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@m.c.ufan1019

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there I'm so glad you watched Monsters vs Aliens! What was your favourite part?

It's a little ironic that the friend that Michael is based on is actually still alive today and Jonathan is gone. But it's still good news that his friend is alive.

The fact that it was actually Stephen Sondheim himself speaking on the voice message in the last scene 😭 I cried every damn time

@TheHManShow

2 жыл бұрын

And Bradley Whitford NAILED playing him! At first I was a bit worried about an actor playing him but as soon as he started talking any and all doubts were gone

@faithmo5347

Жыл бұрын

@Dave Smith Yeah, the actor who played Sondheim in the film had a conflict with his schedule and he couldn't record the lines, so Lin asked Sondheim to do it. But after reading the lines, Sondheim said that they were not what he would say to Jon, and asked if he could rewrite them himself.

Concerning Andrew's stage training: He is actually a VERY accomplished stage actor even before this. He only learned the singing and playing piano part for TTB, but he actually already has a Tony. Lin actually saw him performing the main part in "Angels in America" (for which he did win his Tony), which is a 7-hour (!) play, most of which Andrew's character is frantically yelling at the audience. Lin saw him in that and thought that even if he doesn't know how to sing (he didn't know if he did or not at the time) this shouldn't pose a problem, as the dude is yelling at people several shows a week for 7 hours straight and his vocal cords are still not destroyed

@walkrwalkr3622

2 жыл бұрын

Probably helped that he hooked Andrew up with the right vocal Coach and the guy has enough confidence to say he can sing given a year of preparation.

28:20 FINALLY a reactor who recognized people in this scene and freaked out like most of us! lol

Hearing your story, about you and your friend, and seeing how much you connected with the movie- it means so much. Thank you so much for sharing.

@FormalFilmsProductions

2 жыл бұрын

agreed

@staubglanz

2 жыл бұрын

This.

Lin credits Jonathan so much for his success.. He's stated in many interviews without Jonathan there is no Lin musicals.. Lin only used Jonathan original songs and didn't add his own cuz he wanted it to state "music and score written by Jonathan Larson... So as you stated we literally watched the tick tock boom off Broadway, and suburbia screening while watching the hectic week up to the screening Jonathan went through... So amazing I've watched it 8 times...

RIP Stephen Sondheim (March 22, 1930 - November 26, 2021), aged 91 And RIP Jonathan Larson (February 4, 1960 - January 25, 1996), aged 35 You both will be remembered as legends.

My favorite little bit of trivia from this was that Sondheim didn't like the original answering machine message (post workshop) they had written, so he requested that he be able to write it and deliver it. Not surprisingly Lin agreed.

That was a beautiful reaction, and so moving -- not to mention relatable -- to see someone who actually not only connects with the story personally but caught all the little bits of theatrical chaos and all the cameos in it. Once you see Rent, whether you choose to watch the Pro shot or the movie (Or hey, honestly, both! I happen to really enjoy the movie, but I think seeing the stage version is also certainly a thing you should do) you'll definitely be able to appreciate more of the details in this film too, in regards to where a lot of the inspo for that musical came from. Lin added a lot of really clever references. Rent is a modern retelling of Puccini's opera La Boheme, set in early 90s NYC, but it's also very much inspired by the world he inhabited and people he knew, as well.

The love and respect for the art of musicals and musical writing in this movie is just simply astonishing. It brought a smile to my face, even though I began to be invested in the world of musical and Broadway quite recently. The way Lin portrayed all these emotions, themes and characters is just another work of art in his growing repertoire of masterpieces.

Andrew killed this performance! He honestly had two of my favorite performances this year (this and Spider-Man: No Way Home) I would love to hear the rest of your story. It was incredibly powerful. Fantastic video as always

@walkrwalkr3622

2 жыл бұрын

Nominated for the Oscars. Hope he wins it.

@FormalFilmsProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@walkrwalkr3622 I saw. I hope so too. Keeping my fingers crossed

If you do decide to watch Rent, I reccomend watching the proshot of the final performance on Broadway in 2008 (RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway) over the movie. Yes, the one positive is that the movie has most of the original cast, but for a movie musical, it's a pretty clunky adaptation. The show on Broadway was originally a sung-through rock opera with very little spoken dialogue. Chris Columbus, the director of the movie, made the decision to cut sections of the sung-through bits to turn them into spoken dialogue....but it's ripped word-for-word from what they sing in the Broadway show anyway, and it sounds _really_ awkward!!! The movie also cut out -- imo -- two of the best songs in the show. The proshot has a _great_ cast, and you can see the musical in its truest form. Plus, quite a few members of the OBC come out to perform during the curtain call anyway, so 🤷‍♂

@yoogrldude

2 жыл бұрын

Seconding this

@rjenyawd

2 жыл бұрын

Thiiiiird-ing this! (After writing my own, almost exact same comment. Lol. Oops! )

@FormalFilmsProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@yoogrldude fourthing this

@watchpedia7543

2 жыл бұрын

Fifthing this

@charlottediedrick6952

Жыл бұрын

it’s actually incredible

Feel very privileged to see a raw and personal reaction coupled with your own story alongside Jonathan’s. We will be watching your career with great interest. Can’t wait to see what else you’ll accomplish and I’ll keep and eye out for your name out there. In the meantime you’ve got another subscriber along for the ride

Hammerstein took Sondheim under his mentorship in the 40s. Sondheim took Jonathan Larson under his mentorship in the 80s. He let him behind the scenes when he was making Into the woods. Jefferey Sellers produced Rent, and later Avenue Q. Then he produced In The Heights, and Later Hamilton.

Song Timestamps 30/90 6:59 Boho Days 19:02 No More 21:19 Sunday 28:54 Therapy 31:35 lol Swimming 36:23 Come to Your Senses 38:25 lol Why 40:45 Louder Than Words 54:55

@callmeclariss

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! It’s really appreciated specially as there’s only so much that I can keep in the edit due to copyright 🙄 thanks for taking the time and have a good one!

@nothingmancer1607

Жыл бұрын

omg god bless you

I'm so glad I found your reaction. It's wonderful for me to find someone who connects so personally to a movie like this as I do. Some cool details about this movie: the apartment was a complete replica of Jon's real life apartment the voicemail you hear at the end is Sondheim's actual voice in the crowd during "Louder Than Words" Jon's real life sister can be seen in the audience the scene in the park during "Why" Andrew sang and played the piano live and the neighbors Michelle and Gay in "Boho Days" were actual friends of Jon's, . =)

About "Sunday". First of all, THANK YOU, first PROPER reaction to all of these people. Second, you probably didn't catch them as you haven't seen RENT, but all the three "bums" are from it's original cast, and the real Jonathan would meet all of them in like 3 years after his staged monologue.

@levindeed

2 жыл бұрын

Also, all the "focus group" people are also Broadway stars. This movie really has almost zero roles that aren't played by either Lin's friends, IRL Johnathan"s friends or actual Broadway legends. For example of you look at the panel of authors in his writing workshop there is the actual Stephen effing Schwartz. And Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton's musical director. And SO. MANY. MORE. Including by the way 3 winners of a grant given to young aspiring creators by the Jonathan Larson fund.

@levindeed

2 жыл бұрын

I was actually wondering: I'm contemplating on making a (possibly) huge video in Russian that explains TTB, RENT and Larson's life, because the amount of info about the musical culture and this part of it specifically is almost nonexistent of you only speak Russian. Could I use your reaction to Sunday, with credits and links of course, to illustrate what this scene feels like for those who actually know what Broadway is?)

Your reaction makes me smile and cry. Your story and connection to moments in Larson life, your tears as you explain your side, and just you makes this a reaction I enjoyed. I love the random Spanish that is all you. Keep it up! 🥰

As a musical theatre actor… tons of cruises are absolute dogshit for your mental health. Paying your bills doesn’t mean much when you’d rather jump off the ship than do another day. I like that they went for the cruise jobs in this film, those scumbag companies deserve the bad press. People shouldn’t be ashamed of those jobs (as I have been ashamed before) but they are so disrespectful and exploitive to qualified actors and singers. Aside from that, I’m loving your reaction! 🙌🙌🙌 you rock.

