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After Hours 35th Anniversary Video Essay
Between the landmark films of Raging Bull and Goodfellas Martin Scorsese directed some interesting director for hire movies that displayed his usual flair and creativity. After Hours (1985) is one such film, a quirky thriller, like an absurdist Hitchcock film that charts a lonely man's misfortune in New Yorks SoHo after dark. Beneath the surface of this entertaining comedy are some dark and interesting subtexts that are beautifully drawn out in the visual under Scorsese's masterful direction.
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@MovieBirthdays 4 года назад

Take a journey with me into 80s New York guided by Martin Scorsese as we spend time After Hours through this strange and disturbing odyssey.

@kennethrussell1158 Год назад

This movie kind of reminds me of "The Game", with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn from 1998.

@MovieBirthdays Год назад

@@kennethrussell1158 Definitely, I think it has a big influence on David Fincher, not only with “The Game”, you can also see some references in Seven and Fight Club.

@jacklawrence2212 Год назад

'After hours' is an underrated classic - nightmarish, full of weirdness, surrealism and urban paranoia and the deep fear of being lost with nowhere to go. And Griffin Dunne is amazing in it. Enjoyed the video and analysis.

@MovieBirthdays Год назад

Thanks so much, great summary from you. It’s such a unique little film full of great ideas, I’ve loved it since I first saw it.

@timwright4263 2 года назад

Scorsese's true masterpiece ❤ "I really just want to go home."

@MovieBirthdays 2 года назад

It’s a gem for sure.

@bluewalnuts688 Год назад

Best Scorsese movie hands down. Even better than the one I was in. Ain't no question about it.

@tusharkumar8750 10 месяцев назад

In one word if I wanna define this movie so it will be- Chaos or Commotion. Phenomenal Movie 😍😍

@steffid6949 3 года назад

I watched a bunch of videos like this about the film, but you had a lot of original interpretations that I didn't find anywhere else. Thank you so much for this

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

You’re welcome, I do my best to find something new in each movie I make a video on as there is already a wealth of information out there. This has always been a personal favourite so I had a lot to say about it. Glad you enjoyed the video, I have new videos every week so please feel free to subscribe if you haven’t already, I would love to hear your thoughts on them and would appreciate the support.

@steffid6949 3 года назад

@@MovieBirthdays subscribed! keep up the good work

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

@@steffid6949 thanks a lot. 👍

@sagarsaxena6318 4 года назад

Very good stuff. Good editing to bring out your points. I too agree that the day we see is a bad dream that comes to Paul while he's trying to think of life beyond his office building. The most telling detail is the way Paul is 'stolen' by the same two burglars and left off outside the office premises. It's like a closed loop now.

@MovieBirthdays 4 года назад

Thanks, glad you liked it. You’re right about the closed loop.

@spaceodds1985 3 года назад

Raging Bull was released in 1980, but it was IMO a 70s film. After Hours is very much Scorsese doing an abrupt face, indulging in a dark comedy of chance and interconnecting story strands. I absolutely love this film, hilarious and bloody terrifying at the same time, After Hours is IMO Scorsese hitting the restart button after the debacle that was The King Of Comedy and in turn he has created not only his most mainstream film but his best film of that decade (excluding Raging Bull of course)

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

I’m a big fan of The King of Comedy but I agree After Hours is so much more accomplished and sharper. It gets better each time I watch it and one that deserves more recognition.

@spaceodds1985 3 года назад

@@MovieBirthdays To think that After Hours was very nearly Tim Burton’s feature film debut.

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

@@spaceodds1985 That would have been interesting to see. Also, thanks for checking out my other videos. I hope you like them.

@guileniam Год назад

100 %

@KidFresh71 Год назад

Perhaps the most underrated movie of all time.

@stevengallanter665 3 года назад

4:32 Scorsese's parents are in the booth to the right.

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

Thanks, I never noticed them before. Great spot.

@ladybhive1210 2 года назад

that's Scorsese @9:46😂

@kennethrussell1158 Год назад

Griffin Dunne always in a way reminded me of a combination of Dudley Moore and Dustin Hoffman.

