DEATH & RAMEN ft. Bobby Lee
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- čas přidán 2. 12. 2023
- DEATH & RAMEN (2023) by Tiger Ji
a short film starring Bobby Lee
On his final night alive, a ramen chef goes on an unintended late night odyssey with the Grim Reaper. They share a bowl of noodles and discover what it means to be human.
Cast: Bobby Lee, Matt Jones, Karen Yum
Directed & Written by Tiger Ji
Producers: Scott Aharoni, Sam Kaminer, Peter Gold
Executive Producers: Jonathan Sanger, Benny Luo
Instagram: / deathandramenfilm
IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt10228956...
Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/film/death-and...
Short of the Week: www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/1...
Directors Notes: directorsnotes.com/2023/12/04...
Film Shortage: filmshortage.com/shorts/death...
FESTIVALS
Palm Springs Shortfest (Oscar Qualifying)
Hollyshorts Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Rhode Island International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
St. Louis International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Urbanworld Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Aesthetica Film Festival (BAFTA Qualifying)
Nashville International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Calgary International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Bendfilm Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Edmonton International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Indy Shorts at Heartland (Oscar Qualifying)
Just for Laughs Montreal Short Film Competition
Asian American International Film Festival
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Woods Hole Film Festival
Tacoma International Film Festival
Dallas International Film Festival
National Film Festival for Talented Youth
Kansas City Film Festival
Ouray International Film Festival
Vaughan Film Festival
Just for Laugh Shorts Montreal
Tallgrass Film Festival
Fire Island Film Festival
Produced with the participation of MERRY SUN MEDIA, SNOW STORY PRODUCTIONS, CURIOUS GREMLIN, GOLD FILMS, & NEXTSHARK. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Man Bobby’s scene where he starts laughing and instantly switches it up was so fantastic. My only complaint in such a great short film was they should’ve casted Santino as Bobby’s mom
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
I just died! 😂
Someone will edit it in 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is proof to the industry that Bobby Lee has serious talent.
This as well as out of love it's another short on CZcams with Bobby if you enjoyed this you'll enjoy that one he's so fucking good as an actor.
The Slept on King.
@@Zarzavane I’ve seen it as well! Very good!!
I concur
Always has been
This 15 minutes felt like a whole film and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. Had the depths of any movie at a fraction of the time
Not only that, at the end when Bobby starts crying, he almost made me cry with how realistic the story and his cry were... And people said he can't do cry acting.. Ludicrous
Genuinely cried. A good cry. Made me realize how much unprocessed grief I hold--for those I've lost, those still here, and for myself, knowing that death comes for us all.
we gon be alright mane
Badger as Death is the most left field casting of the year, well done
Hahahahaha exactly! I only first recognized him through his voice, it's so him that it cant be missed.
He's looking great as well!
You mean Badger of Death Inc. xD
I was literally about to type these exact words
ohh i was trying to figure out where i knew him from
“so this is what it feels like… being alive.” going from despair, to delight, to despair, and delight again and again, is being alive, being human, finding joy in the sunrise and childhood ramen during the darkest night. ahhh ❤
The attachment to life not knowing the afterlife is a never ending dance party
While I ate Ramen, one thousand calories per day, for three months, I found God.
@@PrescientHope😂😂😂
that was so on point. well said
I'm just in dispair what does that make me?
I don't know why it took me so long to finally watch this, I'm sorry it did. Bobby should be so proud of this project. The ending caught me off guard as well as the message behind it. Simply amazing Bobby
Same. I was just waiting for the moment to feel right and I'm very glad I finally watched it. Incredible. I need more asap
So did he make it to heaven or something? I don’t fully understand it
a form of afterlife it seems, yeah@@markbisson6166
What is the message, please?
@@Tito_The_Alien “don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” Or maybe it was “dont put all your eggs in one basket.” It was definitely something chicken-related.
I need this as a whole series on Netflix as an anthology, where each episode is something different. I haven’t watched something this unorthodox in a long while, it gave me that feeling of existential melancholy I love so much. Fantastic work Mr Ji 👏🏾
How amazing of a show would that be. Each episode for someone different that dies and each episode with a strong message
@@koovvvI agree!
