@@TheUltimateGC Indeed! In the intervening time between my original comment and the present, I've started a review channel of my own. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
I just found Cliff's channel this weekend and was binging on all his videos. Most of the "booktubers" only cover mainstream books and YA books, which aren't for me. I'm currently living on an island in Thailand, so I'm starved for intellectual stimulation. Plus, I need book recommendations since there aren't any bookstores here and I need to rely on my kindle to read. Great interview!
Totally loved this. I really enjoy seeing people discuss books and why they love them and how it impacts their life, especially when you guys are discussing books outside of young adult novels. There is quite a large book community here on CZcams, but they are almost all about young adult novels. I’m really excited to see where both of you guys go next!
Books and reading literally saved my life over the years (the plays of Eugene O'Neill; novels of Knut Hamsun, Celine, Horace McCoy, Sylvia Plath, James M. Cain, Bukowski, Derek Raymond, Nelson Algren; the plays of August Strindberg, et al) too many times to count. As much as I love jazz & the other arts, books remain #1. Am the author of the Edgar "Doc" Holiday thriller series, the Chance "Cash" Register blue-collar working stiff series, among others. Digital versions of some of my titles are either affordably priced--or, in certain cases, are free. I'd be honored to have either Cliff or Justin take a look at one or two of my tomes. Loved the interview.
I noticed that the majority of anglophone booktubers always read and talk about anglophone literature. Actually, I find this sort of "english-centric" tendency pretty interesting, for sure there are cultural reasons behind this choice. I really appreciate this booktuber also because he discusses literature all over the world.
Thats why I like listening to Cliffs book reviews...like he goes about it in an indirect way not the boring style or approach that a hundred other reviewers do it..
I love Cliff, but I just don’t agree with the all encompassing statement that films offer passive consumption. Sure most of them playing in the theatres may do so; but try and be passive while watching a Late career Malick, a Bresson, a Godard, a Tarkovsky etc etc etc and you’ll be lost. Perhaps the argument can be made that most films being produced are easily digestible entertainment, but then much of what is written are as well; and as much as one can watch a demanding film passively and understand nothing, the same can happen to a passive reader tackling a complex work of literature.
Wonderful conversation, thanks for the interview! A little critique: Could you try to enunciate more? At times I found it difficult to follow your train of thought because you mumble and halt your speech a lot.
Books are the intellectual medium, and the movies are the visual medium. Nothing can wax philosophically and delve into the psychology of the human condition more profoundly than literature. Film can't simulate this, because it's such a superficial medium, and it seals you off from the anxieties and musings of the characters. Where film thrives is scenery and action. Film is the superior visual medium. A movie or videogame can choreograph adrenaline pumping car chases and kung fu fights. Try slogging through a light saber fight in a Star Wars book. Wrong medium. A fastpaced fight sequence in a movie, takes a book half an hour to describe poorly. A movie takes a split second to diagram the environment. A book can take several pages.
Right, but only partly. Films can also show you the sublime... They, in a different way than litterature, elevates the moment and also create transformative experience. Just watch in the mood for love and come and see. Two life changing movies. One about love, the other, about war
The comments related to this conversation are among some of the most insipid and fawning I have had the misfortune to read. That Roberto Balano is a Chilean author should be obvious to any committed reader and the only the insightful comment related to what was a glib puff piece between two denizens of this part of the internet in what appears to be a self congratulatory "reading is good" and "sometimes books are made into films" session masquerading as a form of perspicacious analysis.
The dark aspect of books is the same as youtube I guess, someone can use a book to propagate some bad ideas. Peterson for example shoves in some weird shit along with his self help stuff.
Yes I’d say sometimes it’s easy to just go along with an authors viewpoint or perspective without challenging it, or some people might be more easily influenced than others.
One can propagate bad ideas into any art form. It's just another layer of depth and can be a key part of the objective beauty in art. It's up to the consumer to recognise it, and challenge it if chosen to do so.
Best booktuber, hands down.
Thanks for watching!
I love Cliff Sargent he is my man
Thank you for checking it out 👍
If only every 'booktuber' was like Sargent. Everyone else is a vacuous airhead who thinks the pinnacle of literature is the Hunger Games.
@@JustinOdisho Perhaps I was being a little to harsh. Anyway, this was a great interview. Keep up the good work.
Hahaha so true. Nothing but YA fiction reviews out there.
@@TheUltimateGC Indeed! In the intervening time between my original comment and the present, I've started a review channel of my own. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
Leaf by Leaf is also great and he goes into big lengths and analysis of great literature
I just found Cliff's channel this weekend and was binging on all his videos. Most of the "booktubers" only cover mainstream books and YA books, which aren't for me. I'm currently living on an island in Thailand, so I'm starved for intellectual stimulation. Plus, I need book recommendations since there aren't any bookstores here and I need to rely on my kindle to read. Great interview!
don quixote
Try East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Writing by Stephen King... any Fitzgerald
Totally loved this. I really enjoy seeing people discuss books and why they love them and how it impacts their life, especially when you guys are discussing books outside of young adult novels. There is quite a large book community here on CZcams, but they are almost all about young adult novels. I’m really excited to see where both of you guys go next!
Thank you yes I’ve noticed similar things. Thank you for listening!
I thought he was tall, but my, Cliff is a giant!!