Also I like the movie adaptation of ITH _overall,_ but I do agree that most of the changes from the stageshow to the movie are a bit of a headscratcher... I'd love to see your analysis on the two!

You are such an inspiration! I am so glad I found your channel. I’m so glad you reviewed this movie it’s amazing!

@callmeclariss

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Truly means a lot!

I loved your story about your audition and the positive reaction to it! That feeling of knowing when you get that emotion just right, it never leaves you. I was in an acting class in college back in ‘86, and my teacher was running us through some scenarios. One had me literally prancing about the stage full of the worst hubris, only to be brought down by a confrontation with a Greek god (a rather ridiculous set up, but it worked in achieving the highest and then the lowest of emotions). I’m a bit reserved, naturally, so getting to that level of highest of highs was reaaaaalllly hard for me. The teacher is on the sidelines, urging me to get more lost in my hubris until I am spinning around in joy, and then he brings in the classmate who’s the god, and I see him in mid-spin, and then just collapse in a heap of jellied bones and grovel at his feet. That feeling of collapse-well, I’d never felt it before, nor never have again in all the years since. What I didn’t know was that my spinning about had brought a passing group of graduate-level acting students to a stop in the hall outside of our classroom to watch me, and when they saw my collapse, that got a big round of applause from them!! As someone who was not a theater student but just taking the class for fun (it was specifically for non-theater majors) because I really love acting, that applause and my teacher’s approval was such a rush that I’ve never forgotten in the decades since.

@callmeclariss

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is amazing! I would have loved to see that! It sounds like an incredible experience that definitely led to compelling work that you just Have to watch! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful moment!

This is the first video I've seen of you and sheeeeesh! I watched Tick, Tick, ...Boom! a couple of weeks ago and have been stuck on watching other people's reaction to the songs because they hit me in the feels. You made me go through the feels all over again lmao. Great video.

Thank you so much for sharing that story. I know that it couldn't have been easy to share something so personal and emotional in your life, but I'm glad to see the impact that your friend was able to have on your life. They left an amazing mark on this world and you are showing it by living with their memory every day.

This movie made me cry by itself... And you dare to make me cry even more with your beautiful words. Thanks for everything you shared with us, Clariss. I don't know how much I like the fact I can relate to the feelings you felt, but I am glad we both came through. This movie was phenomenal and the impact Larson had was just- unbelievable. Loved your reaction, as always. Las memorias de los que se nos adelantaron los mantienen vivos, y también nos ayudan a vivir. Te mando un muy fuerte abrazo desde México.

Girl watching you react to this was like looking into a mirror that instead of italian inflections yours were Spanish. the excitement, joy and love for theatre and the music was exactly how I felt as a theatre kid turned writer and musician.

If you're going to watch Rent, here's what you need to know: The hollywood version is the better quality and has most of hte original cast. But it is HEAVILY modified from the original. Many of the sung lyrics have become spoken dialogue, which can be weird at times. Some whole songs were cut. The timeline of events is changed (instead of the whole first act happening in one night, it now happens over a week or so). It is... different. On the other hand, the Fox live rent special is far more faithful to the original (minus some censored for family broadcast changes) and the staging is really creative and interesting. But the production itself is a far lower quality than the other two versions. The cast just isn't as good and it's clear that rehearsals were minimal. But the camera and sets and overall production value is very high. The final option is the recording that was done of the final broadway performance in NYC. This is obviously going to be the most representative of the stage show... because it is the stage show. But it's a recording of a live performance with all the drawbacks that come with that. But if you want to see what it was like to see Rent in it's pure original format, this is the one you want to go with. Minimal set and all. Personally, knowing what you've shared in this and other videos, I would recommend the last option for your first viewing, especially if you're familiar with the soundtrack.

@Dfk429S9fo3

Жыл бұрын

Final performance is a must!

If we can trust KZread comments, the friend that Michael was based on is still alive today!

@SaGeForReal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes he’s still alive and his real name is Matthew. 👍

@EricAriel5

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he’s alive today,I’ve seen interviews featuring him.

