All This Humanity For Free

Did All Of Us Strangers feature two of the best performances of the 21st century, or was it simply two Irish actors falling in love on screen?

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I think a lot of the characters that I play are suffering mentally, and they’re battling inner demons.’ That’s something Mescal can relate to. ‘I definitely have my battles with mental health, for sure,’ he nods. ‘And I’ve made no secret of that. They come and go. But, also, I don’t think that the characters that I’ve played represent my version of that, which feels more interesting to me.

I think it’s important to normalise conversation around mental health because it’s so common. I’m not describing a unique experience. It’s unique to me, but it’s totally universal. And I think we’re moving towards a society where it’s OK for men to talk about their own fragility or sadness or depression or whatever word you want to call that.’ (x)

The slow run down the arm to touch his hand is so gentle and tender. I will never be over it.

Yay Andrew mention!

This is quite sweet. I am not sure which bit you want essays about.

I think Paul was struggling on the tour and he got his own way and Andrew was allowed to be his +1 for the London premiere. The day he came back to London and left Tokyo early, Nell followed Andrew on Instagram. Maybe Andrew was just back in the country and had more free time to go through his follower list. Alternatively, Paul ran into his arms, and Nell finally had to admit they were in love.

The reviews are good, people like Paul, he's lining up gigs, started his own production company. He can bring his boyfriend and cuddle up to him, who cares anymore.

We hand hand holding, Staring lovingly into each others eyes. Lapel stroking. Almost kissing. Blushing.

Paul literally comes in and not just holds him and makes him jump, but gently holds his hand and snuggles in behind him. It is so comfortable, not awkward, like this level of intimacy is so normal.

I think Paul presses kisses into his neck, like his head is truly nestled into him, and even when Andrew backs away, he stays there. The hand placement is so intimate, the way he touches Andrew near the armpit, the way Andrew hand is so high on Paul's neck. Not to mention how close their faces are.

I think there is a level of comforting here, the rubbing of his back, the gentle rock back and forth. Andrew is Paul's comfort human. I saw someone comment that he's Paul's north star, and I believe it.

Paul literally ran at Andrew.