James Bond: The Daniel Craig Saga | An Anti-Thematic Disaster (PART 1/2) Macabre Storytelling 2021-12-20 | (MAJOR/MINOR SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE JAMES BOND FILM FRANCHISE)A full saga review/analysis. Despite giving us some of the best films in the James Bond franchise, as Craig’s time as Bond comes to an end, sadly, I look back on the saga with utter ambivalence. Which prompted me to consider how something I was so excited for ended up as, frankly, an irrelevant asterisk of contemporary Hollywood cinema. My primary thesis is that it never seemed like the creative leads could decide whether they wanted the saga to consist of a series of self-contained films, as is accustomed to the series, or act as a serialized whole, which in turn leads to each chapter not really fitting together in terms of Bond’s characterization, yet also not able to be viewed as a strictly stand alone adventure. Thus making it an anti-thematic disaster. Each film will have its own section, consisting of an overall review and breakdown of how with each subsequent entry Bond’s characterization and larger thematic contentions of the saga, become more disjointed.PART 1: youtu.be/Bzrk5OlQnM0PART 2: youtu.be/Fm8-1wRSmLoMain Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[03:40] - Casino Royale[18:00] - Quantum of Solace[38:51] - Skyfall[57:38] - Outro/PatronsVIDEODem Graphics Tho: youtube.com/watch?v=716DS-16HuU&t=30s&ab_channel=Hybrid"Are You Sure About That" Meme: youtube.com/watch?v=oHC1230OpOg&ab_channel=JoelToddMUSIC"Hidden Agenda" by Kevin MacLeod"The Name's Bond... James Bond" by David Arnold"You Know My Name" by Chris Cornell"Another Way To Die" by Jack White & Alicia Keys"Skyfall" by Adele
Road House | Lessons In Manhood Macabre Storytelling 2024-09-11 | [SPOILERS: Road House]Welcome to my latest video series, Lessons In Manhood, in which I discuss male role models in media whom I believe young dudes can look to for guidance to help them grow into men of true quality and reverence!Main: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgMUSIC:"Gearhead" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=BoTxi4KsiZQ&list=PLMT1u81EaOi3jGl33IGb8-3d36iN6cqs5&index=45&ab_channel=KevinMacLeodArchive
No Ones A Critic | 50th Episode Livestream! Macabre Storytelling 2024-07-05 | Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstory
Hannibal | A Macabre Miracle Macabre Storytelling 2024-05-30 | (SPOILERS: Hannibal (2013) & all 5 films and 4 novels in the Hannibal Lecter franchise)This video will serve as a complete analysis of Bryan Fuller's 2013 television series Hannibal, beginning with a review of each of the five film adaptations of the four novels that feature Hannibal Lecter, followed by a breakdown of all three seasons, and ending with a conclusion where I outline the absolute sh*t show that was the conception of the source material, thus giving deeper context as to what the show was up against when it set out to translate it to the screen. Let's dig in...Main: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPg[00:00:00] - Shout-outs/Introduction[00:03:59] - The "Lecter"-Verse[00:04:31] - Manhunter (1986)[00:10:15] - The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)[00:11:23] - Hannibal (2001)[00:23:36] - Red Dragon (2002)[00:26:23] - Hannibal Rising (2007)[00:27:49] - Season 1[00:32:25] - Will Graham[00:39:31] - Hannibal Lecter[00:45:15] - Jack Crawford[00:51:21] - Alana Bloom[00:52:03] - Frederick Chilton[00:53:12] - Freddie Lounds[00:54:26] - Abel Gideon[00:56:16] - Abigail Hobbs[00:57:45] - Bedelia De Maurier[01:00:07] - Back To Season 1[01:04:54] - Season 2 (Introduction)[01:05:33] - Season 2 (First Arc)[01:13:42] - Season 2 (Second Arc)[01:34:17] - Season 3 (Introduction)[01:37:42] - Season 3 (First Arc)[01:50:28] - Season 3 (Second Arc)[02:04:44] - Conclusion[02:06:09] - Go F*ck Yourself, Dino De Laurentiis[02:20:10] - Outro/PatronsSOURCES:Hannibal: How Bryan Fuller Approached the Iconic Character (IGN): ign.com/articles/2013/04/04/hannibal-how-bryan-fuller-approached-the-iconic-character-and-why-clarice-starling-cant-appear-red-dragon-the-silence-of-the-lambs?page=1'But Dino, I don't want to make a film about elephants...' (The Guardian): theguardian.com/film/2001/feb/09/culture.featuresMarquee names serve up another helping of Hannibal (USA Today): usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/2002-10-03-red-dragon-cover_x.htmScout’s report: 3 pix poised for multiplexes (Variety): variety.com/2005/film/awards/scout-s-report-3-pix-poised-for-multiplexes-1117933535Hannibal Lecter meets his end (Entertainment Weekly): ew.com/article/2007/02/16/hannibal-lecter-meets-his-endVIDEO:Conversation w/ Thomas Harris (LTV East Hampton): youtube.com/watch?v=XlH-cD_0kCM&t=2122s&ab_channel=LTVEastHampton'The Silence Of The Lambs' Wins Best Picture (64th Academy Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=28ZkmJJ8320&t=35s&ab_channel=OscarsJodie Foster Wins Best Actress (64th Academy Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=CYikmz2AI24&ab_channel=OscarsAnthony Hopkins Wins Best Actor (64th Academy Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=ftUGtsdSXeU&ab_channel=OscarsJonathan Demme Wins Best Director (64th Academy Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=1YS2ovtUveQ&t=18s&ab_channel=OscarsTed Tally Wins Best Adapted Screenplay (64th Academy Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=9ZgaDDCspTI&t=99s&ab_channel=OscarsSteven Zaillian accepts Screen Laurel Award (2011 WGA Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=aP2Ai-LAttk&t=169s&ab_channel=WGAWestDavid Mamet accepts Screen Laurel Award (2005 WGA Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=jiSzQofH09M&t=201s&ab_channel=WGAWestHannibal & Will's "Platonic" Relationship (2014 PaleyFest Panel): youtube.com/watch?v=hKWhRIAIacA&ab_channel=MileniD"Round 2... FIGHT!" (Green Screen VFX): youtube.com/watch?v=FuZGTwU6GzM&ab_channel=MakingFGCContentDino de Laurentiis recieves Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award (73rd Academy Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=iWWaoXp7bo0&t=135s&ab_channel=OscarsBreaking The Silence: The Making of 'Hannibal': youtube.com/watch?v=PCR8zB6uzeo&t=659s&ab_channel=AlexKaysen'La Strada' Wins Best Foreign Language Film (29th Academy Awards): youtube.com/watch?v=nvExda62GxI&ab_channel=OscarsInside Red Dragon | Behind The Screams: youtube.com/watch?v=hjj17UUY7dM&ab_channel=Fear%3ATheHomeOfHorrorMUSIC:"Goldberg Variations, BWV 988" by Johann Sebastian Bach: youtube.com/watch?v=15ezpwCHtJs&ab_channel=OpenGoldberg"1812 Overture (Finale)" by Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky: youtube.com/watch?v=u2W1Wi2U9sQ&ab_channel=FacundoJG"Anguish" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0"Jingle Bell"s by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Avatar: The Last Airbender | Q&A Livestream Macabre Storytelling 2024-01-05 | Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab
Avatar: The Last Airbender | A Generation Defying Miracle Macabre Storytelling 2023-12-13 | (SPOILERS: Avatar The Last Airbender, Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return Of The Jedi)A complete series review of Avatar: The Last Airbender. If you take issue with any of my views... that's rough buddy.Main: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgQ&A Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=BDYkXHQKNqI&list=RDCMUC32EI4CFRAoM8mmecuoe9Cw&start_radio=1&ab_channel=MacabreStorytelling[00:00:00] - Shoutouts[00:00:28] - Introduction[00:03:19] - Book I: Water[00:04:24] - Opening Titles / The Boy In The Iceberg / The Avatar Returns / The Southern Air Temple[00:07:04] - The Warriors Of Kyoshi / The King Of Omashu / Imprisoned[00:07:54] - The Winter Solstice - Parts 1 & 2[00:09:48] - The Waterbending Scroll[00:10:57] - Jet[00:12:01] - The Great Divide[00:15:49] - The Storm / The Blue Spirit[00:17:52] - The Fortuneteller[00:19:58] - Bato Of The Water Tribe[00:21:54] - The Deserter[00:23:12] - The Northern Air Temple[00:25:29] - The Waterbending Master / The Siege Of The North - Parts 1& 2[00:26:56] - Book I Critiques / Final Thoughts[00:28:04] - Book II: Earth[00:28:39] - The Avatar State[00:29:19] - The Cave Of Two Lovers[00:30:59] - Return To Omashu[00:32:29] - The Swamp[00:33:25] - Avatar Day[00:36:58] - The Blind Bandit[00:39:53] - Zuko Alone [00:40:47] - The Chase / Bitter Work[00:42:26] - The Library[00:43:20] - The Desert[00:44:27] - The Serpent's Pass / The Drill / City Of Walls And Secrets [00:45:01] - The Tale Of Ba Sing Se[00:47:15] - Appa's Lost Days[00:48:28] - Lake Lagoi / The Earth King / The Guru[00:49:38] - The Crossroads Of Destiny[00:51:14] - Book II Critiques / Final Thoughts[00:52:53] - Book III: Fire[00:53:49] - The Awakening[00:54:16] - The Headband[00:55:07] - The Painted Lady[00:55:44] - Sokka's Master[00:56:22] - The Beach[00:56:55] - The Avatar and The Fire Lord[00:58:44] - The Runaway[00:59:00] - The Puppetmaster[01:00:13] - Nightmares and Daydreams[01:01:04] - The Day Of The Black Sun - Parts 1 & 2[01:01:59] - The Western Air Temple / The Firebending Masters[01:02:20] - The Boiling Rock - Parts 1 & 2[01:05:35] - The Southern Raiders[01:06:54] - The Ember Island Players[01:07:23] - Sozin's Comet - Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4[01:07:50] - *sigh* Let's Talk About Energy Bending...[01:11:41] - Book III Critiques / Final Thoughts (incl. Ozai & Azula)[01:19:43] - Sokka[01:25:27] - Katara[01:36:01] - Zuko (incl. Iroh)[01:46:50] - Aang (or: My Biggest Critique Of The Series)[02:04:42] - Conclusion[02:07:43] - PatronsVIDEO:Anime Running Lines Effect Green Screen: youtube.com/watch?v=Her3uNwsOK8&ab_channel=GreenscreenSTONKSCrowd Cheering Green Screen: youtube.com/watch?v=bOU-GO6jr1g&ab_channel=GREENSCREENDr. Han Green Screen: youtube.com/watch?v=uLXgAh1fwXI&ab_channel=CreatorSetGreenScreensVHS Tape Pause Green Screen: youtube.com/watch?v=anR3YgGWnBA&ab_channel=DowinTom Hanks Wins Best Actor For Forrest Gump: youtube.com/watch?v=Vd420MYpGek&t=1s&ab_channel=OscarsMUSIC:Fayzed - Takeoff (Quite Musical): youtube.com/watch?v=axcW0vknIro&ab_channel=QuiteMusical
The Bear: Forks | Breaking Down A Perfect Episode Of Television Macabre Storytelling 2023-08-10 | Go to strms.net/factor75_macabrestorytelling and use code FACTORSE37023 for my special Factor75 discount and to support my channel! #ad2️⃣ have already claimed this exclusive offer!To me, a “perfect” episode isn’t necessarily the “greatest” or even my own personal favorite of a particular series. Rather it is one that sets out to accomplish a singular narrative goal and executes it flawlessly. Episodes I consider perfect include “College” of The Sopranos, “Chicanery” of Better Call Saul, and “Zuko Alone” of Avatar The Last Airbender. Today, I’d like to discuss the most recent addition to this list, the Season 2 episode of FX’s The Bear entitled “Forks”, specifically, its immaculate utilization of three act structure.Main: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPg[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[01:42] - Setting The Stage[04:31] - Sponsor[05:37] - The Inciting Incident[07:31] - The First Act Turn[10:20] - The Midpoint[11:39] - The Second Act Turn[12:38] - The Climax[14:32] - Make Every Second Count[15:34] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC:"Open Highway" by Silent Partner: youtube.com/watch?v=mMhwHptAXJ8&ab_channel=AudioLibrary%E2%80%94Musicforcontentcreators
