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Hello and welcome to my channel! I make video essays about film, television and storytelling in general
The Pop Culture Criticism of 2013
What do The Bling Ring, a 2013 satirical crime film directed by Sofia Coppola and Spring Breakers, a 2013 crime film directed by Harmony Korine have in common? A lot! Let’s talk about these movies - which are both commentaries on shallow 2000s pop culture & aesthetics that promote a life of excess. Starring Emma Watson, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and a cameo from Alexis Neiers
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0:00 Why the comparison
1:44 Surfshark
2:44 I. Spring Breakers
7:28 II. The Bling Ring
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⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa
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0:00 Why the comparison
1:44 Surfshark
2:44 I. Spring Breakers
7:28 II. The Bling Ring
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The Problem With Princess Diana Biopics
zhlédnutí 168KPřed 2 lety
Let’s talk about Princess Diana Biopics: The Good, Bad and Awful. And some love for Spencer (2021), Kristen Stewart and Pablo Larrain! ⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa 0:00 Intro 01:16 Part 1 The Bad 04:26 Part 2 The Awful 10:59 Part 3 The Good
The Lexi and Fez Archetype: A Deconstruction
zhlédnutí 245KPřed 2 lety
Let’s talk about Lexi and Fez, the season finale of Euphoria, and what this means for them moving into season 3. In this video I break down their journeys, their ‘archetype’, how it’s deconstructed. And lastly, give my take on where I want their character arcs to go moving forward. ⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa 0:00 Intro and Finale thoughts 01:41 Part 1 Lexi & Fez 05:13 Part 2 A Deconstructi...
Freudian Cassie: How Far An Excuse Can Go
zhlédnutí 2,1MPřed 2 lety
Let’s talk about Season 2 of Euphoria, Cassie and her Freudian Excuse. In this video I break down why Cassie is the way she is, and how the way people perceive her has shifted from season 1 to season 2 of Euphoria. ⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa 0:00 Intro 01:38 Part 1 The Freudian Excuse 05:14 Part 2 Explanation vs Excuse 10:21 Part 3 Is Cassie Redeemable
Narnia - Why Susan Deserved Better
zhlédnutí 529KPřed 2 lety
Let’s talk about The Chronicles of Narnia, Religious allegory and ‘The Problem of Susan’. In this video I break down Susan Pevensie’s controversial ending in The Last Battle and why it is both deserving and undeserving of the criticism it gets. ⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa 0:00 Narnia Recap 1:52 Part 1 The Problem of Susan 6:22 Part 2 In Defence of C.S. Lewis 11:12 Part 3 Justice for Susan E...
How Santana Went From Background Character to Star of Glee
zhlédnutí 375KPřed 4 lety
I guess if there's a topic to this video, it's 'Coming Out'. This is mostly just a Santana Lopez appreciation post. I talk about why I quickly fell in and out of love with Glee and why Santana is one of the few aspects of the show that I continued to love even as everything else went downhill. Rest in Peace Naya Rivera. 💙 ⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa ‘Here’s What You Missed on Glee’ by MicTh...
Grief: Defending Caps Lock Harry
zhlédnutí 319KPřed 4 lety
Let's talk Grief and Caps Lock Harry! In this video I discuss why the most criticised aspect of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is actually necessary. And realistic. And beautiful. I will be going through the entire Harry Potter series with a trope/theme/topic for each video. Last one was on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which you can watch here: czcams.com/video/fpsJ7H2Plkg/vid...
The Cheerleader: How Bring It On Evolved the Archetype
zhlédnutí 157KPřed 4 lety
Let’s talk about Cheerleaders! In this video I discuss how The Cheerleader became a stock character through their portrayal in film and television, and how Bring It On (2000) changed the Archetype for the better. Bring It On stars: Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushuku and Jesse Bradford. Some other Cheerleaders touched on are Sandy in Grease, Claire Bennet in Heroes and Quinn Fabray in...
How To Fix Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
zhlédnutí 188KPřed 4 lety
Let’s talk Character vs Action! In this video I discuss why Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is close to being my favourite book in the series and least favourite movie. ⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa This post contains affiliate links to products that I may receive compensation from at no additional cost to you. ➤ Microphone: Blue Yeti amzn.to/2ZCt72y ➤ Editing: FCPX on Macbook Pro amzn.to...
