Hidden Meaning in Brazil - Earthling Cinema
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What if an alien in the future stumbled upon Terry Gilliam's Brazil? Welcome to Earthling Cinema, where we examine the last remaining artifacts of a once-proud culture and try to understand what human lives were like before their planet was destroyed. I'm your host, Garyx Wormuloid.
This week's film:
Brazil (1985)
Stars: Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins
Director: Terry Gilliam
Production Co: Embassy International Pictures
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Written by: Ben Steiner
Directed by: Jared Bauer
Analysis by: Kevin Winzer
Starring: Mark Schroeder ( / mark_schroeder )
Edited by: Ryan Hailey (www.ryanhaileyd...)
Original Music by: David Krystal (www.davidkrysta...)
Opening Animation by: Danny Rapaport
Produced by: Jacob S. Salamon
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I think the most maddening thing about the world of Brazil is that unlike most dystopian fiction, there's absolutely no villain. The government isn't shown to have any central figure to represent its authority and there's no personal nemesis for Sam. All the people committing monstrous acts are depicted as punchcard workers. The film gives you nobody to blame and nobody to root against which makes the entire system seem impossible to actually fix since it's so obtuse even the people that run it are trapped and powerless.
Absolutely perfect representation of society in that regard
Poetic, right? Capitalism is self perpetual. Narcissism and self-help are normalized and praised. If people are poor, they're too busy surviving to realize an alternative. And if people are rich, they're too complacent to think beside their economic advantage and thus wish for nothing to change.
Everything is de facto pit against everything. This is the result of a free market and competition driven economy, it doesn't just thrive on competition, it halts and suffers under cooperation. It doesn't. Want. To heal. Itself.
10 years left? Maybe 20?
yes but that is the bigger truth,nobody wants to be bad but the system dont leaving you a choice...
@MLOOP Brazil is a simile of 1984. No more a description of the real world than is Orwell's book. Political fantasy ? Poetic dystopia ? Prediction ? Silent rebellion.
If we are uncomfortable with the images offered then we are unconfortable with the world now. As American politics disintegrate and UK crawls to a finish line that it doesn't understand, so we inch closer to the prediction.
floooooooooooooooood Exactly that’s the point. The villain is the self sustaining system itself that keeps going no matter what anyone does.
I live in Brazil and this movie shows exactly how Brazil truly is on it's core.
Corrupted, sad, cold and full of useless burocracy.
Will Hutton I live in Brazil and endorse your comment
Will Hutton you got the corruption and burocracy right, but sad and cold? I'm pretty sure it is the exact opposite. People do suffer from the corruption, but are still a lot more joyful and vivid than most countries that I've been to
Will Hutton tells the truth...
O filme nada tem a ver com o país, só com a música Aquarela do Brasil e sua visão ufanista, retratada no filme pelos sonhos do personagem principal.
Ivan Gomes verdade! Sem falar na pressão do estado sobre nós.
I have to say thank you, I have been asking for this for so long, that I appear twice in the intro! Thank you very much.
Truvak T me too jejeje XD
Truvak T you had about a dozen request comments for Brazil I believe. I almost added all of them at the end of the montage but ran out of time. Thank you for your perseverance!
Dear Ryan: thank you for taking notice and for this video, but adding all those comments might make me look like and obsessed guy! not that I am... You really listen to fans and audience and that makes your channel unique, relevant and kind like a human. Thank you again.
Truvak T thanks so much for requesting it, this is a great movie. Watched it in high school, it always messes me up (in a good way i think)
i think this is my favorite use of "it's crazy enough to work".
Oh look, it's the High Sparrow! Or maybe Pope Francis...
Brazil,... a great movie classic. I watch it as often as possible. No movie ever like it. Bravo to Terry Gilliam. A work of genius.
This is the most succinct overview of Brazil I've seen, and I've tried to convince people to watch it for over 30 years. Now I can just send them here!
That was a very eyebrow raising review! But what do you think about Sam's mother and her over-occupation with plastic surgery, to the point where she becomes Jill?
Does that mean we all fear/desire a girl who reminds us of our mother, and does that tie into the overall theme of a "Big Mother" government, smothering us with her love, giving us our room in the basement to give us a false sense of freedom while still having to obey Big Mother's rules, because while it may be our room, it's still her house?
Monroville Also, the plastic wrap she uses seems somewhat related to the duct (tape)? is it about superficially holding things together? But, yeah very curious about connection between the mother and Jill
I always interpreted her surgery as making her an uglier person despite the fact that she is trying to beautify herself.
not bad
That's a great theory! I thought of it as a way of showing that Sam was just as vain as his mother, as he became obsessed with Jill only because of her beauty
One of my fave films ever. Great episode.
