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The Fake Critic
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Hi, I'm Lee, and I'm a fake critic....
MEN - A Grotesque and Entirely Necessary Nightmare (Analysis)
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Leda and the Swan: www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43292/leda-and-the-swan
The Remarkable Persistence of the Green Man: www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-remarkable-persistence-of-the-green-man
Correction: Lesley Duncan was the original creator of "Love Song", it was not a cover.
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Leda and the Swan: www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43292/leda-and-the-swan
The Remarkable Persistence of the Green Man: www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-remarkable-persistence-of-the-green-man
Correction: Lesley Duncan was the original creator of "Love Song", it was not a cover.
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Everything Everywhere All At Once - A Cinematic Miracle
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Everything Everywhere All At Once is a cinematic miracle about too much. My twitter: CleverLee_Dope?t=YR5dzA3YI-Z4gOka8iEsPw&s=09 My Letterboxd: boxd.it/tO7l CORRECTION: The camera used was the Arri Alexa Mini, with Zeiss Master Prime and Hawk V-Lite Lenses. Miracle Work: A Note from the Daniels: a24films.com/notes/2022/04/miracle-work-a-note-from-daniels A Vast, Pointless Gyration ...
SPENCER - Pure Cinema at the Highest Level (Review/ Analysis)
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Follow me on Twitter: Cleverlee_dope My initial thoughts on one of the best films of the year, "Spencer". Spencer is a 2021 biographical psychological drama film directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight.[7] The film stars Kristen Stewart as Diana, Princess of Wales (née Spencer), and is a fictionalised account of Diana's decision to end her marriage to Prince Charles (played by Ja...
TITANE | The Most Tender and Sweet Love Story of the Year (Review/Analysis)
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TITANE: A metal highly resistant to heat and corrosion, with high tensile strength alloys, often used in medical prostheses due to its pronounced biocompatibility. Correction: David Robert Mitchell's sophomore film was "It Follows", which is still a considerable step up over "The Myth of the American Sleepover".
CANDYMAN (2021) Is Much Better Than The Original
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Re-upload (the first version was better, but RUclips's copyright algorithm sucks). Bibliography: - Without Sanctuary - Black Masculinity & The Cinema Of Policing - Afropessimism - Amalgamation Schemes - scenesY of Subjection - High-risers: Cabrini Green and the Fate of Public Housing - Intimations
What Makes THE GREEN KNIGHT so great - Review /Analysis
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What Makes THE GREEN KNIGHT so great - Review /Analysis
Judas and the Black Messiah Movie Review | The Most American Film You Can See
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Follow me on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/Leemurkey Follow me on Twitter: CleverLee_Dope?s=09 Points of order: 1.) The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther (book) - www.amazon.com/Assassination-Fred-Hampton-Chicago-Murdered/dp/1569767092 2.) Afropessimism (book) - www.amazon.com/Afropessimism-Frank-Wilderson-III/dp/163149614X 3.) U...
Here are some GREAT movies you can stream at home NOW!
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Bail fund: secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd?refcode=cwg I just wanted to put together a list of films I love, available on the streaming platforms I currently have access to. Given the fickle nature of a film's presence on any given platform, you should take this as a list of general recommendations: if something peaks your interest, seek it out, please! Platforms mentioned: 1....
MONOS | A GREAT movie you missed in 2019.
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"Monos" is simply a pure cinematic experience from start to finish. Synopsis: On a faraway mountaintop, eight teenaged guerillas with guns watch over a hostage and a conscripted milk cow. Playing games and initiating cult-like rituals, the children run amok in the jungle. Points of order: Martin Scorsese on modern cinema vs "theme park rides" www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-m...
The Lighthouse - Movie Review / Analysis (It's AMAZING)
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Synopsis:Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Referential points of order: 1.) "Orthochromatic" - Black and white film sensitive to all visible light except red. Orthochromatic film can therefore be handled in red light in the darkroom but does not produce black-and-white tones that correspond very closely t...
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Is Everything I Love About Movies - An Analysis.
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My thoughts on Tarantino's excellent 9th film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
What makes MIDSOMMAR so great? - The Fake Critic
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My spoiler free thoughts on Ari Aster's Sophomore feature MIDSOMMAR. Sources: Midsommar teaser trailer - ruclips.net/video/I0UWIya-O0s/видео.html Midsommar official trailer - ruclips.net/video/1Vnghdsjmd0/видео.html Anatomy of a scene (NY Times) - ruclips.net/video/ EJSOQRS1M/видео.html Plot synopsis:With their relationship in trouble, a young American couple travel to a fabled Swedish midsumme...
Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse Made Me Feel Feelings
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This movie was a total BLAST and I can't wait to see it again! Follow me: CleverLee_Dope PATREON: Patreon.com/thefakecritic Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse Synopsis: Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the one and only Spider-Man. When he meets Peter Parker, he soon realizes that t...
