The Closer Look

Épisode 1 - How To Make A Great Villain

2 octobre 2016

In this video I analyse the Joker in the Dark Knight and answer the question why is he the best villain of all time. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more videos like this. All materials in these videos are used for an educational non profit purpose and fall within the guidelines of fair use, if you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please send me an email and we can sort it out. And yes, I do take requests.

Épisode 2 - Why Batman Vs Superman Sucked

13 octobre 2016

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley There are many reasons why this movie was bad, most of them haven't been touched on by anyone. Until now... Please Like and Subscribe

Épisode 3 - How To Make The Audience Cry

8 mars 2017

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Here is my guide on how to bring the reader to tears. In this video essay I analyse Up, The green mile and interstellar to try and figure out what makes them so sad. Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays 🙂

Épisode 4 - Why Batman Is The Best Superhero - A Video Essay

20 mars 2017

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley The reason Batman is such a good a character is a far simpler one than you may think... Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays 🙂

Épisode 5 - Why Superman Is Hard To Write For - Video Essay

4 mai 2017

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley By popular demand here is my video essay on how Superman is hard to write for, hope you enjoy 🙂 Please Like and Subscribe for more Video Essays.

Épisode 6 - How To Fix Suicide Squad

16 mai 2017

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley In this video essay I give my take on the 2 fundamental flaws suicide squad had and suggest how with a little rewrite this film could have been so much more. Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays 🙂

Épisode 7 - Alien - The Art Of Horror

22 mai 2017

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Épisode 8 - How To Create A Great Character

27 juin 2017

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley What makes a great character? In this video essay I talk about a technique you can use to make interesting characters... Please Like and Subscribe for more Video Essays 🙂

Épisode 9 - Why Christopher Nolan Is The Best Director

5 août 2017

In this video I ask why is Christopher Nolan considered by so many to be the greatest director in the industry. Please Like and Subscribe for more Video Essays. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Massive thank you to my patrons for supporting me: PJ Crabb TheFisherman Hannah Southerland Nikki DeKeuster John Sipes Thad Snell

Épisode 10 - Logan - The Death Of A Genre

23 août 2017

The end of the superhero genre is coming... Please Like and Subscribe for more Video Essays. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Massive thank you to my Patrons for supporting me to create this content: Adam Bernado Gavan Hannah John Nikki PJ Steve TheFisherman and Thad 😀 Some of you may be thinking that my thumbnail is essentially a copy of nerdwriter's. That may be true, but he stole it from Ryan Hollinger first XD

Épisode 11 - Sherlock Vs Sherlock - Which Is The Superior Incarnation?

10 septembre 2017

Which version of Sherlock Holmes is superior, in this video essay I address this question. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays. Massive thankyou to my Patrons for supporting me Gavan VanOver Ádám Bergmann Hannah Southerland Joseph Henderson Gabriel Hug Nikki DeKeuster Justus Berberich Debra Stanley Notker Kirchgäßner John Sipes Thad Snell Steve Barrow PJ Crabb TheFisherman Bernardo Rodríguez

Épisode 12 - King Arthur - How To Fail At Fantasy

30 septembre 2017

King Arthur Failed because of one single flaw, it is a flaw in every story however this film was particularly rife with it... Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more Video essays. A huge thank you to my patrons for helping me create these videos: Adam Bergman Hannah Southerland Joseph Henderson Gabriel Hug Nikkie Dekeuster Debbie Dearest Ringoster Justus Berberich Debra Stanley Notker Kirchgäßner John Sipes Thad Snell Steve Barrow PJ Crabb The Fisherman The Millennial Writes Ryan Tam Bernardo Rodriguez

Épisode 13 - How To Be Funny | Video Essay

13 octobre 2017

In this video essay I identify the single quality that all jokes posses... Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more Video essays. Epic Fail Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo48sqOn8Yw A massive thank you to my patrons for supporting me: Sam Reilly Chantien Chiu Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Brock Gabriel Hug Adam Bergman Hannah Southerland Joseph Henderson Nikki DeKeuster Jennifer Risley solvalent DINH PHUONG LINH Debbie Dearest Ringoster Justus Berberich Debra Stanley Notker Kirchgäßner John Sipes Thad Snell Steve Barrow PJ Crabb Ryan Tam Bernado Rodriguez

Épisode 14 - How To Terrify The Audience

29 octobre 2017

In this video essay on silence of the lambs I address how you can terrify your audience... Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays. A massive thank you to my patrons for supporting me create these video essays: Sam reilly James Roye Chantien Chiu Øyvind Bø Kaasa John Ryan Andersen Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Gabriel Hug Ádám Bergmann Hannah Southerland Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Joseph Henderson Nikki DeKeuster Chris Tim Novak Jennifer Risley solvalent DINH PHUONG LINH Debbie Dearest Ringoster Justus Berberich Debra Stanley Notker Kirchgäßner John Sipes Thad Snell Steve Barrow PJ Crabb Ryan Tam Bernardo Rodríguez

