A Short Film About The Perils of Self-Isolation | Date Nite
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- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2020
- In a world defined by a virus that preys on romantic desire, a lonely man risks his life for a chance at human connection. A dystopian rom-com about finding love in an age when physical distance breeds emotional distress.
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DATE NITE
Directed by JJ Shpall
Written by Eric Brewster & JJ Shpall
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"Like many a modern romantic comedy, JJ Shpall's Date Nite starts with a young man looking for a match on a dating app and finding no luck. Jon works in a dead-end cubicle work-environment, a call-center that, ironically, provides comfort for lonely people by selling them a dubious technological solution. Unlike the characters that inhabit most modern romantic comedies though, Jon lives in a world where desire and human contact are prohibited due to a mysterious, unexplained sickness that produces hilariously gruesome outcomes. Well, that ups the stakes! When Jon finally matches Maya, he has to ask himself if a shot at intimacy is worth defying the law and endangering himself-to say nothing of jeopardizing his prospective date.
The film is a tightrope of tone-it evokes dystopian visions past, yet, in keeping with its whimsical, romantic yearnings, also never takes itself too seriously. Grittier precedents are evoked via sterile office environments and the monochromatic palette of green and blue, but are softened by a fashionable retro-kitsch. A dash of color is inserted into Jon's life wth Maya, both literally and figuratively, and that also helps the film from becoming too somber, as well as the contributions of the film's cast, which is populated by semi-known faces from TV sitcoms, and who infuse this dark comedy with their subtly awkward comedic mannerisms.
Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, Maron) plays the lovelorn schmuck Jon, a loser you root for even as things turn grotesquely sour. His counterpart, Lauren Lapkus (The Big Bang Theory, Orange Is the New Black) gives the role of the slightly out-of-his-league love interest the necessary depth as a three-dimensional character in her own right. The film is personably cast right up to the supporting actors, with Cleo King (Mike & Molly) and Larry Hankin (who I'll always remember as Monica and Rachel's weird downstairs neighbor Mr. Heckles from the first two seasons of Friends) rounding out the ensemble.
"You are not alone in your aloneness."
As much as certain connections to the momentary reality are undeniable, it is worth noting that Date Nite was conceived, made, and even selected for S/W long before COVID-19 existed. The core of the story has more to do with one of the most ancient motivations for artists to create-heartbreak. Writer/director JJ Shpall elaborates on the personal inspirations for his film:
"Hypothetically, let’s say I was heartbroken last year. Let’s say, for argument’s sake, that I vowed to never hurt so much again. I began asking rhetorical questions like, “Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a world where love didn’t exist?” And when that wasn’t enough, I wondered what it’d be like to make that question literal."
Obviously, in the times we are living in, truth is stranger than fiction. In the current circumstances there is barely an aspect of daily life that hasn't been affected by the COVID-19 crisis and it wouldn't be sensible to ignore the similarities in Date Nite's narrative. As filmmaker Shpall himself explains:
"What I could not have seen coming was how the real world would so suddenly mirror the film’s dating apocalypse. When we shot it, we wanted to create a sense of physical and emotional distance to reflect the challenges of forging relationships in a digital age. A few months later, there’s now a term for that: social distancing." ...
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CAST & CREW
Jon -- Josh Brener
Maya -- Lauren Lapkus
Janitor -- Larry Hankin
Angela -- Cleo King
DP -- David Bolen
Reproduced on this channel with the permission of the filmmakers. 
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I'm nearly 72 and I STILL remember the horrors of dating and trying to find the courage to ask "her."
You too? I had a hard time doing on dates, and I'm a guy.
@Not in service That wasn't the message . I"m surprised they didn't delete you
jesus 72 get some
balls man i’m sorry but wow
Back when it was legal and safe to ask... How brave of you.
Absolutely loved the message of this. What I took from it: You can't be afraid of a little bit of pain and sacrifice when it comes to finding a relationship, both people have their anxieties and flaws, but in the end what matters is making a connection and working through your troubles to make a life together, and even those who see making connections as negative may secretly want it themselves.
that what you wrote, was so beautiful.