BODIED - The Curious Case of Authorial Intent: Video Essay
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An exploration of the 2018 film BODIED and how the issue of authorial intent relates to the reading of it's themes. BECOME A PATRON HERE: www.patreon.com/thefakecritic Follow me here: CleverLee_Dope B Dot's review: mydiasporicthoughts.wordpress.com/ Watch the film here: ruclips.net/video/7xUYUJ69BnE/видео.html
Creed II Movie Review (The Fake Critic)
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Creed II Movie Review (The Fake Critic)
Widows is INCREDIBLE and here's why! (No spoilers)
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Widows is INCREDIBLE and here's why! (No spoilers)
Hereditary is the BEST horror film in YEARS and here's why
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Hereditary is the BEST horror film in YEARS and here's why
Blade Runner 2049 - Exploring The Nature of Existence Through Color
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Blade Runner 2049 - Exploring The Nature of Existence Through Color
Justice League (2017) is BAD and here's why | Fake Critics Movie Review
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Justice League (2017) is BAD and here's why | Fake Critics Movie Review
This review analysis was truly great insight! My initial interpretation was very shallow and biblically centered, I found parallels between James and lucifer the "fallen angel" as he tormented her and "pushed her to commit the acts that led to his (or mankind's) demise" ( referencing sin and the apple scene again) when really it was a cycle of finger pointing and lack of accountability for man's own weakness. I also found that the movie had a lot of allegorical references to the abuse mankind puts upon mother nature which can be represented by harper. This means it wasn't referring directly to men but the human race and patriarchy as a whole. The men went to immoral, tormentfull and destructive extents to reach Harper, wether emotionally like James, spiritually or physiclly (which could reference the forbidden fruit and the apple scene) . The end scene really locks this in when she asks what James wants from her and he replies "your love". This could represent the unrequited and unconditional love and nurture man or mankind demands not only to mother nature but also to women in our society without fair or ethical exchange. I know this is all super messy but I hope my point got across. This movie was great in my opinion and theres so much more to unpack but it reminds me a lot of the Jennifer Lawrence film "Mother!", if you like this movie and haven't watched Mother, I highly suggest it.
Contrary to popular opinion, I believe the movie offers a narrative that goes beyond simply presenting men as monsters. Many viewers interpret the film as depicting every man as a threat to the protagonist. However, I see it differently. The film explores the trauma and guilt experienced by the main character, causing her to perceive every man as a threat and a nightmare. The concept of a single man embodying all her fears and stereotypes about men is central to the story. As the protagonist witnesses multiple men dying and being reborn repeatedly, she begins to understand that behind all these "idealizations of men" is the ghost of her ex-husband- the true source of her haunting. When she finally makes peace with this realization, she is shown in a state of calm, smiling at her friend. The musical choices in the film further emphasize this journey. The movie begins with a single version of the song, known to be inferior to the duet version with Elton John that concludes the film. This progression underscores her path from isolation and fear to understanding and acceptance.
The last part of this movie is pure nightmarish art. Few films make me feel something like this. It was like a car crash that I couldn't look away from, and I also laughed at the absurdity. Incredible!
I wonder how James falling being symbolic of the fall of man from the Garden of Eden with the forbidden fruit
Just FYI, in the church, that is a baptismal font. And I think that was a very definite choice, so there is meaning behind it.
Damn dude way to hit the nail right on the head
These guys are geniuses. An action-comedy movie that made me cry several times. Such a stupid movie and at the same time so intelligent. So ridiculous and at the same time so profound. a study of depression disguised as an action comedy. in my top 10 of all time.
It is impossible to listen to this with the music hijacking everything you're saying.
so good! i’m gonna have to watch it again😂
Great analysis! So much is open to interpretation in the film. I found your take to be very thought provoking. Best comment section as well for me
So glad i found this i missed the yeats reference entirely somehow! Surprisingly hard to find analysis about this film as film, people from all sides seem to mostly just be dogging on it. Also these comments are roughhhhhhh not entirely surprised to see you havent uploaded snce this but if you do upload anything again youve got another viewer haha
Thank you for this review, I think this is an incredible film and I was really disappointed with the reactions to it, it’s a relief to read such an insightful reading.
Your forced verbosity is unbearable. Couldnt finish.
Good movie, shitty message.
Amazing thematic exploration. ❤
Wonderful video mate! Connected the dots of this movie for me, subscribed
Looking at your profile, looks like you haven't been active for about a year. Still, on the off chance, great video and great stuff. I will definitely check out your vids on the other movies I've seen.
I felt that all the men Harper came into contact with, represented all of the men who have either assaulted, abused, dismissed and disbelieved (the cop), and condescended to her throughout her life, however the all had the same face of toxic malignant masculinity. Maybe James has a different face because he too has been a victim of oppression but has too been birthed by toxic masculinity.
God damn I love the way you talk about stuff fr
I don't know if you're still active but I really love the efficiency of your writing and the purposeful editing you were doing here. You're well researched, deep thinking and really digging into stuff here and I am starving for content as high quality as yours.