Épisode 15 - How To Use Shaky Cam Right

17 novembre 2017

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays. A massive thank you to my patrons: Sam reilly Chantien Chiu Jacob Westman BelladonnaQ Øyvind Bø Kaasa PJ Crabb Steve Barrow John Ryan Andersen Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Gabriel Hug Ádám Bergmann Hannah Southerland Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop

Épisode 16 - Why Spiderman 2 Is The Best Superhero Movie

30 novembre 2017

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley There is one reason Spiderman 2 is better than every other superhero movie. In this video essay I explain what that is... Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays 🙂 A massive thank you to my patrons for making this video possible: Sam reilly Chantien Chiu Jacob Westman BelladonnaQ Øyvind Bø Kaasa John Ryan Andersen Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Gabriel Hug Steve Barrow PJ Crabb Ádám Bergmann Hannah Southerland Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Balázs Szalóczi

Épisode 17 - Why Marvel Makes Better Movies Than DC

17 décembre 2017

The first 400 people to click this link will get a 2 month free trial to Skillshare http://skl.sh/thecloserlook Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley A massive thank you to my patrons for making this video possible: PJ Crabb Steve Barrow sam reilly Chantien Chiu Sofie Khumkhet Vala Jimmy Dinh Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Jacob Westman Øyvind Bø Kaasa John Ryan Andersen Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Gabriel Hug Ádám Bergmann Hannah Southerland Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Balázs Szalóczi

Épisode 18 - Dunkirk - The Art Of Fear

24 janvier 2018

Get 3 months of Skillshare for just $0.99 at http://skl.sh/thecloserlook99 Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays. This video is sponsored by Skillshare. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley A massive thank you to my patrons for helping me create this video: PJ Crabb Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Sam reilly Kristján Ingi Einarsson Alara Hearthspire David Loisel Max Buckley Alfons Dahl Sofie Khumkhet Vala Jimmy Dinh Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Jacob Westman John Ryan Andersen Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Gabriel Hug Ádám Bergmann Hannah Southerland

Épisode 19 - Blade Runner - When Humans Lose Their Humanity

25 janvier 2018

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays. Here's the link to my website: www.sharpeverse.com This video is sponsored by Squarespace. Please consider supporting me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henrysharpe A massive thank you to my patrons for helping me create this video: PJ Crabb Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Sam reilly Kristján Ingi Einarsson Alara Hearthspire David Loisel Max Buckley Alfons Dahl Sofie Khumkhet Vala Jimmy Dinh Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Jacob Westman John Ryan Andersen Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Gabriel Hug Ádám Bergmann Hannah Southerland

Épisode 20 - How To Write A Great Ending

16 février 2018

Start your free trial today at http://www.squarespace.com/closerlook to get 10% off your first purchase. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays. A massive thank you to my patrons for helping me go full time with this channel 😀 sam reilly PJ Crabb Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Pedro Silva Shemaiah Welch Kristján Ingi Einarsson Alara Hearthspire David Loisel Jaxon Pryer Max Buckley Alfons Dahl Sofie Khumkhet Vala Jimmy Dinh Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Jacob Westman Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Gabriel Hug David Hannah Southerland Amanda Sutrisno Matthew T Julien

Épisode 21 - The Day Sherlock Died

30 mars 2018

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Épisode 22 - The Closer Look Live Stream

30 mars 2018

Épisode 23 - The Last Jedi - How Comedy Can Kill A Movie

31 mai 2018

Start protecting yourself on the web at https://NordVPN.com/THECLOSERLOOK or use code THECLOSERLOOK and save 77%! Star wars the last jedi was an incredibly controversial film however in this video I explain why its use of bathos and bad comedy ruined the film for me. Please Like and Subscribe 🙂 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley A massive thank you to my patrons: Sam reilly Nicola Nikolic Albert Snell Colin (Cane) Friederich Ryan Dunleavy Jaxon Pryer Pedro Silva Shemaiah Welch Kristján Ingi Einarsson Alara Hearthspire Max Buckley Sofie Khumkhet Vala Jimmy Dinh Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Daniel Sturman Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Maarten Munter Amanda Sutrisno Matthew T Julien PJ Crabb

Épisode 24 - How Tarantino Writes A Scene

10 juin 2018

The first 699 people to click this link will get 2 months of Skillshare for free http://skl.sh/thecloserlook4 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Quentin Tarantino is a master at writing dialogue, in this essay I break down his technique to help you understand how he does it... Please Like and Subscribe for more video essays 🙂 Check out my channel that is the closer look but for video games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihLn-IxDpxEzDg0A7QjqTg Thank you to Skillshare for sponsoring today's video.

Épisode 25 - American Vs British Comedy - Which Is Better?