Like a moody short with bony lee as a different character each episode or different people with death?
Tf is bony lee
Right? Destroyed me and brought me right back up… I do like that Bobby Lee.
To be able to get this kind of performance out of Bobby is incredible. You really took him to that dark place. Beautiful work. The whole cast deserves their praises.
He IS dark. In his honest moments on Bad Friends and Tigerbelly we see this side of him, but like many dark artists, comedy hides & protects the soft underbelly. I was so happy to see him cast like this
@@abbyz13 Of course but that doesn't mean that's who you get when they're acting. It takes a fantastic director to get these kinds of performances out of actors.
Bobby is cool and all but come on. The line reading/performance was not very good. Fun watch though. Reaper is good actor
I’m not that impressed. Sorry
Performance? They just told Bobby hey we are coming over with a camera and a friend.
Bobby Lee needs more credit for his acting... This was phenomenal ❤
Bro have you seen out of love with Bobby? It's a short check it out trust me he fucking crushes it so good dude.
@@Zarzavanefreaking on it ❤ iv speped to step back and to the left from following Bobbie's life these days as I want to fully live my own ....don't mean he can't still open my eyes to new wounder of his talent
❤Truly ❤
Pho*nomenal. He’s Asian.
YOU ARE ON GLUE IF YOU THINK THIS IS GOOD ACTING.
YOU EVER SEE THIS DOOFUS ON MAGNUM.
YOU PPL ARE DELUSIONAL.
This moved me in a way that not many things can. Depression has had me in a vice grip since a very early age. I've only recently gotten to a place where I'm not obsessing over death. For years, not a day passed that I didn't think about ending my life. I just never could muster up the courage to do it. The closest I got were the nights I tested my limits with opiates and alcohol, but never quite crossed that line. Thank you for this, Tiger Ji and crew. The world is a little less lonely when you realize others relate so strongly. We love you, Bobby. You did great.
For those of you having similar experiences, I hope you find a way to care about/for yourself. Even if we are depressed, we can still bring love, joy, and a helping hand to others. I like to think that's worth sticking around for.
This was a great short film. Bobby, please continue acting, your fans want to see it. And Tiger Ji, thank you for making this wonderful piece of art, and thanks to you or whoever’s choice it was to cast Bobby in this.
I hope Bobby reads these comments and realises how much we all back for him to have a massive movie career, he deserves every bit of success and recognition after such an amazing performance. Thank you @tigerji ❤
i totally agree its hard being a prolific little asian in a white world yet here he is captivating the soul with a bit of his wit. sometimes he can gett a bit nutty but hes going to therapy so lets just hope he doesnt end up with a handler or like britney or sumthing crazy like what they do to ppl tht would not be cool either. much love great piece
The delivery is there but the facial expressions aren't. His acting is good enough but not great.
Bobby's charm are his facial expressions as they are, anything else and it is fake.
@@JohnDoe-fq2sr What the fuck... YOU clearly need therapy.
Hopefully bobby reads my middle finger correctly
NOTHING would make me happier than to start seeing Bobby in movies. Dude’s talented and deserves it💯
He was in movies doe
@@ryantarbadildo8765 yeah. Not like they guy doesn't do movies.
what about if your childhood pet was reincarnated?
He's had roles in dozens of movies/shows.
they should have casted him as the extra in Godzilla 😔
For Bobby Lee to be so well known as a comedian, he is completely underrated as an actor and storyteller. It seems like his short films are different iterations of himself- different versions of himself in alternate universes with enough tragedy to break one's spirit but enough love and hope to make it all worth it.
Man, this is so eye opening. I feel like the industry never let Bobby get an actual shot at getting a serious role and was always typecast as the "goofy asian guy", he's even talked about this in his podcasts. This shows how legitimately talented he is and I hope he gets more opportunities in the future to play characters that he wants to actually play because Bobby deserves the best!!