Note that the relationship ends up costing the male a great deal more than it does the female, and her reaction to that loss is more severe and self-centered despite it, while he soldiers on bravely. Nice bit of verisimilitude there.
Andy Hoster agree Andy.
I really wish I hadn’t been such a coward when I was younger. Being alone is a lot worse than the pain of rejection or even humiliation. Because at my age I’m not really “marketable”, which incidentally is also an annoying factor that actually causes unnecessary problems in dating and relationships to be honest. I mean it turns people into commodities instead of actual individuals. But I digress. Funny movie with a great message.
Nice interpretation. What i got from it is with cell phone obsession, dating apps, instagram obsession, and everything else said to cause less and less interpersonal connections, it's gotten so severe and so prolonged that it's caused a problem similar to atrophy of biological systems. Such as the immune system.
Isolation has become so bad that people have gotten weakened to facets of connections such as desire. So you get drastic negative reactions to it when you're finally exposed to it. The way never being exposed to bacteria can lead to drastic reactions to it when you finally do get exposed.
And as Andy Hoster pointed out, she had more severe emotional response while he was more willing to keep going because women's social media obsession has caused narcissism to run rampant. But it's also caused them to have a hard time dealing with whenever they have to come face to face with the insta likes not being in sync with real world likes.
Can be perilous for some if they are “self isolating” For me being alone (not lonely) gives me so much happiness…
Sartre: “hell is other people”
Heartbreak is so painful- it feels like losing a limb. But when you look back at the good times, in the end it’s worth it and you would do it again(in a heartbeat 😅)
Being young with a disability creates social anxiety and challenges. One must love self first in order for someone to love your flaws💕🙂💕🙂
What is your disability?
Had to learn that the hard way unfortunately like all my other lessons in life. Lol
Exactly, and still you will have an opportunity for your character to shine...
I never realized that the thing rom-coms were missing was body horror!
the music was perfectly fitting!
That's basically what it's like. You're drawn to somebody, but you lose body parts and stuff over it.
Excellent! I love the character’s...especially the girl and the boss. I’ve seen them in several sitcoms. Glad u had the funds to pay and make this film...I never could raise the money. My film company went belly up after 2 years. Kudos to all that participated...
This was self funded? There were so many obnoxious commercial interruptions, but if that was a necessary price, ok, it is a beautiful, artful story.
@@tlftlftlf commercials?
What commercials?
@@sometimessnarky1642 hi Snarky, I was brand new to the channel and so not informed about the whole context then, but bottom line, it's great to discover this treasure trove of talent.
I infer you must have a paid RUclips subscription and are happy with it.
Shot wonderfully. I love this channel!
The actor who plays the janitor is the guy who played Mr. Heckles on Friends!
He also played Tom Pepper on Seinfeld (the "actor" playing Kramer in George and Jerry's show about nothing).
And the girl work in the comic book store in The Big Bang Theory. (I think)
Was also in Barry and Breaking Bad
He always reminds me of Billy Madison.
He was also in an episode of, “My Name is Earl.”
Loved it and the cat was the best part 🙂 thanks for the awesome short.
When your fate is certain all you have left is style.
Dude... quote of the year. Relatable
Right. That is a sensible and relevant quote.
'What was it like?'
He gave her the eyes of: you'll know when you grow up
Quirky. Loved the story, acting and music. Lighting was just a hair too dark, but otherwise a big thumbs up! 👍
Viruses have always been here with people and will always be here....Just do your best to stay well. Good video
Can we just talk about how cute that cat was.
Wow... Seeing Josh Brener in drama feels different. Great script and acting.
Who liked that elvis wanna be song!?!? The Corona Virus Blues..