Do ghost in the shell
There's 4 movies, 51 anime episodes and 4 OVAs, which one should they do?
maxerd2 The one most people know as "Ghost in the Shell".
You of course knew that was the answer to your own question, and just wanted to be smug about knowing there's more than one film that has "Ghost in the Shell" in it's title.
This makes you, effectively, a twat.
maxerd2 the 1995 movie, of course.
The title of this series contains the word CINEMA so the ones that were in cinemas would be my guess.
Which one? The good one or the live action?
Two years and it was worth the wait! Thanks Wisecrack.
Brazil. The movie that caused me to put two and two together. I used many of the film's metaphors as examples of the world when I was growing up. It made sense. Ergo, I lost my mind before age thirty. True story...
That explains why the High Sparrow was acting weird in Game of Thrones.
OMG if you guys do a video on Metropolis my head will EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scott Harrison agreed
Seth White you agree that if they do a video on Metropolis that Scott Harrison's head will explode?
Not sure if people were really requesting for Brazil, the movie, in the comments. Brazilians -- like me -- tend to just say "Brazil" in comments with no reason at all.
Or maybe you are constantly talking about the movie and just don't know it.
"Hi from Brazil".
I now get what their messages are.
They need saving.
Thanks for claring it out
You must do Vertigo.
Also, two other PT Anderson films: The Master and Inherent Vice.
Please :)
I had no idea that this movie existed, but now I really want to. Terry Gilliam is absolutely brilliant :)
Great movie to cover guys, thanks for this.
BOUT FUCKING TIME! THIS MOVIE WAS BEGGING FOR AN EARTHLING CINEMA!
"Who's 'meaning of life' is to dream of 'flying circuses', his 'holy grail'." I assume you left out Life of Brian since it wasn't Terry Gilliam... absolutely awesome concatenation of film names though into one semi reasonable sentence... and now for something completely different.
I like this channel alot, but it's so refreshing to see something that isn't a contemporary movie - or Rick and Morty.
The references on Facebook etc. made me realize that Brazil is even MORE relevant today than it was 30+ years ago.
Do Ghost in the Shell (1995).
There's too much.
I woke up this morning, and thought, I wonder when the next ep of Hidden Meaning will come out...?
I love this universe.
Dear Wisecrack would you consider remastering some videos, for example "Crime and Punishment"?
But in the end, the real Brazil is just like the movie.
Yeah, because everyone loves corporate coups that overthrow your legitimate goverment and the masses are stupid that blinded trust the media that work for foreign governments, because the oligarchy want to crush the poor people and bring down the economy of country to the ground, viva the rich people.
Viva... the Rich Peoples.
Do anything!
As long as I get to see your majestic brows, which enlightens my day, every day.
I thought this old video! I just watched "Brazil", pondered the film, I read a few reviews and can't see it. Pretty fresh review!Thank you!
I'm Brazilian.
I thought you guys had made an especial about my country haha
I'm a little sad now. I need a hug :(
Eric P. Alvaro you need to fill out a form for that hug
genuinely appreciate this, for real. i didn't understand a goddamn minute of this movie.
I understood every minute of it, I just needed to make sure I actually understood it instead of just stabbing wildly in the dark.
do Mulholland drive please please please
Thanks for doing one of my favourite films ever. How about something by David Lynch next? Maybe Blue Velvet or Mulholland Drive?
I first saw this movie when it came out in 85'. It's a movie that you love, or in my wifes case hate. Everyone should see it, its like no other movie ever made.
I have started using wisecrack to give me new movies to watch.
Do you have a time limit on these videos? I feel like there was a lot more that could have been said about Brazil.
Hidden meaning of Ghost In The Shell (1995)
Anyone else notice that the editor Ryan was talking about how they didn't censor the eating in Beauty and the beast, while his picture is him eating and it's uncensored?
why this movie is called brazil?
because Brazil is percieved as a paradise to escape to (but is not necceserily so) by the citizens of the movies' dystopian country.
i think is just beacuse the song "Aquarela do Brasil" is played during the whole movie but in different versions setting the tone of every scene. Each versions show different pace and feelings.
maybe watch the video and it will tell you.
Did you watch the video?
The main character has the song "Aquarelo do Brasil" (often simply called "Brazil" in the English version) stuck in his head throughout the movie.
One of bests films on history
BALLS!!!
... did that get their attention? I hope it did... anyway I'd love to see an Earthling Cinema on any Ralph Bashki film if possible, love y'all keep doing what you do best!
American Pop would probably make for a good episode, and it's probably the best film Bakshi made.
I like the psa about eating at the end while the picture of him is of him eating, uncensored, lol.
One of my all time favourites!
Is anyone else a little disappointed that when they finally get around to doing an amazing film like Brazil, they spend almost half the run time of the video on a patreon plug?
