while doing so! :) Lots of hugs, hopefully your March is less hectic than February!
I just want to take a moment and let you know how much I (and hopefully the rest of your audience) appreciate how much hard work goes into these. I'm already looking forward to next month's already. And don't get too stressed out this month. I know that's hard, because you are so busy all the time. Thank you for this. :)
been really great working with you, jack. i think we've made a bloody good piece of work and i think we're closer as friends. which is nice. we done good babe. we will make more films soon. also, that black jacket thing you're wearing in the talky bits is really tasty. will steal it next time i see you xxxxx
So far I have made it into every episode... by extension. If I'm not there to be on camera in person, my texts will be! MUWHAHAHAHAHA.
This felt like a short film. I don't know everything was perfect, the music the clips and I like that Jack mentioned that there's stuff he doesn't show. It humanizes him and makes the viewers understand that sure a lot of great things happened, but there's so much more to his life than what we see.
Landing back in the UK on February the 10th and getting your text about Spider-Man was definitely the highlight of my month. Forget the Disney trip, or anything else. That was it.
Love this concept.
Really dumb
this is the most cosy video on youtube for me. i come back here all the time
louise still looked so beautiful!
As someone who does suffer from panic attacks, I really wish I could explain how awful any feeling of overwhelming anxiety fucking sucks and how great it is that you're still going forward. Of course there are private moments you don't want to share, and we would never expect you to, but please remember there's a rather large group of people who really love watching everything you create so don't put too much pressure on yourself. Hope March treats you a little better.
The fact that you infuse clips from you childhood makes me love these so much more. Some of my favourite things to do is to watch my old home videos from when I was young
Awh Bertie is 17 and he has already got his career and life togther:) nice to see him on the vlog!
*Together
He's 17 😱 no way!
Ellen Kinsey Congrats, you're a self correcting troll!
Your to-the-camera bit about not wanting to lie to yourself through the medium of PMS really hit home with me. I hope I can remember to aim for the same level of mindfulness in my own life.
I'm not going to watch March's if it's going to make me cry again. Damn it Jack, we're only two scrapbooks in and I've cried twice.
Another great PMS Jack! I really enjoy the general atmosphere and tone of these videos :)
Also, when you and Louise were saying 'Hot damn' in your Skype conversation, I hope you were referring to Captain Holt in that one cold open of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Because I felt like I almost passed out in the moment from laughing, a moment of genius that could only be ad-lib.
You are correct
This is so well crafted, I love the way you include not only the ups but also the downs, it makes it so much more personal without crossing the line! Can't wait till March! xx
I laughed the ENTIRE way through this and then the end made me cry. 16 minutes seems so long for a youtube video and so short for the documentation of a month but actually in those 16 minutes it feels like you sort of condensed all the ups and down and family and friends and milestones and the struggle to reach them that comes with life in general over a much longer period than a month and it was beautiful and I would watch it on loop for a day.
Jack Howard, currently one of my favorite people on the planet absolutely. You are simply lovely and its quite a joy and a privilege to observe your life.. lots of love!
I could honestly sit and listen to you ramble/talk for ages because your such an intellectual man. Thank you Jack Howard for all the things you've done for us.
My dad walked past while people were singing Happy Birthday to you and shouted "Happy Birthday!"
This video is now on the list of videos after which you just wanna take a few minutes to think about it. Just like after an intense, great film, you still sit there, and the credits are rolling, and you just wanna take it all it, and think think think. These kinds of videos are a different form of art on their own, and they're turning out great! Keep it up! xxx
It should be such a boring thing; watching clips from the month of a life of someone you've never met, but you rocked this. It was edited beautifully, the cutting back to you as a child, the transitions between events, the moments where you talk directly to camera for perspective not only for the viewer but also for yourself. By the end I was genuinely quite moved by the whole thing. I'm really glad you decided to do these PMS things, and long may it continue - they're great, and I thank you for making my evening a fair way better in just 16 minutes. // :)
It is a nice thought that people around my age that I assume are doing well are also having moments of doubt. Being in your early/mid twenties is a weird time, because you feel like you're adult enough to have your life sorted, but you're also still, in the grand scheme, just out of childhood. So, it really is nice to know whether someone is "TH-cam famous" or even just trying to find a job we're all experiencing some form of the same thing.
Bit of a ramble for you.
You can definitely tell that you are one of the more skilled youtubers out there right now. Your editing seems a lot more precise and your content is more thought provoking than many others obsessed with consumerism.