I lost my dad in April. One of the biggest regrets I have is not salvaging the relationship with him sooner. I wish I had forgiven him for his anger when I was younger but I didn’t until it was too late and he was already on his death bed. This short film captured the exact moment I had with my father before he passed. I wish he could have seen this. Thank you, thank you so much for capturing this kind of emotion. I cried so hard and hope this helps people in a similar situation. Beautiful short film, thank you to everyone involved.
I couldn't get through the first few lines without crying like a total. Yee. Love you homie that stuff sucks because I wanna say the least. But lost my Dad around the same time. Have a good day my Dawg.
I lost my dad too, but your pain is its own and no one could ever claim it. I hope you know that these energies go beyond what we understand, and what you feel will be pushed outward to this universe and maybe it’ll get to touch the particles of your dad. I hope you find peace
So you had kimchi ramen with ur dad?
@@randyschwaggins I wish
I have literally been waiting for this for like at least a year. Bravo to all involved, this feels special.
how did you know??
Same!
@@xPurpleKillxjust be a HxC Papaya and listen to his every word on both pods he subtlety let it out without making it official. Had to hunt down that kid directors ig
Like literally!
This is a master piece. Not just because we’ve been fans of Bobby since we were young, and have wanted to see him taken seriously as an actor, but because it takes you through all the emotions in such a short amount of time. . I can watch it over and over and it still checks all the boxes. This is perfection
Wow. I'm a diehard Bobby fan and this makes me love him even more. I was not expecting to cry, but here I am. What a powerful and beautifully done short film. Props to everyone involved!
lol its so weird your generation is so weird to hear another man, say they are a "die hard fan" of some other man lol.. such a trip
@@user-zv3iy4zo4p 👍🏼
Agreed, these younger millennials and gen z'ers are complete pusses. So many are like "I cried" watching this short flick. I remember laughing my ass off to him all the time on Mad TV, and I laughed my ass off during this too, not even close to crying. These youngsters need to lay off the soy lattes, tofu, and soybean oil in everything, and do some exercise or manual labor and finally sprout a pair lol.
@@user-zv3iy4zo4p
Really was not expecting to tear up going into this. Bobby talking to his mom about memories then saying goodbye really got to me. Awesome film Bobby!
Same.
I imagined Bobby farting during that part
Him hugging death got me.
Same reaction. Was suprised to get choked up.
I wish they made this a tv series.. I didn’t want it to end. fantastic performance by both 👏🏽👏🏽
Matt Jones would be perfect for a comedy tv series involving what it would be like being a new reaper
Man just found this short and i just want to say the music is....amazing. It's haunting, happy, sad all combined together in an up-beat tempo + synth.
Bobby Lee did amazingly as well as Matt being such a bro Death that only wants to comfort him and make sure he leaves with no regrets.
The fact that death took him to a rave as his resting place seems… iconically appropriate for any person.
To dance, eternally, into the night with other strangers… ❤️🔥 Truly a unique ending I didn’t expect. Well done, cast and crew! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
such a unique piece of work, i love how it has a sort of humor to it while keeping a serious tone the whole time, i’ll stand by saying bobby is one of the most underrated yet talented person doing this kind of stuff, definitely could watch a lot more of this
even death will remember you. Promise.
I've been living with a grade IV GBM in my brain for four years now. It was supposed to have killed me before the end of or by the end of 2020. It's essentially a death sentence, no matter what though. It's only a matter of when it starts to spread again, at this point. Movies like this really help to cope with death, reminding me that it's nothing personal, it's something we all experience, and that I should be grateful for every extra second, minute, hour, day, week, month, and year of life 've managed to steal. I love both actors, but I had no idea Bobby Lee could be so great at dramatic acting. Thank you, Tiger Ji. This is divine.
Hope you’re feeling good today, and tomorrow!!
you are so loved thanks for sharing glad ur still a live
Blessings on your journey. Thank you for your words.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Makes me feel like it's all going to be okay
what does it make you feel like? do you hallucinate at all?
terry pratchett meets quentin tarantino.. greatest short film I have seen in the last 2 decades. well done.
it really pulled at my heartstrings when he kneeled down next to his mother and she said "I'm bobby mudda"
This was amazing. Seeing Bobby play this role really took me by surprise. I never knew Bobby could get in character with such a serious role. Great work guys
Oh wow , really took you by surprise, please tell us more
Are you going to reveal more as vinny2555332 requested?