A elegant and gentle women ☺️ never let your heart turn cold by the influence of others

When I applied to acting school, I had just lost my grandma. Covid was everywhere, we had no vaccine. I thought my world was over. Your story hit home so hard. I am in tears as I write this because my world is not over. Art is a valid way to spend your life. I love my life, and I have nothing but thanks for your message. You might not even see this comment, but I need to see it. I’m glad I did.

@callmeclariss

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing part of your story. I’m honored that my video touched your heart and you are right art is a valid way to spend your life. Keep going for there is still life in you yet! Go on and spread your light with the world :)

@feitocomfruta

Жыл бұрын

@@callmeclarissI resonate with both of your stories here. I live in Colorado, and at the time my parents lived in South Carolina. In 2019, my dad was taken to the ER before the first of two weekends of my winter concerts with my chorus. I was able to talk to him and his ICU nurse that Saturday between shows, he was getting discharged in the next day or two. The following Wednesday I came down with a 24 hour bug, so I stayed home on Thursday. I got calls and texts from my coworker to call my brother, who had called my office because I wasn’t picking up my phone. The next call I get from my brother, I picked up, and he tells me my dad died. 10 days prior, he underwent surgery to repair a complete aortic dissection, and on his way out of the follow up, the repair failed. I was numb, I reached out to my chorus family to let them know. That Friday night, I had my first of two performances of a duet in Tagalog about being separated from your loved ones at Christmas. He’d been gone for 36 hours, and I had to sing a song about loss and grief. I looked at my director before the concert started, and he reassured me I could do it because I’m a strong performer, but an even stronger soul. My partner and I ended up giving the best, most beautiful performance of all 8 shows according to most of my chorus family. I’m so sorry you both had to experience this as well, but in each of our cases, we made them proud.

Tick tick boom opened the musical theatre world for me that's why this movie and Johnathan Larson will always have a special place in my heart ❤❤ i always cry watching this movie 😢😢

Andrew Garfield the man!!

I understand the passion for storytelling- its something I've loved my whole life, but I didn't understand about myself until more recently. I got into theater and acting later- I'm about to turn 32, and I acted in my first show as the age of 25- and I've discovered that what I love most about theater is the way you have all these people with all these different skill sets come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Acting not something I'm going to make my living doing, though I GENUINELY love being part of an ensemble, BUT COSTUMING. Costuming is my true love. I love the way you can tell a whole story about a character the second they walk on stage just by what they're wearing, that done the right way you can tell someone everything you need to know about them. Color theory, materials, time period, working with the actors and choreographers to create flow and movement and personality... I love it. I'm going to be the head costumer the first time this summer (would have been sooner, but you know, COVID), The Importance of Being Earnest, and I'm just vibrating with excitement already.

thank you for sharing your story! I cried again with you. This film is a masterpiece

I agree with the older woman in the baseball cap and tracksuit - I really like you. You're videos are amazing; like spending time with a best friend. Your voice is so soothing, I could have fallen asleep, but your words and emotion were too important. Thank you for taking time out to share a bit of yourself. Your videos are a form of art. I hope you never feel you have to rush your art. Going to binge all your videos now. Cuidate chica.

As someone currently taking part in Rent, it's incredible, non-stop, and so just constantly there with you, in the moment and real

Man, when I tell you I was in my feels the same as you the first time watching this movie and then watching your reaction was moving as well. There are so many obstacles that obstruct us from our journey but every unique journey brings us closer together as a result. Jonathan knew he had something when rose advised him to make it more relatable and personal, and as a writer, I understand not everyone will see things how I do and that is ok, I stopped worrying about the opinions of others and stayed true to my core despite not receiving what I felt I deserved. Thank you for sharing and I pray your journey continues to grow and that you can look back on these moments and embrace the impact all of our journeys continue to show and teach us new things, looking forward to more Claris’s!!!!!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Thanks for chatting with me - well, all of us - tonight. That was fun. Siiiii por favor! I'd love to do Miranda's video catalog. Go from In the Heights to Hamilton. Toss in Moana for kicks. haha. But seriously, I'd like to hear a comparison of the stage show and the film because I know some people weren't thrilled with the changes. I've only ever seen the film. And Rent is on my To Watch list. Honestly, though, you will make anything entertaining and thought-provoking. Whatever it is, bring it! I'm here for it. Vamos!

