'The goal was to scare a kid': the wild world of films-within-films

Cinematographer Julio Macat's goal was not only to create a captivating movie but also to scare kids. He did this by shooting "Angels with Filthy Souls," a 1940s-style noir that looked like it belonged in the 1930s, in black and white. The film was meant for Home Alone, a festive classic, where Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) watches the gangster flick while he's left home alone.

Macat aimed to make something frightening yet strange, using vintage lighting setups, fog filters, and an old-fashioned camera lens. However, it wasn't his first film project; he had previously worked on a short film with black and white footage.

Macat wanted the film to feel like it was real, even though it's not. He wanted audiences to say, "I wish that movie was real." The final result was stunning, with actors delivering intense performances. Macat's success with Angels with Filthy Souls has inspired many filmmakers to experiment with nested films within films.

Lynn Fisher, a website creator who specializes in cataloging nested films, loves these types of movies because they show creators' hard work and attention to detail. She appreciates when films are cleverly woven into other stories and have unexpected twists.

Fisher has created her own series, Nestflix, which has over 1,000 titles featuring nested films. One of Fisher's favorites is "Nestflix," itself a film that appears inside another movie.

A notable example of nested films in movies can be found in Home Alone, where Macat shot Angels with Filthy Souls, and in Jingle All the Way, an action-packed festive film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Another example is Mr Bean's Holiday, which features a fake film called Playback Time.

Cinematographer Baz Irvine worked on both Puffball and Mr Bean's Holiday. The latter featured a nested film with director Nicolas Roeg, which was inspired by his own idea of an indie film.

In another notable example of nested films in movies is The Studio, a satirical show that stars Seth Rogen as the creator of fictional films like Alphabet City and Duhpocalypse.

Nested films often have unexpected effects on audiences, who might wish they were real.
 
I just watched Home Alone again 🀣 and I'm still surprised by how iconic "Angels with Filthy Souls" is 😲! It's so cool that the cinematographer went to great lengths to create a fake film within a film πŸŽ₯. It really adds another layer of depth to the movie. I think it's awesome that filmmakers like Baz Irvine are experimenting with nested films too 🀩, and even creating their own versions of Nestflix πŸ“Ί! It shows how creative they can be and makes watching movies even more fun for us as viewers πŸ˜„.
 
I'm totally against this whole thing... Nested films are just a bunch of overhyped nonsense πŸ™„. I mean, why do we need to watch a film within a film? It's like trying to find meaning in a pointless puzzle 🀯. And don't even get me started on how it's "clever" and "artsy"... give me a break! πŸŽ₯. Just because someone can hide another movie inside a movie doesn't make it any more interesting or fun πŸ“Ί. I'd rather stick with a good ol' fashioned story that just tells its own tale without all the extra baggage 🚫. And what's up with people making entire websites dedicated to cataloging these weird films? Nestflix, really? 🀣...
 
OMG, I'm obsessed with these retro black and white films nested inside movies πŸŽ₯πŸ‘€. It's so cool to see the hard work that cinematographer Julio Macat put into creating Angels with Filthy Souls. The use of vintage lighting setups and old-fashioned camera lenses really adds to the nostalgic vibe.

I love how Lynn Fisher has created Nestflix, a website featuring over 1,000 titles with nested films πŸ“ΊπŸŽ¬. It's amazing to see how many creators are experimenting with this format. The examples from Home Alone, Jingle All the Way, and Mr Bean's Holiday are so clever and entertaining.

Nested films can also be super thought-provoking, leaving audiences wondering what's real and what's not πŸ€”. It's like a fun puzzle to figure out. I'm definitely going to have to check out more of these films on Nestflix!
 
πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ I mean, come on, folks! You're telling me this cinematographer Julio Macat actually shot a black-and-white film in the 1940s style for Home Alone? Like, what's next, making a film within a film within a film? It's not that hard to figure out. And don't even get me started on these "nested films" – it's just a fancy way of saying "films within films". πŸ™„ I mean, I guess some people might appreciate the effort and attention to detail, but honestly, it's all just a bit too much for me.

And what's with this Nestflix thing? πŸ€” A website that catalogs these nested films? Who needs that kind of clutter in their life? Give me a good old-fashioned movie any day. And those examples you threw out there? Jingle All the Way, Mr Bean's Holiday... please, anyone can make a film within a film. It's not like it's some kind of groundbreaking achievement.

I mean, I guess if you're into that sort of thing, go for it. But for me, I'll stick to good ol' plain vanilla cinema. None of this nested nonsense needed. πŸ˜’
 
I mean, can you even imagine watching Home Alone for the first time and seeing Kevin McCallister binge-watching a creepy old flick called "Angels with Filthy Souls" in the background? It's just genius 🀯. I think it's awesome how Macat and Baz Irvine went all out to create these immersive, nested worlds that make you feel like you're part of the story. And on a bigger scale, I love how Lynn Fisher is building this community around Nestflix – it's amazing to see people geeking out over these tiny details in movies that often go unnoticed πŸŽ₯.