True Detective Season 2 | An Incomprehensible Disaster Macabre Storytelling 2023-04-21 | (SPOILERS: True Detective (Seasons 1 & 2), Chinatown, L.A. Confidential)True Detective Season 2, which at one point was one of the most highly anticipated seasons of television in recent memory, upon its airing, solidified itself as one of the most egregiously disappointing seasons of television in history. And we’re here to discuss why. In this video, I will go over the season as a whole, analyzing the plot, storytelling, characters, and more in order to outline how it ended up an incomprehensible disaster.Main: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPg[00:00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:02:13] - The Defense[00:07:47] - The Plot[00:25:21] - The Storytelling[00:37:00] - The Editing[00:47:36] - The Dialogue[00:51:16] - The Characters[00:53:47] - Woodrugh[00:58:14] - Bezzerides[01:04:39] - Frank[01:11:36] - Velcoro[01:18:12] - Conclusion[01:23:23] - Outro/PatronsTrue Detective (S1) - Pilot Script: thetelevisionpilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screenplay-True-Detective-Pilot-1.pdfTrue Detective (S1) - Treatment: docdroid.net/oUD367n/true-detective-treatment-1-pdftirtha2shredder Reddit post: reddit.com/r/TrueDetective/comments/3ggrj7/season_2_detailed_plot_explanation_for_those_whoMUSIC:"Glitch - Guitar Man" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 3.0) licenseMusic promoted by BreakingCopyright: bit.ly/b-guitarBad record Jeopardy theme: youtube.com/watch?v=hVE31jSuxeY&ab_channel=RecorderMovieScoresMusic by Kevin Macleod: "Kool Kats", "Investigations", "Covert Affair"
Better Call Saul | An Unprecedented Miracle Macabre Storytelling 2023-02-08 | (SPOILERS: Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad)So… how do I put this? When adhering to precedent, Better Call Saul is a show that shouldn’t logically exist. When it was first announced that Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould would be developing a prequel series to the acclaimed Breaking Bad, showcasing the origin story of morally dubious criminal attorney James “Jimmy” McGill a.k.a. Saul Goodman, I and I presume many others responded with a resounding… really?Given the quality of its source material, I didn’t expect Better Call Saul to be bad. I figured it’d be something along the lines of an enjoyable episodic comedy where we witness Saul represent a colorful collection of criminals, indulging in wacky shenanigans to keep them out of prison. But frankly, at best, I figured it would be a cute little addition to the Breaking Bad universe, and, over time, would fade into obscurity. And never have I been so glad to be proven so, so wrong. Better Call Saul not only crafted its own hilarious, romantic, disturbing, heartbreaking, tragic tale, but defied the precedent set by countless, soulless, cash grab prequels and surpassed its predecessor. More nuanced and complex characters, more subtle and methodical storytelling, and a far more satisfying and thematically cohesive conclusion.And today, on the eighth anniversary of its premiere, it’s time to give praise to Better Call Saul, a no holds barred, unprecedented miracle.Main: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPg[00:00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:02:26] - Structure: A Brief Opening Statement[00:04:00] - Mike & Nacho: The (Not So) Unexpected Complications Of Associating With The Mexican Cartel[00:29:42] - Jimmy & Chuck: (or) How I Learned To Fear Electromagnetism & Resent My Baby Brother[01:00:56] - Jimmy & Kim: All Is Fair In Love & Law[01:58:49] - Afterward: A Lesson To Not Soon Forget[02:01:32] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC"Shared Smoke" by David Porter"Better Call Saul (Main Title Theme - Extended)" by Little Barrie"Old Yazoo" by The Boswell Sisters"Help me Lord, To Stand" by The Original Chuck Wagon Gang"When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again' by Marijohn Wilkin"The Prisoner's Song" by Wilf Carter
The Shield | A Groundbreaking Miracle Macabre Storytelling 2022-12-16 | (CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexual assault, suicide, disturbing themes)When discussing the shows of what is referred to as The Second Golden Age of television, cited with bringing an unprecedented level of quality to the small screen, there’s one show often left out of the mix. The Shield, which aired on FX from 2002-2008, takes place in the fictional Farmington District of LA, following the exploits of corrupt LAPD detective Vic Mackey who leads his Strike Team into the deepest depths of their crime ridden streets, resorting to any means necessary to bring about his own warped view of justice. While it is easy to take for granted how revolutionary The Shield was, particularly in regard to how it pushed the boundaries of what was permissible on cable television, its impact cannot be understated and even 20 years later still towers above countless “edgy dramas” in terms of its audacity and storytelling bravado. This video will serve as a full analysis of the series, beginning with a short discussion detailing the inception of the show, followed by a breakdown of all seven seasons, analyzing how it began with a brazen but bumpy start yet finished with one of the most astounding final runs in television history, and ending with a concise conclusion, giving a criminally underappreciated show it's just deserts.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:02:22] - Prologue: A Different Kind Of Cop Show[00:06:39] - Season 1: ...With A Bang[00:18:00] - Season 2: Upping The Ante[00:28:52] - Season 3: Breakage[00:38:43] - Season 4: Transition[00:51:28] - Season 5: The Beginning Of The End[01:04:31] - Season 6: Fallout[01:17:02] - Season 7: Retribution[01:35:14] - Epilogue: A Forgotten Legacy[01:36:37] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC"Just Another Day (Remix)" by X-Ecutioners"Take The Lead" by Kevin MacLeod
The Leftovers | A Faith Affirming Miracle Macabre Storytelling 2022-10-14 | (CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of rape, sexual assault, suicide)The Leftovers is one of the most frustrating, incoherent, pretentious… yet alleviating, harmonious, emotionally resonant television series in history, which, despite being one of my absolute favorites, I am often hesitant to recommend, since for you it could be a life altering experience or an infuriating waste of time. It is perhaps because of its love it or hate it nature that I have yet to see a long form review of the series here on YouTube. And thus, this video will aim to serve as a definitive analysis, beginning with a discussion of the structure of the series as a whole, followed by a breakdown of each primary character’s arc, and topped off with a brief conclusion in which I attempt to deliver a concise thesis as to what the hell it all meant.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[00:01:49] - Structure[00:03:14] - Season 1: A Turbulent Introduction[00:22:00] - Season 2: A Flawed Experiment[00:51:58] - Season 3: A Miraculous Conclusion[01:03:04] - Characters[01:03:29] - Jill & Tom[01:07:59] - The Murphys[01:15:15] - Patti & Meg[01:22:44] - Kevin Garvey Sr.[01:28:11] - Laurie[01:41:43] - Matt[01:54:16] - Kevin[02:05:03] - Nora[02:11:02] - Conclusion[02:13:38] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC"Let The Mystery Be" by Iris DeMent"Takeoff" by FAYZEDAdditional Music from "The Leftovers Original Soundtrack" by Max Richter
The Leftovers: Yes, Nora Lied Macabre Storytelling 2022-07-14 | [SPOILERS: The Leftovers]So this is a follow up to my previous video which went over how The Leftovers subverts “The Mystery Box”. In said video, I discussed the show’s ambiguous series finale and how I actually believe it’s not all that ambiguous. Those of you familiar with the show obviously know what I am talking about, but for those of you who are not, let me catch you up to speed:The Leftovers tells the story of those left to grapple with the inexplicable disappearance of 2% of the world’s population, an event dubbed The Sudden Departure. Throughout the series, the character of Nora Durst, who lost her husband and two children in the Sudden Departure, resents those around her who are seemingly able to accept and move on from their loss, while she is wracked with guilt and shame. In the final season of the show, Nora is approached by a group of physicists who state they have discovered a way to transport people to wherever the departed are. Though initially skeptical, Nora eventually agrees to the procedure in order to reunite with her family. But just as the procedure is about to commence, we smash cut to several years later where we find a much older Nora living in exile in the Australian outback. Ex-lover Kevin Garvey is able to track her down and questions where she has been all these years. Nora then tells Kevin she did in fact undergo the transportation and arrived in an identical world in which the 98% disappeared and the 2% who departed are alive and well. She then states she found her family, but upon seeing them happy together, decided she didn’t belong in this world, tracked down the scientist who invented the machine, and had him send her back, after which she escaped into exile.So of course the question posed is: is Nora telling the truth? Did she travel to his alternate world? Or did she call off the procedure at the last second? Now in my previous video, I explained how it really doesn’t matter. Either way Nora has made peace with losing her family, thus concluding her series arc. However, I would argue that not only is Nora lying, but the writers heavily imply so via hints sprinkled throughout the finale and a particular scene featured earlier in the season. Let's get into it...Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[00:30] - Catching You Up To Speed[02:41] - Breaking Down Nora's Tale[06:11] - Hints Sprinkled Throughout The Finale[08:46] - Just A Story...[13:58] - A Perfectly Harmonious Conclusion[16:12] - Conclusion[16:34] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC:"Let The Mystery Be" by Iris DeMent
