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Welcome to my little channel. I aim to make educational content around the art and craft of writing. Whether you're an aspiring fictional writer, a marketeer, or just interested in the topic, I hope there's something you'll enjoy.
Welcome to my little channel. I aim to make educational content around the art and craft of writing. Whether you're an aspiring fictional writer, a marketeer, or just interested in the topic, I hope there's something you'll enjoy.
What Superheroes Should Learn from Slice of Life
I suppose this is my "How to fix the MCU" video... I talk about what many superhero writers seem to have forgotten about storytelling, and how Slice of Life stories can put them back on track. Enjoy!
Backgroud Music: SergePavkinMusic
Chapters:
What are Slice of Life stories? 2:35
Bigger Stakes Don't Mean Better Stakes 05:44
Character 12:01
Quiet Moments 15:30
Closing Thoughts 18:39
Backgroud Music: SergePavkinMusic
Chapters:
What are Slice of Life stories? 2:35
Bigger Stakes Don't Mean Better Stakes 05:44
Character 12:01
Quiet Moments 15:30
Closing Thoughts 18:39
zhlédnutí: 231
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On Recommendations
zhlédnutí 220Před měsícem
Let's stop giving each other bad story recommendations...hopefully this video might help. Chapters: 0:00 Introductions 1:18 Medium 8:31 Tone vs Genre 12:04 Length 13:10 Closing Thoughts Music | Reflected Light - SergePavkinMusic
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
zhlédnutí 699Před 3 měsíci
Slightly different video this time...I really wanted to talk about this show but reckoned most of you probably haven't either watched or heard of it, so here's a spoiler free review to hopefully entice you! Chapters: Summary 2:24 The Acting 5:19 Depiction of Mental Illness 7:40 Style and Tone 10:53 Closing Thoughts and Criticisms 13:41 Music: "Llittle by Little - CHEEZE Reflected Light - SergeP...
How to Make Awe-inspiring Moments
zhlédnutí 184Před 4 měsíci
A quick look into how writers and directors engineer film and TV scenes to give us them goosebumps. 0:00 Introduction 2:03 Scene Composition 7:09 Character Contrast 10:26 Closing Thoughts Music:@SergePavkinMusic Star Wars without John Williams edit: @Auralnauts
Monster: The Power of Storytelling
zhlédnutí 734Před 6 měsíci
I know I'm 20 years late to the party, but Monster is very good and I wanted to talk about a theme that jumped out at me: the prominence of storytelling throughout the show. I hope you enjoy it! (After this, no more writing philosophy videos for a while, I promise...) Check out @SeaGee for more content around Manga/Anime/Monster. MUSIC Phase Shift by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Musi...
Why Good Writing Matters
zhlédnutí 98Před 8 měsíci
In which I make an emotional plea for people to care about the quality of storytelling. Check out the full video and the context surrounding this here: czcams.com/video/3bTv2ZP-y-Q/video.html Unconditionally by Broken Elegance / brokenelegance Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/2CEvurk Music promoted by Audio Library • Unconditionally - Broken...
How Costume Conveys Character
zhlédnutí 705Před 8 měsíci
A look into how the costumes of two particular Spidermen change over the course of their stories, and why that's pretty neat. Chapters: 1:44 Brief History 4:11 Miles Morales and Meta 7:19 MCU Spidey 12:22 Closing Thoughts
Daredevil's Brilliant Opening
zhlédnutí 723Před 9 měsíci
I delve into why the opening 7 minutes of Netflix's 'Daredevil' is written and directed so well. God help us all if/when Disney decide to reboot this show. Check out my other Daredevil video: czcams.com/video/oaGJdLtg5VU/video.html Elevator Music ⓒ - Kevin MacLeod Chapters: Introduction 0:00 The Incident 1:41 Confession 4:31 First Fight 8:49
The Marriage of Subjectivity and Objectivity
zhlédnutí 195Před 10 měsíci
This is kinda a remake of one of my first ever videos which goes into a little more depth into the topic of 'subjectivity vs objectivity' in media criticism. Enjoy! Chapters: 0:54 Defining Terms 3:51 Problems with Pure Subjectivity 7:59 The Importance of Objectivity 12:17 Combining the Two 17:41 Promises and Problems 21:52 Why do We Care? 25:51 Closing Thoughts
What Makes a Good Spinoff?