*Oh my gosh!! Why am I crying?! it got really emotional at the end. I just.... I don't know what to say, I just love you all. Jack, Dean, Louise, Dan, Phil, and Hazel... and I know I am missing a lot of people, but you guys just make my life happier, I wish that I had friends like you, cuz right now I have absolutely no one, no one at all, and it does get dark sometimes. even if I seem happy in my videos, sigh!*
Jack your pms is my favourite thing to watch right now, it's like a little gem at the end of a month. Don't stop, ever
Jack, I know life gets stressful for all of us and things can be a bit overwhelming, and I genuinely hope that things level out a bit for you. I hate to think of such a wonderful and bright light burning out. You're an incredible talent and I cannot wait for this Ron Howard short film.
Seeing Dan a tinsy bit tipsy made my day :)
I really really really enjoy these, Jack, and I'm so glad you're continuing with them despite work stress loads and personal life stuff. It feels like such a privilege to get see these few but specials moments of your month, so thanks very much for sharing them.
I have to say Jack Howard, the first episode of P.M.S left me in tears, and I was so sure it was because you've shared something as wonderful as time with your family, how delicately and amazingly you created the mood for just those last few seconds. But after having to hold back tears this time, I feel it's on a grander scale; not only to see the wonderful things that you're doing, but just a reminder for younger people, like me, that life has so much wonderful out there that we can experience. It may not be with filming, as you have been drawn to, but to think there are worlds where what we love can actually be enough and achieve this goal of happiness that we all aspire to have...that's what's truly amazing. I can't wait to see what happens in March.
I am again baffled at how emotive your videos are!
Last month I almost cried and this video...well I haven't even process those feelings yet.
How is it possible that 15/16mins of vlogging is on a par with feature length films in the variety of feelings they provoke?
So talented. It's actually ridiculous.
You edit these little fragments of your life so beautifully, and still manage to keep that raw vulnerability and intimacy. I hope this month brings you plenty of simple joys as life stays hectic.
Louise and jack have the lovliest type of friendship.
Yooooo this was GREAT!
A couple of things I'd like to say:
Your laugh hasn't changed at all since you were little and I LOVE it!
Louise, you looked soooo beautiful in the first clip!!!! And also, yeah, this was just really really great. I'm already anticipating next month's video. :) Well done
Baby Jack is positively squish-worthy.
"and theres no distractions, theres not tab you can open. Its just a dark room,and that story being shared by a group of people." I love this analogy. It made me stop, because that is exactly how I view a theater. I really enjoy the way you look at the world, and put things into perspective.
His laugh hasn't changed from when he was a little kid lmao
Thank you Jack for sharing your life with us, and thank you even more for being honest about what you don't share. And that's OK. It's even as it should be. Don't give us all of you, you gotta keep some to yourself. But I have to admit, as beautiful and heartwarming as it is to watch you do things that you enjoy it was actually even more touching, and a bit of a relief, to hear that you were also struggling with things this February. And I don't need to know what they were, but I'm really glad that you told us that they exist, both for the sake of future Jack looking back on his life, knowing that he didn't cut out the hard parts, but mostly for my sake. It's good to know that you and me are still not that different. We are both young twenty-somethings trying to do the right things and find a place in the world, trying to make sense of it all. Sure, you have a lot happening for you right know that are very far from my day to day life, and I wish you all the best in all your endeavors, but to quote you back, nothing is simple anymore. I know that too. And of course I understand that you are edited, that you make choices in how to present yourself, but sometimes it's just nice to be reminded that you are, you know, human.
If you couldn't tell, I'm among those who truly enjoys this project. As long as it still feels right to you, and not like a burden, I'm looking forward to this year with you. Have a good one.
There's something ominous and somber about this montage which I like. I can't believe you're only 23. Happy birthday Jack! :)
And I actually teared up at that message to yourself before the 22 years earlier bit...
I really enjoyed this one, especially the end. That montage of all your best friends and the baby clip was perfect. It felt very personal, and your honesty was really appreciated :)
Hang in there. Keep creating. I feel like you're going to make an impact on this planet. xx
I just watched every video on this channel then realized that I hadn't liked any of them so I went back and liked them all. Love the content xxx
Seeing Jack, Dan, Phil and Louise together made me so happy! All my favorite youtubers together!
I was so engrossed with this video, (not you) I loved the clips were you put music instead of us hearing the conversation, I always get nostalgia whenever I see those types of clips because it remind me of my life and what I have or am going through. Also I really respect your decision on not letting us in on your personal life because that is your life and not ours. Overall very well done and edited as always (don't flatter yourself)
SHORT FILM FUCK YEAHHH!
I hope the seven stages of writing eventually becomes a thing at some point anyway.
Yours and Tim's Spider-man excitement is one of my absolute favorite things ever.
Congrats on another year of life, looks like you had a grand time!
The way you're presenting these is so great. I'm really enjoying the sincerity and realness of it a lot
You have no idea HOW MUCH I love these videos. And I don't care if I'm boosting your ego, you're brilliant.