I so enjoyed this review! I loved how much you could relate to this story and sharing your personal experiences. I also really enjoyed the “quacks” every time you swore. Greatness!! ❤️

I just want to say that I keep coming back to watch your reaction and also cry with you. Thanks for sharing your story and reacting to such a heartfelt musical film ❤️

Btw that overhead shot of Jonathan in the pool when “Come to Your Senses” comes to him was actually filmed in the actual pool where it came to Jonathan Larson

Your reaction was so relatable. Thank you for your insightful commentary!

I stumbled onto your reaction and got so much more than a typical reaction. It was really moving hearing you speak about your experiences. You made me tear up a little, I’m glad things worked out for you in that way. I loved seeing your enthusiasm for everything throughout the reaction and your commentary and your joy was just so infectious. 😄

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I can't imagine how painful it must have been. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Just found you, I loved this movie so much. Your reaction and motivation just touched me. Friends and family don’t get it, but to see someone else who does touched my heart. 💙 Safe to say I subscribed and liked the video. Try to support you as much as I can. Much Love.

Thank you for sharing about your friend, may they remain at peace embraced by the love of you and everyone that cares and loves him.

I’ve had similar experiences auditioning under painful circumstances. I feel your pain. Thank you for sharing your story.

I would love to hear you take on the differences between the film and stage versions of In the Heights. You articulate yourself really well, and as someone with a clear love of the material I think it'd be really insightful to hear your point of view!

It was a very beautiful movie and I was struck by how you connected with it. Go ahead and remain a sincere person. Cause when it seems like you're weak is when you're getting stronger. Sigue adelante y nunca cambies .

I loved hearing your story in this reaction. What you say really does stick with me to this day with what I am doing now and it's true, the universe does shine some light in the midst of darkness. This light will forever continue to shine.

Everything you said that’s relatable to how hard it is to make it in the industry is exactly what I’m going through right now. I’m a 21 year old actor, musician and writer who has cerebral palsy every obstacle that comes with being in in the industry, is amplified for me. I’m unable to work a 9-5 job because of my condition because here in the uk the government pays me to stay at home so I can pay rent but not being able to contribute to society in a meaningful way is crushing to me. And my local government isn’t giving me the support I need to move to London for drama school. But I have had 2 “sondhiems” so far in my life the second of my “sondhiem’s” happened last week it was at an convention she was a voice actress in my favourite game of all time, I told her my story and at the end of our interaction she told me “I didn’t get into drama school until I was 26” and said “you have plenty of time if you want to keep acting do it, I see your passion and one day someone else will as well” that has given me the motivation to keep doing local theatre here in Oxford just for the love of my craft I have faith in god and myself that one day weather I make it or not I will be living a life that makes me feel whole you’ve gained a new subscriber clariss para sempre I believe in you your passion and your art and your story I will appreciate anyone who takes the time to read this and hope you’re living well ❤️

Im kind of glad that this is my introduction video to you, so much of the movie i felt resonated with you so much, plus your story.... DAMN. just...damn

I love this reaction! We get to hear how you relates to the show, and your stories, damn! I didnt even noticed that the video is an hour long, because I'm just committed to your reaction and listening to your stories. Well Done!

Yeah I would love to hear your thoughts on in the heights! I like your reactions but if it doesn't feel right don't do it! Do what makes sense for you! ☺️

@sugar.bean.

2 жыл бұрын

I totally relate to the conduction as a means of outwardly expressing the feeling of music!

@sugar.bean.

2 жыл бұрын

Thinking about the 90's, being blissful little babe as my people are abandoned by their communities and government and left to die....makes me feel the cycles of life. A strange rage and frustration come up. (sorry I'm just gonna keep live reacting to your video if that's cool 👍🏽)

@sugar.bean.

2 жыл бұрын

Ease into it by EASING INTO IT! STOP 😂

@sugar.bean.

2 жыл бұрын

That Sunday sequence had me SCREAMING! My wife was so concerned from the other room 🤣

@sugar.bean.