Bobby is almost never serious. Plain and simple. So I didn’t think he’d execute this role as well as he did. His acting gave it so much quality.
You should see the other short film he’s in! It’s called “out of love”
This is so amazing. Bobby and Matt did an amazing job. Tiger Ji needs a full length movie!
I lost my best friend almost three years ago and I can not describe how much this resonated with me. Thank you for sharing, such beautiful work.
Never did I think Bobby Lee would bring tears to my eyes. Seeing how happy his character was when he realized where he was at the end was so beautiful. What a masterpiece.
Wow man how amazing was this. I went through the full gamut of emotions. For people who don’t know Bobby’s work, you will be another reason people will see his gift.
Did not expect to be in tears after a 14 minute short but damn..powerful,amazing performance absolutely loved it
i definitely was, but i think death makes me emotional so
@@airexk question. You a bot or 5 years old? Not trying to be hateful just trying to understand this goofy place called the internet
The ending had me laughing my ass off 😂
It was that funny!
@daimon7672 you turned 12 and now you're an edge lord?
for years bobby lee has made me laugh, but today i cried, this touched my heart,i didnt think you could make something so beautiful.
I absolutely love Bobby Lee's acting in this film; it is phenomenal!!
This was beautiful and ... dark, funny....and a bit haunting, it hit every note. Amazing acting from all three characters. I've wanted to see this for a while now. Loved the lighting, sound and lensing. That shot of Bob after the sink cut to the kitchen punched me in the stomach. Damn straight. Great job.
what? give me a time stamp if you don't mind, i'm not sure what you're talking about, but your comment is getting upvotes so i'm curious lol
@@optinoptimist
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Incredible. I have always been a Bobby Lee fan, but this might be my favorite thing he’s ever done. I felt his emotion in my soul. Matt jones always delivers. They had amazing chemistry together
Chemistry. I see what you did there
How Bobby wasn’t cast in BEEF is always going to be beyond me. He’s an excellent actor.
He unfortunately relapsed at the time and checked himself in otherwise the part was directly for him initially.
@@lou-AI I didn’t know that !
Rewatching this for I don’t know what time as it inspired me to write my own short film on how we interpret Death. Bobby and Matt play these roles so well it’s like watching poetry in motion. This is so unbelievable and I can’t wait to finish writing, shooting, editing, and put out my own short film inspired by this
This is really beautiful. Have been a Bobby Lee fan for a long time, was excited to check this out since first hearing about it. Congrats to all involved for such a great piece of art! I was moved and didn't expect to choke up like I did at the end.
Wait where'd you hear about it?
I had tears in my eyes at the end and wasn't sure why. Powerful.
@@Ilovetheskunk Bobby mentioned he was working on this project a long while back. Don't remember which pod tbh.
This is proof Bobby can show real serious emotions besides just being funny. True talent.
Bobby is cool and all but come on. The line reading was not good at all. Fun watch though. Reaper is good actor
I am in tears. This was so good. Thank you!
please do more of this. this was awesome.
This shit hit me hard. I lost both my parents within months. Feeding my mom caring for her like she was an infant was brutal because she was such a beast in life. I feel death is knocking on my door….
I love you bro. Idc if I’ve never met you - that’s rough, and I’m sorry. You’ll make it through man, I promise.
It’s the cycle of life bro. You’re doing your bloodline, god, and yourself proud.
@@xSTEVExOx1god isn't real, trying to use religion in this case is bullshit
@@sawyerweathers8713 saying you love someone you've never met... now that's disingenuous
@@SomeGuy-mt4hq I’m just empathizing, man. I think it’s disingenuous to feel the way I do reading his comment and NOT let him know that people care. Idk man I just say what I feel. Healthy to relate to others how ya can, y’know?
This is amazing, i teared up at some moments and laughed at others. I love the atmosphere of this film and bobby's acting was amazing. The way this was directed was beautiful. I will come back and watch this so many times
Turtle took his pickle and spackled two tungsten towels hooks Sergio used to dry his ramen with kimchi.
