ON THE ROCKS | Omeleto
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- Опубликовано: 5 май 2022
- A group of singles navigate the dating scene in Los Angeles.
ON THE ROCKS is used with permission from Patrick Hickman. Learn more at / ontherocksshortfilm .
A bar in L.A. serves as a meeting spot for many potentially romantic dates. There are also potential sparks behind the bar, as the two bartenders, Charlie and Jessie, share a rapport that zings with energy and familiarity.
But Charlie is meeting another woman after his shift is over, sending Jessie's hopes plunging. But over one night, romance takes its own course, and it's anything but straightforward.
Directed by Patrick Hickman and written by Stefani Zabner (who also plays a role in the film), this short romance captures the buzz of L.A. nightlife and the vagaries of dating and love in the modern age. Focusing on a loosely connected community of barflies and bartenders, the narrative takes advantage of its bustling and socially diverse setting to explore a cross-section of romantic hopes and dreams, revealing both modern and eternal anxieties when it comes to finding love.
The visuals -- rendered in warm, woozy naturalistic cinematography and handheld camerawork -- are as loose and amiable as the storytelling, which observes the quirks of its characters with a keen but affectionate eye. The dialogue luxuriates in the give-and-take between people, with a good ear for their hidden agendas and subtexts. One date between a type-A optimizer and her more laidback prospect reveals a promising spark and attraction, but the bartenders' romantic potential with one another goes downhill with each beat.
The collective cast finds a solid balance between an understated realism and the stylization of the comedic banter. Actors Matt Garcia and Zabner particularly excel at the genuine sincerity of hope and longing underlying their wit and sarcasm. That hope and longing become more pointed and poignant as the night wears on, but confronting their disappointment might just open them up to other possibilities they've never considered before.
Shakespeare's famous line, "The course of true love never did run smooth," applies easily to ON THE ROCKS, which explores the old maxim with modern wit and mores. And that truth is something the film's characters learn throughout the night, as their prospects ebb and flow with one another. In the end, maybe they find true love, or maybe it's more "love for right now." The film itself has a wry knowingness about love's prospects amid dating's random anarchy, no matter how much we try to "game" it. But it's not about the end point for these characters. Instead, it's more about the journey, and being pulled along each stop by a sense of possibility that's almost as intoxicating as love itself. 
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If my date asked me if I were a Twitter or an Instagram person, I'd rather jump out of the window than continue the date.
😂😂😂🙌
Kind of like when people ask me what my zodiac is. I feel like I’m being interrogated every time. As if telling you my zodiac is going to auto-generate my genetic code for you to pick apart
The bar was street level so you’d be ok if you did. 😉
Me too!
Somehow I feel better about being retired with a cat. Best of luck to the younger generation. Looks like social networking hasn't made dating easier, just more time-consuming!
it's always been about the right place at the right time old man,
could I borrow your cane...
@@PerspectiveEngineer Rude. And does Mari strike you as a masculine name? Question: why did this comment draw such an aggressive reply from you? Seems like Mari had compassion, not judgement, for younger people. I have the same. My question is optional. Have a great day, .x. .
@@denisejustdenise well said.
@@K3Flyguy Thanks, Michael. 🙂
A cat is ok but a human is better,easier to pet honestly.
I like it, good writing, I think it takes a good writer to change the mood of the observer along with the characters…you could feel every it of the awkwardness creepiness and uncomfortable feelings of being on a mismatched date at first but then it all turned out for better in the end and ended up being surprisingly cute and satisfying ☺️
Right? It was like an elaborate puzzle all coming together by the end as each person found their true match
Except it's not like this in real life. In real life most people like the same feew people which means most people were left unmatched
Life is better when you aren’t seeing it through a haze of alcohol.
That joke about getting "to do a bit of missionary work tonight" was hilarious.
Great job cast and crew. I tend to believe life is more seedy than that but then again I don't get out much.
Seedy.. How?
That was unexpectedly good. 👏👏 Omeleto puts out consistently good short movies. Keeps me up too late sometimes. 😴
Great to see Adrien Brody taking up roles in some smaller films too, what a legend he is!
You play way to much
That's not the brodmeister
Adrien Brody? He's not in this short story. What are you talking about?
If you're referring to Charlie the bartender, that's Matthew Garcia. Not Adrien Brody.
He was probably being facetious... but on the contrary, perhaps he really did actually believe that is Adrian Brody.
@@anthonyb7571 Well, Matthew do looks a little like Adrien. But just a little bit.
These 2 bartenders need a show
Appreciate the cinematography. The short cuts and long shots were optically provocative. Casting went easy on the eyes. Entertaining film!
Good stuff! That barman gave me serious young Adrian Brody vibes :)
He's definitely younger and better looking than Adrien. No hate for him here, just stating the fact and my opinion.
Awesome short…Very entertaining!! Great cast, shout out to Charlie!!
You know it's a match made in heaven when they both have androids that use the same charger 😍
This was a good one. More like a destiny thing. Short hair girl loves the Bartender but couldn't say it. But destiny happens & she met the Asian guy who drives her home. & the Bartender is left with Blue dress girl who was actually there to date Asian guy. Very good acting cast. 👍
these people have the social skills of teenagers...in their 30s? lol.