Why The Love Triangle Trope Isn't Always Bad
zhlédnutí 131KPřed 4 lety
Let’s talk The Love Triangle! Compelling or insufferable? In this video I discuss why the trope is so polarising and why it maybe doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets. Allow me to indulge you in some team Jacob propaganda from Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, as well as a deep dive into why Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favourite (2018), starring Emma Stone, Olivia Coleman and Rachel Weisz is the best ...
Happily Ever After: The Wasted Potential of Frozen 2
zhlédnutí 103KPřed 4 lety
Let's talk Walt Disney Animation, The 2020 Oscars and the Frozen 2 "snub"! Frozen II is the follow up movie to the wildly successful 2013 Frozen. It is directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. With a voice cast of Kristen Bell and Anna, Idina Menzel as Elsa, Josh Gad as Olaf and Jonathan Groff as Kristoff. Many different tropes discussed - praise for how the first Frozen subverted those tropes ...
Teen Melodrama: How Euphoria Gets It Right
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Let’s talk Teen Melodrama and HBO’s Euphoria! A 2019 new show that stars Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Storm Reid, Maude Apatow and more. It has been renewed for season 2 airing 2020. I compare Euphoria to another show I love - Skins UK and discuss how both of them figured out a way to make copious amounts of teen melodrama not only palatable, but fun! ⚡️ Twitter: tahkawa So...
Retcon: Why The Sequel Trilogy Doesn't Work
zhlédnutí 60KPřed 4 lety
I recently saw Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and I have some thoughts! Let's talk retroactive continuity, or retcon for short. With a focus on that Rey and Palpatine twist. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the follow up film to Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi. Episode IX is the final film in the sequel trilogy and the last of the entire Star Wars 'Skywalker saga' - created by George Lucas. I...
Uncanny Valley and Photorealism: The Lion King (2019)
zhlédnutí 431KPřed 5 lety
Let’s talk uncanny valley and photorealism! No, unfortunately (or fortunately) this is not about the movie musical Cats, instead it’s about different kinda cats - The Lion King 2019 remake. The original 1994 Disney animated version is easily one of my favourite movies of all time. This one.. not so much. I try my best to explain why while also acknowledging the achievements of the movie. Though...
Bittersweet Endings: Game of Thrones vs Breaking Bad
zhlédnutí 150KPřed 5 lety
Let's talk Bittersweet Endings! Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad are two of my favourite shows of all time. In this video I talk about bittersweet endings, a type of ending that I think Breaking Bad delivered and debate the extent to which the Game of Thrones finale did as well. I won't be tearing the episode apart and talking about all it's failings because you can already find many videos doi...
Foreshadowing Is Not Character Development
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Foreshadowing Is Not Character Development
Tragic Backstory: Developing a Villain
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Tragic Backstory: Developing a Villain
Adaptational Attractiveness: Hermione, Tyrion and a Million Others
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Adaptational Attractiveness: Hermione, Tyrion and a Million Others
The Misuse of the Term - Manic Pixie Dream Girl
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The Misuse of the Term - Manic Pixie Dream Girl
I agree it’s annoying when people grab these two
I thought that the caps lock was supposed to be him gritting his teeth.
wait what Hermione supposed to be ugly? 😂😂😂
When i saw the thumbnail i was about to go skitso because skins got everything right and i thoughtbyou was implying thst skins got everything wrong
when she was younger she loved iceskating, and it allowed her getting validation from her own, at something she liked and was good at, not others who only saw her by her looks and beauty...but then her father took her off it and she was once again abandoned on this, ensuring her daddy issues and future problems with seeking male validation. It would be VERY nice if Sam Levinson wrote her redemption on 3rd season linked, even if a little bit, with her going back to ice skating. Doing something we like and are good at is one of the most empowering thing we can make for ourselves. It makes sense, since it´s a nowadays production, talks about teenagers and of course emporwering. (they could do smth for Kat as well, bc being an online whore is not at all a nice way for a teen to be more powerful and have self esteem )
For me, disliking Cassie compared to Rue has to do with 2 factors. These factors are present with any character I watch, in person and in media. Rue knows she is a terrible person at times with bad motives. She doesn't always voice it, but she knows. Cassie is always trying to convince us and her family she did nothing wrong. That's just flat out annoying. Reguardless of what happened to her. Healing doesn't come without accountability and inner forgiveness
What about Comet?