zhlédnutí 474Před rokem
I finally watched House of the Dragon (after being burnt repeatedly by Game of Thrones) and it was pretty neat. It got me thinking about how other spinoffs can and should handle themselves, hope you enjoy it! Chapters 0:56 What is a Spinoff? 5:33 Narrative Purpose 10:07 Creating Distance 13:14 Canon and Lore 18:48 Conclusion
Why Buffy is the Greatest Superheroine Ever
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed rokem
It's about time I covered how much I love this character and this show. For in-depth Buffyverse content I can heavily recommend:@PassionoftheNerd Chapters: Overview 2:18 Clear Flaws 5:28 Codependency 8:34 Emotional Conflict 11:22 A Great Arc 13:43 Conclusion 17:47
How to Not Make Conflicted Characters Confusing
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed rokem
So I turned the sound up for this one...but unfortunately I'd been suffering with a horrible cold when recording the audio, so now you can enjoy my dulcet sickly tones - oh the irony! Anyway, hope you enjoy this video, please pay attention to the spoiler warnings at the start, check out both 'Arcane' and 'The Expanse'. Thanks once again to my friend @l0adless for the new emotes! You can find he...
Creating the Perfect Lex Luthor
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed rokem
Today's video is a bit of an experiment - taking a video suggestion from a subscriber! Hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it, and please keep the suggestions coming. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Overview of Lex Luthor 3:30 Backstory 7:58 Current Activities 12:49 Story Time! 16:45 Conclusion
Why You Need to Think Deeper About Scifi Tech...
zhlédnutí 1KPřed rokem
This is going to be an overview of how different levels of tech affect scifi/speculative stories. Enjoy! On another note, the other day was my channel's 1 year anniversary and once again I want to thank every single one of my subscribers and supporters who have come with me over the last year. As of the uploading of this video we are 1014 subs, over 64k views, and at a revenue of 34p. Hurrah!
On Bullets and Superheroes
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed rokem
Writers in superhero stories keep treating guns like they're just a generic prop. I think more thought needs to be put in to how they're used... Enjoyed this video? Check out the rest of my content regarding superheroes and storytelling in general: Superman Video: czcams.com/video/HU0lhkXrbdc/video.html Buffy/Scrubs Video: czcams.com/video/9k5VS_UHiYg/video.html
Daredevil: Marvel's Most Cohesive Character
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Daredevil: Marvel's Most Cohesive Character
Two-Face: Batman's Most Tragic Villain
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Two-Face: Batman's Most Tragic Villain
Superman: The Most Underrated Superhero
zhlédnutí 78KPřed 2 lety
Superman: The Most Underrated Superhero
The Four Cs of Good Writing | Foundations of Writing
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The Four Cs of Good Writing | Foundations of Writing
I’m a devout Catholic, and one time while studying my religion I came across a story about gargoyles. Gargoyles are interesting, because why would the Catholic church use demonic-looking figures to decorate their places of worship. I found the reason was to ward off demons. The demons would look at the gargoyles as mirrors, or reminders of their appearance, which would remind them of their eternal damnation, thus cause them so much pain and anguish that they would flee, not being able to bear their reality. I believe Daredevil dresses as a devil for the same reason. He makes himself appear as a demon to scare demons(criminals).
What these stories need to do is take what Star Wars under George Lucas did and after the Prequels were made, make stuff like The Clone Wars, the Comic Books and Graphic Novels, let people make adaptations of their Superheroes. Just chill out and relax in between the big fights, not everything needs to be this great big important life or death moment in a person's life, sometimes some people just gotta shovel snow off of their car after fighting a Snow Themed villain with their family and friends. Sometimes, after a major city has been attacked, heroes just want to go back and check in with the people who were hurt in the aftermath. Sometimes, it doesn't even have to be all about the big major superheroes. Sometimes, little people can have stories to tell and have a right to have them told the same as the heavy hitters and recognizable names. People don't like superhero stories because of any formula or because they appeal to a wide audience or some other superficial aspect, or at least, those aren't the people who stick around and keep paying your bills the most and let you have your rich cars and fancy get-aways for the rich CEOs and for the working class folk who are busting their butts off just trying to keep bread on the table. The thing that gets in the money are the stories that were made and the fact we get to see the characters on screen do things on screen that we came to see. We came to see Tony Stark be the anti weapons dealer, smart-ass cynic with a heart of gold (well, technically Vibramium, but details). We came to see the Guardians of the Galaxy BE the Guardians of the Galaxy James Gunn made us respect. We came to see Scott Lang be committing heists as Ant-Man and have silly, funny banter with the rest of the cast. Hell, I even liked the funny 3 guys be the Funny 3 Guys. We came to see Captain America and his platonic bro relationship with Bucky, we came to see Bruce Banner and Hulk be the Bruce Banner and Hulk we wanted to see, the ones that we were told we were GOING to see. And sometimes, when you've seen these characters at their most tense moments, you kind of want to unwind with something that isn't so tense and serious. Sometimes, you just want to calm down with some down to Earth things mixed with a Superhero filter layered over it. Now, if Marvel had done everything perfectly and not done everything they did, particularly at the deadlines and Budget Cuts of the House of Mouse and their greediest leaders, we wouldn't be having Super Hero fatigue, but we do, and now Marvel is going to have to pay the price for every single failure they've ever committed. Not even Robbie Downie Jr is enough to get me on the same boat with this new phase, not unless core company policies and franchise redirections are taken will I personally come back to the mainstream stuff and instead I'll stick to the fanworks I know and trust.