Nested films are like little Easter eggs hiding inside other stories, and they add such depth and complexity to the viewing experience. It's no wonder filmmakers are inspired by Macat's work and experimenting with this format – it's just so cool to see creators pushing boundaries and taking risks in their craft πŸ’‘.
 
omg I just saw Angels with Filthy Souls for the first time 🀩 it's so creepy and cool how Macat went all out to make it look like a oldie but a goodie film lol I mean who wouldn't want to watch a black and white movie that feels like it could've been made in the 30s? πŸ˜‚ anyway I think what I love about nested films is when you're watching something and then BAM! You realize there's another story going on within it 🀯 like I watched Mr Bean's Holiday and was totally oblivious to Playback Time until someone pointed it out lol those are some great examples of how this style can be done.
 
I gotta say, I'm intrigued by these nested films, but also kinda concerned about how realistic they can get πŸ€”πŸ’­. Cinematographer Julio Macat's "Angels with Filthy Souls" is a masterclass in creating an immersive experience, but what's the line between art and escapism? πŸŽ¬πŸ‘€ I mean, some of these nested films feel so convincing that you might actually want to watch the real-life movie being referenced... which can be both exciting and unsettling 😳. And then there are those who create entire series like Nestflix, which is just crazy 🀯. On one hand, it's awesome to see creators experimenting with innovative storytelling techniques, but on the other hand, I worry that we're losing touch with reality in the process πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ.
 
I think it's so fascinating how cinematographer Julio Macat managed to create this captivating noir film within a Home Alone setting πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ It's not just about crafting a great story or special effects – it's also about transporting the audience into a different world. The use of vintage lighting setups, fog filters, and an old-fashioned camera lens really adds to the eerie atmosphere of the film πŸ’‘ I've been meaning to watch Angels with Filthy Souls for ages now, but this article has piqued my interest πŸ“Ί
 
I'm loving this whole nested film thing! 🀯 It's like, imagine watching Home Alone for the 100th time and then discovering that Angels with Filthy Souls is actually a part of it πŸŽ₯πŸ’«. Mind blown! I think what I love most about these types of movies is how they play with our perceptions of reality. Like, are those actors really acting out a scene from a movie? πŸ˜‚ It's like our minds get to do some fancy math and try to figure out what's real and what's not.

And can we talk about the creativity that goes into creating these nested films? Baz Irvine's work on Puffball and Mr Bean's Holiday is straight fire πŸ”₯. I mean, who wouldn't want to be a part of an indie film within a movie? 🎬 It's like, the ultimate meta experience.

Nested films also make me think about how our favorite movies can take on new meanings and interpretations every time we watch them. Like, what if I were to rewatch Home Alone with the lens of Angels with Filthy Souls in mind? πŸ€” Who knows, maybe I'd spot some things that I never noticed before.

Anyway, I'm totally down for more nested films and Nestflix! πŸŽ₯πŸ‘
 
I mean, can you imagine watching Home Alone with Angels with Filthy Souls playing in the background? 🀣 It's crazy how much effort Macat put into making that old-timey film look and feel like a real 1940s noir. And I love how it became a part of the movie itself! πŸ‘ Nested films are so cool because they're like little Easter eggs hidden within other stories.

I've been watching these kinds of movies on Nestflix (lol, it's ironic that it's one of Fisher's favorite platforms) and it's amazing to see how many directors have experimented with this technique. Baz Irvine working on both Puffball and Mr Bean's Holiday? That's like a movie within a movie within a movie! πŸŽ₯ It's wild how much creativity and attention to detail goes into making these nested films.

It's also interesting to see how audiences react to them - I've had friends who genuinely wish they were real too! πŸ˜‚ It's like, yeah, it's just a movie, but it's so convincing. Anyway, I'm gonna go watch some more nested films now...
 
[Image of Grumpy Cat with a film strip filter] πŸŽ₯πŸ˜’

[Film reel animation of a movie getting stuck in an infinite loop]

[Image of Kevin McCallister from Home Alone looking bored while watching Angels with Filthy Souls]

[Cinemagraph of Baz Irvine's camera lens with a "Nested Film" stamp]

[Funny GIF of a filmmaker trying to convince the audience that his film is real]

[Image of Lynn Fisher with a magnifying glass, surrounded by nested films]
 
πŸŽ₯‍♂️ I'm loving this whole nested film thing, it's like a fun Easter egg for movie buffs! Cinematographer Julio Macat really outdid himself with Angels with Filthy Souls, it looks so retro and creepy at the same time πŸ•·οΈ. And I can see why filmmakers are inspired to try this out, it adds an extra layer of depth to the story. I've also been checking out Nestflix, Lynn Fisher's website, it's got some awesome hidden gems πŸ“Ί. The way nested films play with reality is just so mind-blowing, like when you watch Home Alone and you're like "wait, that movie inside the movie?" 🀯. Baz Irvine's work on Mr Bean's Holiday is also super cool, I love how he got to collaborate with Nicolas Roeg on a fake film within the movie 🎬. Anyway, nested films are just a great way to show off creators' skills and have some fun at the same time πŸ˜„.
 
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