Dee Breed I did like it - and I thought it was an Elvis wanna-be (or two different singers) but I paused the credits and it was Conway Twitty - definitely not a poseur, a huge star in his own right
@@DocBree13 Dang girlfriend, that was an awesome catch..Thanks so much for sharing..When You said Conway twitty, Immediately flashed to the seventies, eighties,!?!? those commercials selling old country Western song album sets and seeing Conway twitty always on those commercials lol for real..
Excellent! Alfred Lord Tennyson would have TOTALLY loved your extrapolation of his famous quote.
Relationships Defined...Sacrifice For Happiness.
misery needs company and can find only co-misery. Mentally healthy is always alone and never lonely because strength attracts.
I can think of a worse limb to lose.
Well it's not a complete loss.....his cat understands his isolation
@4:32 I have that same kitty post-it note holder on my desk at work. 😂
Also him walking down the hall @10:00 was hilarious 😂😂
Very well done! That would have made a good feature film. Thanks for sharing.
Haha Perfect! I Love It
Hey lovely people! Especially singles!
You are not alone in your alonenness.
Isolation is not the end of the world. Seeing videos (including real people) who are "suffering" in isolation because it's been 11 days or 2 weeks...I just have ZERO sympathy. People need to grow the hell up. Learn to like your own company first and foremost, do things on your own...you'll live. This era we are living in has produced the weakest, neediest and self serving humans in history.
@@hilaryc3203 So true, all of it. I don't even watch the news anymore because all that does is make me feel embarrassed to be of the same species as those whiny asses who have never experienced real hardship.
@@vladdracul5072 It is definitely embarrassing. If you have food, water, shelter, plus t.v. and/or wifi, a telephone to call friends and family - what's the problem? How are people being lonely if they can just pick up the phone and speed dial their buds?
I went out earlier, went to the oceanside alone, what few people were there social distanced, I sat quietly on a bench and watched the sunset and then drove home. I was alone; I spoke to no one.....Bliss!
@@hilaryc3203 I know what you mean. Wish that were so for me. I'm living alone anyway and haven't needed much social interaction with humans for decades, and for the little contact I have besides work the internet is sufficient. And being alone in nature is one of the most satisfying experiences possible. Unfortunately I still have to go to work as usual, so I can't avoid others altogether.
@@vladdracul5072 I have a high stress job, but fortunately it's one where I get to work at home 95% of the time (meetings via Zoom). I love it. In my perfect world, a rural home, a flower and veggie garden, a creek out back...bliss. Would still want the perks, but no close neighbours except the wild things, would be perfect.
I really liked this one -- so relatable.
Lauren Lapkus! Yay!
sense orange new black
sense orange new black
The vanity of ones online façade' of your self can differ from reality and the real you, things can go wrong live. and that's ok because beyond isolation there is love.
If I risk love I could get hurt.....that's the whole message
Wow, obsessed
Fabulously quirky with good performances. Well done!👍
I think I'm in love with Lauren lapkus 🥰❤️ she's definitely soo soo beautiful
When the cat jumped onto bed I almost lost it...
Sequel with the janitor, please.
I'm in 💘 with the Persian kitty.
In 2 years after covid19 destroys our lives
@@tombalabanov3165 Seriously?
Some times things are Complex Creative
Great cat.
Big head !!
I'm the number 13 like. I don't know if I like being number 13.
I was expecting their arms to fall off.
Eu sei o que você está pensando.
Aquele cara..
... *é o GREGÓRIO!!!*
That's me on Tinder now..
Loved it.....
NOW THAT WAS SWEET
I wish they could have made him look warmer than the rest.
The future of dating....
Chelsea Lupkin or is it the present
@@abaraimido touche
I need more information.
john now is known as Hopper
At first it is sad, then it seems ironic, at the end it seems that it is a nightmare.... maybe right now I don't think it gives much hope for the future
That 0 matches sound was just hateful😄.
Fun fact: It always is, no matter what sound is used.
English subtitle?
Lauren Lapkus also starred in a They Might Be Giants video, "you're on fire" . Just a little irony there?