4 août 2018

Start protecting yourself on the web at https://NordVPN.com/THECLOSERLOOK or use code THECLOSERLOOK and save 77%! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Sources: Doug Stanhope on US News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oww4Ap3YZA UK Vs US coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAz-F1QnyCk A massive thank you to my patrons: PJ Crabb Daniel Sturman Max Buckley Cyber Jedi Kristján Ingi Einarsson Matthew T Julien Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Tom Reed Amanda Sutrisno Colin (Cane) Friederich Alara Hearthspire Ryan Dunleavy Farakh Masood Pedro Silva Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Jimmy Dinh Albert Snell Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Nicola Nikolic Maarten Munter Farakh Masood

Épisode 26 - The Epidemic Of Cinematic Universes

28 août 2018

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Épisode 27 - How To Begin A Movie

29 octobre 2018

The first 1000 people to click this link will get 2 months of Skillshare for free: https://skl.sh/thecloserlook6 Be sure to check our my class on How to Write a Great Character at: https://skl.sh/closerlookclass Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley This video is sponsored by Skillshare. In this video essay, I ask what makes a great beginning for a movie and how we can make one ourselves. A massive thank you to my +$5 patrons: PJ Crabb Daniel Sturman Max Buckley Cyber Jedi Matthew T Julien Ken Grey Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Amanda Sutrisno Colin (Cane) Friederich Ryan Dunleavy Kevin Heyl Farakh Masood Pedro Silva Hugo Rocha Loures Kosop Jimmy Dinh Albert Snell Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Nicola Nikolic Maarten Munter Farakh Masood Kaleb Schad

Épisode 28 - How Not To Reboot A Movie

26 décembre 2018

Support me on Patreon to get 5 days early access, a place in my discord, and a free consultation session: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Alternatively, if you don't like Patreon you can donate through Paypal using this link: www.paypal.me/ruskie The Predator 2018 was a poor film, its writing was weak, and it failed to capture what made the original predator so great. In this video essay I ask why... Please Like and Subscribe A massive thankyou to my patrons: John Chadwell Zachary Barry Daniel Sturman Cyber Jedi Matthew T. Julien Ken Gray Daniel Ciurlizza Sindiel Taylor Alexander Greenwood Amanda Sutrisono Cane Moonfall Ryan Dunleavy Kevin Heyl Jarod Blanchette Farakh Masood Pedro Silva Hugo Rochha Loures Kosop Jimmy Dinh Albert Snell Robby May-Sylianteng Evan Block Nicola Nikolic Maarten Munter Farakh Masood Kaleb Schad

Épisode 29 - How To Write Great Dialogue

13 février 2019

Go to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text CLOSERLOOK to 500500 to get a free book, 2 free Audible Originals, and a 30 day free trial. Support me on Patreon for: early access, consultation sessions, and access to my discord: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley What makes great dialogue? In this video essay I talk about subtext, purpose, and realism. The three pillars of what makes great dialogue. A massive thank-you to my $10+ patrons: Jonny Gordon Jackolus Gamer DiddilyDuggler John Castricone Michael Schultz Bruno Souza Joy-Based Living Nicholas Kratzer Zander Smith Dr. Martin C. Wolff Mark Miller Zachary Barry Ethan Kristin McTiernan Nicholas J. Williams Jarod Blanchette Robin

Épisode 30 - The Crimes Of Grindelwald: Why It's The Worst

17 mars 2019

Go to https://NordVPN.com/thecloserlook and or use code THECLOSERLOOK to to get 75% off a 3 year plan. Protect yourself online today! Fantastic beasts: the crimes of grindelwald was received with near universal criticism. In this video essay I identify the one reason why this movie was as bad as it was... Please support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Jonny Gordon Dr. Martin C. Wolff Joy-Based Living DiddilyDuggler Nicholas Kratzer John Castricone zuro64 Justin Meyer Megan Solari Ethan Nicholas J. Williams Robin Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 31 - How To Alienate Your Audience

19 avril 2019

Go to https://NordVPN.com/thecloserlook and or use code THECLOSERLOOK to to get 75% off a 3 year plan. Protect yourself online today! Season 11 of Doctor Who has been widely panned for being too political, however there are a great number of works out there that get drenched in the most sensitive topics yet are received with near-universal critical acclaim. How does that make any sense? In this video essay I ask why... Please support me on patreon so I can make more of these videos: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Titus Dr. Martin C. Wolff Joy-Based Living Nicholas Kratzer John Castricone Mark Miller The Biotechnological Fragmentation Gre-nade Wright Cheung zuro64 Justin Meyer Megan Solari Ethan Nicholas J. Williams Robin Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 32 - How To Bore Your Audience - Holmes and Watson

20 juin 2019

Go to https://NordVPN.com/thecloserlook and or use code THECLOSERLOOK to to get 75% off a 3 year plan. Protect yourself online today! Holmes and Watson is quite arguably the worst comedy of all time, but why is it such an unbelievably bad movie? In this video essay I dissect one of it's key failings, that being an abundant use of cliché. This video is a deep dive into the topic of cliché, asking why cliches are so deadly for the quality of your work... Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Matthew Brady Titus Dr. Martin C. Wolff Joy-Based Living Jackolus Gamer Nicholas Kratzer John Castricone Mark Miller Chefda Tita George Lester Wright Cheung zuro64 Justin Meyer Megan Solari Ethan Vokiar Nicholas J. Williams Robin Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette George Orwell's politics and the English language: http://public-library.uk/ebooks/72/30.pdf All music used (apart from galaxy quest theme) is from epidemic sound.