How The Leftovers Subverts (or Perfects) The Mystery Box Macabre Storytelling 2022-06-09 | [SPOILERS: The Leftovers]If you are a fan of the channel, you’ve probably at one point or another heard me express my love for The Leftovers. For those unfamiliar, The Leftovers tells the story of those left to grapple with the inexplicable disappearance of 2% of the world’s population, an event dubbed The Sudden Departure. There are so many things I could praise The Leftovers for, but today I want to discuss how the series subverts (or perhaps perfects) what is known as “The Mystery Box”.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:57] - What Is "The Mystery Box?"[01:45] - The Flaws Of The Mystery Box[04:07] - Let's Talk About LOST[05:33] - How The Leftovers Subverts It...[11:35] - ...Or Perfects It[13:18] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOJ.J. Abram's "Mystery Box" TED Talk: ted.com/talks/j_j_abrams_the_mystery_box?language=enMUSIC"Danse Macabre" by Kevin MacLeod"The Departure Suite" by Max Richter"Cold" by Jorge Méndez
The Northman | A Fatal Third Act Flaw Macabre Storytelling 2022-05-29 | [SPOILERS: The Northman (2022), The Lion King (1994)]The Northman, directed by Robert Eggers, tells the story of Icelandic Prince Amleth, who after witnessing his father slain and his mother captured by his uncle Fjolnir, sets out on a decades long quest to avenge his father, save his mother, and kill his traitorous uncle. But what begins as a seemingly conventional revenge tale takes a decidedly different turn, as Amleth’s clear cut pursuit for vengeance becomes more complicated, culminating in an incredible twist that completely upends his lifelong quest and sets up a gut wrenching final act… ...and then concludes in underwhelming, cowardly, and thematically dissonant fashion. Let’s break it down.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[01:18] - A Simply Story[02:38] - One Hell Of A Gut Punch[04:18] - A Thematically Dissonant Finale[06:33] - The Fatal Flaw[11:19] - A Possible Explanation[13:44] - Conclusion[14:32] - Outro/PatronsARTICLERobert Eggers’s Historical Visions Go Mainstream: newyorker.com/magazine/2022/04/04/robert-eggerss-historical-visions-go-mainstreamMUSIC"Ættartré : End Credits" by Robin Carolan & Sebastian Gainsborough"The Gates of Hel : Slain by Iron" by Robin Carolan & Sebastian Gainsborough"A Warrior's Rest" by Ivan Duch
Mr. Robot vs. Gossip Girl: Why You NEED To Know Your Ending Macabre Storytelling 2022-05-18 | (SPOILERS: MR. ROBOT, GOSSIP GIRL)Question for you writers out there: do you consider yourself a “Gardener” or “Architect”? Simply put, an Architect is a writer who meticulously plans out their story whereas a Gardener allows it to unfold more organically; they may begin with some general ideas but then have them naturally develop as opposed to following a pre-planned story map. I’m not here to tell you which way is best; for you, that is whatever allows you to get the words on the page. However right now I need you to shut up and listen because I AM going to lay something down that is not up for discussion: YOU NEED TO KNOW YOUR ENDING. Or at least I really think you should.To illustrate my point, I am going to juxtapose two shows: one in which the ending was planned out from the very beginning, which in turn led to the series concluding its run as a thematically harmonious masterpiece and one in which the answer to the most pressing mystery of the series was NOT decided upon in advance which in turn led to a cascading avalanche of confusion, plot holes, and audience frustration.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:30] - The Gardner vs. The Architect[01:46] - Why You NEED To Know Your Ending[05:09] - What Can Happen If You DO[10:06] - What Can Happen If You DON'T[14:43] - Conclusion[15:20] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOBrandon's vid: youtube.com/watch?v=lMidEqnhI7w&ab_channel=BrandonMUSIC"Danse Macabre" by Kevin MacLeod"2.0_4-control-1s-an-illusion" by Mac Quayle"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" by Kevin Macleod
Why The Departed Sucks Redux Macabre Storytelling 2022-04-18 | Grab a 3 year subscription to Atlas VPN for $1.99/month before the deal expires: get.atlasvpn.com/MacabreStorytelling(SPOILERS: The Departed [2006], Infernal Affairs [2002])Some of you may remember my second video ever, entitled “Why The Departed Sucks”. And you may have noticed that I unlisted said video. The reason I did so is because, in retrospect, I don’t think it is emblematic of what the channel stands for today. Now, to be clear, I still stand by my claim that The Departed does in fact suck and believe I made strong arguments, but at the time, as I was still finding my style, I think I was trying too hard to emulate the whole “rage bro” aesthetic, which in turn soured the actual good points I made.For that reason, its presence on the channel has bugged me for a while and I was torn as to how to address it; should I delete it, remake it? But then I settled on a different idea; in this video I will go over my original review and respond to my OWN arguments, stating where I think they are lacking and fleshing them out in a more constructive manner.Original review: youtu.be/6wk-K_51cJIMain Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[01:53] - Sponsor[03:00] - Why The Departed Sucks Redux[29:30] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC:"Winner winner!" by Kevin Macleod
Cruising | The Danger Of Indifference Macabre Storytelling 2022-04-10 | [SPOILERS: Cruising (1980)]I first became aware of Cruising years ago when I was on a vintage Al Pacino binge, catching up on the films of his I slept on (Panic At Needle Park, And Justice For All), but Cruising was the film that stuck with me most… though not necessarily for the best of reasons. I’ve wanted to make a video on it for a while, but couldn’t narrow down the angle: should I chronicle the insane chain of events that led to acclaimed director William Friedkin agreeing to make the film, explain the protests by the LGBT community that sought to prevent it’s release, maybe discuss the fact the film’s plot is basically incomprehensible, or how, upon the film’s release, its thematic contentions intersected with the current attitudes towards homosexuality and what the consequences were. And then I was like screw it, I’ll just do it all in one video…Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[02:32] - Chapter I: A Homicidal Coincidence[07:09] - Chapter II: "...a picture we sincerely wish we did not have to show."[13:18] - Chapter III: In Which James Franco...[30:17] - Chapter IV: The Danger Of Indifference[45:32] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC:"Scheming Weasel" by Kevin Macleod
The Climax | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2022-03-22 | Install Raid for Free ✅ IOS/ANDROID/PC: clcr.me/MacabreStorytelling and get a special starter pack 💥 Available only for the next 30 daysWelcome to the eighth installment of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.In the final episode of this series, we will discuss the fifth and last of the five major plot points, The Climax, when your protagonist makes their final do or die decision, confronts the antagonist head on, and brings about a resolution to the story’s main conflict once and for all.NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[01:06] - Sponsor Break[02:26] - The Climax[09:22] - Outro/PatronsSPOILERS: Aliens (1986)Die Hard (1988)Dodgeball (2005)Doubt (2008)Manchester By The Sea (2016)Michael Clayton (2007)Oldboy (2003)The Matrix (1999)MUSIC:"Danse Macabre" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&ab_channel=blacksmith5219"Main Titles - Aliens OST" by James Horner: youtube.com/watch?v=wnPJRJbVEIg&list=PLH9C08qrQ7S6uEqnEWzVJsr5J_DhB4zkN&ab_channel=JamesHornerCommunity"Manchester Minimalist String Reprise - Manchester By The Sea OST" by Lesley Barber: youtube.com/watch?v=PfOoqqLrfmQ&list=PLfzW_wEeYxk5E4fnyXmcL4PZ9r9Nacqfy&index=7&ab_channel=MilanRecordsUSA"25 Dollars Worth - Michael Clayton OST" by Blake Neely & James Newton Howard: youtube.com/watch?v=OyN4Og6_5qE&ab_channel=JamesNewtonHoward-Topic
Why The Batman is NOT A Batman Film Macabre Storytelling 2022-03-14 | [SPOILERS: Batman Begins (2005), The Batman (2022)]A hero’s origin story is often in reference to the way in which they receive their superpowers and/or their main motivation for taking on their alter ego. In the case of Bruce Wayne/Batman, most recent film adaptations skip over his origin seeing as it is so well known by this point. The Batman is no different; the story begins with Bruce Wayne having been Batman for two years. However, I would argue that this character is NOT the Bruce Wayne nor the Batman we are familiar with and, in fact, neither character truly makes an appearance in the film at all. Rather, the entire film is, in a sense, a masked origin story, chronicling the trials and tribulations of a character I will refer to as “Vengeance”. Let me explain…Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[00:29] - A Masked Origin Story[09:46] - Outro/PatronsMUSIC"A New Dawn" by Miquel Johnson: youtube.com/watch?v=FplFT8SqHEs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkKuyh28UuwLv8LJ1EDCnSty&index=27&ab_channel=BreakingCopyright%E2%80%94RoyaltyFreeMusic
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live-Action Film Trilogy: A Nostalgic Retrospective Macabre Storytelling 2022-03-08 | [SPOILERS: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live-Action Film Trilogy (1990-1993)]As a kid, I spent a lot of time at my Grammy’s house where me and my cousins would gather round her built like a nuclear missile silo Magnavox television and watch one of the three VHS tapes she had: Fried Green Tomatoes, Christmas Around The World w/ Perry Como, and the 1990 Live Action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie. My vote would always be for Fried Green Tomatoes, but more often than not I would be overruled and we’d end up watching Ninja Turtles. Having previously revisited my dormant childhood memories with my video on Meet Joe Black, I figured I’d do the same for the original live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy and see how well they stack up 30 years later. Quick note: I am not at all familiar with either the OG comics nor the animated series that debuted in 1987, so I won’t be factoring them into my analysis; although I’d love to hear any insights from those who are in the comments. And with that said, let’s dive in…Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[01:24] - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)[08:08] - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze (1991)[15:09] - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: ??? (1993)[21:05] - Conclusion[21:41] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animatronics: youtube.com/watch?v=JzzieEpUffw&t=81s&ab_channel=VHSfxMaking Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: youtube.com/watch?v=Udib1rIYR1M&ab_channel=TMNTFilmARTICLESInterview w/ Marta Evry: btlnews.com/crafts/editing/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-marta-evryJudith Hoag Not Asked To Reprise Her Role: cbr.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-april-o-neil-changeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III - AFI Catalog: catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/59678LA Times Review: latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-04-01-ol-17568-story.htmlMUSIC"Danse Macabre" by Kevin Macleod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&t=85s&ab_channel=blacksmith5219"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (OST) - Main Theme" by John Du Perez: youtube.com/watch?v=94qdYii7Cb4&t=19s&ab_channel=SpacemanAbe"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (OST) - Turtles Arrive, Main Titles" by John Du Perez: youtube.com/watch?v=2j7rYf_-jp0&t=181s&ab_channel=Slick%27sFilmSoundtracks"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (OST) - April Brings Gifts, The Scepter" by ???:youtube.com/watch?v=6nxXA2bQglc&t=165s&ab_channel=FilmSoundTracker
