What I liked about the small change videos is that they were productive. Not just complaining but looking at why something works or doesn't for someone. And figuring out an alternative.

It's funny, I JUST showed my brother the masterpiece that is "One small change for Avengers Endgame!"

Well, I really don't think your OSC videos come off as "this movie was bad and I could do better", and I really appreciated that particular type of problem solving, because it's what I do whenever I come out of a movie (movies I love as well as movies I did not love), and I like to work those mental reflexes and hear your takes as well. I'd love if you would make more of them, but I also don't feel entitled to anything. I like your pitches too.

I love that you explicitly stated that you don't owe us anything. I would love to see that normalized. I have grown very disturbed by the weird sense of ownership some people seem to have about entertainers they follow.

He could’ve called this “Why I made one small change to my channel and stopped making One Small Change”, but that would’ve been a tad longer

I am one who loves the One Small Change videos and have watched them all multiple times and your rewrites and pitch videos are always amazing! I do miss them, but just to let you know, they were wonderful segments.

Since their won't be any more, let me recall my two favorite One Small Changes you did: • Drax travels with Rocket & Thor to forge Stormbraker. He's the one to sacrifice himself to open the forge. Gives Thor a sense of purpose. Tells him to make Thanos suffer (not "go for the head"). • In Endgame, when the girls assemble, it should have been Nebula carrying the gauntlet to the van. A last rebel act towards her father. thanks Nando

The “Nando” name having nothing to do with the nando’s restaurant chain might be my villain origin story.

I figured you stopped making One Small Change videos because you were already writing all of the Marvel movies anyway so it was a conflict of interest…

I understand your concern about being seen as the guy who criticizes movies. But honestly I dont think your one small change videos could ever give that impression (not counting random YT comments, which can be insane). They're constructive not destructive which makes them incredibly tame compared to litterally any negative review. Also, any writer worth anything knows how important criticism is to the writing process. The OSC video's are some of the better criticisms I've seen since you explain the problems well and AND you give possible solutions. Even on the OSC videos where I don't like the solution or dont agree that something is a problem, I always learn something.

i've always loved your one small change videos and rewrites (especially the Bizzaro solution) but I'm around for all the content you make regardless because i enjoy the content you make in general.

Honestly, I kinda have to agree. The OSC videos never gave me the vibe that you thought you knew better than the writers, but I do think some viewers can end up walking away with that attitude. It's easy to propose edits from an outsider's view, when you're looking at the finished project and don't have to factor in things like production restrictions, logistical issues, or executive meddling. Obviously these movies aren't above reproach, but there's a fine line between "here's an idea I think could improve the story, and here are all the ramifications that idea would have" and "here's what this movie should've done" and a lot of people tend to gloss over that nuance.

The one small change videos were some of my favorite content on this platform. While you were doing them, I watched some movies specifically so I could understand your videos. The problem solving aspect of those videos was so important to me, because it’s the kind of thing I need to learn to do in my own writing. I respect your reasons for stopping, but I hope you know how beloved those videos were, and how useful they were for your viewers who are writers. I miss them. A lot. I appreciate the videos we still have. I still enjoy some of the stuff you put out now. Thank you for doing what you do.

I’ve been waiting for this video! Very interested to learn the reason, as they are my favorite videos of yours and I still rewatch many of them. I’m sure you have a great reason for stopping though, probably to do with being content with what we get instead of dwelling on movies we could’ve gotten. EDIT (After Watching): I’m so glad your favorite videos are the pitch videos because they’re my other favorite videos!! And Covid being something that made you hesitate before critiquing a movie makes a lot of sense. And I understand you wanting to have a more positive image among people you could work with some days, because you absolutely should be writing movies for a living!!!!! I wish you the best of luck. (P.S. Please keep us posted about your screenplays!!!)