She already killed inocent ppl on asthapor and mereen, but since she is figthing for "justice" is easily missed
I can deeply understand Cassie because I sadly took bad decisions throughout my teen years that included getting with my friends’ exes. My father didn’t abandon me but he neglected me a lot, so it made me addicted to external male validation and I couldn’t resist the urge to get it like it was a drug. I’ve been to therapy and my relationship with my father has improved but of course, my problems with male validation didn’t vanish completely but I now I choose to resist. If you know someone with daddy issues do this kind of stuff, don’t justify it and please encourage them to seek professional help. Thanks for taking your time to read my comment🩷
We are Just autistic //
I don’t mind it in this case because it’s 19 hours of Emma Watson it’s an interesting argument though
Honestly, a great example of a good biopoc that told the truth most of the time (though admittedly lied about a few serious things), was The Temptations miniseries! The actors looked like the legends they were portraying and sang like them, too. Most importantly, the emotions portrayed were raw, vulnerable and real. Also, Leon did an EXCELLENT job playing David Ruffin as did Terron Brooks playing Eddie Kendricks. Hell, even the real-life Smokey Robinson made a cameo and sang in it! There were definitely moments that could have been better, but overall, it's a great biopic and worth the watch ❤❤ I encourage everyone to watch it if you haven't yet.
My gosh, I love the analysis and differentiation you were able to draw out. What a HUGE lesson and a jewel in story telling 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Big fan of Cassie
I think, out of all characters that came to Narnia, she shouldn't have forgotten about it, since she was one of those who spent most time there. It would have made more sense if Polly or Digory - or even Jill Pole, though she was there when Narnia collapsed - had forgotten and stopped beleiving, since they'd spent less time there, than Susan.
When I first read Harry Potter as a child, I remember skipping paragraphs of OotP because it contained so much dialogue and not enough action to capture and sustain my attention... Now, rereading it at the age of 20, I find myself actually crying where Harry struggles to cope with his trauma and loneliness. It's a much more mature book that is appreciated by mindful and sensitive readers who relate to very real-world plights.
Susan reminds me of Jane from Return to Neverland: logical, realistic though somewhat cynical young girls who are thrown into a fantastical world against their will, and punished for not having the faith of a child (Jane in the first half of the film and Susan in later years). Both girls had to mature too quickly due to their circumstances and thus it makes sense why they wouldn't allow themselves the luxury of belief. Like Jane, we can't blame Susan for her reluctance to believe because the real world just won't allow for childlike wonder to thrive; they had to grow up to survive. They both adopted the role of the parent for their siblings, and thus had to stay grounded in reality and sacrifice their innocence for it. Jane grew throughout the story and truly did accept Neverland in the end though (and it is suggested that she will never lose this faith but who knows) and it's a true shame readers will never get Susan's "i do believe" moment, and i can't imagine her finding it too easily after the tragic death of her siblings and parents. It's rather irresponsible of CS to have left Susan's story in the dark like that. Many of his readers i'm sure have had troubles finding and maintaining their faith, and Susan would've been a fantastic character for exploring these pitfalls and how to overcome them, but instead he just writes her off as a materialistic girl too concerned with the world. Nice
no its always used chorreclty
Elsa is the hottest woman in animation ever. Her hair, eyes, lips, voice, breasts, body, legs, ass and feet are all perfect
Atleast Lexi's play might be a catalyst for Cassie to look into her issues more closely and heal. The way she reacted when she saw her character being acted out on the stage. 😂😂😂Some peoples need this irl to wake up from the delusion they put themselves into.
Series: EUPHORIA Lead cast: Zendaya❤
Iz luvs her 🥰
Ok. Anita sarkeezian
It wasn’t foreshadowing, it is a retcon.
Kristen stew arts was awful in the movie awful awful awful
I believe Cassie has the same problem as Rue, in our society we see addiction as something not controllable. It seems inevitable that Rue would relapse and therefore is granted forgiveness when she tries to get clean. It’s easier to forgive because she’s trying, you can see it’s not her fault by the physical evidence of drugs being used. However, Cassie is also an addict. Like you showed in the first clip with Maddy and Cassie talking about how she is never single. She is also trying to fill the missing love from her father, she isn’t using drugs she is using men. Addiction is the main point of this show.
some of the most amazing people are dealers lol i know that sounds crazy but there's a psychology behind it (i think).... like wanting to help someone who is in need... maybe my cali brain is just dumb and/or biased tho lol
i really d i s l i k e this character.... i know people like her.... maybe i even used to be like her idk... but i just ughhhhhhhhh
The original manic pixie dream girl is Audrey Hepburn’s character in Breakfast at Tiffany. If u truly want to know where it comes from, there it is.