2 жыл бұрын

NOICE

I never thought I would cry to this reaction as much as I did to the first time I watched this movie. Thank you for sharing the story of you and your friend with us, I’m sure it wasn’t easy to tell. (Also as a Latina myself , I love seeing your reactions in Spanish lol)

PLEASE do a rent react! It's my guilty pleasure haha

This reaction was everything. Thank you Clariss! Subscribed!

Watching again, because your reaction is so pure

subscribed because of that Sunday reaction because IT ME. the timing of that "yo if we're about to get all these bway stars..." JUST PERFECT! HAHA

Amazing reaction. Easily my favorite out of everyone I've seen. Definitely gained a sub.

Also shout out to you Clariss for following the acting dream! I've taken a different route on that same path myself.

Andrews American accent is amazing because his father is American and he was actually born in America but raised in England, hence the English accent but his American accent is so good because of that

Thank you for this. As an immigrant from Venezuela who has been through a lot but finally 'made it' here in the US, I relate to this movie a lot and through everything you said - thank you for sharing your story.

YAYY i was waiting for u to watch this !! my fav movie :))

First time watching one of your videos! I can’t keep thinking about how crazy good your camera is o_o all video I was like “wow it’s like I’m seeing 20/20” I see everything o_o it’s awesome

No conocía tu canal. Gracias a tik tik boom llegue a ti. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia y bendiciones en lo que venga. Thanks you Jonathan Larson 👏🏻👏🏻

I needed this. Thank you.

Omg! You should definitely watch rent! I don't know if you noticed but he starts playing the Intro to "one song glory" while stuck in writers block which is so amazing because it shows that some of that writers block that character has in RENT is autobiographical

i know that since you referanced it in the video you probably already watched it but i would love love love to see your reaction to inside. i think its the BEST piece of media that came out last year and i would love to see how it made you feel. it would be awesome :) great reaction anyways i love the editing style! :D

I would love to see your analysis vid on in the heights! Sounds awesome.

Since you mentioned how much you like Andrews facial expressions there is a part right before the birthday hangout where Jonathan listens to the message . That’s expression gives me chills..

That moment when you realize all the ticking was never about him making the deadline for his musical, it was about how his life expectancy was coming due sooner than expected. Or, alternatively: how we got to see all his blood, sweat and effort, only to have the timer suddenly go off right when we stopped listening for it.

I haven't been deep into musical theatre since secondary school but this still gives me big sads

This is a favorite of mine, I've watched so many times. I cry every time.

Yes, please make an analysis video! I would love to know your thoughts!

Would love to see an ITH analysis! I also really loved the stage version and was a bit disappointed with the changes to the movie and I'd be interested to know your thoughts. Thanks so much for sharing your story, I'm here after the Encanto video and I'm loving these reactions!

Happy accident! You showed up in my feed for this film today, but I'm subscribing and sticking around because you have the best reaction to this film. That and I love your appreciation for Broadway

i like johnny can’t decide a lot and nobody else is talking about it

I watched this movie and It was amazing!!! I love musical theater, and It's my dream to do that one day! I'm trying to join the drama club at my high school! And fun fact: Andrew Garfield the voice of Jonathon Larson couldn't sing so he taught himself how to sing and play the piano while taking voice lessons for a whole year just to be in this show!!! He did absolutly wonderful, no one really expected that I know I didn't lol

The one silver lining is Jonathan's friend who michael was based off of is still alive and well

I seen the 2008 Rent on KZread and I'm mad I took this long to see it! It is just BOOMING!! I am for sure you are gonna love it so you need to go see it young lady

Clarissa, I'm certain you'll reach you goal - acting and/or writing. Your path might take unexpected turns along the way. Keep moving along the path. Remember, fate knows our future better than we do.

The "Sunday" scene still wipes me out. We have three generations of ground-breaking advances in the American Musical Theater: Lin-Manuel Miranda paying homage to Jonathan Larson paying homage to Stephen Sondheim. Shivers. I guess Rogers and Hammerstein weren't available.