So much glazing. You can’t be happy he’s doing more, but stop acting like this is the best or even great acting. It’s mediocre at best.
Bobby is truly amazing in all the acting I've seen him do. He's SO under-rated. Loved this. ❤
Masterpiece!!! And now i am going to watch every short with bobby that i can
fucking outstanding, so nice to see Bobby in the front seat, an Tiger you're an absolute animal can't wait to see what you produce in the future
Amen to your comment "It's nice to see Bobby in the front seat." He has so much talent, he's just needed to step into his power, which he did here.
I wanted more of Bobby dancing, and I got it. Beautiful!
Shouldn’t of watched this 1st thing in the morning, I’m gonna feel that bittersweet existential crisis all day. Beautifully done. Beautifully cast. Beautifully shot. The whole thing feels and looks beautiful. Thank you
This short film hits and triggers so many emotions. Thank you for this! So well executed from start to finish!
Great job from everyone involved. Bobby can pull from some dark places and I'm not surprised he knocked this out of the park.
I love the transition into Timmy's afterlife, dancing with Death to dancing with the dead, doing something that makes him happy/present but no longer alone. He's with other people that do the same thing to make themselves happy. Hell is other people AND heaven is other people.
Round of applause for Bobby Lee for being who he is and doing what he does so transparently. Respect.
i have always loved bobby lee and it feels like he has never gotten the credit he deserves. really rad to see him in something dramatic and he killed it! LOVE YOU BOBBY!
Didn't expect to cry during this. Love Matt and so glad to see him in more projects. This was... simply divine.
Reminded me of my gramps. Seeing him die in his bed is something I will never forget. There was a DNR order and so we were chained, unable to help, but to just let death take him.
I see what you did there!
I cried too when he finished talking about the ramen
Bobby teared me up! Such a great piece from all involved 💚
I've always thought Bobby Lee was a gem! I enjoyed the sentiment of this short film. Great casting and message! ❤
I was hooked from the very beginning, and I enjoyed it thank you for sharing 🙏
Had me tearing up a bit 😢
That was really beautiful, Bobby is such a good actor, and as a tigerbelly/bad friends fan, i could see the honesty in his acting. GIVE THIS MAN A LEADING ROLE, NOSOTROS PAPAYA
I’m just taken back by how well this is was done. Bobby really did a few things that I was like “how is he this good” I mean honestly. I’ve never seen him play this type of role. Which I think speaks to him and maybe his connection to this short story. I’ve gone through some of the same things Bobby is going through and like the writing was like “damn that’s me”. That’s excellent writing. The cinematography was excellent good editing. The writing really was the winner. Shit made me cry.
They're being robbed on the views. Should have millions
It's the same w/ Adam Sandler. Comedy actors NEVER get taken seriously as people just sees them as the "Ha Ha Funny Guy."
Man this was so amazing I wish it was longer Bobby Lee was so good you should definitely do a series. I would totally watch it.
I’m a grown ass man and this made me tear up, I felt it in my soul! This was so powerful.
Bobby kills it again! He really excels at these type of weird off center shorts. The chemistry between Bobby and Matt just fits too. Well done all around.
i didn’t realize how emotional this film would make me.. very well done, tiger! bobby lee, i love you! ❤
Amazing!!!!!!! This needs to be a full movie!!!
Loved the lighting throughout the entire thing. Whoever put these scenes together isn't getting paid enough!
Bobby needs more roles like this. He has proven himself time and time again.
Made me realise that I need to treasure Bobo while he’s alive 😢. Waited at least a year for this. Bravo 👏
Too often, people have to die or be near death in order to appreciate the preciousness and fullness of life. This film really portrays the essence of this theme. Bravo!!!
