Overview
Song Title: Still Into You
Artist: Paramore
Food Reinterpretation: Oreo Cookies
Concept: A comedic reinterpretation of Paramore’s “Still Into You” as a song about a long-term, unwavering, and slightly obsessive love for Oreo cookies.
Logline: A person’s enduring, passionate relationship is revealed, through thick and thin, to be with a package of Oreos.
Director’s Vision: Brightly comedic, visually playful, and tonally ironic. Juxtapose the passionate, romantic lyrics of the song with the mundane (yet, to our protagonist, profoundly important) object of affection: Oreo cookies. Humor derives from over-the-top expressions of love and devotion directed towards Oreos, literal interpretations of romantic lyrics within an Oreo-centric context, and the contrast between the sincere emotional delivery and the absurd subject matter.
Act Breakdown
Act 1
Visual: Opens with shots suggesting a long-term relationship. Our LEAD is shown in various “couple” scenarios: looking at old photos, cuddling on a couch, sharing a meal. The “partner” is always *just* out of frame or obscured, creating a sense of mystery. Warm, nostalgic lighting and soft focus suggest a deep, enduring connection.
Lyric/Visual: “Can’t count the years on one hand that we’ve been together” – Lead looks at a calendar where a specific date from many years ago is circled repeatedly. Crumbs are noticeable around the date.
Lyric/Visual: “I need the other one to hold you / Make you feel, make you feel better” – Lead is shown with compassion on their face, their hand resting on a shoulder just out of frame. (The arm is actually just resting on the back of a chair).
Lyric/Visual: “But when our fingers interlock/ Can’t deny, can’t deny you’re worth it.“ – Lead is shown looking angry and upset, but ultimately lunges forward with their hands outstretched, seemingly seeking a hug.
Event: Gradually reveal the Oreo package as the object of affection. End Act 1 with a clear shot of the Lead lovingly gazing at a package of Oreos. Mood: Shifts from romantic mystery to comedic reveal.
Act 2
Lyric/Visual: “Recount the night that I first met your mother” – Flashback: A child learns about dipping an Oreo cookie in milk (Oreo’s ‘mom’).
Lyric/Visual: “You felt the weight of the world fall off your shoulder” – We see our Lead petting and consoling the Oreo before breaking it into two pieces, assuring it that everything is okay while eating the creme filling (‘insides’).
Lyric/Visual: “We sang along to the start of forever” – Flashback: A child celebrates a birthday with an Oreo ice cream cake and other Oreo memorabilia as gifts, while the parents sing ‘Happy Birthday’.
Act 3
Lyric/Visual: “Some things just, some things just make sense / And one of those is you and I” – Lead creates an elaborate ‘Oreo shrine’ in their home. It includes stacks of Oreo packages, Oreo-themed merchandise, and framed photos of Oreos.
Lyric/Visual: “Baby, not a day goes by that I’m not into you” – Lead starts to create ‘meals’ out of Oreos: a sandwich filled with Oreos, crumbling Oreos on top of their cereal, and forming a fake burger patty out of crushed Oreos.
Climax: Lead is looking in the mirror at their face. The audience believes they have begun to question their Oreo obsession, but really, they have decided that Oreo creme would make a good face mask.
Ending: Lead is alone, sitting on the floor surrounded by empty Oreo packages, a blissful, slightly crazed look on their face.
Visual/Technical Highlights
Visuals: Initially warm and nostalgic, transitioning to brighter, more playful, and slightly exaggerated visuals as the obsession becomes clearer. Prominently feature the Oreo branding (black and white color scheme, logo).
Comedy Style: Visual and physical comedy. Understated performance conveying over-the-top emotions towards Oreos. Literal interpretations of romantic lyrics.
Sound: Original Song.
Editing: Upbeat, pop-music video pacing. Use slow-motion and held shots for comedic timing (e.g., the Oreo dunk, the dropped Oreo). Quick cuts for montages.
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