@MovieBirthdays Год назад

That’s a good observation, never thought of that before. I’ve always enjoyed his performances.

@johnnash297 3 года назад

If Oliver Stone had a sense of humor this would have made a nice bookend with Wall Street. A great turn by Scorsese.

@Madbandit77 3 года назад

Go watch "Into The Night" with Jeff Goldblum, which is a "West Coast After Hours".

@vincentgoupil180 Год назад

Enjoyed your take on "After Hours" as it is a favorite. Thanks 5:00 noticed the background apartment window near Paul's head reflecting what he might be thinking. 9:17 Paul looking at the vertical sign on the building on the left saying something. All I could make out was "WORK" as in 'obey' or 'submit'. Both visually like the loneliness of the American painter Edward Hopper. Checked your channel to see which movie to pick next. Some recommendations (in case never seen) Vincent Ward's 1988 "The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey" John Demme's 1986 "Something Wild" Jim Jarmusch's 1986 "Down By Law" Martin Scorsese's 1999 "Bringing Out the Dead" could be considered a bookend to "After Hours". Every listen to the voice of the Manc Pete Beard's voice on his channel " Unsung Heros of Illustration" ?

@MovieBirthdays Год назад

Thanks for the great comment and video suggestions. Really like your observations, I never even thought of those. Glad you enjoyed the video and I’ll look up the voice you mentioned. Thanks again.

@vincentgoupil180 Год назад

@@MovieBirthdays You're welcome Pete's voice is well, distinguished reserved melodic ... and his presentations ain't too shabby either :) good guy P.s. Ironically, any New Yorker seeing "After Hours" would wonder why Paul Hackett just didn't walk back to his apartment. Easy to have done except the psuedo romantic part of him 'yearned' to be bohemian. Sorry, getting long, recently rewatched Luc Besson's "Leon the Professional" or, the edited "Professional". Interested that his "Fifth Element" is a continuation of "The Professional" rebirth thru fire as is Leeloo (Milla Jovovich ... genuflect) in The Fifth Element" ... just rambling Best

@MovieBirthdays Год назад

@@vincentgoupil180 Yeah, he could have totally walked but I guess he got swept up in his odyssey. I never noticed the connections between Leon and the Fifth Element. I love the rebirth through fire symbolism you mention.

@vincentgoupil180 Год назад

@@MovieBirthdays While its about a thirty-eight minute walk, 2.2 miles, from 28 Howard Street, Kiki's studio, to 11 Madison Ave. the Metropolitan Building Paul worked at, even considering Soho was a iffy place to be after hours back then, there would haven't been a movie :) How many movies are there that the main character leaves midway thru the movie, besides John Wayne movies ? Seems what crashed & burned was Luc Besson's marriage to Maiwenn Le Besco (1992-1997) then Milla Jovovich (1997-1999) which reflects the making of "The Professional" followed by "The Fifth Element". Maiwenn was in both movies, first as a service worker then as the diva in the second. Guess Besson's "Messenger: Joan of Arc" wasn't received well which points out movies where the main character dies doesn't do great in the box office returns ... kidding, sort of Guess audiences after identifying with a movie character who passes away can't accept their own mortality and want another chance demanding a sequel. dang, datsa Tibetan Buddhism for you But the real question is was Kiki Bridges squatting in the building later becoming a certifiable A.I.R.(Artist In Residence) buying the building for pennies on the dollar and now comfortably retired after selling it for millions. That would be art imitating life.

@jeshkam 2 года назад

My Gosh, Teri Garr is perfection 😍😍

@sue4913 4 года назад

Really good video. Might watch this film soon!

@MovieBirthdays 4 года назад

Thanks so much, check it out you won’t regret it. It’s very funny, especially if you like awkward humour.

@MINIMOTOMADNESS 2 года назад

well done,as a buff of this film,what a brilliant interpretation you have,fair play,if your ever in reading in the uk,i"ll buy you a beer

@MINIMOTOMADNESS 2 года назад

or two,fancy doing a review of four rooms?