Épisode 33 - Why George RR Martin Is Wrong - (A Defence Of Video Games)

13 août 2019

Go to https://NordVPN.com/thecloserlook and or use code THECLOSERLOOK to to get 75% off a 3 year plan. Protect yourself online today! In today's video essay I analyse video games and the place they hold in the spectrum of art, identifying the specific things games can do that other mediums cannot. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: M (Marcelo Olavarria) Plot Point Studio Matthew Brady Dr. Martin C. Wolff Joy-Based Living Nicholas Kratzerone Mark Miller John Castricone Chefda Tita George Lester Wright Cheung zuro64 Justin Meyer Megan Solari Vokiar Nicholas J. Williams Robin Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 34 - Avengers Endgame - How To Waste A Climax

12 septembre 2019

Go to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text CLOSERLOOK to 500500 to get a free book, 2 free Audible Originals, and a 30 day free trial. The final battle of Avengers Endgame was a tragic waste of potential, in this video essay, I ask why. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: TheTravelingAuthor.com M (Marcelo Olavarria) Plot Point Studio Matthew Brady Dr. Martin C. Wolff Joy-Based Living John Castricone Mark Miller Outcats Chefda Tita George Lester Wright Cheung zuro64 Justin Meyer Megan Solari Vokiar Nicholas J. Williams Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 35 - How To Make A Video Essay

3 novembre 2019

How do you make a good video essay? In this video I give my two cents on the topic, as well as start drama and slag off my peers. Like and subscribe. It's free! Please help me postpone not getting a real job by supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley Sources: Patrick H Willems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H13yrUgQT4A Ruskie (my gaming channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihLn-IxDpxEzDg0A7QjqTg SovietWomble: https://www.youtube.com/user/SovietWomble Nerdwriter1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2soHxEN79c A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Matthew Brady TheTravellingAuthor Majestical Discomfort John Castricone Leighton McGrath Joy-Based Living M (Marcelo Olavarria) Dr. Martin C. Wolff Mark Miller Zachary Barry Chefda Wright Cheung George Lester zuro64 Vokiar Jarod Blanchette Megan Solari Justin Meyer Nicholas J. Williams Outcats

Épisode 36 - How To Make Spider-Man Boring - Far From Home

8 novembre 2019

Go to https://NordVPN.com/thecloserlook to get 70% off a 3 year plan and use code THECLOSERLOOK for 2 additional months free. Spider-man Far From Home had a critical flaw that held back the movie. In this video essay I analyse what it is and how it could have been fixed... Please help me postpone getting a real job by supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley Like and Subscribe. It's free! A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Kent-andrè Herland Jamsin Entertainment Majestical Discomfort Leighton McGrath TheTravelingAuthor M (Marcelo Olavarria) Matthew Brady Dr. Martin C. Wolff Joy-Based Living John Castricone Mark Miller David Human Outcats Chefda George Lester Wright Cheung zuro64 Justin Meyer Megan Solari Vokiar Nicholas J. Williams Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 37 - The Terrible Problem With Skyrim's Magic (And Why Death Stranding's Is Genius)

9 décembre 2019

Skyrim had a boring magic system. But Death Stranding does its magic so much better. Why? This video essay is about worldbuilding and what makes for a good magic system. Support me on Patreon to get early access, join my discord, get me to critique your writing and more cool rewards: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley A massive thankyou to my $10+ patrons: Jonny Gordon Nima Shariatian Kent-andrè Herland Matthew Brady Jamsin Entertainment TheTravelingAuthor Majestical Discomfort John Castricone Leighton McGrath Joy-Based Living Marcelo Olavarria Dr. Martin C. Wolff Mark Miller Zachary Barry Chefda Wright Cheung zuro64 George Lester DiddilyDuggler Nicholas J. Williams David Human Megan Solari Jarod Blanchette Vokiar

Épisode 38 - How To Fail At Adaptation - The Witcher

22 janvier 2020

Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial. Choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500. Netflix's The Witcher is an incredibly polarising show. Some love it, some hate it. In this video essay, I break down the show's flaws and why it fails to live up to the book. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Nima Shariatian Kent-andrè Herland Kyong Kim Ronin Callahan Jamsin Entertainment Leighton McGrath Marcelo Olavarria Matthew Brady Dr. Martin C. Wolff John Castricone Mark Miller Tyler Diffie Janet Ha Dennis Maurer Cameron Crisamore Outlaw n' Boneman Justin Schreiber David Human Chefda George Lester Wright Cheung zuro64 Megan Solari Vokiar Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 39 - How To Do A Fight Scene