Meet Joe Black: An Audaciously Absurd Trainwreck Macabre Storytelling 2022-02-22 | (SPOILERS: Meet Joe Black [1998], Death Takes A Holiday [1934])Back in the year of our Lord 199-8, my parents went to see Meet Joe Black. Being only 6 years old, I was more concerned with leveling up my Venusaur to the high 60s, because using more than 1 Pokemon to beat the Elite 4 is beta-pussy shit. But they ended up buying the film’s soundtrack on CD and maybe I was just desperate for some musical variety seeing as my mom would only play her one Celine Dion CD on a constant loop, but I really enjoyed it and listen to it even to this day… however, it wasn’t until recently that I sat down and actually watched the film. Based on the CD cover, I assumed it was some bland romantic drama… but umm… wow.Meet Joe Black tells the story of businessman Bill Parrish who, on the eve of his 65th birthday, is visited by Death, but instead of taking him, Death offers Bill a deal: in exchange for allowing him to live a while longer, Bill will be his guide as he lives among humanity. So Death takes the form of Brad Pitt, cuz if you get to choose your body you might as well pick late 90s Brad Pitt, takes on the pseudonym of Joe Black, and embarks on what he deems a “holiday”. But things get complicated when he falls in love with Bill’s daughter Susan. So… yeah suffice to say I was a tad shocked to say the least. Anyway I really need to process my thoughts about it, so if you will indulge me as I become increasingly unhinged discussing a movie you probably have never seen and/or were not even aware of a minute and a half ago, let’s get it on.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:32] - The Hell Even Is This Movie?[02:11] - A Little Stage Setting[03:17] - It's Not ALL Bad... Just Mostly[03:42] - What Do We Act Like When We Act Like Death?[05:45] - The Highlight of Pitt's Performance... For Better Or Worse[07:05] - A Macabre Romance[09:25] - Death Doesn't Understand Consent[10:41] - Oblivion's #1 Boyfriend[11:38] - In Which The Writer Doesn't Want You To Think That Hard About Logic[12:57] - An Excruciatingly Drawn Out Pile of Manure[13:36] - A Begrudging Recommendation[14:03] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOS:Phantom Menace Trailer Bootleg: youtube.com/watch?v=DqcrzE9pZOQ&t=58s&ab_channel=MolaYamMUSIC:"Quirky Dog" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=sXDPngaPDuU&ab_channel=KevinMacLeodArchive
Reject Modernity, Embrace Masculinity: When Toxicity Is Masked As Positivity Macabre Storytelling 2022-02-14 | Recently, I’ve been seeing these “Reject Modernity, Embrace Masculinity” videos popping up, a trend, along with its multiple variations, that has seemed to catch on over the past few months and felt compelled to make a short video to discuss.While the “embrace masculinity” portions are for the most part fine, the "reject modernity" sections mostly consist of just making fun of fat people and not so thinly veiled homophobia and transphobia. Let's discuss...Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:24] - Toxicity Masked As Positivity[09:44] - Outro/PatronsVIDEO:Gillette Commercial: youtube.com/watch?v=UYaY2Kb_PKI&ab_channel=GuardianNewsZyzz "The Legacy": youtube.com/watch?v=AdBoybKnzZw&t=616s&ab_channel=ruskimelbMUSIC:"Hidden Agenda" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=nGnnTDJHyoo&ab_channel=GamingSoundFX"Hustle" by Peyruis: youtube.com/watch?v=2nWPzWmzrDk&ab_channel=Peyruis
Saving Private Ryan: A Case Study In Thematic Dissonance Macabre Storytelling 2022-02-09 | (SPOILERS: Saving Private Ryan, The Hurt Locker, The Deer Hunter, Paths Of Glory, Full Metal Jacket, Apocalypse Now)Today, Saving Private Ryan is considered one of the greatest of all war films, and, to some, one of the greatest films ever made. If you were to ask me if Saving Private Ryan is an excellent film I would say: absolutely. However, after giving the film a recent rewatch… I have some feelings. I’ve seen the film countless times over the years and despite having admired it a great deal, there was always something off about it that I couldn’t put my finger on. That is until now.Let me be clear, I am not saying it is a bad film. On the contrary, I would argue that Saving Private Ryan is such an incredible feat of filmmaking brilliance… that it conceals the fact that thematically, it is a bit of a clusterf*ck.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[01:15] - The Mission[05:42] - Framing Is Everything[09:10] - A Possible Alternative[14:40] - Jumbled Messaging[18:55] - The Man[23:16] - A Theory[28:20] - Conclusion[29:48] - Outro/PatronsREFERENCES:The Niland Brothers: https://library.canisius.edu/archives/nilandFrederick Niland & Father Sampson: kofc.org/en/columbia/detail/the-real-private-ryan.htmlThe Sullivan Brothers: navytimes.com/veterans/2019/11/10/the-deaths-of-these-5-sailors-changed-how-us-manned-military-unitsThe Aftermath Of The Sinking Of The USS Juneau (CL-52): nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/timely-discovery-locating-wreck-uss-juneauThe Trouble With The Bixby Letter: americanheritage.com/trouble-bixby-letter#2Robert T. Lincoln: http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/residents-visitors/family/family-robert-todd-lincoln-1843-1926/#:~:text='%20President%20Lincoln%20replied%3A%20%E2%80%9CMany,'%E2%80%9DEarly Draft of 'Saving Private Ryan': scriptslug.com/assets/scripts/saving-private-ryan-1998.pdf
Bipolar Disorder | Media Misdiagnosis Macabre Storytelling 2022-02-01 | [CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of mental/psychiatric disorders; drug abuse/dependency; self-harm/suicide]Welcome to the second episode in my “Media Misdiagnosis” series, with each episode discussing a single psychiatric disorder, examining how the disorder is portrayed in mainstream media, and analyzing how accurately said disorder is depicted, dispelling common misconceptions. Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:55] - What Is Bipolar Disorder?[04:14] - What Is Bipolar I?[08:01] - What Is Bipolar II?[10:12] - What Is Cyclothymia?[13:45] - The Difficulties Of Diagnosis[18:04] - Dangerous Misconceptions[19:38] - Conclusion[20:19] - Outro/PatronsARTICLES: Childhood Trauma & Bipolar Disorder: dovepress.com/the-impact-of-childhood-trauma-on-developing-bipolar-disorder-current--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-NDTHomelessness & Bipolar Disorder: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-08819-xCyclothymia Progressing To Bipolar I or II: verywellmind.com/cyclothymia-cyclothymic-disorder-379812Differentiating Bipolar Disorder & Borderline Personality Disorder: pamllc.us/post/bipolar-vs-bpd-why-are-these-disorders-frequently-confused-with-one-anotherAntidepressants & Bipolar Disorder: researchgate.net/publication/329343231_Antidepressants_in_bipolar_depression_an_enduring_controversyHomeland Using Bipolar Disorder For Dramatic Effect: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10350330.2017.1422900?journalCode=csos20Violent Behavior & Bipolar Disorder: everydayhealth.com/bipolar-disorder/are-people-with-bipolar-disorder-dangerous.aspx#:~:text=By%20some%20estimates%2C%20between%2011,disorder%20who%20are%20never%20violent.Suicide & Bipolar Disorder: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723289MUSIC:All music by the legendary Kevin Macleod: "Cool Vibes", "Covert Affair", "Deadly Roulette"
The Third Act Twist | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2022-01-24 | Welcome to the seventh installment of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.Today we will be discussing what is known as The Third Act Twist. The Third Act Twist occurs shortly after the End of The Second Act and its function is to initiate a reaction in our protagonist that leads to them mobilizing the story towards the climax. I know that’s a bit vague, but trust me it’ll make sense once we go over some examples.NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[01:05] - The Third Act Twist[10:26] - OutroSPOILERS:The Departed (2006)The Matrix (1999)Unforgiven (1992)Wedding Crashers (2005)MUSIC:"Danse Macabre" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&t=77s&ab_channel=blacksmith5219"The Departed Tango" by Howard Shore: youtube.com/watch?v=c33QjilGfmk&ab_channel=HowardShore-Topic"Wedding Crashing" by Rolfe Kent: youtube.com/watch?v=tZMdoc1UD9U&list=OLAK5uy_kciFJlZyexq1KsNBabbAOXEVshd5_9aa0&ab_channel=RolfeKent-Topic"Claudia's Theme" by Lennie Niehaus and Clint Eastwood: youtube.com/watch?v=Fa8Q4cJGMKg&ab_channel=Wheelz