The pitches and rewrites are always so much fun. The rewrites are why I subscribed

So, I am one of those guys that really was just here for the One Small Change/Rewrite stuff, subscribed since 2017-ish, and I've not tuned in to any of your videos in a long time. On one hand, I'm glad that what you are doing is something you really like. I watched the Wolverine fancasting one, the Thunderbolts pitch, they are both some of the most fun videos I've watched. If I were as into comics as I were into movies, I could certainly see myself still sticking around. That said, I am not a comic book fan-I liked the rewrite stuff, not because I really liked comic books, but because I liked movies. Some other commenter compared it to fanfiction, and I would say thiat is apt, even to this. It feels like a writer I've been following for a while finally coming out and saying that they're no longer going to update the stories I've really loved reading. And that's kind of a shame, because those rewrites were a big part of why I'm still writing fiction today. If I had to name the three most influential authors in my life, among the author of Jojo and a fanfiction author from 10 years ago, I'd certainly name you as #3. Stories, to me, are like well-oiled machines where every piece is connected to each other and functions in a way that allows the rest of the beast to run smoothly without taking up too much or too little space, and I think your rewrites were one of the things that influenced that outlook the most. Genuinely, those videos have had such an impact on my life today, and while it's disheartening to hear that this is probably the end, I'd just like to say that I'm so grateful that you made them at all. Whatever you decide to next, I only wish you the best, and stay safe!

As someone who is actually called Fernando it's cool that someone else likes the name, but also this is stolen valor and I am entitled to compensation

I have missed your One Small Change videos and it being gone is probably why I have drifted away from your channel a bit. However, I do still love that you get to do this and wish you all the best

Nando is so open minded about what’s going on behind the scenes with films and shows, he doesn’t judge or think lightly on things He’s a very mature criticizer unlike other YTs

I've been waiting on this video for so long. The justice league rewrite was a masterpiece! Very appreciative of your work.

Thanks for the update! For what it's worth, your OSC was my favorite, even if they weren't as popular as the other stuff on the channel. I thought it was a really fair critique of the script since it wasn't dumping on the entire movie, just a small change that has interesting consequences. Also, your Deadpool 3 pitch was also my favorite thing you did. (Mike Meyers as Mojo! Perfect!)

One Small Change for the One Small Change series

I was thinking "the Jabroni he's talking about is probably that drunkard.", It was fun to have it confirmed.

As someone who started doing KZfaq in big part because I watched and loved your videos- these more personal conversational videos are such a treat. I love getting to know the man behind the magic, and it helps remind me that we are all just people making it work with flawed and changing creative processes. Headed over to Nebula now!

You always came from a strengths-based approach which is what made the OSC videos unique imo. Making Captain Boomerang the heart of The Suicide Squad was phenominal and got me to subscribe to see more ideas like it.

I definitely understand the move away from that type of video, but I do hope that your content keeps some form of showcasing your amazing writing abilities. The fan casts are cool but that’s why I and probably a lot of others stick around.

Thanks for this video! I miss the “One Small Change” videos, but I understand the reasons. I just want to say that the OSC videos were my absolute favorite videos to hate because they were so infuriatingly right. I use your versions as my own personal head canon for several films because it makes the story so much more satisfying. Thanks again!

I miss the One Small Change videos. They were great creative writing exercises.

Instead of "One small change" and how it would affect the movie (which has an armchair quarterback feel, but can be so correct, like the New Mutants one), what about a slight reshaping of it? Like in that Community chaos theory episode, taking a movie and seeing what could change from different details. For example, instead of saying that Spidey SHOULD HAVE been introduced differently, just playing with a few ways that he COULD HAVE been introduced at a different time or in a different way or for a different purpose, bringing in comic details (like what if we saw Rogue as a villain first). Some idea along these lines might spring to mind, and it would be great to see a framework ready to go. More "if"

Whatever videos you want to make, make em. ill be watching

I really enjoy the One Small Change videos because of the way you produce them and really lean into the story telling. It feels like I’m actually watching a movie the way that you paint a picture w your words and the clips you edit, especially when your versions are a lot better and more character driven than the real movies

I always enjoyed them because they weren't complaints about the look or acting of the films. They were neat "What If"s without outright saying "the writers were bad and dumb!" Just saying "I like what you did, but how neat would it have been to explore this path" And also, your concern about working with them and thinking they would be mad. I would look positively and say you would be able to see small issues and a different path to get to the same ending they want.