One of the best CZcams channels
Love you Justin, you are a gem
He’s my favorite CZcamsr 👌❤️
Great conversation
Awesome podcast, was feeling down a bit to cope with reading, this will definitely help in reading more for days to come.. Thanks
Books and reading literally saved my life over the years (the plays of Eugene O'Neill; novels of Knut Hamsun, Celine, Horace McCoy, Sylvia Plath, James M. Cain, Bukowski, Derek Raymond, Nelson Algren; the plays of August Strindberg, et al) too many times to count. As much as I love jazz & the other arts, books remain #1.
Am the author of the Edgar "Doc" Holiday thriller series, the Chance "Cash" Register blue-collar working stiff series, among others. Digital versions of some of my titles are either affordably priced--or, in certain cases, are free. I'd be honored to have either Cliff or Justin take a look at one or two of my tomes. Loved the interview.
I noticed that the majority of anglophone booktubers always read and talk about anglophone literature. Actually, I find this sort of "english-centric" tendency pretty interesting, for sure there are cultural reasons behind this choice. I really appreciate this booktuber also because he discusses literature all over the world.
Thank you for listening and sharing your feedback!
Thats why I like listening to Cliffs book reviews...like he goes about it in an indirect way not the boring style or approach that a hundred other reviewers do it..
God I fucking love this man and I hope he lives a long life. Changed my world to be exposed to the books he reviews.
Favorite ❤️
Great interview! Makes me want to start a youtube chanel reviewing books
I love Cliff Sargent! The best booktuber📖
WTG Cliff! Just finding this now ...
I just came here from that recent short of yours but man this is such a nice podcast, please make a new podcast channel and do more podcasts...
Thank you, I may return to more interviews in the future. I have a playlist with a few dozen on my channel
I love Cliff, but I just don’t agree with the all encompassing statement that films offer passive consumption. Sure most of them playing in the theatres may do so; but try and be passive while watching a Late career Malick, a Bresson, a Godard, a Tarkovsky etc etc etc and you’ll be lost. Perhaps the argument can be made that most films being produced are easily digestible entertainment, but then much of what is written are as well; and as much as one can watch a demanding film passively and understand nothing, the same can happen to a passive reader tackling a complex work of literature.
love you justin
🙏
roberto bolaño is from chile
This was fun
good interview, man. Don't mind the random shit comments - I thought you handled it well.
I'm a big fan of Cliff, great dude.
Thanks
Loved the interview, but Roberto Bolaño was Chilean, he lived in spain for a while, but he was 100% Chilean
The great Cliff
Hmm, Griswold St
great dude CLS.
Thanks what is cls?
@@JustinOdisho your interview partner :D Clifford Lee Sergeant.. great interview by the way.. love the setting aswell..
Ah i see thank you for listening!
Can you do Off Deez by J.I.D and J.Cole? The music videos heat!
yoo
I have the same last name as Justin
Welcome to the family
Roberto Bolano was born in Chile but died in Spain
So lucky Justin to get to sit and chat with Cliff..would like to have a tete a tete with Cliff over a cuppa Joe
For me the end of Gollum in books was shit. I LOVE the way he dies in movies
Wonderful conversation, thanks for the interview!
A little critique: Could you try to enunciate more? At times I found it difficult to follow your train of thought because you mumble and halt your speech a lot.
Thank you I do mumble
Books are the intellectual medium, and the movies are the visual medium. Nothing can wax philosophically and delve into the psychology of the human condition more profoundly than literature. Film can't simulate this, because it's such a superficial medium, and it seals you off from the anxieties and musings of the characters. Where film thrives is scenery and action. Film is the superior visual medium. A movie or videogame can choreograph adrenaline pumping car chases and kung fu fights. Try slogging through a light saber fight in a Star Wars book. Wrong medium. A fastpaced fight sequence in a movie, takes a book half an hour to describe poorly. A movie takes a split second to diagram the environment. A book can take several pages.
Right, but only partly. Films can also show you the sublime... They, in a different way than litterature, elevates the moment and also create transformative experience. Just watch in the mood for love and come and see. Two life changing movies. One about love, the other, about war
Is this host high or something? He’s as exciting as the dinosaur tv host in mrs. doubtfire.
Haha, this is just the way my vocal chords produce sound
@Dreamer of Decadencereally makes you think.
I've followed Cliff for years, and he never disappoints. But this interviewer is insufferable.
I’m sorry honestly I was a bit green I cringe at myself as well here
The comments related to this conversation are among some of the most insipid and fawning I have had the misfortune to read. That Roberto Balano is a Chilean author should be obvious to any committed reader and the only the insightful comment related to what was a glib puff piece between two denizens of this part of the internet in what appears to be a self congratulatory "reading is good" and "sometimes books are made into films" session masquerading as a form of perspicacious analysis.
Indubitably
The dark aspect of books is the same as youtube I guess, someone can use a book to propagate some bad ideas. Peterson for example shoves in some weird shit along with his self help stuff.
Yes I’d say sometimes it’s easy to just go along with an authors viewpoint or perspective without challenging it, or some people might be more easily influenced than others.
@@JustinOdisho The people who are genuinely interested do end up coming around though I think, you can take some solace in that.
One can propagate bad ideas into any art form. It's just another layer of depth and can be a key part of the objective beauty in art. It's up to the consumer to recognise it, and challenge it if chosen to do so.
@@jacksonstacey8472 I concur.