This is where I write the most amazing commentary in the whole collection of comments on this short film. Are you ready for it? This was slightly more good than I thought it was going to be. I love kimchi so much. I love Bobby Lee and his raw humanity a little less and I love short ones on CZcams. Thank you for this devine break that made me feel sad like sometimes Bobby Lee feels in his personal life. And at the same time, he and his side-kick, Death, made me laugh and smile so hard. I do not relate to the suicidal tendancies the way this film does but I still got a lot out of it. The move down the streets up to the house and the window followed by the family sharing almost broke my heart. All of the moves were clearly non-negotiable and Death just worked with them. I liked that. OMG, I want kimchee now like I want to live! So good.
Umma's facial expressions are what hit me the hardest; she felt very real.
In any case, this turned out great. Congrats to you!
Wow what a perfect surprise that snuck into my feed right before bed.
This gave me all the emotions, i laughed, i was melancholy, i forlorned...my tears of despire, turned to tears of hope...my heart ache turned to leaps of joy as "timmy" danced, and danced, and danced. 💕
Thank you Tiger Ji for picking our beloved Bobo, what a glorious proformance. Matt Jones was the perfect choice...damn this was beautiful 💕
Thank you for putting into words exactly how I feel. My heart truly aches! This was so good, it really pulls out all the emotions.
I can't believe I stumbled upon this film. I'm a huge Bobby Lee and MAD TV fan. He's a legend.
This was absolutely incredible phenomenal performance from Bobby Lee. He made me cry.
I truly believe if Bobby dropped his need for humor and a laugh he could be an insanely good dramatic actor
Fourteen minutes and 21 seconds of some of the best acting I've ever seen. Just wow Bobby Lee! We need more serious rolls from Mr. Lee.
Poppy seed ones, preferably
You must have not watched much of anything.
Chill lol
The first place I ever saw you was on the show love which I’m a big fan of. You have the ability to reach deeper I guess to some very relatable topics for me :-) thanks, this was awesome really, I’m still trying to recover.
Bobby’s the best! He could do anything they put him in! So glad I found this
Bobby is actually one hell of an actor if we're all being honest. I really wish someone would put him and Pauly Shore in a serious role. It would shock people how good these two actually are.
Pauly shore is a washed up creep no need for him to be added.
Don't mention all of us , just you
@@vinny2555332 seriously, like wtf.
This was amazing. We need a full length film starring Bobby ASAP.
Wow. This is the best short film I have seen in such a long time. Very well done!!! ❤️❤️
Them dancing to the soundtrack is just fantastic! Never seen a switch up like that! Fantastic!
Saw this at the Nashville Film Festival and it was a standout. Decided to rewatch once it became available online and man, that ending, hit me all over again. So moving. Bravo Bobby, Tiger, and the whole team.
The audience was blown away at the film festival. Bobby did great!
bobby is underrated, great work to the whole crew
Wow! Not only is Bobby Lee comic gold but turns out hes a great serious actor too. I cant get enough of him. Bad Friend forever!
This is the best I've ever seen of Bobby... This is amazing...😢
Never expected Bobby to make me cry like a damn baby omg. Amazing acting
Bobby Lee is an insanely underrated actor.
I love this ! If Hollywood won’t put you in something make your own thing and watch them come crawling. AMAZING BOB ,TIGER JI & team🎉
The pain from not getting/hearing his mom say she loves him back is such a gut punch. The sheer happiness at the end is palpable.
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People really count out Bobby Lee’s acting but it seriously is professional, I really hope he starts to get big into the show/movie business, and Tiger Ji this is beautiful great job seriously, I seriously hope to see more of this great on both of you.
This has so many beautiful shots and Bobby, PLEASE continue to act. This was amazing.
YO NGL Bobby Is a Great actor, totally outshines most people he's on-screen with & comfortably holds his own alongside the likes of Vince Vaughn!!
This is ART! Bobby’s performance was absolutely stellar.⭐️
Right On!!! From watching bad friends everyday to watching this i actually cried. Bobby Lee thank you for opening my heart with your laughter to your pain. In my eyes you are the GOAT.
Bobby Lee is under rated as an actor. Very good.
This 14 minute video gets you to feel more than full length feature films. So good.
remember being a kid watching bobby lee on mad tv who would’ve thought he could have you in tears not only by laughing but also pure emotion, what a performance by everyone involved.