@MovieBirthdays 2 года назад

Thanks a lot, nice to find fans of this movie. If I pass through I’ll let you know. Check out some of my other videos and let me know what you think and please subscribe if you haven’t already. Cheers🍺

@tonyhallett9841 4 года назад

Loved this. I saw the film on release in Leicester Sq, as a teenager, knowing nothing about it as I went in. I must say it disturbed rather than amused me. Now I know why.

@MovieBirthdays 4 года назад

Tony Hallett I first saw it late one night on TV when I was about 9 or 10 (I know) and for some reason it just stayed with me. I think the novelty of it being almost real-time was what made it memorable. Plus it was probably the weirdest film I’d seen at that time.

@slyslaughter5115 3 года назад

Good post! I would suggest a smart film from 1988, Miracle Mile, which presents male sexual anxiety or hysteria outpictured as a nuclear extinction event on its way to Los Angeles.

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

I’m aware of it but never seen it, I’ll be sure to add to my watchlist. Thanks for the recommendation.

@slyslaughter5115 3 года назад

@@MovieBirthdays I think you will be immersed considering the well-articulated depth of your post for After Hours. It is also very funny in its dark way. The dialogue gives hints here and there as to what is really on its mind, but it plays unencumbered as a nuclear thriller all the while.

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

@@slyslaughter5115 it sounds really good and quite a unique premise. Thanks for your comment.

@slyslaughter5115 3 года назад

@@MovieBirthdays Thanks for the great video

@MovieBirthdays 3 года назад

@@slyslaughter5115 you’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

@josephkelley8641 2 года назад

Happy Anniversary the great Joe Minion.

@GenX4ever 2 года назад

You pick excellent movies to review good sir! Thanks for these. Subscribed!.. You might consider Marathon Man. It's another one that belongs on your channel in my opinion! Cheers!

@MovieBirthdays 2 года назад

Thanks so much for subscribing, glad you like the channel. I almost did Marathon Man last year, I’ve always loved that movie. I’ll try to do it in its next anniversary. Thanks again for the support.

@GenX4ever 2 года назад

@@MovieBirthdays absolutely. You do a great job with your breakdowns. Talk to ya later. 🙌

@MovieBirthdays 2 года назад

@@GenX4ever 👍

@ladybhive1210 2 года назад

That was torture when they tried to mohawk him!😄

@t.austinsabel479 Год назад

Surrender Dorothy.

@popvinnik Год назад

Neurotic? There's nothing neurotic about Paul whatsoever.

@Russwig 2 года назад

Would be interested to know what you think of "A Million Movies" take on the final scene/credits of the film.

@MovieBirthdays 2 года назад

Just watched the video really great theory and I think it’s a great interpretation, whether it was intentional or not it still makes sense in regards to the themes in the film. Thanks for the tip.

@nicholeandalby 25 дней назад

Did this guy even watch it? He didnt "lose his temper" he pretended to act weird to escape Marcy. He wasn't this awkward guy who couldn't get laid...he just couldn't get laid THAT night. Obviously all of the women are throwing themselves at him.

@edsonnavarrus7379 Год назад

@MikeWhiskyTango Год назад

I'm not sure why many reviews of different movies always come to the conclusion that it was all a dream. This was the number one hated cliche of hollywood and writers. Submission requirements actually had a list of cliches to avoid. #1 on the list was avoid 'it was all a dream' scenario. Viewers invest time and emotion into a vision only to find out it was dream / hallucination annoys the hell out of them and they don't bother with repeated viewings or expenditure on videos/dvd's etc. Reviewers are obsessed with the 'it never really happened and it was all a dream idea' for the Shining, total recall, inception, and a bunch of other movies, on very sketchy evidence.

@MovieBirthdays Год назад

I guess it adds another dimension or layer to what we think we are seeing. In regards to After Hours, the film becomes so absurd and nightmarish that it lends itself to surrealism. I do agree though, the it was all a dream thing can be unsatisfying but only when it is literal. When it is more ambiguous it compels us to watch the movie again and again to make sense of the puzzle.

@MikeWhiskyTango Год назад

@@MovieBirthdays That's true. The film Shutter Island actually supports that view.