26 février 2020

Go to https://NordVPN.com/thecloserlook or use code THECLOSERLOOK to get 70% off a 3 year plan plus 1 additional month free. How do you write a fight scene? In this video essay, I analyse several great fight scenes to help you improve your writing craft. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Nima Shariatian Kent-andrè Herland Kyong Kim Ronin Callahan Jamsin Entertainment Leighton McGrath Marcelo Olavarria Matthew Brady Mark Miller Tyler Diffie Janet Ha Dennis Maurer Cameron Crisamore Outlaw n' Boneman Justin Schreiber David Human Chefda George Lester Wright Cheung zuro64 Megan Solari Vokiar Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 40 - How To Do A Plot Twist - Knives Out

25 mars 2020

Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial. Choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500. My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley Knives Out was miles better than Rian Johnson's last film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But Knives Out is praised for subverting people's expectations, while The Last Jedi was criticised for the exact same thing. What? How does that make any sense? In this video essay, I break down the lesson Rian Johnson learned on how to do a subversion... A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Sam Haboush Nima Shariatian Kent-andrè Herland Kyong Kim Jamsin Entertainment Leighton McGrath Marcelo Olavarria Matthew Brady Mark Miller Sean Steo Tyler Diffie Janet Ha Dennis Maurer Cameron Crisamore Outlaw n' Boneman Justin Schreiber Ronin Callahan David Human Chefda George Lester Wright Cheung zuro64 Megan Solari Vokiar Zachary Barry Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 41 - How To Fail At Character - The Rise of Skywalker

6 mai 2020

Go to https://NordVPN.com/thecloserlook or use code THECLOSERLOOK to get 70% off a 3 year plan plus 1 additional month free. The Rise of Skywalker was disliked by most people who saw it. In this video essay, I ask why this star wars film failed to resonate with its viewers, and I teach some valuable lessons on how to do a character well... How To Fail At Character - The Rise of Skywalker My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley My Discord: https://discord.gg/aJpYPQX More information about NordVPN: https://www.youtube.com/nordvpn A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Andrew R Eng Yeet-man Kyong Kim Marcelo Olavarria Matthew Brady Mark Miller Tyler Diffie Dennis Maurer Cameron Crisamore Outlaw n' Boneman Justin Schreiber Ronin Callahan David Human Chefda Wright Cheung zuro64 Megan Solari Vokiar Jarod Blanchette

Épisode 42 - Star Wars - How To Kill A Franchise

5 juillet 2020

The first 1000 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/thecloserlook7 My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley Spacedock's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfjaAUlTZRHJapJmCT6eyIg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Introduction 4:45 - Part 1 - The Whole Trilogy is a Bad Sequel 21:52 - Part 2 - A Boring World 54:11 - Part 3 - A Confused Vision 1:06:40 - Part 4 - A Better Story ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Yeet-man Kyong Kim Marcelo Olavarria marquitectosltda@hotmail.com Matthew Brady Arken Chefda David Human ElizabethJustElizabeth Jarod Blanchette Justin Schreiber Mark Miller Ronin Callahan Tyler Diffie Vokiar Wright Cheung zuro64

Épisode 43 - How To Divide A Fanbase - The Last of Us 2

15 août 2020

Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial! Get any audiobook you like for free by going to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500! The Last of Us 2 is The Last Jedi of gaming. It's divided its players more so than any game before. This video essay asks how Naughty Dog achieved this and pitches a fixed story that would have been far less divisive. 0:00 - Introduction 1:38 - Part 1 - Druckmann's Biggest Mistake 5:59 - Part 2 - The Autopsy 45:25 - Part 3 - A Better Story My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: LazyJester Yeet-man Francesco Maria Trinchese Kyong Kim M (Marcelo Olavarria) Matthew Brady Mark Miller Philipp Busch Dave Culbertson Miller ElizabethJustElizabeth Arken Tyler Diffie Justin Schreiber Ronin Callahan David Human Chefda zuro64 Vokiar

Épisode 44 - Tenet - The Best Kind Of Failure

10 janvier 2021

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Épisode 45 - How To Harm Your Audience - Wonder Woman 1984

11 février 2021

Go to https://www.audible.com/closerlook or text 'closerlook' to 500 500 to get your first 6 months for $9.95/month Wonder Woman 1984 is the worst superhero movie ever made. In this video essay, I explain why... My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HenryBoseley 0:00 - Cold Open 5:20 - Intro 7:44 - Part 1 - Dreadful Dialogue 19:47 - Part 2 - A Toxic Moral 34:39 - Part 3 - A Volatile Tone 40:12 - Part 4 - Weak Characters 54:17 - Part 5 - Awful Representations 1:00:17 - Part 6 - Poor Pacing 1:08:47 - Part 7 - A Terrible Magic System A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Benjamin Houser Kyong Kim Matthew Brady Mark Miller Felicity Franklin Philipp Busch ElizabethJustElizabeth Tyler Diffie Justin Schreiber David Human Chefda zuro64