You know your friends in a good place when there is a parking attendant and an old white lady with her tiny dog lol….. dish washers are a game changer lol

Beautiful reaction

I believe I’m talented enough to absolutely WRECK SHOP in a starring role in a musical, but I also know that I’ll likely never get the chance. It just meant I had to shift my thinking to support myself. It’s why I found speech pathology and vocal health to be a path I want to follow. I can use my performance talent and the education on the health/medical side of things to support my fellow performers.

I would very much appreciate an analysis video on the In The Heights film. While I think that it's a well-made musical film on it's own, I agree that some of the story changes (particularly the ones on Benny and the Rosario's subplot) were questionable and took more away from the depth of the musical than added to it. I haven't really seen anyone else talk in-depth about those specific changes yet here on youtube, and since you're a latina actress & fan of the og musical, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

I clicked this video just because you made exactly the same face I did while watching this movie 😭😭😭💕

Yo this is an amazing movie reaction!

Por favor, haga un vídeo de análisis. Estoy muy interesado en escuchar sus opiniones sobre los cambios realizados en la historia y los personajes

Thank you for sharing

I'm a 50-somrthing hetero man,... and this is now an Andrew Garfield fan account. He obviously got my share of talent, and I'm fine with tthat. Great visceral reaction Clariss. x

Amo que reacciones igual que yo en español aún viéndola en inglés... I'm living!

Man, I hope to have someone believe in me like you’ve had believe in you. I’m not going into acting, but social media is a rough industry too and so many people work tirelessly for years before anything comes of it. I have a dream and a prayer, but that’s about it for now

On being a storyteller: I was an actor (musical theater, even!). I'd like to believe I am "so, so talented," but I admit I lacked the drive, and I was never handed a fortuitous opportunity. And eventually I wanted more: more comfort, more success, more validation. I cherish the barest sliver of my toe that existed in the world of professional theater (no, you've never seen anything I've been in, and in the extremely off-chance you have, no you don't remember me). Now I'm a children's librarian, so I'm still involved in storytelling. And now that I'm older (and a bit more economically comfortable), I'm exploring writing professionally. It's all storytelling. I guess my point is, with this channel, you ARE a storyteller, and you're telling the story you connect to the most: yours. Brava.

I am mad at youtube that this video somehow didn't show on my feed even though ii am subscribed, your encanto reaction is my favorite, and I've watched so many tick tick boom reactions - but i am excited to finally be here. I am excited to hear about your thoughts on In The Heights. I know you won't just be negative because even what you discuss sounds more constructive rather than the many "movie bad. racist" I've seen so many times.

Here’s a Rent tid bit. Jesse L Martin who played Collins worked at the same diner as Jonathan Larson!

Hi, I know this video is a couple months old at this point, but I just found it. I originally had found you through your Encanto reaction, but this....THIS is what made me subscribe. I'd like to reiterate that if you'd watch Rent to please watch the official recording of the stage performance rather than the movie that was made. It was lovely that they had used a lot of the original cast, but there were a bunch of very very bad decisions in the direction and cut of the film that takes away from the story in a very serious way in some of the most terrible decisions ever made. The worst in my opinion being the cutting of everything but the very beginning of the song "Goodbye, Love" and that song is SO IMPORTANT to the emotional core of the story. And when I found out the reason they cut it I got even more angry about it - they filmed it and thought it was so powerful that it outshined the climax. THAT was the reason. Literally too good for the film. I'm so bitter about it. But in general, everything decision in this film that was made that was so successful in transitioning to film? Basically the exact opposite decisions were made with Rent, it's honestly upsetting. So yeah, please please PLEASE watch the filmed stage show. I would love to see you react to that. Speaking of songs that were cut for more reasonable reasons - there was a song filmed for THIS movie called "Green Green Dress" that Netflix has released the deleted scene of on KZread, you should check it out. I both totally understand and agree with the reasons it was taken out (because most of the songs are either diegetic or very clearly a kind of Fantasy experience (like with No More), and Green Green Dress is very much a "musical" performance in a way that could take people out of the flow. The other reason being that it was the only "unnecessary" song in that it doesn't forward the plot in any way or change anything you know about the characters. Also, the retrospect of how impactful it is that Come to You Senses is the first time you hear Susan sing. So it makes sense but it is still a very good song and you should check it out.

Simply amazing