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I wish we knew why he was in debt to the goons in the first place.

Emily was crazy and a killer..but stephanie is a true behind the scenes crazy person. First she slept with her half brother and when emily supposedly died she took over her man her house her kid. At one point she wears her dress. Nah Stephanie is a complete psychopath.

As a gambler, that was a most pleasant way to die.

Amazing work, Justin! Funny, emotional, optimistic and inspiring. A constant reminder to keep going, even as *30* looms :)

Was a dumb ending to the movie. And omg his voice was sooooo anoying thru the entire movie it was hard to watch

7:58 he never asked tho….she voluntarily sent it to him . . .

Wow now I know I'm not the only one who does this. I do Wikipedia dives and will be like they were only 22!

It's fun for me when I compare myself to 2D male characters. Sure, different gender, but the same, not emotionally stable in early 30s, lonely miserableness, less to feel bad about. Or later in the story, finally with someone. And just the hope I feel, that for me too with someone. And the comedy of early 30s miserableness, better than a there, there.

This is my first video of yours I've watched and as a fellow over comparer, obsessed movie watcher and video essayist, I related a lot to this. Especially since I'm turning 21 soon, going to college soon but the truth is...past the terror and horror of aging past our heroes and our idols, its exciting too because the journey never ends until you say it does.

I've planned to rewatch The Sopranos when I'm older because I know it will resonate with me more. Yet, I see people my age who obsess over the show for the wrong reasons. The memes and twitter discourse isn't meaningful. It's dwelling in the trend (since it's resurged in popularity) and I think you allude to nostalgia in your video too. Your nuanced take on our relationship to media needs more attention because if we want to learn more about ourselves from what we've watched, we must know how to revisit it in a meaningful way and learn from the experience, which of course with cinema, is best shared.

a holographic pokemon card, the ultimate macguffin. really enjoyed this one though! (as per usual)

"I'm fucking cooked" should turn into "I'm fucking COOK" (as in you, TheCookFilms)

It was a great ending, Howard died happy while his “cousin” died in fear

Oh, sweetheart, try being 47.

Arno is Howard's brother in law, not cousin *

I really thought this is a viral short until i checked, you should so add it to the movie database so pol can push it on letterboxd and get more pol viewing. + what you said about not being on tiktok, it goes away after some time off the app, and it really is life changing.

U gon blow up fs I already know it

This is a really niche feeling and it's so nice that you made a video that captures the angst of it all. This really is art in of itself. You also did a great job of turning that emotion into something that can feel positive. It certainly is panic inducing when you get older and there is a sense of weight that starts creeping up with your age. I'm not where my favorite character or celebrity/abstract idea of a person should be? Something about that just feels so distressing. The fact that characters I love who are supposed to be like psuedo parental figures or older siblings and people I look up are played by people who will one day have been younger than me (and in some instances I already am older than said people) is just so bizarre. But the things you said in the video are really comforting to remember. I also try to think of all of the celebrities that didn't get their start until later in life. But maybe that's not the best idea. I'm still comparing lol. But I think you really illustrated the fact that this can be a positive emotion. I do hope you know that you have left an impact with this video. You've done something with this video. It may not be the giant accomplishments of those you compare yourself to. But you have still made a mark on the world by making videos like this. I am going to think about this video. I'm going to talk about this video with my friends. I'm going to remember this video when I have thoughts like this creep up in my mind. You have made art and touched me as well as others. Maybe all of those characters were certain ages when they accomplished certain feats. You were only 27 when you made this wonderful video.

One hell of a twist , the producer must have gotten some good lsd . It was emotional and deep actually. I think Matt and his colleagues did some fine actting. Thank you

I've had these exact thoughts and it genuinely gives me a lot of anxiety when watching certain movies. I'm 23 now, and being one year older than Dante and Randal in the first Clerks absolutely does not sit well with me lol But hey, you're the same age as Renton in Trainspotting, so as long as you aren't a jobless heroin addict, you're doing better than he is lol

As a 23-year-old who feels super behind in life for a myriad of reasons (such as the fact that I still live with my parents and am still single) and also find myself unhealthily comparing myself to my peers and characters in movies/media in general, MAN this video really spoke to me. Easily one of the most relatable video essays I have watched in a long while, and you definitely just earned a new subscriber

People really should dare themselfs to "do" more things. Film might be in my top 10 things to do but we often forget that to have a rich life expirience we need to take risks and do things, just go and talk to people without expecting anything and not have all your life filter by the representations of it.