Épisode 46 - Snyder’s Batman Is Terrible (And Here’s Why)

13 mai 2021

Start listening on Audible with a 30 day trial! Get any audiobook you like for free by going to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Send me hate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley Zack Snyder's Batman has been a terrible incarnation of the character. In this video essay, I break down why this is, and suggest a rewrite of the DCEU to fix this Batman. 0:00 - Intro 3:45 - Part 1 - Why Batman Is A Fantastic Character 6:03 - Part 2 - Why Snyder's Batman Is Terrible 42:10 - Part 3 - A Better Batman A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Benjamin Houser Kyong Kim Matthew Brady Trace Sosebee Frank D. Lemke Mark Miller Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Meulna Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt

Épisode 47 - How To Waste A Villain - Black Widow

3 août 2021

Black Widow wasted its villain, here's how. Get Curiosity Stream and Nebula for 26% off: https://curiositystream.com/thecloserlook Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Kyong Kim Luminé Matthew Brady Trace Sosebee Mark Miller Chefda Felicity Franklin Meulna Mister Anderson Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt

Épisode 48 - How DC Learned Its Lesson — The Suicide Squad

31 août 2021

DC finally learned its lesson. The first 1000 people to use the link will get a one-month free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/thecloserlook08211 How did DC go from making wonder woman 1984, one of the worst superhero movies ever made, to making the suicide squad, one of the DCEU's best films? In this video essay, I ask why. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley My Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Kyong Kim Luminé Dre Whitney Joshua Mangrum Mary Vex Matthew Brady Trace Sosebee Frank D. Lemke Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Mister Anderson Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt

Épisode 49 - The Hidden Genius Of Cyberpunk 2077's World — How To Do Exposition

15 novembre 2021

We didn't give Cyberpunk 2077 enough credit. Get Curiosity Stream and Nebula for 26% off: https://curiositystream.com/thecloserlook Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley My Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: LittleBits Kyong Kim Ralf Singh Joshua Mangrum Matthew Brady Frank D. Lemke Mike Schmidt [OG] Attic Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé Mister Anderson Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt Trace Sosebee

Épisode 50 - How To Make A Great Pilot — Squid Game

8 décembre 2021

Try out Campfire for free by clicking https://bit.ly/CloserLook21 then use my code 'closerlook22' to get 20% off all lifetime purchases. Squid Game's pilot did something fascinating with its protagonist. How did it get away with making him a total loser at the start? How is it possible to root for a protagonist if they're unlikeable? And is likeability even necessary at all? My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley My Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: LittleBits Kyong Kim Ralf Singh Joshua Mangrum Matthew Brady Frank D. Lemke Mike Schmidt [OG] Attic Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé Mister Anderson Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt Trace Sosebee

Épisode 51 - How To Make A Boring Villain — No Time To Die

24 décembre 2021

No Time To Die's villain was boring. Get Curiosity Stream and Nebula for 26% off: https://curiositystream.com/thecloserlook Why was No Time To Die's villain just so boring? This video essay breaks down the why, then suggests a better way they could have done their villain. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - A Sloppy Motivation 4:57 - An Awful Chemistry 9:56 - A Puppet For A Villain 17:11 - A Neglected Backstory 20:39 - A Better Villain A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: LittleBits Kyong Kim Young Bi Kang Matthew Brady Frank D. Lemke Mike Schmidt [OG] Attic Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé Mister Anderson Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt Trace Sosebee My Name In The Description

Épisode 52 - How To Kill A Legacy — Matrix Resurrections

11 février 2022

Matrix Resurrections was a waste of a sequel. Start listening to Audible, grabbing Stein On Writing for free by going to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500! Matrix Resurrections was a disappointment to many matrix fans. In this video essay, I break down why. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - A Boring Beginning 6:54 - A Redemptive Theme 7:59 - A Shattered 4th Wall 10:59 - How To Fail At Nostalgia 12:40 - A Crisis Of Purpose 16:47 - Lessons Learned 18:02 - A Better Story ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: LittleBits Kyong Kim Matthew Brady Frank D. Lemke Mike Schmidt [OG] Attic Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé Noel Shuler Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt Trace Sosebee My Name In The Description

Épisode 53 - Dear Marvel, Stop Trying To End The World

11 mars 2022

Get Curiosity Stream and Nebula for 26% off: https://curiositystream.com/thecloserlook Marvel, stop doing end of the world plots; it's getting boring. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Where Marvel Has Done It Right 2:42 - Why World Ending Threats Can Be Great 5:24 - Why Shang-Chi's Climax Fell Flat 8:30 - Bigger Is Not Better 10:14 - But Also, Big Is Not Bad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: LittleBits Kyong Kim Frank D. Lemke Mike Schmidt [OG] Attic Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé Noel Shuler Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt Trace Sosebee