When you brought your dad to Radio1, such a precious moment! The only PMS I look forward to every month haha
This went by so quickly, it really felt like a 1 minute video. I don't know how you do it, but you keep me entertained :)
Great great video ! Also I love that whenever Louise is filmed , you can see the genuine love for all her friends in her eyes. It makes my little heart melt ! I just enjoy these
The clips of kid Jack always make me so emotional, I have absolutely no idea why...
These are so great Jack! I know you said you leave the personal stuff out, but somehow you have made these incredibly personal and it feels good getting to know you a little bit. Keep them coming.
Only two of these and I'm already in love with the concept. These videos are put together extremely well. It's not only good to see what you're up to but also to see that you live life.. You're not just a person behind a camera. I can't wait to see whats to come. Keep Making Incredible Material. And Thank You.
I genuinely enjoy that you and Hazel are both doing these. They come out much more reflective and personal than a daily blog, and I really appreciate that. Even if you're not sharing everything (which is totally, completely fine and wonderful and up to you) you've turned this into a beautiful and honest piece of video.
This is a wonderful collection of memories and is put together very well. I was smiling/laughing the entire time (except during the parts about stress--I sincerely hope you are able to get through anything that comes your way, and that you come out of those experiences as a stronger person). I absolutely LOVE that you've incorporated home movies into the January and February videos. I hope you have a great March; I can't wait to see what experiences you choose to include in next month's PMS!
I never thought I'd ever say something like that, but I happen to actually really really love pms.
I know this is only the second PMS you've done, but this is my favorite so far. Maybe because you shared your feelings more in it? I love the style of using your younger self videos. It's a real gift to have those for you and others. I do believe you are going to go far Jack Howard.
God these videos are just so lovely! They've got everything, make me laugh and make me cry :'( and I just love how creative they are!
That's what I love about participating in exhibitions, the fact that people are there to see something I've created and to support me.
Honestly, you're very quickly becoming my favourite person on the internet. Which is a strange thing I suppose, but I just feel that way. You manage to make something as simple as vlogging, into a high quality piece of art, and I will forever and ever be impressed by that. That, and your passion for film. Birdman winning best picture gave me that reaction too...
Jack this month was a great one so unique and different to the last... we saw a lot yet your simplistic ending made it what it is... you appreciate how you saw yourself as a baby living life with no care being amused by a toy and compare it to your life now... something a lot of people will relate to in many ways..
I seriously love these videos. They feel so real and raw. I know you were saying you keep a lot of personal stuff out of the vids (understandably so) but what you do keep in, the clips you do choose to show line up so perfectly. Especially with the music you choose to put with the clips and such. All of it together adds so much to the feel of the video. Idk, it's just really cool :) P.S. my birthday is February 22nd... February bdays, woo!
that last 5 minutes or so really hit home for me, my life is the same at the moment and I've reached the point creatively too. this video made me quite emotional but its so well done. congrats on rocks that bleed too, i was meant to go to the screening at the YT space but as ever too many things on one plate.
good luck
I love how truthful Jack is. He tells it like it is and isn't afraid to be that way. I feel like i could trust him even though I don't know him personally. Its quite inspiring and I'm glad to be able to watch his videos.
Don't know why, but that made me cry...
The end bit was so real. Your words really clarified how my life has been lately, and I really thank you for that. Hectic can sum up my life but with good friends and love I know we'll BOTH figure it out. Thank you so much mr. Howard.
Much love from a stranger. Xx.
I honestly think your PMS videos are some of the best stuff you've ever done and some of the best stuff online at the moment. It's adding something to look forward to at the end of each month, and feels almost cathartic. So excited for the remainder of your PMS for the year and hope it's something you continue for years to come.
Dan, Phil and Jack are actually hilarious together, I need to see more 😂🙌! Absolutely love your PMS videos keep up the good work Jack ❤️
These PMSs are my favorite videos of all time. Just... I can't even express myself.
Jack, the honesty you showed in this video was so refreshing. In a time where mediums of communication are used to show one's "best" self to their friends/subscribers/followers it is so important to have people reminding the audiences receiving their messages that ACTUALLY life is not always peachy! That things can be going really well and appearing very successful and you can still doubt yourself or be having trouble figuring things out. Don't run yourself into the ground, Jack. You will love what you do so much more if you're feeling at peace with yourself. Take time to sort it out. Don't feel the pressure to be a superhero. You're nailing it, dude.
Just thought i would leave a comment saying how much I love Pretentious Monthly Scrapbook. Its so much better than vlogs in my opinion. Love you Jack, youre awesome x
wow i just got really really upset watching your dad, he is so sweet and happy! i miss my dad an awful lot today
That ending was brilliant (: thanks for being so honest with all of us. Here's to an amazing March!!