Just found your channel recently and binged all of the one small change videos. It's a shame 😢.

im very glad you tackle this the way you do, for a while i have become progressively exhausted of the hyper cynical, overly critical style of videos that has kinda flooded the movie review/essay/discussion youtube sphere. one more reason why you alwasy stood out from the crowd to me. because whether your videos were percieved in that same way by some people, they were never mean spirited, wich i cant say the same about a lot of other creators, where not only theres a certain cynical nature to them, but also at times are fueled by questionable politics. i love the pitch videos, its something i have always done with friends aswell, sometimes we spend hours making random movie pitches so i relate a lot with them.

Pitch Video Idea: Introducing Miles Morales in live action

This was a great idea. Some people say that they love and appreciate their audience but to allow us in just a little deeper into your life & personal story, PROVES IT. Thank you MK?, .... KELS?, "NOPE, it's FERNANDO, but NANDO to my friends" 💪🏾 I love it bro

I respect Nando so much for making this video, and for putting so much thought into everything he does. Sadly, it was the “one small change” videos that drew me to this channel, and they remain what interests me. So much of my “head canon” is formed by Nando’s small changes. I’ve tried watching the casting videos; they are not my cup of tea and never will be. I guess lots of folks really do enjoy them and that’s great - but not for me.

My favorite part of your OSC videos was when you would talk about storywriting elements, like character arcs, narrative themes, and building chemistry between characters. I enjoyed the exercise because it would evoke thought about my own writing!

Chris Stuckmann came to a similar conclusion. He used to make a 'worst 10 movies of the year' video and review movies he didn't like, but once he started getting more serious about wanting to make movies professionally, he decided to stop those kind of negative videos since he didn't want to create any bad blood with directors and the movie industry.

ooo! I'm really curious about this, because those videos are some of my favorites that you make. It's really fun to listen to you make a minor tweak to the movie, and sometimes I'll agee and sometimes I'll disagree. Maybe I like the idea but not the execution, but regardless I always enjoyed them!

One class I taught at university had 25% of the students named Matt. On the first day of class, I was doing a quick introduction to linked lists, and picked a student and had them stand up and give their name and pick another student. Matt stands up. He picks Matt. Matt picks a third student, who says their name is Matthew. I was like "Is this an April Fool's joke?" (It was April 1st), but no, I just hadn't read the student list yet. Legit, 25% Matts. I ended up themeing some of the homework after the prevalence of Matts (the Mattpocalypse). So I completely sympathize where Nando is coming from with the name.

I'd love to see you doing more One Small Change videos at some point, they never came across as arrogant to me, and they've encouraged me to think more critically about the media I consume as well.

Maybe it’s just because we’re both similarly minded in this idea but I always took OSC as a thought experiment, and how one little thing can have HUGE impacts and implications for a movie! But I appreciate that you were aware of how they could be perceived and you decided it wasn’t for you anymore that being said, I’m SUPER EXCITED for your last one!!!!!!!!!!!! 😊☺️

I hope you continue the One Small Change videos. It such a great insight into how a story could've unfolded, but not never comes off as disrespectful. To me, it almost feels like evolving the story through fanfiction and i think thats ok.

Things change...for example this is the first time in a while I got a notification for one of your videos. You keep doing what you do

Marvel’s VFX aren’t suddenly bad because of COVID. They’re bad because they favor VFX over practical in most cases and don’t give their CGI and VFX artists proper time to do better work.