Épisode 54 - How To Ruin A Boba — The Book of Boba Fett

1 avril 2022

They wasted Boba Fett's character. Get started with Audible & grab Darth Plagueis for free by going to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500! The Book Of Boba Fett ruined Boba's character. In this video essay, I break down how Disney wasted one of Star Wars's most enigmatic characters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - How To Ruin A Boba 4:13 - Disney Is Terrified Of Flawed Protagonists 8:45 - This Boba Isn't Boba! 14:19 - A Defective Concept 17:24 - A Character Analysis Of Boba 21:15 - A Better Boba ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: LittleBits Kyong Kim Chris K Frank D. Lemke Mike Schmidt [OG] Attic Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé NStarks Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt Trace Sosebee

Épisode 55 - How To Write Great Magic — No Way Home, Harry Potter & God of War

20 avril 2022

There's a secret to writing magic that nobody talks about. Get started with Audible & grab The Final Empire for free by going to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500! Nobody talks about the most effective way to write magic into a story. In this video essay, I break down what it is, and how you can use this technique yourself by analysing some popular films and games. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The music used 4 minutes in is 'Into Silence' by 'Vindsvept'. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Kyong Kim Chris K Frank D. Lemke [OG] Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin LittleBits Luminé ManEatingMare Mike Schmidt NStarks Richard Williams Thomas Feuer Thomas Paczolt Trace Sosebee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - A Recap of No Way Home's Plot 2:04 - How Magic Enables Great Character Arcs 7:16 - Why Do We Remember Myths So Well? 9:30 - Why Are All Myths Fantasy? 12:34 - The Hidden Meaning Of Harry Potter's Magic 17:57 - How The Collective Unconscious Relates To This 19:04 - Why God Of War's Magic Is Genius 22:01 - Why Magic Is An S-Tier Storytelling Device

Épisode 56 - Why We Love A Darker Batman

31 mai 2022

Batman works best in the dark. Get started with Audible & grab The Secrets of Story for free by going to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500! Why does Batman work best in dark stories? In this video essay, I break down why Batman needs the dark to shine. I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - How Not To Be A Hero 3:58 - Why Good Heroes Are Evil 6:38 - Batman Is The Master Of His Shadow 8:24 - How Nietzsche Relates To Batman 11:10 - Why Batman Is A Great Role Model 13:18 - Why We Love A Darker Batman I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Alex Moretti Kyong Kim Frank D. Lemke Alex Hu Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé NStarks Thomas Feuer Select footage courtesy Getty

Épisode 57 - How To Write A Terrifying Villain — The Boys

19 juillet 2022

Why is Homelander such a good villain? Get started with Audible & grab Bird by Bird for free by going to http://www.audible.com/closerlook or text closerlook to 500 500! Homelander is the most terrifying villain I've ever seen, but why? What makes his character so terrifying to the audience? And what can we learn from him? I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Power 3:12 - Motivation 5:08 - Maliciousness 8:34 - Uncertainty I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Alex Moretti Kyong Kim Frank D. Lemke Alex Hu Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé NStarks Thomas Feuer Select footage courtesy of Getty Images

Épisode 58 - I made a mistake

11 août 2022

I made a terrible video recently, it's time to break down where I went wrong, and explain the lessons I learned. I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Alex Moretti Kyong Kim Frank D. Lemke Alex Hu Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin Luminé NStarks Thomas Feuer Select footage courtesy Getty

Épisode 59 - How To Fail At Magic — Dr Strange 2

3 octobre 2022

Marvel messed up their magic! Grab The Fellowship of the Ring for free on Audible by clicking https://audible.com/lotr or text LOTR to 500-500! Dr Strange in the multiverse of madness has one of the worst magic systems I've ever seen, but why? Where did the film go wrong with its magic, and how could it have been better? 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Part 1 - Explore Before You Expand 26:34 - Part 2 - Why Don’t They Just…? 36:59 - Part 3 - Limitations Trump Strengths 43:44 - Part 4 - A Better Magic System I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Kent-Andrè Herland Kyong Kim Frank D. Lemke Dain Bramage [OG] Chefda Decipher Yourself ElizabethJustElizabeth NStarks Thomas Feuer Some of the music here is made by Vindesvept. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Vindsvept

Épisode 60 - How To Make Boring Characters — Rings of Power

22 novembre 2022

Rings of Power had terribly written characters. Get Curiosity Stream and Nebula for 26% off: https://curiositystream.com/thecloserlook Rings of Power's characters were awfully written. In this video essay, I break down why and how Amazon could have done better. I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I 0:00 - Why Rings Of Power Failed 4:35 - Why Galadriel Is A Boring Character 11:32 - Fixing Galadriel 13:45 - Galadriel's One Saving Grace Isn't Enough 17:01 - Fixing Galadriel (again) 18:27 - Galadriel Has The Depth Of A Puddle 20:54 - Galadriel's Choices Make No Sense 23:08 - The 3 Reasons Why Elrond Is Boring 30:48 - Fixing Elrond I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Kent-Andrè Herland LachFlex Kyong Kim Frank D. Lemke Maria Peiris Dain Bramage Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin NStarks Thomas Feuer Some of the music here is made by Vindesvept. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Vindsvept The rest is made by Epidemic Sound. Check them out here: http://epidemicsound.com/creator