I don't comment on every video I watch in the least but, JackHoward, I think you should know that this moved me. For some reason, something about all of the things you said in your end bit gave me tears. As a creator myself I know how easy it is to just play around on camera and be your best self for a 6 minute video; to just project perfection is easy but being real, honest and open with your viewers (or even people who don't watch your stuff very often) is something so beautiful and complex and I think you should know that at least one person, far, far away in sunny California, felt that warmth and connected with it. I'm going to subscribe and hope to be further moved by the rest of your work.
This is a great idea for people who aren't vloggers to still document and share a more personal glimpse with their viewers... and their future selves. You did a great job. I love seeing you with your friends, they seem like a good lot.
of course you wont get tired of seeing your films on the big screen.
i mean i never get tired of watching the short films i made at school in my laptop. when i mean i dont get tired, i mean, i've watched them >20x
I found myself staring at my hands after the video finished. The words you said at the end stuck with me- it feels that nothing has rang more true to me. That has only happened to me once before.
Your content is fantastic. It really is.
The scrapbooks are just getting better month by month. So Good.
I love PMS a lot. It's so nice to kind of see under the surface and watch your life. Yeah, that sounds weird but I hope you don't get the wrong impression of it.. ehm. Anyway I love it and it's great, you're great. I'm excited for March.
Someone, like myself, who doesnt know anything about film making, tv, radio because its not an interest or passion...watching your videos and seeing your passion makes it very interesting. It's a whole different world and I enjoy it....especially through your experiences and perspective. 😃👍
Ah, this made me want to cry again.
This happened when I watched January's.
Darn you!!
So wonderful.
These PMS videos are honestly some of my favorite videos on TH-cam.
I'm not really a cryer, nor a commenter, but I am both crying and commenting, especially in due part to the end of the video. Thank you for sharing your life with us, even if it's only part of it. These videos have made me so reflective on my own life as well, all 23 years of it. Right now, the clips of my life would mostly be work, my mother, and occasionally some friends, and I know that needs to change soon. I don't know why your videos have hit me so hard, not in a bad way, but rather in a self improvement kind of way, but I'm glad they have.
I just wanted to let you know I appreciate you, even if this comment gets lost in between all the rest. x
this was one year ago dear god i remember when this came out
7:18 omg you can hear Jack's slightly evil laugh even as a child!
Well, I honestly didn't think that this would break me down into tears - whatever you're going through personally, know that you can vent/share through other forms - especially your creativity! I think we all know on some level that feeling of 'everything's hectic, nothing is simple' but we can all power through! Love to you, man! Keep doing.
this is so precious. And you still have the same laugh !
Is it weird that this brought a tear to my eye? When Jack was talking about the personal issues and all the shit that goes on in the background, his life, crazy times, stress…. just made me think of my own life, my own mistakes…. sometimes I think I'm cursed and what my life may have been like if I'd made different choices… been braver and not so scared of everything. What could've been. How sometimes dreams and life just don't mix... But there's always tomorrow.
I hope you're okay, Jack.
14:07 I know that feeling. Recently had my first short screen at a film festival, and it was one of the most exhilarating experiences! Loving what you've done with PMS (and cheers to Sammy for starting it). Keep it up!
I know what you mean about being overwhelmed with work and having to take breaks. At the begining of this week I started feeling really ill and then I realised it was because I spent to much time indoors studying and it was starting to get to me, so I took up cycling again. I still study a lot, because my exam is this monday and it'd be great if I passed, but my mind seems more clear and everything is not as daunting as it was a few days ago.
I'm a massive Tom Rosenthal fan, and so glad that you're using his songs in your videos, they complimented both this and Rocks That Bleed beautifully!
Jack, you actually make my life that little bit happier :) you're incredibly talented and amazingly beautiful, I love you
I cried the last two minutes so lovely and beautiful ❤️
Oh man, I love this! The little PMS songs were really awesome also
Thank you for showing us your human side and making these relatable, humble and truthful. You pour everything into your work and it shows! Thank you for the awesomeness!
Genuinely astonished by how amazing this pms series is... Starting to look forward to them every month
This made me cry again. Please do take breaks, because I'm very interested in everything you've been creating and I very much want you to keep on creating and being happy while doing so! :) Lots of hugs, hopefully your March is less hectic than February!
I just want to take a moment and let you know how much I (and hopefully the rest of your audience) appreciate how much hard work goes into these. I'm already looking forward to next month's already. And don't get too stressed out this month. I know that's hard, because you are so busy all the time. Thank you for this. :)
i love these pmses they are so honest and it just awesome to watch it
These pms videos really are amazing-so beautifully put together and I love how you view your life so creatively:)
This moved me. YOU move me. Thanks for sharing (bits of) your life with us.