Elton covered Leslie Duncan, she wrote it, not the other way around.
She paid the toll.
I definitely looked away in most of this movie
Freire is trash.
Power/ control religious patriarch overt/ covert micro aggression “hunters” & an isolated fem or guy as “hunted.” Not as paranoia but as unspoken nasty reality. Like in “Men” & “Unsane” by Soderbergh.
Happy I found this channel
Thank you for your analysis, but I have to disagree. This film uses symbolism in the same way that someone may wear a Rolex watch or drive an expensive sports car. It's a showy slight of hand in an attempt to attract kudos by association. This analysis does an excellent job of demonstrating why this is the case, as you describe very well the meaning behind these symbols and how they are linked to the mise-en-scene, but the one thing you don't do is give any indication as to why Garland has chosen to use these symbols, what he is attempting to explore or how he wants to challenge the audience's preconceptions. I think the reason you don't do this is due to the fact that when the gilded symbolism is brushed away, there isn't much left beyond banal accusations. 'Men are a bit rubbish sometimes'. 'Religion is a bit rubbish sometimes'. I think that's about as deep as it goes. If I were to state that this film did have any theme, I would have to ascribe the theme that is used countless times in A24 productions, which is the lengths people go to apportion blame for their own crippling inability to deal with the tumult of life.
Lol, this is very shallow analysis
@@itcouldbelupus2842 As is your reply, unless you'd like to elaborate.
I think it is a film about misandry. It just veils it with some metaphorical, pretentious, ambiguity. There's two reasons why I see it as trying to justify hatred for men. First the title simply, "Men." As if this film is the definition. Secondly it does nothing to even imply that there was an untrue, delusional or biased perspective at play in the end.
It's not about misandry
Trash
the john macarthur sermon that is placed in the beginning is taken completely out of context
Haha... as if there were still religious people in England.
I’m definitely curious of your interpretations of Alex Garland’s latest film, Civil War. Hope you’ll do one for that movie too!
Holy A.I Batman
The Swamp thing. That's a green man this movie is.
man a kick ass breakdown of this amazing film, but I can't tell if you are saying Roy Kinnear or Rory Kinnear
Youre the first guy I’ve seen make a video on this move that doesn’t take it as a personal attack on their gender bravo 👏
🤔 Two Things Stood Out, To Me In This Movie. 👇🏿 💣 An Ancient, *FOREST DWELLING WOODWOSE*, 👇🏾 And, *MISANDRIST HATING ST£ЯCμS*, 🙄
you describe the sheela na gig as grotesque. why?
Thank you for the analysis. It really does help to understand this kind of film. As simply a watcher of films myself, I needed help to understand it. The simplest explanation to me is she had gone mad and it was all in her head, and she then killed an innocent man. I don’t really appreciate film as art, although i know it is. I feel like i wasted 1hr 40mins of my life on this film. Just seemed pointless.
The point was to empathize with a woman and all the different ways men can scare and harm them
Nice to see color saturated movies from time to time.
The female lead is actress is poor and her dialogue is poor, I loved the film though, but it’s hard to write on behalf on women
This review was thoughtful and has brought forth further revelations of my own. Hands down it is my favorite Garland movie. Thank you for sharing your insight.
great review, great film. I watched this last night, so looking for other folks opinions of this film.
All theories read and heard notwithstanding, moral of the story is for Harper to be so selfish that it undermines how men are also, like her, Someones child born with their own feelings and thoughts that dont require a social democracy to have. I was always taught people are not objects regardless of Genders.
How is she selfish?
Side note the scene where Harper is walking down the road and the starry night sky “melts” into the road is one of the most powerful shots I’ve ever seen in a theatre
Before filming and shooting starts all the major cast should do full script/movie reenactment (which would also be shot) in 10 minutes: crux/essence of the film, 20-30 mins: character interactions and 1 hour: playing out the major arc of the story, all of it should be done in improvisational way as getting to know the story and characters. Then enactments should serve as a guide not just the script. Also there should be a concept/idea of relative time with respect to filming, unless the story happens in 1 day like a chase, scenes should be shot relative to timeline of the while story so that the characters have time to grow, absorb what's happening, come up with a response keeping everything in mind and not simply reacting like starting points in the story and the actors could also be given hints/direction while waiting for the next shoot and also giving the room for the script to evolve. While shooting the film there should be some days before shooting everyone should mention how they feel as the character and what their characters perspective is, what they think about it, what are their stakes, what the situation/scene means to them/character to everyone involved in the scene.This should be done for major story changes/arcs and big scenes.
Tbh I felt the main character on a personal level. I love the use of color and her swap from pants to a pink dress.
Great video! Thankyou!
I just stumbled across this video because I just got done watching Bodied for the second time in like, a month. I still love this film, but I really dig your perspective. Subscribed. Have you seen Joseph Kahn's other films Torque and Detention?
One correction: Lesley Duncan was the writer of "Love Song", and it was Elton John who covered it