Épisode 61 - How Bad Dialogue Ruined Thor 4

12 décembre 2022

Thor 4 has a dialogue problem. Go to https://nordvpn.com/closerlook to get 2 years of Nord with 4 months extra for free! Thor Love and Thunder makes a big mistake with its dialogue. In this video essay, I break down why and how they could have done better. I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I 0:00 - Thor 4 Has A Dialogue Problem 1:30 - Rewriting Thor 4's Dialogue 3:09 - When A Movie Has No Subtext 5:32 - Why Narration Is Often Boring 8:20 - Nothing Beats Subtext At Exposition 11:09 - The Main Reason To Use Subtext 12:57 - Outro I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Kyong Kim LachFlex Frank D. Lemke [OG] Chefda Dain Bramage Ed Rivis ElizabethJustElizabeth Kent-Andrè Herland Mike Schmidt NStarks Richard Williams Thomas Feuer

Épisode 62 - Why Disloyal Adaptations Are Better — The Last of Us

11 mars 2023

Grab Nebula for 40% off with my link: https://go.nebula.tv/the-closer-look Check out my Nebula video on why games are better than movies: https://nebula.tv/videos/the-closer-look-why-games-are-better-than-movies-next-level-worldbuilding The Last of Us is a better show than game. Here's why. I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I 0:00 - Why Good Adaptations Need (some) Disloyalty 5:10 - The Power of Hindsight 6:58 - Will Season 2 Be Just As Good? 9:49 - Joel’s Motivation Works Better 11:29 - Solving The Game Adaptation Curse 14:18 - Fixing A Problem The Game Couldn’t 15:16 - Why The Show Has More Tension 18:55 - What Works For One Medium Won’t For Another 21:16 - When They Disrespect The Source Material 26:46 - Closing Thoughts I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Everet Kent-Andrè Herland Alejandro Nicoli Alex Moretti Kyong Kim Tayson Cameron Benson Frank D. Lemke Maria Peiris Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda ElizabethJustElizabeth Felicity Franklin NStarks Thomas Feuer

Épisode 63 - Why People Hate Avatar: A Lesson In Lazy Commentary

12 mai 2023

Grab Nebula for 40% off with my link: https://go.nebula.tv/the-closer-look Watch my exclusive video on writing exposition here: https://nebula.tv/videos/the-closer-look-how-to-write-great-exposition Avatar has a hidden flaw that's VERY hard to notice. In this video essay, I break down Avatar's worst point of failure (IMO) and suggest how it could have been fixed. I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I 0:00 - Why People Hate Avatar 3:00 - Avatar’s Hidden Message 8:19 - Cameron Overly Romanticises The Past 12:24 - How To Fail At Messaging 15:12 - An Example Of Bad Messaging 20:29 - An Awful Exploration Of Consumerism 27:57 - Avatar Is Literally Propaganda 30:04 - The Lessons Avatar Can Teach Us I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10 + patrons: Daniel Urbina Matthew McGinnis Oriada Kyong Kim Cameron Benson Frank D. Lemke Maria Peiris Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda NStarks Thomas Feuer Everet I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I Written, recorded, & produced by Henry Boseley Edited by Brandon Reardin Stock footage provided by Getty

Épisode 64 - When Good Shows Go Bad — The Mandalorian

22 mai 2023

It's always sad to see good shows fail. The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/thecloserlook04231 The Mandalorian has lost its magic. In this video essay, I break down why season 3 was a disappointment, and why so many fans had a hard time caring about its characters. I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Daniel Urbina Matthew McGinnis Oriada Kyong Kim Cameron Benson Frank D. Lemke Maria Peiris Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda NStarks Thomas Feuer Everet

Épisode 65 - The Problem With Rotten Tomatoes

1 juillet 2023

Get a month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/thecloserlook Why do critics disagree with audiences so often? Is it because critics have no taste, or are they looking for things that general audiences aren't? I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I My Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/aJpYPQX Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/henryboseley Hate me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryBoseley I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - An Issue Of Target Audience 3:52 - Critics Want Originality 5:56 - Are Critics Pointless? 8:55 - Why You Shouldn't Use Rotten Tomatoes 11:16 - What Is Good Storytelling Anyway? 13:03 - What To Do Instead Of Rotten Tomatoes I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I A massive thank you to my $10+ patrons: Matthew McGinnis Oriada Kyong Kim Cameron Benson Maria Peiris Mike Schmidt [OG] Chefda NStarks Thomas Feuer All stock footage is provided by Getty Written, recorded & produced by Henry Boseley Edited by Brandon Reardin