Agreed. I miss those little moments when the hero has to deal with real life, such as his girlfriend dying from an incurable disease and the irony is that even with his super science, it could kill her and make it worse. The key is to avoid melodrama, and just make drama, but always the key is balance and character moments. Its the person in the suit that makes them super. Not the powers, its character. My rule is character is key!
Round of applause my good man 👏👏👏👏
Marvel had two massive flops out of 30+ movies and that now means that super hero movies barely make a profit? 😂😂😂 Trash blockbusters are barely making a profit, its not just super hero movies and it's not really Marvel outside of Quantumania and the Marvels.
Paste Pot Pete is Marvel's most adhesive character.
i hated daredevil as a kid and found him boring, as an adult i love him for exactly the same reasons i didn't like him: he's comic's most mature, well written character, as opposed to spider-man whos is marvel's most shallow character once you grow up and realise what hes for.
man I love your videos
Great video man I will definitely watch more and you earned a subscriber out of me
Great video. Nothing but love for Matt, but Scott Summers.
I think saying Daredevil is lesser talked about is a stretch bro is borderline A tier in terms of popularity, promption, sales and importance 😭
Sad this flopped man hope you get the recognition you deserve
Thanks, I think I need to do a better thumbnail to be honest...
Im super happy with the Nolan trilogy, but this cohesion video has me thinking about how interesting it would have been to see Joseph Gordon Levitt carry on the series as his full time job was already a police officer. To see the conflict and internal struggles between the justice he serves as a police officer and as (Nightwing/Robin) while having his orphanage background could make for a similar cohesion to Dare Devils.
Well presented, I agree with your points 100%, I believe that The Punisher, another of my favorite characters is also very cohesive as well. I would love you to do a video on him as well.
Pretty late, but I think My Adventures with Superman bas a pretty good Lex.
The problem with Buffy is that ALL the girls are “girlie” girls - except for Faith, who is evil, and even she is “sexy, bad girl” girlie. There are girls and women who have different aesthetic tastes that are just as valid. That said, I loved the show and have watched every episode.
Yes, I would agree with you - there are non-girlie girls but they are unfortunately side characters. I think Angel (the TV show) did this a lot better where Kate and Fred, thanks for the comment :)
I like it sounds perfect but there is one thing lex luthor is a scientist and would like to kill superman so he can use his dna to get richer like curing illnesses and advancing the human race.
OBJECTION! You failed to mention that he always looks cool as fuck.
I’ve been on a Superman kick. I’m 45 and haven’t been into superheroes since I was in early high school. I’ve been exhausted with humanity for about 8ish years now. During my Superman binge, I found your essay on Superman and started watching some of your other videos. Great stuff. I’m surprised you’re not more popular. When I write my book, I’m going to have to credit you for helping.
That is incredibly kind of you to say, glad I could be of assistance! Good luck with your book, look forward to reading it someday :)
This video was great, one more point of cohesion for his character is that his super-hearing allows him to sometimes hear the under-their-breath prayers of victims or their screams to God in final moments. And so he considers his affliction a gift from God so that he may carry out his will on Earth. In that he can answer their prayers immediately with direct action. This is kind of similar to "with great power comes great responsibility" but elevated to "with a powers from God you must carry out his will", so while Spider-Man feels he must fight crime because "it's the right thing to do" Daredevil must never quit because it is a command from heaven.
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The tittle is a fucking lie.
How tf you gonna claim something like this while also saying that you haven't involved yourself in a lot of Daredevil's stories? LOL I ain't watching this nonsense
I think magneto deserves a tie here in terms of cohesion
Bro you need to increase the volume of your audio. I'm listening with headphones and can barely hear you (as I'm hearing impaired)
Captain America connected with his setting America at first😂
We really out here reading religious superhero books fuck me
Talks about cohesion but never mentions most cohesive marvel character: Groot. Has the name “Groot”, and the only words he says? “I am groot”… Fucking brilliant
Next click-bait video: "I was WRONG about Marvel's Most Cohesive Character 😮🌳"
superman and superheroes in general should focus more on what causes crime (like bad economies) instead of trying to catch each of them as they happen, because that is just impossible. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure, you know.
I'm from Brazil, South Korean shows are famous here, but I would never expect that people from north america watch too. By the way, I love this show❤
Korean cinema is horribly underrated, glad it gets some love in other parts of the world!
#RestoretheSnyderverse
Spider-Man is the best but daredevil pretty cool
Wtf he is THE HERO your video is pointless.