That’s everyone in LA. Never go there.
Even 50s does 👎🏼
The actor who plays Charlie is amazing! I can definitely see him goin places
Very nice! Lots of relatable nuance.
This film demonstrates _exactly_ why I stopped going to bars a long time ago. The only genuine person was Charlie. Can't believe he didn't already have an SO.
Really enjoyed watching this, felt relatable lol. Great job Matt great work!!
This was weird but kinda cute
That's a perfect explanation, haha. I agree.
Seeing from the actual world, not so weird. Dating is unpredictable. Most of the times, you don't end up with the person you thought you would.
Are you in your 20s?
Things haven't changed in decades, only the format...started out with matchmakers, then in newspapers, now BOOM! Only difference is you can find online stuff about the person... now it is weird feeling if you can't find an online info on them
Dating is terrible these days!! Everyone is trying to impress the wrong someone....geez.....this sucks!!
This gives me "He's not that into you" vibes. Anyone else?
Old reference, but yes.
@@cahidijoyoraharjo7833 Who the F cares how old it is? You apparently.
It was enjoyable because
it gave you the time
to get to know the
characters.
You can turn this
into a TV show.
Aaahhh!! To be a Millennial or Generation Z! I'm a Gen X myself and this reminds me of "Reality Bites" or "Singles". Now it's about social media, apps, and a lot of superficiality. But yes it still holds true that you can indeed find love when you least expect it! 💕👫
Those two on that date have nothing in common and no actual psychological chemistry. 🙄
A great little film. Omeleto is saving my life.
That was really really good. Great premise and very well acted!
You know it's 2022 so I'll give it to you,
nice little film you got there.... 😀
Really enjoyed this! I was in a situation where I was crazy about a good friend but didn't want ruin the great friendship I had with her.
i love that the Headstones are playing in the background! Awesome!
Thanks I was wondering
Actually, it's all original music from the band Øzwald - they just released it all as an EP a few weeks ago!
@@zabsy well then, my mistake - good tune! may i edit my comment and say that the song reminded me of a song by the Headstones...who are also a great group :)
Really liked this one. Great writing, acting, and cinematography. Too often a short goes off track because of weak writing.
I’ll have to fire Charlie. He’s giving away to many free drinks!
I'm pretty sure he reimbursed them with his tips. He doesn't look like a criminal to me.
@@cahidijoyoraharjo7833
I agree
Like bees flitting from flower to flower...while the honey gets made and collected in some hive somewhere....
Well constructed, well directed and played. Good proof of concept; is it going anywhere?
Well done, excellent job by the actors all are extremely talented!
they forgot the oxford comma because we don't use it in journalism!!
very nice short! Enjoyed these short stories and the cast!
the ending was perfect
I found the blue dress woman annoying and it felt like she was fetishizing the guy because he's "Asian" .Plus it was rude how she tried to ditch him for another random date on the same night.
I want another episode!
Happy to be married and not deal with the online dating apps . I love how this ended tho💚
Ta ta ta tta ta ta ta tta.....
Xcuse me......
Yaaaassss;
🤣
That cracked me up....🤣❤️
I enjoyed this! Well done.
BEAUTIFUL!!
I'm glad I'm married and don't work in a bar....anymore 😁🤣
I think we're all glad you did...
@@PerspectiveEngineer boo
I am 76 and I just don’t get it!!Must be my age!LOL!!!
I'm 77, and they're all just a bunch of fakes 😔
Lol don't worry I'm 45 and I don't get it either 😅
Which part don't you get? I think the story is pretty straight forward. Charlie told his bartender friend that he has a crush on a female friend and led her to think that he was talking about her. And it crushed her heart when she found out that he was talking about someone else. Then comes along Alan who's waiting for his date, Avery who's using statistics and calculations to find the perfect match for herself. And when things started to go well, she left so suddenly cause she had another date lined up that night. Which left Alan confused and disappointed. But then after talking for a while with Jessie (the female bartender), they both felt a connection. And then when Charlie finally meet Karissa, the girl he's waiting for, he was met with disappointment as well when he learns that she already had a boyfriend. And then afterwards, Avery got back from the next date she went with which didn't end well. Charlie consoled her and had a chat with her. The two felt a connection and found some things in common between them. And then they hit it off.
It's ok to not get it 😀
I'm 28 and DON'T get it either! 😊
I don't get the part about how the woman in the blue dress was kind of a creepy tease and when she came back she was normal?
Yeah that sat poorly with me too. If the genders were reversed, people would be calling out on this sort of behaviour.
Maybe she had more drinks with her second date and was more relaxed now ? Idk
I think her character treated dating like a CPA would, all about the numbers. She researched the original guy’s profile and made an attempt at conversation to find commonalities: Dodgers, both CPAs, etc. I think her double booking the date was rude, but also could be construed as a “numbers game” more dates = better chance at success.
At the end of the night, after two bad dates, she was able to make a genuine connection with the bartender, in part because she “wasn’t prepared”.
"Chad with two d's." Nice touch.
What does it mean?
