If any dramatisation screamed out for unknown actors, Stålenhag's work is it. The whole vibe is about anonymity and loneliness. Known actors will ruin it. It should be a slow-paced, reflective road trip, like the graphic novel. No heroics. Would Chris Pratt even get out of bed if he wasn't allowed to save the day, heroically?
Interesting. The 1st Netflix Trailer though, it looks more like a light-hearted, fun adventure, without the more dark stuff. Btw, what was that other story again, with the aliens terraforming earth, a very cosmic horror situation. That would be a nice movie/show as well.
"Forget the promise of progress they say, forget the glories of the past. Cling to what little light that remains and be satisfied with its feeble illumination."
Brilliant. @Myth. This is way too good to not be in contact with Simon. ? Netflix killed my fav show which was Tales from the loop. I just see they are actually releasing this. ? Anyways I'm lit up over this. :) Any chance of a date we might see it released ?
Requiring the viewers to fill-in the details of a dystopian story is THE preliminary step to being hooked-on a neuro-transmitter network … that is, any device that gives you “a hit” of dopamine, while disregarding all other necessary sustenance. Never, never, never take time to imagine the NEGATIVE RESULTS of ANY dysfunctional, dystopian work of “art.”
Wow! I am now a fan! I was hoping there would be a film adaptation, but I have a feeling i will be disappointed from the simple fact that capturing the scale and majesty of the landscape will take a backseat to narrative.
I have the graphic novel, it's amazing, and on first reading, I simply saw it as a salutary warning of the dangers of technology, especially VR, AI, and social media. But after watching your excellent critique, it occured to me that it might also be a religious allegory of sorts, something akin to Pilgrim's Progress... sort of!!! I can't help but think of the protagonist's brother's name Christ'opher, the supposed miraculous conception, the journey of transformation and restoration, a nation (the US) where mass religious delusion, and the manipulation of society through technology; disinformation, censorship, instant gratification etc, have converged to create Stålenhag's biblical hellscape. Or maybe I'm just overthinking it...
@@MythologyAndFantasyOh, I meant voice over. Lektor is Polish word but it sounds to us like a borrowed word from English thus the mistake. I assume it's your voice, sounds professional and soothing. Good job Was it hard to start such YT channel? Did you had to fight doubts?
Ah got it. Actually it is AI:) Im glad it sounds realistic. It does take a lot of manipulation and audio enhancements to get to sound like this but if you listen closely you tell by the difference in tone.
Really great video. Let’s see how Netflix plays out
Bad News 💀
I love Simon Stalenhag's art!
His art is amazing
@@HistoryGirl07 I agree with you! My profile pic is a picture from the Electric State!
@@LucasNi-g2hmine too! Great taste.
If any dramatisation screamed out for unknown actors, Stålenhag's work is it. The whole vibe is about anonymity and loneliness. Known actors will ruin it.
It should be a slow-paced, reflective road trip, like the graphic novel. No heroics. Would Chris Pratt even get out of bed if he wasn't allowed to save the day, heroically?
Hate to burst anyone’s bubble but the Netflix series does not reflect this cerebral novel. This is still an amazing book that everyone should read.
"A moment. A moment gone. A moment never lasts, but its effects echo throughout eternity."
Interesting.
The 1st Netflix Trailer though, it looks more like a light-hearted, fun adventure, without the more dark stuff.
Btw, what was that other story again, with the aliens terraforming earth, a very cosmic horror situation. That would be a nice movie/show as well.
"Forget the promise of progress they say, forget the glories of the past. Cling to what little light that remains and be satisfied with its feeble illumination."
I think skip is bigger than a lunch box. Why would you say he's barely the size of a lunchbox?
Love seeing some Simon Stalenhag content on this website
Had to get the book. You're right, he doesn't spoon feed and leaves the adventure to your mind. Superb.
Excellent !
I've been wanting to make a game based off The Electric State for so long.
there is roblox one i think
@@MythologyAndFantasy Yea, there is but it isn't accurate.
@@TheCrazyOne925 there was one rather accurate, but it got cancelled
@@wondermenel2811 Cancelled as in cancelled like a Netflix show but it's a game or never released?
@@TheCrazyOne925 whats the difference?
I hope somebody is going to do the voice of skip
Very good piece. Thanks for making the story way clearer. : )
It’s not too far off the mark. Excellent video by the way.
Thank you :)
@@MythologyAndFantasy your welcome.
The internet already is a hivemind. Dont need neurocasters for that
Then why are you using the internet then?
@@Littletimmy609 why would I not? i learn a lot.
It feel like people this day doom scrolling addicted to internet…
What a great video essay.
Thank you:)
Beautiful video. I'm excited to get Free League's RPG adaptation to the table.
This is an excellent video. The presentation and narration are top notch. Really well done, thank you.
Thank you for the kind words:). Still learning
Got the book last year, can highly recommend.
Although I liked this kind of fiction more back when it was clear fiction.
This is not our future. It will be not so funny an cosy.
lets hope its not:)
Whats the name of the outro song at 24:30
Celestial - Luca Francini
I hope they add the book's OST. it will really set the vibe.
Brilliant. @Myth. This is way too good to not be in contact with Simon. ?
Netflix killed my fav show which was Tales from the loop. I just see they are actually releasing this. ?
Anyways I'm lit up over this. :) Any chance of a date we might see it released ?
Requiring the viewers to fill-in the details of a dystopian story is THE preliminary step to being hooked-on a neuro-transmitter network … that is, any device that gives you “a hit” of dopamine, while disregarding all other necessary sustenance.
Never, never, never take time to imagine the NEGATIVE RESULTS of ANY dysfunctional, dystopian work of “art.”
Wow! I am now a fan! I was hoping there would be a film adaptation, but I have a feeling i will be disappointed from the simple fact that capturing the scale and majesty of the landscape will take a backseat to narrative.
I think it’s gonna be a video game now
Omg Netflix will kill it. Give it to Denis Villnerve.
that would be a dream
Netflix is gonna Cowboy Bebop the thing and screw it up to hell and gone.
I have the graphic novel, it's amazing, and on first reading, I simply saw it as a salutary warning of the dangers of technology, especially VR, AI, and social media.
But after watching your excellent critique, it occured to me that it might also be a religious allegory of sorts, something akin to Pilgrim's Progress... sort of!!!
I can't help but think of the protagonist's brother's name Christ'opher, the supposed miraculous conception, the journey of transformation and restoration, a nation (the US) where mass religious delusion, and the manipulation of society through technology; disinformation, censorship, instant gratification etc, have converged to create Stålenhag's biblical hellscape.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it...
When does netflix movie come out
The date hasn't been announced yet
Great video you earned a sub. Your voice is mixed really quiet tho, maybe 6-12db quieter than would be ideal.
Thank you, still trying to get the hang of video editing and audio is one of the things i struggle with the most so I appreciate the advice:)
Ugh. Another AI voice... 🙄🙄🙄
Who's the lector? Sounds familiar
Lector? Not familiar with the term
@@MythologyAndFantasyOh, I meant voice over. Lektor is Polish word but it sounds to us like a borrowed word from English thus the mistake.
I assume it's your voice, sounds professional and soothing. Good job
Was it hard to start such YT channel? Did you had to fight doubts?
Ah got it. Actually it is AI:) Im glad it sounds realistic. It does take a lot of manipulation and audio enhancements to get to sound like this but if you listen closely you tell by the difference in tone.
Generation zero it’s a game with robots
AM= Aggressive Menace