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207 Pictures blogs about our film

207 pictures blogged in response to seeing our film on youtube.
“It’s experimental and artsy in ways that might scare a lot of you and in ways that might make others of you fall in love. It’s the kind of thing i want to see more of. I want to see genuine, heartfelt and, […]

Video Response from Twas Vintage

This video comment was posted on our YouTube page by twasvintage.

“taking the road less traveled by”

LPK sent us the following message on MySpace.
if this begins to sound like another typical “fan” message, delete it. I’m serious. Click the “Delete” button and be done.
My girlfriend and I just watched the film tonight. You’ll be happy to know that I plucked down $20 @ B-side.com for the DVD.
As we sat on […]

“particularly relevant for our technological generation”

The Great Betto sent us the following myspace message.
Hello..I happened upon your film “Four Eyed Monsters” on Youtube the other day. Who does not love the wonder that is Youtube. A cheap and effective way of fulfilling the masses dreams and desires to be viewed and loved by all. And yet amongst these sometimes amusing […]

Brendans Response to Film

Thanks Arin and Susan:) for your work. Just saw the long video. Will remember to make you some money.
I was especially impressed by the beauty of eyes by this movie. I liked how you focussed on the eyes from different angles, and especially caught their shape and the interesting shape and texture of Arin’s eyelashes. The eyes: windows to the soul. I was also struck by the vulnerability of the face, how in some places there was no masks, no barrier between the viewer and yourselves. “Here I am, here is my face, looking at you, no barriers, I cannot protect myself from your love or your hatred, or from whatever you see in me.” Beauty=vulnerablity=nakedness.
Did you consciously take the four eyed monsters metaphor from Aristophanes? If you haven’t, read Aristophane’s speech in Plato’s Symposium. The Phaedrus is also beautiful too (about love).
I’d be interested to know how you look back on yourselves at a later age. I’m sure as you get older there will be parts you will feel are a bit embarrasing or tragic! But still, completely worthwhile. Watching this film managed to help me out of my little bout of depression–even though it was sorta sad in ways.
Funniest part: “I can make lasagne” (was that a real blog or did you make it up?).
Line drawings were great to watch. Good soundtrack.
Good luck in your future work and thanks again,
Brendan (Australia).

RE: Four Eyed Monsters

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31 youtube video responses

31 people have made video responses to our feature length film being on youtube and they are a complete trip.

Watch all the video responses to Four Eyed Monsters here.

Four Eyed Monsters YouTube Video Responses

“It’s true which makes it better…”

SmilingLimpet made an awesome thank you video for our film:

“Marvelous film in so many ways!”

JB 1735829 in Malden, MA posted a comment on Netflix:

This is a marvelous film in so many ways! A must-see!

“Strikes A Chord”

Qwipster-dot-net’s in Santa Barbara, CA posted the following comment about our film:

Four-Eyed Monsters is fascinating for a unique depiction of a new type of courtship, effectively capturing how the new generation communicates and relates to one another through multimedia outlets like computers, videos, audio, text messages, MySpace, and other non-physical sources. If one were to look at it in a more cynical light, their idealized opinions of one another keep them interested, but both individuals find it easier to express themselves by channeling these feelings through another process — verbal connections and physical embraces are as foreign to them as their art is to those not in the same creative realm. As far as the film itself goes, it’s a short and very low budget film, with actors that aren’t professional (though not exactly amateurish either) and a somewhat narcissistic bent that is often inherent in an artistic treatment like this. When the whole film consists of two people putting themselves out there, everything they think, hope, dream, and despair about, it’s not a given that the audience will find a personal connection with it, depending on their frames of reference. I think it helps to have an attraction to the need for self-expression that exists in nearly every artist, as the film is the embodiment of two artists conveying how they feel to one another through words, symbols, reflections, and technological devices. It’s not an easy film to like, as it is quite pessimistic at times, but if you’ve ever had a relationship that has existed through mostly digital means, you may find it strikes a chord in you.

“An Artist’s Art-House Movie”

KY 1869505 in Brooklyn, NY posted the following comment about our film:

Not a lot of people throw the word arty around when concerning movies anymore. Most movies, even summer blockbusters, have a touch of what LOOKS like inspired art direction in them. But Four Eyed Monsters is an artist’s art-house movie, while at the same time appealing to the average movie goer with an inspiring tumultuous love affair. This movie speaks to anyone who looks for love even though they know they’re too dysfunctional to have or to keep it. The characters deal with the reality of love with flaws, and their desire to find some new and original in themselves leads them to create a one-of-a-kind relationship which combines their frailties as people with their strengths as artists. Their successes and more importantly their struggles as a couple mirror their and our hurdles as artists with confidence but without direction. When everyone thinks they’re special and an artist, how does one create art? When everyone believes that true love is not only possible but expected, how does one survive REAL love? These are the questions asked by Four Eyed Monsters. My favorite part of the film was how visual art and inventive film-making showed off the artistic merits of the two protagonists. Stop-motion and other animations compliment the voice-overs and a variety of ballsy camera techniques combine with original music, performance and even dance to make a film that is a feast for the eye. What better way to express the inexpressible struggles artists have with their own minds? Not since Man with a Movie Camera have I felt so strongly that film can go anywhere and do anything as I have here. More than just a flash in the pan indie sensation, this film is a daring and heartfelt exploration of issues near to the hearts of young people. My only hope is that this movie will get continuing raves and the wider audience that it deserves.

“The weight of inspiration” Video posted by Kaitlin

Kaitlin reacted to not getting and then getting our DVD in the mail by creating this short film:

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“You Guys Rock!”

Ral8158 posted the following comment in YouTube about our DVD:

I know it doesn’t mean much, but you guys rock! You’ve completely inspired me in a time when I had no inspiration. Thanks FEM!

“A Classic”

Thomas in Oxford, South United Kingdom posted the following comment about our film:

That film was fucking amazing! It’s surreal. I love it. It’s a classic to me. Nice one guys! x

“Encore Encore!!!”

Sarama in Ohio posted the following comment about our film:

i finally got my copy in the mail and it was fucking fantastic!!!! I was able to idenify with it from the STD scenario to the awkward stages of dating.

encore encore!!!

“Can’t Wait to See New Episodes!”

Bill in New York posted the following comment about our DVD:

Just wanted to let you know I got my DVD and immediately put it in my player and relieved all the glory, pain and heartache of both the movie and its making. My admiration for your talent, determination and ingenuity only increased! And still can’t wait to see the new episodes! Bill

“Film is Great’

Meg in Michigan posted the following comment about our DVD:

The film is great, I’m recommending it to everyone I know. Thanks again!

“You HAVE to See It”

Chris in Michigan posted the following comment about our DVD:

After my ever so long wait to see the movie, I finally have. It’s hard to describe this movie without just sayin “you gotta see it.” But, honestly; you HAVE to see it.

“Thanks for sharing your beautiful project”

Myles in California posted the following comment about our DVD:

The DVD came a while ago and I’ve been meaning to say thank you. Arin and susan, thank you for the experience. Thanks for the updates along the way, thanks for working through the hurdles and thanks for sharing your beautiful project with the world.

“Much Better Than I Expected”

Stephen in North Carolina posted the following comment about our DVD:

Just got the DVD and was actually impressed – much better than I expected. How this did not get distribution, i don’t know. Really nice job on cinematography – I shoot a lot with DVX as well. My wife loved it as well and we are 40 something 4 eyed monsters