Dear Evan Hansen vs. Worlds Greatest Dad: Why Story Execution Is Everything Macabre Storytelling 2022-01-16 | (CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of mental health, suicide; SPOILERS: Dear Evan Hansen [film & stage musical], World's Greatest Dad)Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of Evan Hansen, a high-schooler with severe social anxiety who struggles with feeling alone and unnoticed. Through a set of absurdly contrived circumstances, everyone thinks Evan was friends with a boy named Connor Murphy who has committed suicide. And instead of simply clearing the record, Evan just goes along with it, eventually fabricating an entire friendship between him and Connor, all the while chilling with the kid’s family and dating his sister, thus finally attaining a sense of belonging.World’s Greatest Dad tells the story of Lance Clayton, played by Robin Williams, a failed writer and single father, struggling with not feeling respected nor appreciated in his life. After his son Kyle accidentally dies while performing auto-erotic asphyxiation, Lance stages his death as a suicide. After the suicide note that Lance wrote is made public and Kyle becomes a sort of cult martyr, Lance pens a fake journal of Kyle’s which becomes a nationwide phenomenon, giving Lance the adoration he has always desired. While they of course are not the exact same story, both involve someone taking advantage of the death of another for their own personal gain. Yet while Dear Evan Hansen is a thematic clusterf*ck with a protagonist you run out of patience for by the halfway mark and a confounding central lesson, World’s Greatest Dad is a biting satire, featuring a flawed yet empathetic protagonist that concludes with an inspiring finale. Every idea, no matter how seemingly ludicrous, can make for a good story; one simply must find out HOW to tell it; it's all in the execution. And thus, in this video I will compare and contrast the two films, demonstrating how each film tackles the same general concept which, depending on the execution, results in a rousing success or a pitiful failure.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[04:04] - Establishing The Protagonist[06:12] - The Inciting Incident[09:46] - The First Act Turn[13:00] - Downplaying Culpability[16:56] - Severity Of Their Actions[20:30] - Facing The Consequences[29:50] - The Central Message[30:49] - Conclusion[32:39] - Outro/PatronsVIDEO:Performance of "Waving Through A Window" on Seth Meyers: youtube.com/watch?v=x_CNqKA2t9M&ab_channel=LateNightwithSethMeyers'Dear Evan Hansen' show clips: youtube.com/watch?v=jEmPrKxN3vk&ab_channel=Broadwaycom'Dear Evan Hansen' Arena Stage: youtube.com/watch?v=vC_CiESaQOs&ab_channel=PlaybillPerformance of "Waving Through A Window" at 71st Tony Awards: youtube.com/watch?v=h9rf5wFq3zk&ab_channel=JosephArdingale'Dear Evan Hansen' wins Best Musical at 71st Tony Awards: youtube.com/watch?v=lLCvn9tvLO4&t=155s&ab_channel=TheBigAntQueen'Dear Evan Hansen' cast reveals their favorite songs: youtube.com/watch?v=UgpDT1YfDAQ&ab_channel=SiriusXMBen Platt wins Best Leading Actor In A Musical at 71st Tony Awards: youtube.com/watch?v=FlIWdWwBV10&t=68s&ab_channel=TheBigAntQueenMUSIC:"Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert"Deja Vu" by Dave Rodgers
James Bond: The Daniel Craig Saga | An Anti-Thematic Disaster (PART 2/2) Macabre Storytelling 2022-01-01 | (MAJOR/MINOR SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE JAMES BOND FILM FRANCHISE)A full saga review/analysis. Despite giving us some of the best films in the James Bond franchise, as Craig’s time as Bond comes to an end, sadly, I look back on the saga with utter ambivalence. Which prompted me to consider how something I was so excited for ended up as, frankly, an irrelevant asterisk of contemporary Hollywood cinema. My primary thesis is that it never seemed like the creative leads could decide whether they wanted the saga to consist of a series of self-contained films, as is accustomed to the series, or act as a serialized whole, which in turn leads to each chapter not really fitting together in terms of Bond’s characterization, yet also not able to be viewed as a strictly stand alone adventure. Thus making it an anti-thematic disaster. Each film will have its own section, consisting of an overall review and breakdown of how with each subsequent entry Bond’s characterization and larger thematic contentions of the saga, become more disjointed.PART 1: youtu.be/Bzrk5OlQnM0PART 2: youtu.be/Fm8-1wRSmLoMain Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[00:00:25] - Spectre[00:34:54] - No Time To Die[00:59:25] - To Mr. Daniel Craig...[01:02:44] - Outro/PatronsVIDEO"My Heart Will Go On" (terrible recorder meme): youtube.com/watch?v=G44xTr8D_bw&ab_channel=JimFishFilthy Frank "F*CK YOU!" Green Screen: youtube.com/watch?v=aI-dj8zHhEY&ab_channel=channelolz"Daddy Chill": youtube.com/watch?v=h0-WO6xRbAo&ab_channel=McJuggerNuggets2.0Craig Is The New Bond: youtube.com/watch?v=TLjCU-C1QZw&t=230s&ab_channel=ronin1998Craig Sets Record Straight On Playing Bond: youtube.com/watch?v=PaTxG_z3rZw&ab_channel=extratvCraig Reacts To Bond Debut: youtube.com/watch?v=lmb2xhRnhyM&ab_channel=EntertainmentTonightCraig Says Goodbye To Bond: youtube.com/watch?v=7-wt-Ouj1cY&ab_channel=TheGrahamNortonShowCraig On How Playing Bond Made Him A Prisoner: youtube.com/watch?v=jcI4fMXSlsk&t=186s&ab_channel=KjerstiFlaaCraig's Farewell: youtube.com/watch?v=wm2LQO_jIm4&ab_channel=FilmthusiastMUSIC"Writing's On The Wall" by Sam Smith"No Time To Die" by Billie Eilish"Resignation" by Kevin Macleod"The Name's Bond... James Bond" by David Arnold
The End Of The Second Act | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2021-11-02 | Welcome to the sixth installment of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.Today we will be discussing the fourth of the five major plot points: The End Of The Second Act OR alternatively The Second Act Turn. The End Of The Second Act is more often than not marked by our protagonist reaching their lowest point, where the stakes have reached their highest point, where it appears that all is lost, often leading to our protagonist having to make a final do-or-die decision, which serves as the climax of the story.NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[00:57] - The End Of The Second Act[11:10] - OutroSPOILERS:Aliens (1986)Bicycle Thieves (1948)Die Hard (1988)Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)Doubt (2008)Manchester By The Sea (2016)Mean Girls (2004)Michael Clayton (2007)Oldboy (2003)The Dark Knight (2008)The Matrix (1999)The Shawshank Redemption (1994)MUSIC:"Danse Macabre" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&t=77s&ab_channel=blacksmith5219"Ode To Joy (Nakatomi Plaza)" by Michael Kamen and Marco Beltrami: youtube.com/watch?v=3HZb7Fp8qB8&list=PLohYzz4btpaRHAUyasym5Q0V2EALwQzTj&index=2&ab_channel=RadimSebesta"Bicycle Thieves (Main Theme)" by Alessandro Cicognini: youtube.com/watch?v=q6-OUS8TamM&t=46s&ab_channel=NikosKourou"Shawshank Prison (Stoic Theme)" & "End Title" by Thomas Newman: youtube.com/watch?v=oM9c_MleWYY&ab_channel=PunisherSoundtrack
The Many Saints Of Newark: A Pointless Prequel Macabre Storytelling 2021-10-08 | [SPOILERS: The Many Saints Of Newark, The Sopranos]My review/analysis. Wasn't easy to make 😥Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:23] - Main Plot Review/Analysis[09:40] - Smaller Gripes[11:13] - On The Fate Of Dickie Moltisanti[15:20] - Partial Praise[16:36] - Final Thoughts[17:27] - Outro/PatronsVIDEO:Interview w/ David Chase: youtube.com/watch?v=UvX5jPCAGwc&t=902s&ab_channel=TODAYMUSIC:"Woke Up This Morning" by Alabama 3
The Green Knight: Story Vs Plot Macabre Storytelling 2021-09-21 | [SPOILERS: The Green Knight, The Godfather, Oldboy, The Last Of Us, Star Wars (Ep. IV-VI), The Harry Potter Saga, The Matrix Saga, Transformers, E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, The Breakfast Club, Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner]The Green Knight tells the story of Gaiwan, the roguish, hedonistic nephew of King Arthur. On Christmas day, a mysterious figure known as The Green Knight travels to the kingdom of Camelot and offers his axe to any soul able to strike a blow on him with the caveat that they must receive the same blow in one year’s time. Seeking glory, Gaiwan takes him up on his challenge, but is surprised when The Green Knight merely bows and offers his neck to which Gaiwan responds by decapitating him. However, The Green Knight returns to life and departs from the castle. A year later, Gaiwan is pressured by his uncle to keep his end of the bargain and is sent on a journey to travel to The Green Knight, fulfill his oath, and prove he is a man of honor. Along the way Gaiwan’s virtue is tested via a series of trials and tribulations… most of which he fails spectacularly, revealing him as not half the man he desires to be. Eventually Gaiwan arrives at the domain of the The Green Knight who prepares to conclude their game, but Gaiwan flees rather than hold true to his end of the bargain. We then bear witness to the events upon Gaiwan’s return to Camelot. He is crowned king following the death of his uncle; fathers a son with a common woman but steals the child away from her, said child later dying in battle; ultimately Gaiwan’s legacy ends with his kingdom in ruins and his reign besmirched, detested by his own subjects. We then cut back to Gawain at the chapel, the preceding sequence being either a prophetic vision or Gaiwan playing out his own future in his mind. Upon seeing what will come to pass should he continue on this path, Gaiwan accepts his death with resolve. The Green Knight lowers his axe and kneels, commending Gaiwan on his bravery before sliding his finger across his throat and stating… followed by the film coming to an end. The film’s abrupt conclusion led to quite the hubbub of online discourse: does The Green Knight spare Gaiwan or hold him to his oath? Despite a plethora of debate, the answer, clearly, cannot possibly be known. This video is not meant to offer said answer, but rather to highlight its irrelevance and how The Green Knight is a fantastic example of story taking precedence over plot, a rare marvel in contemporary mainstream cinema. Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[00:24] - The Tale Of Sir Gaiwan & The Green Knight[03:00] - Differentiating Story and Plot[05:40] - The Problem With The Film Industry Today[06:35] - How The Green Knight Gives Precedence To Story[07:56] - The Virtue Of Ambiguity[09:47] - Looking Forward With Hope...[10:51] - Outro/PatronsVIDEO:David Lowery w/ Vanity Fair: youtube.com/watch?v=jyn2wWwrwwU&t=757s&ab_channel=VanityFairMUSIC:"Tell Me A Tale Of Yourself, So That I Might Know Thee" by Daniel Hart (The Green Knight [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack])"Suonatore di Liuto" by Kevin MacLeod
Zodiac: The Cruciality Of Causality Macabre Storytelling 2021-09-13 | [SPOILERS: Zodiac]Zodiac tells the story of the pursuit for the notorious Zodiac Killer, who to this day has never been conclusively identified, though the film is quite explicit about it’s own contentions as to the killer’s identity. The most fascinating thing about the film is that, on paper, it should have never gotten off the ground. The shooting script came to a monstrous 207 pages, the final film having a runtime of 157 minutes, well above the average of your standard Hollywood release. The material itself isn’t exactly something studio heads would be at each other's throats over; there are basically no action scenes in the traditional sense, the film being comprised almost entirely of dialogue. And there was the fact that audiences would be going into the film knowing that the case was never definitively closed, thus, the “mystery” element would be significantly dampened; the film acting as more of a character study about the dangers of obsession.And yet the film was widely acclaimed, is considered one of the best films of the 21st century. I slept on the film when it was first released but upon rewatching it, I was absolutely floored, particularly by the insane pacing. Despite the film’s length, lack of traditional action scenes, and me being aware of the culprit still being unidentified, the film is able to keep you constantly engaged. And this piqued my curiosity as to how a story that on paper seems like a dry, droll affair became one of the most gripping films of the last 20 years. The answer: causalityMain Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[02:31] - Let's Talk About Pacing[03:26] - What is Causality?[06:00] - Zodiac's Cause & Effect Storytelling[10:47] - Clever Character Development[12:31] - Conclusion[14:36] - Outro/PatronsVIDEO:Matt Stone and Trey Parker at NYU: youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg&ab_channel=FabianValdezMUSIC:"Graysmith Obsessed" by David Shire (Zodiac: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)"Closer & Closer" by David Shire (Zodiac: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)"Danse Macabre" by Kevin MacLeod