I loved the OSC series but it makes sense why you'd pivot away. Also, as a fellow Matt from Philly, I feel your pain! We had 5 Mikes in our 5th grade class so we had one Mike and then everyone else got called by their last name. We still call one guy silver to this day

I remember stumbling across your channel what must have been many years ago, and loved those 1 small change videos. I've loved everything you've put out though. I remember a few years ago you started stating that you wouldn't make them, and I was sad, but you still put out great videos, so if you don't want to make them, then that's totally awesome too. Keep up the hard work Matt--Nando-- guy.

It's bittersweet to hear about the last One Small Change/Rewrite video. On the one hand it's a great topic that I'm looking forward to watching. On the other it means the end of my favorite content from Nando.

😭😭😭 Of course. I LOVE the one small change videos. I was a late comer to MCU so having your thoughts in my head as I watch the next movie was always such a huge benefit YES!!! as I'm writing you just announced you're gonna talk about Secret Invasion and I was specifically going to mention it lol. I love your channel and always get a new perspective from your videos. I can't say I'm happy that we won't be getting any more 1SC videos, but as a budding KZfaqr myself, I am glad you can put yourself in a position to be happiest 🤘

I love your Defenders rewrite though. I hope you can continue doing “pitches” for things that already were produced. Like She-Hulk, Shang-Chi, or whatever

I can respect this in regards to what energy you give off and what audience you attract. When you start getting a critical mass of those types of viewers, it can be hard to change that and shift your whole demographic.

The reason i have been distancing myself from film youtube and twitter is because of this issue Everyone tries and makes themselves out to be smarter then the original creators I also think that it is way easier to make a fan service type concept in writing that people love rather then an actual film or show. I remember when endgame was leaked and people thought it was the dumbest thing and yet the movie came out and people loved it That can happen the other way Just because your rewrite sounds cool and fun doesnt mean itll stand the test of time through the chaos that is filmmaking So i thank you for distancing yourself from that, for explaining your stance and making other content that you really love

Hey there, Nando/Matt. I've watched more or less all of your videos on this channel and some on your other channel too, and I definitely love your One Small Change videos and the script idea movies the most. Not because I think all your videos NEED to be that way. Not because I think you're always right. Not because I think you're the only person that has these types of videos. But I really enjoy listening to your thought processes and ideas. The "Ant-Man, the Wasp and Ant-Man" video is the one that I first found, but the way you think is what made me actually follow your channel and those thought processes come out best in your screenwriting ideas. I just thought you should know that it's not only the type of One Small Change video that matters for your channel. It's just that it works perfectly with who you are. Hope that makes sense! Thanks for all the entertainment over the last years!

i loved your OSC videos. great limitation and you often found a way to make a great impact. i hope you keep innovating and trust your instincts. love you!

Hats off man, your content is great, and this vidio, contextualization wharevah.. juts stands an invaluable human side. Love ya Nando

“My name is Matt Kelly” Okay, that hit me like a truck.

I am happy you are doing one more of the "One Small Change" video I have missed it your changes are brilliant.

I’m really glad you made this video, because I found your channel last year because of the OSC videos and I finally just recently finished binge watching them and noticed you haven’t made a new one recently and was really bummed out that I’ve finished the playlist

I was just wondering this the other way to be honest. Thanks for explaining your thought processes. Though One Small Change is my favorite thing that you do and I hope you don't fully give them up.

the backstory for your name is absolutely goated

I want to be a better writer and the One Small Change videos have absolutely helped me. I hope one day there'll be more.

To this day, my favourite video of you is "Big Grey Villains". It's a video that takes something that I deeply internalized but couldn't quite describe articulately, and fleshes it out in a short snappy format. It made me feel dumbfounded that I couldn't word something out like that sooner but amazed and validated that somewhere inside was like "Yes exactly that!". I've been a long time fan💀

Man I miss those videos. I watched all of them, and I’m pretty sure they’re what got me hooked on your channel. It was after like the sixth one I thought “you know let me see what else he has”.