This is pretty accurate of what my experience with my family who are Christians and growing up in the Church was. I remember really liking the first Narnia movie as a kid and after watching this video have basically zero desire to read the books. Her family shit talking her as she is left alone with all her loved ones gone and traumatized for life is nothing compared to what Christians accept is just and right that the almighty does in the bible. The good ending would not be Susan repenting and joining them in heaven to me. It would be her never finding out her family never actually loved her and Azlan is a monster who enjoys torturing people. She would live her life thinking she was loved and it was tragedy as the truth is much worse.
Rest In Peace ✌🏻 dear one ❤️
I have a daddy issues, so i can understand Cassie and her need to have a male figure in her life. I am myself was a really shy and socially awkward person, so i didn't even had a bf, GLADLY, but still was fucked in the head hard
Why are people whining about her not entering heaven. She wasn't interested in it, she chose to deny it, so why would Aslan force her back there?
but here's my question... would her story have been better in hindsight if she didn't have the madqueen arc? her story was the most boring part of 98% of the show
Compare to what we got? Yes, even the most boring ending would been better than this.
PLZ COME BACK I MISS YOUR CONTENT 😩
Unpopular opinion: Cassie is horrible character, she treated everyone around her like shit, got with her best friends abusive boyfriend which she KNEW was abusive, and goes batshit crazy when she gets called out, does that mean that Lexi should have done that play? No, she could’ve picked any other thing and she had to choose that? But, that doesn’t make Cassie look like a better person, she’s still obviously in need of help, she just can’t stand to take accountability, I think that the people who are on Cassie’s side see more of themselves in Cassie, and the people on Maddie’s side see more of themselves in Maddie, Maddie was even willing to forget what happened and become friends with Cassie again, she was crying, begging her friend to let her in and try and fix it, Cassie, being Cassie decided that Maddie wasn’t as valuable as a friend then Maddie of Cassie, Maddie actually tried to change, she tries to grow, Cassie just can’t, she’s not trying, is she a victim? Yes, a hundred percent, does that mean that she deserves sympathy for every single bad thing she does? No, but that’s just my take
Now do maddi😊
skins is more relatable to me because i’m british, although they have similar topics, i notice euphoria has rue going to hospital, guns, addiction to pain medication. and skins is more designer drugs, and parents not giving a shit. you mentioned it was unrealistic that their parents didn’t care but honestly it isn’t! my parents, my friends parents generally gave up with us and don’t really care what we are doing with our lives. sad reality.
This goes to two sides, beautiful characters having less attractive actors playing them, and ugly characters being played by more physically attractive actors. That's why no adaptation has ever really been better so far, at least in terms of casting, when compared to the mental image I create of the characters.
It's completely dumb how dany changed in the span of 2 episodes
She did deserve so so so so so so much better! I refuse to read the books because she had to bury her entire family, and had to get attached and reattached to narnia. She was the only one who lived she had to live with her family all gone. She had to grow up to be another mother to her brothers and sister. I will never read the books after learning that all of susan's family died and she was left alone. I believe she wanted to believe in narnia but refused to because of being scared to not move on after she left. I wish they could have all gone together I believe she will get into Aslan's country once she heals a bit more. I know Aslan will let her but her journey is a bit longer than her families. Ps sorry this is so long.
the main problem is they always get the hair wrong. every single time!
Clementine and Summer are not Manic Pixie Dream Girls. Period.
Sigmond Fraud.
I love TCON and always will but I would have no problem with the Netflix miniseries leaving out the Susan problem and having her be with the others at the end. I know Lewis did this to add another layer of complexity to the narrative but it just doesn’t flow well cinematically. When Aslan tells the others they died in the train crash none of them think of poor Susan left behind to deal with the tremendous loss-not even Lucy. That is so messed up.
Karen is so underrated
Where can I watch it
Omg fr it’s very realistic. When I was in secondary. There’s was so many party and sex and heavy makeup even in school. Relationship aswell and friendship omgg it was extreme like that
They shouldn't change the ending, Susan deserves her fate
tbqh i feel like people who don't like OOTP and caps-lock harry just haven't been through anything traumatic yet in their lives, something that truly shatters your entire world and changes you forever. once you have, i can't imagine disliking this portrayal.