How to Watch All Too Well With Your Dog
Taylor Swift released a short film based on her 2012 song “All Too Well.” It was re-released in November 2021 along with her album Red (Taylor’s Version).
It’s a dramatic and moving story about a doomed romance that falls apart, starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien. The short film won several awards, including video of the year at the VMAs and an Oscar nomination in 2023.
1. Watch it with a friend
In the world of pop music, no one does it better than Taylor Swift. She's a Grammy-winner, a world-renowned singer-songwriter and an award-winning producer. She's a force to be reckoned with and an auteur of the new school. That's why she was so proud to release All Too Well: The Short Film, a 15-minute movie that paired with the song's 10 Minute Version (Taylor's Version). It was a smash hit and quickly amassed over 76 million views on YouTube.
It's not difficult to see why: All Too Well is a masterful piece of cinematic storytelling, from the opening scene that takes us back in time to Swift's earliest days to the end credit sequence where she plays the older incarnation of her character, "her" or "him." In addition to being a great movie, it was also a clever use of technology, from a clever gimmick to a clever use of space.
It's also worth noting that the most impressive technological feat is not the gimmick you'll see in the movie but rather the fact that you can watch it with up to eight people on Hulu (No Ads) or Hulu (No Ads + Live TV). For a more interactive experience, you can even set up your own in-house movie watching party!
2. Watch it alone
Whether it's to avoid judgment or just to get the most out of the movie, watching all too well by yourself can be an awesome way to enjoy a film. Some movies are better suited to being watched alone because they require a certain amount of concentration and focus that can only be achieved with the right amount of isolation. And some films are just plain scary, and the maximum thrill factor is only felt when you watch them completely alone.
One such movie that's perfect for watching all too well is Taylor Swift's 10-minute short film All Too Well, which reportedly was inspired by her song "All Too Well." The film features Sink playing a young woman who was dating her ex-boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal at the time of their breakup. She's seen wallowing in her dismal state and writing on crumbling paper sheets. The film then jumps 13 years into the future, where she is now an author and has released a book about her heartache.
You can watch All Too Well online for free on Hulu, a US-only service that has the show available to stream. However, if you're outside the US, you may need to use a VPN to access the site. To do so, download a VPN that has a server in the US and connect to it. This will allow you to bypass regional restrictions and access Hulu from anywhere in the world.
3. Watch it with a dog
If your dog is a squishy, cuddly hound and you're in the mood for some romance movie magic, why not treat him to a night of watching all too well? Directed by Channing Tatum, the movie follows a fumbling relationship between a man and his pet dog.
The film's opening lines may sound a little cheesy, but it's actually quite touching. Featuring a very young Swift (played by Taylor Swift herself) and her 19-year-old lover Sink (played by the real 19-year-old Sink), it's an intimate and tender tale of a love that doesn't last. Using 35mm film, cinematographer Rina Yang aims to highlight the heartbreak and despair of this relationship without making it all too painful.
In addition to a sultry music video, the film also offers up some pretty interesting insights into how our dogs see things. According to a study, dogs are able to visually recognise other animals, even ones that don't look like their own breeds.
It's also important to note that watching a movie on the television isn't the same as watching it in person, so you should make sure your pet has plenty of opportunities for physical interaction and enrichment to keep them from getting bored. Adding a few high shelves or a cat bed near a window, as well as a good supply of toys and treats, are all great ways to provide a fun and enriched atmosphere for your pet.
4. Watch it with a cat
Cats are very sensitive to movement and colour on the screen, as they don't have the same kind of vision that we do. They can be easily distracted by flickering images, especially those that look like prey animals they might hunt in the wild.
However, you should be careful with what your cat watches on the TV, as they can get retina burn from watching too many screens at once. Whether they're watching TV or an online video, you should make sure that the screen is turned down to the lowest level possible so that your cat won't damage their eyesight by looking at too much light.
When you have a cat, it's a good idea to give them lots of visual enrichment - including toys and scratching posts - as this will help them focus and keep them mentally sharp. Videos of prey animals are a great way to do this and you can often find them on Netflix or Amazon.
It's also important to remember that not all cats enjoy watching videos, so be aware of your cat's body language when they're around the television. If their pupils are wide and their ears are flat against their head they might be stressing out by the sight of the screen, so it's a good idea to change the channel or put the TV down altogether.
Finally, you should always ensure that your cat is safe by providing them with plenty of other forms of visual stimulation and enrichment. You can always pop the tv on to provide some entertainment, but make sure you also provide them with high shelves to view the world, a bed near a window and toys that they can play with.
5. Watch it with a baby
It's no secret that Taylor Swift is a big fan of the movie screen. She has a large collection of vintage films that she often shows off to her friends and family, and her latest film All Too Well was a nod to her love of the cinema.
The music video is only 15 minutes long, but it manages to cover quite a few plot points. For starters, it's a cleverly formatted storybook, with each chapter telling the tale of a love affair that spanned the ages from pre-teen to post-marriage. It also has a tonne of buzzed about tidbits like the fact that it uses a very cool camera to tell the story, and a well-written soundtrack to boot.
What's more, it has a few of the biggest stars in show, including Stranger Things actor Sadie Sink and Maze Runner star Dylan O'Brien as her co-stars. The video was a big hit at the Tribeca film festival this summer, and it has garnered praise in the world of music videos as well.
Whether you're looking to watch the movie or not, it's a smart idea to set up a little "screentime" in your house. Putting up a TV or tablet screen in your baby's room might feel like a waste of precious real estate, but it's actually a great way to engage with her, teach her about the world around her and give you some quality me time.
6. Watch it with a stranger
Taylor Swift recently teamed up with Stranger Things star Sadie Sink for her short film, All Too Well. The music video - set to the 10-minute version of her Red track 'All Too Well' - is an intensely emotional and heartfelt story about a young couple's relationship that goes wrong.
It's also one of Swift's most personal projects to date. Her directorial debut was a winner at the VMAs and is up for best live-action short at next year's Oscars.
Earlier this week, Taylor Swift took to social media to share a sneak peek of her new music video short. She wrote, directed, and produced the short, which stars Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) and Dylan O'Brien (Maze Runner).
The 15-minute movie is split into seven chapters, each focusing on a period in Sink and O'Brien's relationship. At the end, Swift plays a grown-up Sink as she gives a reading of her debut novel and O'Brien watches from the outside.
In addition to the short, Swift also released a music video for her 2012 hit "All Too Well," which was originally released with her album Red. She's recently re-released the track and a 10-minute version of it alongside a new version of her back catalog, bringing the song back into the spotlight.
It's unclear whether this song is inspired by her fling with Jake Gyllenhaal, whom she dated for a few months in 2010 but sadly ended. But no matter the source of inspiration, "All Too Well" is an incredibly powerful ballad that will never be forgotten by its millions of fans.