Love your videos no matter the subject but I appreciate you sharing your insecurities about how you present your ideas. I relate to this very much.

One small change was by far my favourite kind of video of yours. And I am devastated there won't be more. Whenever a piece of media use to come out I would think: Where is the one small change for this? And when I had thought of a similar change it was very satisfying. I have definitely not seen them all, as I did not watch all movies and there is much spoiler content, but I can't believe people have stopped watching them in general. Best of luck on the new phase, but also on the hope they will come back haha.

I would like more movie recommendations. There's so much stuff out there i would love to see you just gush about something i havent heard of.

I been a Nebula subscriber from almost the start, and I genuinely enjoyed listening to your extended pitch!

I can’t wait for the next exciting episode of Matt Kelly v Movies!

No matter where your career goes from here, and I will watch and salute you the whole way, I will always keep the hypothetical version of Iron Man 2 with big bad Justin Hammer in the Titanium Man suit close to my heart.

I looove that series, don't stop! It really makes me see the movies differently. Usually more generously too.

I wish you'd bring them back. The OSC videos were what got me to subscribe and, after checking, I haven't really watched anything since your last one. Hadn't even realized. I think I'd see a new video drop and would think I'd come back around to it but I never have. But when a OSC video dropped I'd watch it as fast as I could.

Hi! Long time fan, first time commenter. I watched this on nebula a few days ago and I appreciated the deep dive into your story. I eagerly await every mostly nitpicking and your vids - they all bring a ton of humor, thought and a plethora of shared fandom geek out moments each week or so. Thanks for all you do to put all this together and while I’ll miss the V Movies, I appreciate the transparency and I also absolutely love all the content you make. I see it as an evolution or maybe your own small changes so I appreciate watching you try new stuff and putting out solid content on the regular 😎 thanks again Nando!

Thanks for sharing, as with many I was curious. It is a shame because I loved your rewrites, and your small changes. For me it was never you acting like you know better or didnt take into account the full circumstances, you always acknowledged what you thought were obstacles for the studio. I always looked forward to seeing these videos because, to me, it was like mentally watching a different movie and re-experiencing it. I never watch a movie twice, but these videos gave me the feeling of a brand new exciting watching, and appreciate a well thought out story. Its like getting two movies for one.

Yes, I thought that you or your parents were peri peri chicken entrepreneurs... 😅 Continue to do the great work that you like, and we continue to be eager fans 🙂 Looking forward to the Secret Invasion one but wondering if you could do a revisit of Artemis Fowl. I was a fan of the books and could not stomach even trying to watch the movie.... so if you did enough research on the books, wondering if it can be a whole KZfaq piece or even a portion on Nitpicking. Thanks as ever Matt eherm, Nando!

Honestly your one small changes and rewrite videos are what I subscribed for, other stuff is just bonus

I really appreciate this video, a nice insight into something I had been wondering. I really enjoyed the One Small Change videos and your rewrites (rewatched each of them recently, particularly loved the Justice League rewrite) and had been missing OSC a bit, much as I enjoy the fancasting (I am sometimes unable to keep up, especially for younger characters, as I don't watch the best shows to find actors for those) and especially the pitches. I never thought of OSC being "I know better than the writer" so much as "this would've worked better for me", though I understand how it could seem this way, and I really understand wanting to avoid appearing that way. I also understand that (especially COVID-involved) fear that you're just hitting upon the thing that was intended but not possible for some reason. One thing I really liked about the OSC vids is that it helped me look at certain aspects of a film more critically, to understand why certain things worked for me and others didn't. I am happy to watch whatever you make, even if I am a little lost (like with fancasting The Authority).

You should do an x-men movie pitch since there are reports of scripts for the mcu’s x-men

2 Nando videos in a week 🎉❤❤

i rock w/you heavy Nando , but i peep them shots @ filmento 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I respect all of the reasons Nando is not doing one small change, but I did love those segments and I wish/hope he changes his mind. I will still be a supporter regardless, but I if I get a vote I would vote for OSC to come back. I will say, I do appreciate at least explaining why he's not doing them.