Black Sheep Boogaloo: A Critique & Analysis Of The Wire Season 5 Macabre Storytelling 2021-09-04 | [SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES]Since its conclusion in 2008, HBO’s The Wire has cemented itself an eternal place in television history, celebrated by many as the medium’s greatest and most groundbreaking achievement. But rather than shovel even more praise onto the watershed series, this video will take a critical look at the fifth and final season of the show, considered by many if not the majority of fans as the black sheep of the series.In this video, I will break down Season 5 in its entirety, analyzing why the show’s concluding chapter in many respects just feels off. For those of you who consider Season 5 to be the show's weakest yet struggle to articulate exactly why, I hope this essay will help put your feelings into words. Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shout-outs[04:10] - Setting The Stage[13:11] - City Hall[16:13] - The Street[24:32] - The Newsroom[35:00] - The Police Station[43:16] - Realism[49:14] - The Death Of A King[56:57] - Conclusion[58:56] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOS:Thomas Flight's vid: youtube.com/watch?v=AgJKaOO6wQ0&t=440s&ab_channel=ThomasFlight
ADD & ADHD | Media Misdiagnosis Macabre Storytelling 2021-08-09 | [CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of mental/psychiatric disorders; drug abuse/dependency]Welcome to the first episode in my “Media Misdiagnosis” series, with each episode discussing a single psychiatric disorder, examining how the disorder is portrayed in mainstream media, and analyzing how accurately said disorder is depicted, dispelling common misconceptions. Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[02:35] - What is ADD & How Does It Manifest In Behavior?[06:55] - What Is The Difference Between ADD & ADHD?[13:50] - How Is The Disorder Treated?[18:47] - The Dangers Of Misdiagnosis[23:50] - The Worst Side Effect Of All...[24:59] - Conclusion[25:47] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOS:Understood's ADD/ADHD vid: youtu.be/ouZrZa5pLXkThe Cantina's ADHD vid: youtu.be/IMbiIRePGloARTICLES:Stimulant Treatment For ADD/ADHD: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3733520Adderall Use By College Students: https://sites.uci.edu/morningsignout/2020/02/09/adderall-college-students-all-purpose-drug/ADHD Medication Hinders Academic Performance: sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180719104825.htmMedicating Children For ADD/ADHD: pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/98/6/1084Big Pharma & ADD/ADHD: newrepublic.com/article/137066/adhd-soldRitalin Lawsuits: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1127852/#:~:text=Two%20lawsuits%20have%20been%20filed,children%2C%20and%20expand%20its%20use.Evidence Of Overdiagnosis/Overtreatment: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6858259Manufactured Epidemic: scientificamerican.com/article/big-pharma-s-manufactured-epidemic-the-misdiagnosis-of-adhdToddlers Medicated For ADHD: pacesconnection.com/blog/thousands-of-toddlers-are-medicated-for-a-d-h-d-report-finds-raising-worriesMUSIC:All music by the legendary Kevin Macleod: "Cool Vibes", "Covert Affair", "Deadly Roulette"
Half Nelson: Deconstructing The White Savior Trope Macabre Storytelling 2021-07-27 | [SPOILERS: The Blind Side, Dances With Wolves, Dangerous Minds, Freedom Writers, Gran Torino, Green Book, Half Nelson, Hardball, Hidden Figures, Lawrence of Arabia, The Blind Side, The Help, To Kill A Mockingbird]Half Nelson was released in 2006, written by filmmaking duo Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden and directed by Fleck. Despite being highly acclaimed in critic’s circles, earning Ryan Gosling his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor at only 26 years old, the film didn’t receive the widespread notoriety I feel it is more than deserving of. Upon watching the film, it immediately became and remains one of my favorites, not just because of its exquisite writing and powerhouse acting, but because of its brilliant deconstruction of what is referred to as “The White-Savior Trope”.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[01:32] - What Is "The White Savior Trope"?[03:33] - How "Half Nelson" Subverts It[12:02] - A Different Kind Of Ending...[14:31] - PatronsMUSIC:All music written & performed by Broken Social Scene: "Stars & Sons", "Shampoo Suicide", Lover's Spit", "Da Da Da Da"
The Repugnancy Of Tony Soprano: An Analysis Of Televisions Quintessential Anti-Hero Macabre Storytelling 2021-06-08 | [SPOILERS: The entirety of 'The Sopranos'; partial spoilers for 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Shield']This video essay will focus on the character of Tony Soprano and why I consider him to be the quintessential television anti-hero. Not just because he was a revolutionary benchmark that opened the floodgates for some of the medium’s most complex characters, but I would contend he remains the greatest and boldest due to a particular element of his character that the show fearlessly displays, that no other show, even those conceived years after the The Sopranos’ debut, dared to tread. That element is... repugnancyMain Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro/Shoutouts[01:13] - The Benchmark[03:28] - The Repugnancy[14:03] - The Deception[22:24] - The Enigma[23:15] - To Mr. Gandolfini...[24:06] - Outro/PatronsARTICLES:'HBO’s President Wanted This ‘Sopranos’ Episode to End Without Its Key Murder': cheatsheet.com/entertainment/hbos-president-wanted-this-sopranos-episode-to-end-without-its-key-murder.htmlMUSIC:'Thru And Thru' by The Rolling Stones: youtube.com/watch?v=8jbgPHAQVbk&ab_channel=RomeReal
Male Dating & Sex Struggles: A Problem In Plain Sight Macabre Storytelling 2021-04-17 | [CONTENT WARNING: Use of bigoted language; discussion of addiction, alcohol & substance abuse, self-harm, suicide, sexual assault & rape involving minors]Pick-up Artists, The Seduction Community, Alpha Males, The Red Pill, Incels, MGTOW, Men's Issues... all that and more! This video will act as a spiritual sequel to my video discussing Male Celebrity Body Transformations and will focus on the pressing questions: What are the difficulties that men face with it comes to dating and sex, what leads to them being plagued by debilitating insecurities, why are the current avenues that address these difficulties riddled with toxicity, and how can we address this problem so we can make a better world for everyone?A big thanks to the audio expertise of Joe Crow: joecrowaudio.com (When I recorded the audio and listened back, it was very scratchy, probably due to how I had my mic positioned. Joe helped clean it up and level it and even gave me a very quick turnaround as I wanted to have it ready for editing for the upcoming weekend. I cannot praise his professionalism enough 👍)Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00:00] - Intro[00:06:03] - Chapter I: In (Sort Of, Kind Of) Defense of "Pickup"[00:15:58] - Chapter II: The World of Dating Is...[00:33:22] - Chapter III: A Healthy Dose[00:40:42] - Chapter IV: The Bitter After Taste[00:47:34] - Chapter V: An Unpleasant Alternative[00:53:46] - Chapter VI: Papa Mac's Guide to (Ethical) Slaying[01:10:38] - Chapter VII: Half The Pieces[01:18:21] - Chapter VIII: A Doomed Quest[01:29:02] - Chapter IX: A Blank Map[01:40:54] - Chapter X: In Plain Sight[01:50:39] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOS (cited/referenced):Amanda The Jedi's PUA vid: youtube.com/watch?v=WXCemno6970&t=1037sCody Ko's PUA vid:youtube.com/watch?v=COGwfqTK5I8&t=1spenguinz0's Tik-Tok PUA vid: youtube.com/watch?v=OcSmkaXkYzUTara Mooknee's PUA vid: youtube.com/watch?v=EzKpR2J5tQY&t=450shbomberguy's PUA vid: youtube.com/watch?v=_pEfhgG3Ocw&t=952sT1J's "Negging" vid: youtube.com/watch?v=1fGOROkZiZEPsych IRL's "Attractiveness" vid: youtube.com/watch?v=P3x6TE_XPfc&t=1346sJubilee's Speed Dating vid: youtube.com/watch?v=zlLH_ph74Es&t=9sNeil Strauss on Jimmy Kimmel: youtube.com/watch?v=hC0hrqbhx5M&t=317sJubilee's Incel AMA vid: youtube.com/watch?v=DdHqzr4DyIs&t=55sThe Fallen State's interview w/ Derrick: youtube.com/watch?v=DpCsV-0iigk&t=2014sCNN's "Red Pill" vid: youtube.com/watch?v=CEhW3YxwXSoContraPoints' "Men": youtube.com/watch?v=S1xxcKCGljYVegan Gains' Elliot Hulse vid: youtube.com/watch?v=EYzEk5vmgsw&t=218s7NEWS' interview with Vili Faulaau and his rapist: youtube.com/watch?v=7mowKsGWuW4&t=666sCHANNELS (those which were mentioned but had no particular video referenced):OmarIsuf: youtube.com/user/OmarIsufAthlean-X: youtube.com/user/JDCav24megsquats: youtube.com/user/megangallagherliftsAlan Thrall: youtube.com/user/athrall7dannphann: youtube.com/user/RainingFirefliesBe Kind Rewind: youtube.com/channel/UCNiolZNLiJplmCCzqk9-czQARTICLES:Seduction community study: journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0229719Vice's "FDS" article: vice.com/en/article/akdm4a/female-dating-strategy-relationship-adviceMUSIC:All music by the legendary Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/user/kmmusic"Hidden Agenda", "There It Is", "Danse Macabre", "Scott’s Job", "Super Circus", "Jingle Bells", "Mr. Mealey’s Mediocre Machine", "Fig Lead Two Times", "Hand Trolley", "Comic Plodding", "Dances and Dames", "Ambler", "Mister Exposition", "Lively Lumpsucker", "Music To Delight", "Five Card Shuffle", "Teller of the Tales", "Just as Soon"
The Episodic Approach | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2021-03-06 | Welcome to the fifth installment of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.Today's episode will take a detour from the five major plot points and discuss what I will refer to as “The Episodic Approach”, an alternative method to maintaining both the pacing and rising action of your 2nd Act, thus preventing your story from falling into "The Second Act Trap".NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[00:57] - The Episodic Approach[12:37] - OutroSPOILERS FOR:Apocalypse Now [also Redux version] (1979) Chinatown (1974)Doubt (2008)Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004)Finding Nemo (2004)Into The Wild (2007)Mean Girls (2004)Oldboy (2003)The Dark Knight (2008)The Matrix (1999)The Social Network (2010)MUSIC:"Danse Macabre" by Kevin McLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&t=1s"The End" by The Doors: youtube.com/watch?v=BXqPNlng6uI&ab_channel=TheDoors-Topic"Hard Sun" by Eddie Vedder: youtube.com/watch?v=tz927SK5gYM&ab_channel=slyguy47