The American Way is a broad term for the principles of Liberalism and Christianity, the principles America was founded on
Daredevil has always been my favorite hero since I was a kid, I was so happy to see him get his own TV show and even happier to find out that it was actually really good, Considering how horrible that movie in 2003 was…
incredible video!
Superman as a cia white male?! He is a jew (Metaphorically speaking)
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I like how both most popular catholic marvel heroes look like devils
Great video! One note about the Catholic side of things - Daredevil killing someone like Kingpin wouldn't necessarily damn his soul. If he feels true remorse for his actions and confesses them during the Sacrament of Confession he may be forgiven. The difficulty for Daredevil (and what makes him interesting) is whether or not he'll feel any remorse for that sin, and thus why it's such an important struggle for him.
A very good - and important - distinction that I should have made. Thanks for the input!
Imperfect contrition is a term used for being sorry for sin because of the fear of hell, perfect contrition is a term used for being sorry for sin because you love God and are remorseful for offending Him. The latter is obviously better morally, but both are sufficient for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Even if he didn’t feel true remorse for killing the Kingpin, he could confess out of fear of the just punishment of Hell.
@@UNITDW but does the MAN WITHOUT FEAR really fear punishment?
@@shuvodipbarua6001 I would say, on the basis of the way Daredevil behaves and reverences God and his teachings, that offending God (and suffering His punishment, which is eternal separation from Him) is the only thing that Daredevil truly fears. It’s also possible that through his relationship with God (in Marvel the One Above All) and his asking for graces to overcome fear (which he will be asking for as a Catholic) that he is able to be allowed to avoid fear in such situations (but that’s kind of a headcannon). Additionally, rational fear is also sufficient, rather than simple emotional fear (imagine a psychopath without immediate emotional fear, they could rationalise that Hell and eternal separation from God is a terrible fate and want to seek reconciliation to avoid it - this would be acceptable for Confession).
In the zdarsky 2019-2021 run he kills someone by accident and he spends so much time grieving
If WB / DC were SMART, they'd get to work on Arkham Origins Two and make it ALL ABOUT Two Face, The Falcones, The Riddler and The Court of Owls. And Two Face is made the FACE VILLAIN of the whole game (Two Face is given "the Joker Villain Role" from Origins and Asylum). Have the game show the rise of Two Face and his first major attack on Gotham City.
I'm so done with you white guys going on an on about Rey. All of you come off like petulant children mixed with f**ked up misogynists. I saw Star Wars when it was new in the movies. In terms of the timeline Luke Skywalker already knew how to fly fighter ship just from being a farm boy, could shoot better then everyone in the movie because of - - let's see if i had this right - "shooting Womp-Rats in Begger's Canyon, and learned to use The Force in a matter of days. I can fly a simulator app, does that make me qualified to fly a fighter jet? Well, according to the Star Wars Guide to white boys, probably not because I don't have blond hair and a whiny attitude. You lot NEVER get your pissy panties in a bunch about Luke. Now why is that? Couldn't be because he's a blond blue eyed white boy, could it? In one day he's just learning all about the Force. In the next he's fighting Darth Vader to a practical stand-still, using it to hit small targets, and lift things around him with ease. Again, Darth Vader has been a force master for decade but had trouble with a kid who chronologically just learned about the Force a few days before. Who was teaching Luke while he was on Hoth? Obi Wan didn't force ghost until the 3rd movie. But Luke is already on his way to being a master, which is funny since Star Wars established that to become at least a trainee you had to start learning from a very young age. This is why people have just had enough with you white dudes and your weird but extremely horrible misogyny. Rey is the so-called "Mary Sue " who just knows how to do everything, EXACTLY the same as Luke did. But since Luke is white and male he gets a pass from the pale colored penis brigade. The whole lot of your can totally f**k off with this nonsense.
I’d like to drop here that in my opinion Daredevil (the netflix original show now on disney plus) is one of if not the best superhero show(s) ever and it doesn’t get nearly enough attention
It might be one of the best shows ever
The devil is not the anti Christ
I've always thought he chose the devil imagery as a way to separate himself from Daredevil. If Matt Murdock is the civil, Catholic lawyer, who fights against injustice within the boundaries of the law, Daredevil is the brutal, Devil-invoking vigilante who takes matters into his own hands to pick up on the shortcomings of his former. If Matt Murdock is the side he wants to be, Daredevil is the side he has to be.
extraordinarily common daredevil W
Re terminology, I’d use the phrase “healthy interdependence” rather than “healthy codependency”; the term “codependency” specifically refers to negative patterns, while “interdependence” highlights the reality that humans need one another.
Great video man. I just had the great honor of someone I respect very enthusiastically receiving my recommendation.
Daredevil is my overall favorite vigilante/superhero