Hey Nando, I found your channel when you were doing the Hela isn’t Hela and Ego isn’t Ego videos, but became a fan when you did the One Small Changes and Rewrites. I was even on your Patreon for a while (sorry I’m not anymore, times have been tough here in Chile). I just want to say, I really miss your classic videos and I’m not a huge fan of the casting ones. I think you always were careful and considerate to say that writers work under a lot of stress and you have the benefit of hindsight and I don’t reckon anyone would have the gall of accusing you of being a “jabroni” as you call them (I also think you’re being a little unfair to the Critical Drinker but that’s getting kind of off topic). I am a big follower of the NCU and I replay your videos every now and then because I think you have a tremendous talent for spotting the mistakes that Marvel made and your fixes and rewrites are incredible. I’ve been wondering for a time why you stopped making them and thanks for the answer, I totally understand the business side of them not having as many views but I’m still bummed about you deciding to stop making them. I don’t think anyone would lump you into the jabroni group after your passionate defense of She Hulk as a show (I vehemently disagree with your take btw but that’s fine) and I wish you would rewrite Multiverse of Madness or Eternals since they could very much use your revisions. Sorry for the rant and thanks for the hours of content and joy you have brought all of us.

You mean I've been here from the beginning?!?! I thought I got here late!!! Wow! And I'd wanted to be you since I first saw this! You'd gotten so big almost immediately!

Always love a creator with transparency 👍

honestly, I rarely get notice that you posted - and yeah I follow you.

Happy Anniversary❤

I didn't know you were talking about him, but I can only handle a video or two from TCD every so often. I like critical thinking and examining films, but not just being negative cause it sells to be negative and his channel and so many others feel that way. The world is negative enough as is

“One small change to the Nando V Movies channel”

i was actually thinking about this the other day

First time watching this channel and I have to say: what an incredibly nuanced and self-aware take on... well, everything discussed. I'm a professional tv writer and though I didn't work on any of the shows discussed (despite my best efforts on that front), this shows a really solid grasp of the reality of how film/tv is made.

You did a video where you put Boomerang into the script and set up this arc where it looks like he defects, just so you could have him come back for the final fight and say something like: "What you need to remember is boomarangs always come back" something like that, and it was such a zinger I subscribed. I guess I would like to see more videos like that about shows I care about where you write in these little arcs that culminate in "drop the mic" one liners.

I love the Nando name story so much, that's an awesome story I have some annoyance with my own public persona name that I've fallen into but, yeah, too late to change now

Dang it, and here I thought your full name was Nando Vermicelli Movies.

Do what makes you happy, but for what it's worth, I really enjoyed One Small Change videos as writing exercises using a shared language and experiences, and really enjoyed that engineering challenge of making something work using the pre-existing pieces. I also think the difference between "this idea would make the movie more successful" and "this idea would've had me enjoying it more" is very clear, and suggesting a change for that personal reason is valid. It's less "you made the cake wrong" and more "I like pineapple." Also, only speaking for myself, but I'm way less interested in casting videos than pitch and change videos. Again, that's because I'm more interested in the writing than the film-making.

The Ant-Man 3 pitch is by far my favorite video. Hope to see more like pitches soon!

Reminds me of something I used to say in customer service: "be a tow truck not a repo man". Everyone is happy to see a tow truck when they finally arrive

Watching your one small change videos inspired me to start writing again

Nice shaggy shirt

Gotta admit... Always loved the OSC videos, but I stopped watching them when I stopped watching movies as often. "I don't want to spoil the movie just in case I happen to watch it" I have always watched movies together with friends and we don't do that as often anymore :/

Nando, that's the most amazing story for a KZfaqr name that I've ever heard. Thank you for sharing that with us lol