On a similar note, watching HIMYM (about 30 year olds who do not have everything figured out) makes me a lot less scared to be 30 one day. It feels like I have to figure it all out at 21 but the characters show me that life does not end at 30

I really enjoyed the video although it made me uncomfortable, I like the idea of using this anxiety to grow and learn how to push through it, and to know that its a common thing for people to feel like they are already too old when in their 20s

experience as a product, damn.

I love a romance series I watched as a teenager. I was so disappointed I didn't find love yet when I turned 21(the girls age)😂 Can't imagine my disappointment when Im gonna turn 26(the guy's age)and don't have a booming start-up and a lavish villa in my name 😂😂

I just stumbled onto your channel recently thanks to the algorithm, but as a fellow creative in their mid-twenties (26) who also cant help but to compare myself to what other people are doing, I support your endeavors. All we can do is try our best and see where that takes us.

Yea, understandable

I am 27 and I make videos about children’s video games - I’m sorry but that’s way cooler than any of Orson Welles accomplishments.

Great video! I think there’s so much here that’s so interesting to dig into- specifically how and what we subconsciously (or sometimes consciously) take away from the characters and stories that we watch. So often I find myself trying to enjoy a movie or show and end up picking apart the plot and dialogue to the point where I’m not enjoying myself. This video is a great reminder that I’m not alone in that feeling- but to also try and focus more on experiencing and contributing to the art around me, and not trying to be something in compassion to it.

I honestly don’t think I’ve ever put the age of a character into perspective like this while watching a movie. The idea that Captain American is younger than me in the first movie is kinda blowing my mind right now lol I don’t think I’ll ever watch a movie the same way again, thanks TheCookFilms

justin, I love ya

as a proud TheCookFilms viewer for several years and watching your video essays and ending analyses - and now as the proud roommate of TheCookFilms… holy cow. this is such an incredible, honest, profound piece of art that represents you so well, and will probably resonate with many people in our age demographic. I love and appreciate that this exists, because I NEED the sentiments expressed in this video injected into my veins. We’re always coming-of-age, aren’t we? comparison is the thief of joy, but I suppose in a healthy way, it can help motivate us to engage more with art, with the world, and therefore, encourage us to take risks and be unafraid of failure. this “fixed point on a map” that this video is… some of your absolute best stuff. oh, and you’re welcome with (most of) the DVD / blu ray collection 😋

Julia Fox surprised me... KG won it all

What is a disater is your lack of understanding what this movie is about. Great movie but average, short dopamine addict simpleton will not grasp it.

This video was unnecessary. YOU are a PUTZ!

I'll add to your content that you don't understand cinema

has anybody else noticed that the delivery guy that got him the opal was also his neighbour who didnt let his son shit in his appartement

The debt collector is more stupid than howard tho. Does he think a jewelerry shop doesnt have cameras. In what universe are they getting away with that murder. He had the money, guy is just dumb.

Nah fam, Howard was focused on that black Opel selling at a million, he made a way to that million

Calling them gimmicks is disrespectful to the artistry and mastery utilized in the GENRE episodes. No other show has touched that level of genius, seamless exploration and integration of multiple formats. You're not qualified to critique my dude- you are desperately seeking a new angle looking for clout and womp womp *skill issue

I just watched it right now. After 4 years. And it brought my shoulders down big time. Shesssh.😢

I just finished it on hbo max like 5 minutes ago. I cannot believe that man shot him in the face. and then killed his cousin.

Your summary of the film is accurate. But what I think you left out, is that the film reveals Anna Kendrick to be any acting genius.

this movie perfectly captures america as it was right before ******, the essence of 2012-2019 is etched into this movie

Tied with The Departed for most shocking main character death.

Tied with The Departed for most shocking main character death.

FUNNIEST ENDING EVER.

it was all a lead up to the ending. the anxiety was all a buildup. you kept thjnking you were going to get to a big moment, and the ending was THE moment

I think there is a borpwin