@@rme1383 It means he's spelled "Chadd" 😂
@@rme1383 it means he is an extra chad (chad is slang for some kind of a super cool guy)
@@andrejrockshox
"chad is slang for some kind of a super cool guy"
Not in a sarcastic sense ?
Constructive feedback: They spoke too fast, couldn't hear or understand. Appeared very rehearsed.
Had no problem understanding them.
You can select a slower speed like 0.75 or 0.50 in your settings if you find it too fast for you.
I often watch vids like Ted Talks or Recipes on faster speeds from 1.25 to 2x as I often find them too SLOW, LOL
Are you from snetica
I'm Gen X and going on 22 .... From Los Angeles moved to Seattle... I love the writing and acting
It was fun to watch. Enjoyed my time.
The dialogues are way to fast for me. Thank god I have the option to slow them down.
Not to mention there's an option for subtitles? The CC button at the bottom?
She thinks the dating grounds can be navigated with calculations and statistics. How naive.
It actually can. It is all about calculations and statistics. Dating is very predictable. You know already which men will succeed in it and you know which women will take advantage of it. It just doesn't mean that if you "play your cards right" you may not end up in the percentages you do not want to be in. But seeing the overall picture, it is very measurable, very predictable.
@@dinos9607 Uh huh... Numbers can't predict feelings, smart ass. Even though the prediction was successful in getting you the perfect date, it doesn't guarantee that they're perfect for you romantically. Numbers and statistics don't determine your emotions.
@Cahidi
Youre naive as the high divorce rate proves.
Thats how dating apps work, on calculations and algorithms. The billions generated means theres probably sth to it and keep peeps hooked and paying subscriptions.
@@feralkat9370 This story just proved my point. They all didn't end up with the ones they're predicted before. So who's the naive one here? Me or you?
I distinctly remember dating once - years ago. I found it completely hopeless; but that's just me...
Same. I wouldn’t touch “dating” with a stick. I’d rather be single.
I have a gorgeous girl living in my imagination. It is cheaper that way, no drama.
Nice one, love it
I loved it ❤️
Use the jigger. The new owner is cracking down on food cost. Proceeds to go drink for drink with everyone
I'm watching this on my phone... the text messages are way too small to read...
what do they say, can anyone help me please?
Yeah sure
Wait lemme complete watching this
@@025ankitadalai2
thank you☺️
She had other dates
@@adriannathegreat9890
ah, interesting!
Modern dating seems sad to me.
This is like a bad episode of bar rescue
Excellent! Stefani Zabner is so talented and beautiful!
When in a bar, do you raise or lower the bar?!
a Smooth Mess
Why is the bartender drinking soo much lol
Very well done!
Alan is that you!?
That's life . . .
aw .. very nice .. really liked this one ..
this is so cute
Wow the mysterious world and its unexpected ways at the end of the day .
Love Omeleto.
'Awkward'...? Ghastly. I'd rather do laundry than date a Los Angelino. They don't live on the same planet.
Are they really that hopeless?
do.. do people say.. bosom? busom? ive never even written this word!
My man looks like Adrian Brody
Couldn't understand a single thing...and it's so scary while thinking about future
3:39 "My mom made me a profile..." WTF ? :D
Chadd!!!! I love it. I like the crazy CPA
I LOVE BEM LEGAL O TEMA
Same problems right now...
damn lol another date
How many times is this film going to be made?
Can you sit over there for a minute.?...
Um... once? If you're talking about rom-coms in general, then I guess they're gonna make it till the end of times. Or at least until the end of our civilization.
how does this video exist?
Watch out for the Social media queen.. chances are She’s playing the field just like you.. But hey that’s the box you live in..
Bars take regular inventory of their alcohol sales and the volume their dispensing. These individuals are drinking their employers profit!
Peace maker and people pleaser of the family.. Since When??
WE ARE NIGHT MARES YO LOL
Nice, if life was really like that.
Fun
The way things are now I'm surprised their isn't USB/charging ports in toilets, then again I'm olde school, so perhaps there is.
🌼
@9:50 I didn’t expect it this of the Christian scene. Is this what it’s really like these days?
LOL what 🤔 Not _awful_ but... Omeleto's usual top-tier fare has apparently ruined me for anything less 🤷♀️
So true a@ Marih 3286 would rather watch my 3 guinea piggies shred veggies..and cuddle with my 16 year old cat ..than trying to get a date on Tinder lol!
Jeez, happy 5th. I worked at Paramount. I went dancing last night.
Chick flick, not saying thats a bad thing just saying what it is
"Do you have a preference on which Vodka?" No, I don't. But thanks for letting my party know I'm a cheapskate. (I so hate that question.)
Straight folks sure have it tough…
Damn I didn’t realise people walk around with their lines memorised ten seconds ahead 😆 the dialogue & acting in this is 👎
What a joke
why did the blue dress girl ditch the Asian guy? the seem to be hitting it off then she bailed..why?
She had another date lined up - it's called hypergamy... Check out 'the husband store'...
@@ibubezi7685
Don't you mean "polyandry" ?
Definition for hypergamy I found is "Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status, or caste status than oneself."