You guys are so good I can watch videos on movies I've never seen and books I've never read. It don't even matter, the jokes are on point and the thoughtful analysis is deep. I can easily go in not knowing anything about what's being discussed and still come out enjoying it.
Also, with the Ghost in a Shell movie out, you should dissect the anime series a bit.
You guys at Wisecrack should make the Comment Response videos separate from Earthling Cinema.
IDK it just seems better in my eyes.
April 1st the Spoof should have been Wormuloid introducing his HUMAN self as the April Fools Prank!
This movie disturbed me greatly as a child.
Even your logo is thoughtful & funny :)
Notification squad best movfmovfie ever!
Cathy Nifong I have no idea what you said, but what up my notification dude!
Never heard of this movie, but I guess I gotta watch it now.
Now that you're doing real films, I'd like to see you do Holy Mountain
I prefer El Topo
Yeah
i actually wanted you to do this for a while
Please do a Earthling Cinema on Clerks.
I don't know if the comment will be notice, be just gonna say thanks to you wisecrack for founding me a love of philosophy and literature. Now i'm the smart ass from my class.
Do hidden meaning of Cube! Pretty interesting movie + tells a lot about human nature.
gotta watch this one again
why i am from brazil and never heard of this movie?! :o
i have seen this movie but from the video it making me want to search to find it again and watch...
when was this movie made? it feels like it holds up better today.
1985
Please review "Come and See", a messed up movie that's pretty sad.
Thank you fore reviewing Brazil, I wanted to see a analyses of this movie made by you people from the day I discovered this channel . Fore your actions I will do everything in my power to spare you all in the up coming Elder Thing invasions. May all of you and your children prosper.
Also please review pans labyrinth.
John Stewart referenced this movie at a press conference today (11/9/21) To demand the government right the wrong that have been done to US military members who were harmed by the toxic burn pits during the Gulf War. Apparently our government doesn’t currently recognize forced toxic exposure as an injury
When I saw the thumbnail I couldn't help but think, "Moisturize meeee"
Almost didn't watch this, since today is April Fool's Day. I'm glad I did, though. Excellent job, Wisecrack! I've never seen Brazil, but now I want to.
I'm going to watch this movie just so I can watch the vid.
Doug Walker's favorite movie of all time.
Hidden Meaning in Perks of Being a Wallflower
WEEEEHOOOO
It´s saturday and a new Eearthling cinema ep is out!
I saw the movie and the rest of the people who were watching it with me were completely lost. This video got what I got from the movie.
cannot wait for the *WHIPLASH* episode omg
Nice job describing the movie, one of my favorite.
Hidden Meaning in Silence of the Lambs
One of the best movies ever made
at 3:04
OMG is that Rene from 'Allo 'Allo! ?
God I love that show so much.
Blade Runner - with reference to Philip K. Dick's novel 'Do androids dream of electric sheep'
It is one of my most favorite movie
kinda interesting that the new Rick and Morty seemed to have references to Brazil and it came out the same day as this, far out
Why is a video about this bizarre and brilliant movie trending.
Love this, but the explosions weren’t bombs as such, they were meant to be ducts blowing up as a result of the government’s incompetence and inefficiency.
Don't die Peter, you need to stick around to see the next disappointing Spiderman reboot.
Great stuff as always Wisecrack! And you uploaded this video just after I watched the movie, frequency illusion much? :D
Also: "WHEN'S THE METAL GEAR SOLID WISECRACK EDITION???"
Please? ^_^
such a soft and neat video
This has made me laugh uncomfortably loud at work, _twice_ within 2 minutes
Tuttle was played by Robert De Niro btw.
Can you please do The Room, if only to confirm the fact that that movie is the most confusing thing ever?
Please analyse Swiss Army Man. That film is too weird & beautiful to not get the Wormuloid treatment :)
I watched Katya and Alaska’s video and now I’m here.
If you want to see the madness that paperwork can bring... try working in a hospital these days. I graduated nursing school in 1981 and had about 35 good years. But now it's outright impossible. I was lucky enough to retire and dodge the true nightmare. Forget about spending time with a patient, they're all buried in the paperwork.... and probably dying for all I know.
How am I supposed to take that apology seriously when Ryan says it through a mouthful of food? Disgusting!
Whenever you face the absurdity of the State, just hum "Brazil", and it can transmute anguish into joy.
loved the comments
thank you from the philippines
If eating is censored then why is Ryan's picture of him clearly eating something???
the most requested video I never heard of
major homework done on this great film
outstanding
the apology in comments was a sneak home run after all the Brazil goodness
Can we get Fargo first?
Do "Beyond the Black Rainbow"!!!!!!
YES! You've now done a few of my favorite movies! Do Brick, please!
As a Brazilian, I like this video
You guys should do a philosophy of the witcher saga or at least the third
The Philosophy of Cowboy Bebop! pls :)