Us on quarantine.
what happened to monica??? i need to know lol
Picks up phone - Taps screen - "Whomp Whomp !" Ha Ha Ha Ha
Funny well done
But what if I am alone in my aloneness.....?
I suppose we do lose bits of ourselves when we fall in love 🥰
CATS ARE THE BEST FRIENDS... 💚
Love hurts
When you start thinking how did they manage to collect the actors and area for filming with corona around and about
Movies aren't released instantly after they film it. It takes months of post-production and finding distributors lol
I agree with Brian Ly.....i doubt this movie was JUST filmed during all the Covid 19 bullshit. Just saying.....for some reason i am really noticing that common sense is very rare thing in todays society. Enough said......people be safe.....but most of all be aware.....DO NOT trust what the government is saying and dont trust your main stream media. Stick to independent news sources.
I oddly identified with the overstuffed, light hazel colored chair that the woman sat in for a while. Not that I'm morbidly obese but there was something about the smooth, sexuality of it…
Dude belongs in a Batman movie.
He makes me think of the very young John Cusak.
Date Nite, the danger of desire can change your life. Oh yeah, we know that.
I’m single and afraid of going out
its funny i was just watching Equals on netflix
Mr. Heckles? :D :) :)
Ok then
bro. im so glad i never had this problem. i think i started "dating" girls at 13 and had one to call mine pretty much constantly after that. Im almost 50 now and divorced and damn it feels good to be free.....
Why does he lose a part of himself, whenever he fantasies?
Hahahaha good one
Ohhh my goodness how he talks? Almost not opening his mouth? :D Super..
Can you imagine googling, what are TV dinners 🤔..........................
What's worse than that? Remembering eating the tv dinners.
@@tlftlftlf And live to talk about it..🤢
💚
I would defy the law and endanger myself for a shot at Lauren Lapkus too. And not even the TV star version. I'm talking if she never became famous and just had a more normal career.
Big Head! 🙃
what a garbanzo beans. .
Is that cat called bum face
Well one thing for sure, at least mobile dating is safe. You can pretty much guarantee that you won’t catch anything from “rosey palm and her five daughters”!
That may be true but you take a chance at shooting your eye out or at a minimum gluing it shut.
Ted Kaczynski,social distancing champ.
Its missy from the wrong missy
Hello Abel
Can't stand it when the video is interrupted by ads...........drives me crazy! Why don't they do that before or after not while you're watching.
Isolation.....seems familliar 😷
Myeh, better a leg than your heart.
Human connection is worth the sacrifice.
👏👏👏 Well done ❣️
Stay home, stay 'safe' and be well, everyone~xo
Blessings~🌷🐣🐇
Jesus, why wallow in loneliness? You're here. You can choose to be a force for good, and build your self image up, be proud of who you are while you're here, or just feel sorry for yourself and repel those you otherwise might attract. Do you. If somebody else wants to come join you and make you an us, cool. Just be selective.
It's just alittle hair
COVID-19!!!
I would sacrifice all body parts for a date, except the part that it and I been waiting for this day our whole lives growing up together.
I get the message but the consequences are too drastic to take anything about it seriously. Just drowns out the what the film was trying to say. Unlike now, for example, in which the consequences of dating a stranger could mean catching a strain of the flu from which nearly everyone will recover, the results of their interlude are dismemberment and God knows what else. Dating in those circumstances is not brave, it's insane.
weve sure had a lot of people die from this "strain of flu".. but hey they are old and weak so they dont count right?
Always remember we must repent of our sins (sin is transgression The Law Of Yahuah The Father in Heaven. The Law are The Books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy). We must repent of our sins and Have Belief On Yahusha The Messiah. HE Died and Rose three days later so that we can be forgiven of our sins!
Come to HIM🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
WTF is with that CAT
Don’t eat that poop. Make ur own food yo. If ya need instructions, let me know... I’ll make a regular folk cooking channel
Why is the cat trimmed like that?... W T F ?
WTF! So weird... :D