The Midpoint | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2021-02-18 | Welcome to the fourth installment of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.Today's episode will discuss the third of the five major plot points, The Midpoint. Now The Midpoint is... well... see... it umm... you know what? Just check out the video and I'll explain.NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[00:52] - The Midpoint[15:46] - OutroSPOILERS FOR:Chinatown (1974)Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004)Mean Girls (2004)Oldboy (2003)The Dark Knight (2008)The Matrix (1999)The Social Network (2010)MUSIC:"Danse Macabre" by Kevin McLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&ab_channel=GalatSoundsGalatSounds"The Dark Knight - Main Theme" by Hans Zimmer: youtube.com/watch?v=iGx5a1ifSDs"Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - Theme" by Jon Brion: youtube.com/watch?v=qlSbT5XODiE&list=PLC32672F2F33DBAE0"Milkshake" by Kelis: youtube.com/watch?v=GzSgz3R8oso
The Cost Of A Career: Elia Kazan & The Death Of The Author Macabre Storytelling 2021-02-09 | [CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexual assault/rape; images of racism/bigotry][SPOILERS: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), On The Waterfront (1954), Goodfellas (1990)]Though he may not be the first name that comes to mind when discussing the most influential figures in the cinematic world, Elia Kazan, whether you have heard his name before or not, could arguably be said to have had more of an impact on American cinema of the last half century than any other individual... but did said impact come at a cost? This essay serves as both a profile of Elia Kazan and his career and a case study in discussing the concept of "The Death Of The Author" and its numerous complexities.Patreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstory[00:00] - Intro[04:08] - I. The Career[08:05] - II. The Cost[17:31] - III. The Conundrum[31:12] - Outro/PatronsVIDEOS:1962 Kazan Interview: youtube.com/watch?v=sCgZhsfg60s&t=385s&ab_channel=CurtisHaydenKazan at the Actor's Studio: youtube.com/watch?v=yjVt9naUvSk&t=3s&ab_channel=EyesOnCinemaLee Strasberg teaching Method Acting: youtube.com/watch?v=HNBRFSUXR-A&ab_channel=StrasbergFilmMartin Scorsese on "On The Waterfront": youtube.com/watch?v=1BaUJk3YlEI&t=57s&ab_channel=criterioncollectionKazan Lifetime Achievement Oscar: youtube.com/watch?v=3YziNNCZeNs&t=62s&ab_channel=OscarsOrson Welles on Kazan: youtube.com/watch?v=Z6DC4AjTG2M&t=23s&ab_channel=JohnFrankensteinerArmy Archerd on Kazan: youtube.com/watch?v=E1PmEPsZ7sw&t=5s&ab_channel=FoundationINTERVIEWSRichard Dreyfuss on Kazan: youtube.com/watch?v=_yJ381IOnvo&t=110s&ab_channel=ColliderPodcastsProtesting Against Kazan Oscar: youtube.com/watch?v=0UBjALUYd6o&ab_channel=APArchiveVivien Leigh Oscar Win: youtube.com/watch?v=NmjIaO0kUT4&ab_channel=OscarsKim Hunter Oscar Win: youtube.com/watch?v=5wp4CZE5mwE&t=47s&ab_channel=OscarsKarl Malden Oscar Win: youtube.com/watch?v=G6eP-XJLUHo&ab_channel=OscarsHerbert Biberman & HUAC: youtube.com/watch?v=ds2SDTFXIgM&ab_channel=AuthenticHistoryRonald Reagan & HUAC: youtube.com/watch?v=saVnq3snkeI&ab_channel=AuthenticHistoryWalt Disney & HUAC: youtube.com/watch?v=kJLQ3efGG4k&t=276s&ab_channel=thekinolibraryMartin Gottfried on Kazan: youtube.com/watch?v=Qjcfo_w1Nng&t=6s&ab_channel=theatertalk1978 Kazan Interview: youtube.com/watch?v=6uENmf9sZzw&t=2s&ab_channel=EstherO%27ReillyMarlon Brando Oscar Win: youtube.com/watch?v=I_VJtDZBttY&t=1s&ab_channel=Oscars"On The Waterfront" Wins Best Picture: youtube.com/watch?v=dn1-bzinrE0&t=1s&ab_channel=OscarsKazan Wins Best Director for "On The Waterfront": youtube.com/watch?v=0Gw84R83bjQ&t=34s&ab_channel=Oscars"Birth of a Nation" Clip: youtube.com/watch?v=GBzDH-Vwzy4&t=72s&ab_channel=C-SPANRoman Polanski Wins Best Director 2003: youtube.com/watch?v=PXnNOBj26lk&t=2s&ab_channel=OscarsAdrian Brody Wins Best Actor 2003: youtube.com/watch?v=8HgWANva9Xk&list=PLJ8RjvesnvDNekuoV0BD7m_QUuOWp0B5c&index=20&ab_channel=Oscars"French Oscars" Walkout: youtube.com/watch?v=AJptBcfeiIM&ab_channel=FRANCE24EnglishMUSIC:"Anytime" by Eddie Fisher: youtube.com/watch?v=qFVpH1OlS0Q&list=PLrXhqGSAEUnRK-J2biguuUzpWXzOwAe0z&index=7&ab_channel=catman916"Immer wieder Rhythmus" by Willy Berking: youtube.com/watch?v=5NAu4BW1pI8&list=PLIyAWmXiSlrLPR8cY1Fau5Z2LOxAe9Pvz&index=3&ab_channel=Deutschlandsender"Stan Meets Blanche" by Alex North · Jerry Goldsmith · National Philharmonic Orchestra: youtube.com/watch?v=VlihpCDiTAs&list=PLSO9Kihiwr3OiyKKK4WIwkQdphjcJGxQt&index=4&ab_channel=AlexNorth-Topic"Glove Scene" by Leonard Bernstein: youtube.com/watch?v=rhzd2PvJWXg&list=OLAK5uy_lTE4K3M_zhs5YpqghdZ5p5MjWOSwOJhuQ&index=5&ab_channel=LeonardBernstein-Topic"Danse Macabre" by Kevin Macleod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&ab_channel=blacksmith5219
The First Act Turn | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2021-02-02 | Welcome to the third installment of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.Today's episode will discuss the second of the five major plot points, The First Act Turn, which is the moment where your protagonist makes a decision, often in direct response to the inciting incident, which leads to them entering a "new world" and sets them off on their journey for the rest of the story.NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[00:57] - The First Act Turn[13:02] - OutroSPOILERS FOR: Argo (2012)Back To The Future (1985)Chinatown (1974)Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)Game of Thrones (up until the end of Season 6)Oldboy (2003)The Social Network (2010)MUSIC:"Danse Macabre" by Kevin McLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=pRkhJt2Hug8&ab_channel=GalatSoundsGalatSounds"Clubbed To Death" by Rob Dougan: youtube.com/watch?v=pFS4zYWxzNA&ab_channel=appiglio"Back To The Future (End Credits)" by Alan Silvestri: youtube.com/watch?v=e8TZbze72Bc&t=49s&ab_channel=QwwazR"Hand Covers Bruise" by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross: youtube.com/watch?v=E5GD_fb7v3s&ab_channel=TheOSTCity
The Inciting Incident | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2021-01-20 | Welcome to the second installment of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.Today's episode will discuss the first of the five major plot points I went over last episode, The Inciting Incident, which is the moment where your protagonist's way of life is disturbed usually due to some unforeseen factor or circumstances.NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[00:23] - The Inciting Incident[10:35] - OutroSPOILERS FOR: Argo (2012)Chinatown (1974)Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)Oldboy (2003)MUSIC:Intro/Outro music: youtube.com/watch?v=osKlXkZp_wo&t=1602s&ab_channel=TheJambaProject"Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - Main Title" by Theodore Shapiro: youtube.com/watch?v=gsGGs3DnE5A&t=25s&ab_channel=TheJambaProjectTheJambaProject"The Last Waltz" by Cho Young-Wuk (Oldboy OST): youtube.com/watch?v=_DxjFs_dsR8&ab_channel=annie2907"Argo - Main Theme" by Alexandre Desplat: youtube.com/watch?v=j8rnhVty_F0&ab_channel=argost2012
3 Act Structure | The Craft Of... Macabre Storytelling 2021-01-11 | Welcome to the debut episode of my latest series entitled “The Craft Of”, a crash course on traditional 3 Act Structure which the vast majority of Hollywood films released over the last several decades have utilized.Today's episode will give a general overview of 3 Act Structure and the specific plot points which will be given their own individual installments in this series.NOTE: This series is not meant to rag on any particular screenwriting guide you fancy. If it works for you, stick with it. If you DO need a recommendation, go with Syd Field's "Screenplay", which I'd say is the gold standard.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[00:28] - The Problem With Most Screenwriting / 3 Act Structure Guides[04:50] - Common Critiques of 3 Act Structure (And Why They Are Wrong)[07:39] - Overview of The 5 Main Plot Points of 3 Act Structure[09:20] - Plot Point #1: The Inciting Incident[11:18] - Plot Point #2: The First Act Turn (End Of The First Act)[12:48] - Plot Point #3: The Midpoint[15:12] - Plot Point #4: The End Of The Second Act (Second Act Turn)[16:37] - Plot Point #5: The Climax[17:54] - OutroSPOILERS FOR:Children of Men (2006)Chinatown (1974)Doubt (2008)Finding Nemo (2003)The Matrix (1999)MUSIC:youtube.com/watch?v=osKlXkZp_wo&t=1602s&ab_channel=TheJambaProject
Male Celebrity Body Transformations: The Deeper Problem Macabre Storytelling 2021-01-08 | [CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of body image/dysmorphia & sexual assault]Are steroids/PEDs used by some of our favorite Hollywood stars to attain their drastic body transformations? Is even asking that question overlooking the deeper problem when it comes to male body representation?This video will discuss Hollywood leading men undergoing body transformations, diving a bit deeper into the whole steroid controversy in relation to these transformations, and male body representation and positivity in the media in general, and discuss what I would argue is a growing problem in the industry that isn’t being talked about.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[01:48] - Getting Yoked 101[05:04] - "Steroids" As A Blanket Term[07:28] - Red Flags[12:17] - It's A Lot More Common Than You Think... Like A LOT More[15:50] - More Of The Same[23:36] - A Vicious CycleVIDEOS REFERENCED:Interviews:Many Celebrities: youtube.com/watch?v=X-Ou_8xFmZ0&t=20s&ab_channel=KjerstiFlaaBen Affleck: youtube.com/watch?v=TQ2gSiCZyE8&t=122s&ab_channel=BackstageOLBill Burr: youtube.com/watch?v=O9YL04v-J5U&ab_channel=TeamCocoChris Evans: youtube.com/watch?v=lc7cAAyjBZc&t=145s&ab_channel=BrentManning / youtube.com/watch?v=EHCkvUMltY4&ab_channel=E%21RedCarpet%26AwardShowsChris Hemsworth: youtube.com/watch?v=PIG_WV9fd6g&ab_channel=E%21RedCarpet%26AwardShowsChristian Bale: youtube.com/watch?v=BFroFRZM_Jo&t=298s&ab_channel=EpicMashupsJohn Legend / Tiffany Hadish: youtube.com/watch?v=YMKA7RmPpgA&ab_channel=VarietyLance Armstrong: youtube.com/watch?v=N_0PSZ59Aws&ab_channel=OWNMatt McGorry: youtube.com/watch?v=YVnoXDO6HKM&ab_channel=TODAYMark Wahlberg: youtube.com/watch?v=auuEa3Y_SQw&ab_channel=KjerstiFlaaMichael B. Jordan: youtube.com/watch?v=Gja44_iKVZs&t=145s&ab_channel=ChrisVanVlietRob McElhenney: youtube.com/watch?v=ZPOzOanrNyg&ab_channel=Men%27sHealthZac Efron: youtube.com/watch?v=DuQbik2zc9Q&t=114s&ab_channel=JasonAdamsWhiney Bitches:John Campea: youtube.com/watch?v=cOFa7Jn7jkY&t=1s&ab_channel=JohnCampeaSteve Shaw: youtube.com/watch?v=cp7R2PghHQs&t=225s&ab_channel=MassiveIron-SteveShawYellowFlash 2: youtube.com/watch?v=wc8lT_k85As&t=253s&ab_channel=YellowFlashThe Den of Nerds: youtube.com/watch?v=YAd_o709SEk&t=31s&ab_channel=TheDenofNerdsPervy Bitches: Katy Perry: youtube.com/watch?v=gIHZk3aHyw4&ab_channel=%40HOLLYWOODOne Direction Fans: youtube.com/watch?v=5hzRGzfuwUA&ab_channel=SASamuelOKaty Perry (...again): youtube.com/watch?v=9HbqcYIH7Z4&ab_channel=MayaNaughtonJenny McCarthy: youtube.com/watch?v=SyGgMW_sn7k&t=3s&ab_channel=ArtisanNewsServiceMUSIC:All music by the legendary Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/user/kmmusic"Mining by Moonlight", "Olde Timey", "Marty Gots A Plan", "Lord Of The Land", "The Escalation", "On The Ground", "Breaktime"
Kevin McCallister Orchestrated 9/11 Macabre Storytelling 2021-01-03 | Share as much as you can so we may reveal the truth...Patreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryMUSIC:"Relent" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=9M42GaCWMyM&list=PLNHzJBeEIg4vFN8SMM1j0P_aFrcb3pRoj&index=11&ab_channel=EricArchive"Hitman" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=etzT4wtD-QI&list=PLV-A-TX1LXYNRQ0FXGlszYGFprwLEPHyK&index=7&ab_channel=EricArchive"Local Forecast Elevator" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=YBAmoSX7isw&t=1s&ab_channel=EricArchive
Euphoria vs. 13 Reasons Why: The Romanticization of Mental Anguish Macabre Storytelling 2020-12-30 | (SPOILERS FOR EUPHORIA S1, 13 REASONS WHY S1, & TRAINSPOTTING [1996])This video was inspired by a chat I had with a friend in my Discord, discussing portrayals of mental illness in media which led to me sharing a personal experience which I’ll discuss later. In this video I will discuss media’s romanticization of mental anguish or turmoil which I will use as umbrella terms to cover such things as anxiety, depression, drug abuse, self-harm, and suicide. To do so, I will be contrasting Netflix's 13 Reasons Why and HBO’s Euphoria, particularly their portrayals of the mental anguish of each show’s lead, Hannah Baker and Rue Bennet respectively.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPodcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B0AxSHHg0zdroB3O_EVPgPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_MacabRESOURCES:Suicide Hotline: suicidepreventionlifeline.orgSAMHSA Hotline: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineVIDEOS REFERENCED:Hello Future Me's video: youtube.com/watch?v=6c8o68ghGBM&bpctr=1609300269&ab_channel=HelloFutureMe
A Response to Dunkeys Response to the Response to His The Last of Us Part II Response: A Response Macabre Storytelling 2020-12-11 | Like I said, don't take this as a direct attack on Dunkey himself or anything. This vid was sent to me in my Discord and I saw it as a chance to air our some grievances I had in regard to a number of creators here on YouTube who had more positive takes on the game and who I felt were a bit dismissive of detractors. Also I did edit his video down to cut down on time but did my best to make sure nothing was taken out of context, although if you feel like I did, let me know in the comments.As for your comments/critiques of my The Last of Us Part II analysis for Part 2 of this video, I will link the video below and you can leave your comment on this video OR my Discord and Twitter links are also listed below. Also, again let me know if you are okay with me showing your name or handle if I decide to feature your comment in Part 2.And If you'd rather shoot me an email: macabrestorytelling@gmail.com*At 16:40, it should be "Dina" instead of "Mel" (thank you Zapphoman 👌 )Patreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryMy TLOU2 vid: youtube.com/watch?v=BIgThCYaWIk&t=2023s&ab_channel=MacabreStorytellingDunkey's TLOU2 vid: youtube.com/watch?v=I7OcL8j6rhk&ab_channel=videogamedunkeyDunkey's response vid: youtube.com/watch?v=dVQcZa4O01A&ab_channel=videogamedunkeyGirlfriendReviews vid: youtube.com/watch?v=bh5gzGs-63Y&ab_channel=GirlfriendReviewsMUSIC:Carmen - Habanera (Piano Version) Georges Bizet by myuu: youtube.com/watch?v=Ciug65WVE3c&list=PLKCo4y0JbV2bfmPuy7_htPBrjDq-qGNjO&index=11&ab_channel=AudioLibrary-FreeMusic
Seinfeld & The Psychology Of The Sitcom: An Analysis Of Why America HATED That Finale Macabre Storytelling 2020-12-04 | While you will often see the word polarizing being thrown out a lot in regard to a number of series finales, the finale of Seinfeld really doesn’t fall under that purview as it was pretty much universally hated by both fans and critics. But that leaves the question… why?Originally this video was simply going to be a breakdown of the final episode, but I’d argue the finale is perfectly consistent with the tone of and a thematically fitting conclusion to the series. So, why did fans react in such a hostile manner?Well, if you will indulge me in a drawn out, pretentious video essay that touches upon an array of topics from the audience’s deeper relationship with mass media entertainment to Sigmund Freud’s theory of the unconscious, I would be happy to present a theory.Main Channel: youtube.com/c/MacabreStorytelling/featuredLive-Stream/Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC-2V-NccTF3n9k-MFmQXm1A/featuredPatreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryTwitch: twitch.tv/elpapamacReddit: reddit.com/user/El_Macab[00:00] - Intro[03:15] - Part 1: The 4th Wall Barrier[06:27] - Part 2: A Lot of Your Favorite Sitcom Characters Are Terrible, Inconsiderate, Socially Inept, Narcissistic, And In Some Cases Possibly Sociopathic Individuals[13:53] - Part 3: Grime Time[16:32] - Part 4: What Is "The Show About Nothing" Actually About?[19:54] - Part 5: The Ego, The Id, & Vicarious Wish Fulfillment[25:22] - Part 6: A Double-Edged Sword[37:53] - Part 7: A Gag Gone Too Far[45:45] - Part 8: A Fitting FinaleList of all shows referenced (some with MAJOR spoilers):2 Broke Girls, Breaking Bad (MAJOR!!!), Chappelle's Show, Community, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dexter, Friends (MAJOR!!!), Full House, Games of Thrones (MAJOR!!!), Growing Pains, Hannibal, How I Met Your Mother, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Parks and Recreation, Seinfeld (MAJOR... obviously), The Big Bang Theory, The Office (MAJOR!!!), The Shield, The Simpsons (MAJOR!!!), The Sopranos, The WireVIDEOS REFERENCED:Pop Culture Detective's vid: youtube.com/watch?v=X3-hOigoxHs&ab_channel=PopCultureDetectiveWill Schoder's vid: youtube.com/watch?v=2doZROwdte4&t=344s&ab_channel=WillSchoderJack Saint's vid: youtube.com/watch?v=PawBjDGGOCQ&t=495s&ab_channel=JackSaintMUSIC:"Somber" by Audiomautix: youtube.com/watch?v=EozjPWiywrs&ab_channel=AudioLibrary-FreeMusic"Seinfeld Theme (Full Length)" written by Jonathan Wolff, performed by various Artists: youtube.com/watch?v=OvRpDC3Zamo&ab_channel=shpater"Hurry Home" by Teddy Stauffer: youtube.com/watch?v=4T3PyVWtM5I&list=PLIyAWmXiSlrLPR8cY1Fau5Z2LOxAe9Pvz&index=13&ab_channel=Deutschlandsender"Swipesy Cakewalk" by E's JAMMY JAMS: youtube.com/watch?v=aWC17Xe9PKQ&list=PLIyAWmXiSlrLPR8cY1Fau5Z2LOxAe9Pvz&index=41&ab_channel=CBGPMusic"Morning Stroll" by Josh Kirsch, Media Right Productions: youtube.com/watch?v=Jt5YsCsv9Sc&list=PL3d8jn6c109ysy0yj69tyhpBYKgnoVdVg&index=5&ab_channel=AudioLibrary%E2%80%94Musicforcontentcreators"If I Had A Chicken" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=Jt5YsCsv9Sc&list=PL3d8jn6c109ysy0yj69tyhpBYKgnoVdVg&index=5&ab_channel=AudioLibrary%E2%80%94Musicforcontentcreators"Batty McFaddin' by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=Vb5gKkMvV7M&list=PLAd3NF1qMjHPRKQLa8fOB4fztKJm9CV3w&index=115&ab_channel=EricArchive"Amazing Plan" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=Tq4rut6pcfo&list=PLhY6pcff654sqbzX_BxpOY7JrRm_prpyx&index=32&ab_channel=EricArchive"Villainous Treachery" by Kevin MacLeod: youtube.com/watch?v=t0Zg1w-uTwU&list=PLC8Jzz8Gi1UXgMrcIxyXdXx4BjQ6ji6H6&index=6&ab_channel=NonCopyrightMusic"Boogie My Woogie" by Giorgio Di CampoRoyalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music http://freesoundmusic.euhttps://www.facebook.com/freemusicfor...youtube.com/freesoundmusicoriginal video: youtu.be/9BSQP34t73omp3 download: https://link-to.net/49870/BoogieMyWoo...Link: youtube.com/watch?v=9BSQP34t73o&list=PLxtYnqeBFouSSGXjXgbsdpRAEyJGPMFjP&index=9&ab_channel=FreesoundMusic"Funk Cool Groove" by MusicToday80Composed & Produced by: Anwar AmrVideo Link: https: youtu.be/FGzzBbYRjFYAttribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music provided by Free Vibes: goo.gl/NkGhTgLink: youtube.com/watch?v=oq2y5jwT_pY&ab_channel=FreeVibes
Amadeus | One Fatal Flaw Macabre Storytelling 2020-11-20 | (SPOILERS FOR AMADEUS [1984])This series aims to discuss films that I argue suffer tremendously from a single writing/directorial decision. That is not to say that it is the ONLY flaw in the entire film nor do I mean to say said flaw makes the film a complete and utter crap shoot, but rather the particular flaw significantly reduces the quality of the film and/or prevents it from being far more effective and/or thematically brilliant than it already may be.On today's episode, we will discuss Milos Forman's 1984 adaptation of Peter Schaffer's stage-play, Amadeus!Patreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryVIDEOS REFERENCEDF. Murray Abraham wins Best Actor at the 1985 Academy Awards: youtube.com/watch?v=S0S4pL3_1-U&list=RD4OkrYf4qlLM&index=25&ab_channel=OscarsMUSIC"Symphony No.25 In G Minor, K. 183, 1st Movement" performed by Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields / written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / from the Amadeus Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"Requiem, Confutatis" performed by Neville Marriner / written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / from the Amadeus Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
I Am Legend | One Fatal Flaw Macabre Storytelling 2020-11-17 | (SPOILERS FOR I AM LEGEND [2007] & THE 1954 SOURCE NOVEL OF THE SAME NAME)This series aims to discuss films that I argue suffer tremendously from a single writing/directorial decision. That is not to say that it is the ONLY flaw in the entire film nor do I mean to say said flaw makes the film a complete and utter crap shoot, but rather the particular flaw significantly reduces the quality of the film and/or prevents it from being far more effective and/or thematically brilliant than it already may be.On today's episode, we will discuss 2007's post-apocalyptic action thriller, I Am Legend!Patreon: patreon.com/macabrestorytellingTwitter: twitter.com/macabstoryMUSIC"I Am Legend (complete) - 02 - Broadcast #1 (rev1)" by James Newton Howard from the I Am Legend Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
