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Veep Ending Explained: Don’t Give Up Your Gary
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:14 The power of 'good for her' stories
02:44 Ready or Not
03:49 You're Next
04:45 The Invisible Man
05:33 Sometimes it's *not* so good for her...
08:00 Why we love female vengeance stories
10:24 How the trope has continued to evolve
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This video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by Travis Martin
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:34 Splitting ourselves
04:21 Searching for *real* connection
07:52 Battling overconsumption
10:44 Shining a light on the darkness...
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:58 Spoiled & self-centered?
04:36 The real reason many only have 1 kid now
05:12 Gilmore Girls & the many *different* types of only children
07:23 Weird & Lonely?
08:26 Being surrounded by adults
10:06 Why only children cherish their friends so much
10:55 Suddenly no longer the only (for better or worse)
12:39 Only doesn't have to mean all alone!
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This video was written/produced by Jessica Babineaux, narrated by Charly Bivona, and edited by John Tod
The teen girl had become a rather terrifying force in movies and tv at the end of the 20th century – adults just couldn’t understand what was going on with teens, and so this fearful, outsider perspective informed on screen portrayals. But as the 2000s and 2010s rolled around, the terrifying teen girl on screen began to enter a new, more powerful phase. These stories actually grappled with the harsh, conflicting realities that teen girls have to deal with (and many felt much more real because now they were actually written by people who had, y’know, actually experienced being a teen girl instead of just outside observers. From lack of control to oversexualization to the intricacies of war in Girl World, these teens were constantly being pushed to the edge – but they were always up for the challenge.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:53 Beginning to tell her own story
02:04 Her intensity in life & friendships
03:23 Grittier looks at the dark side of teen girl world
05:53 The fear of her sexuality
06:48 How the 00s/10s girls still sometimes got stuck with gross 80s/90s sexualization
08:29 Their quest to get revenge on the creeps who hurt them
10:23 The rage of being trapped within the pressures of teen girlhood
11:02 Reembracing the occult & witchy power
13:06 How they set the stage for the scary teen girls of the 2020s
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This video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:22 The 'not a musical' musical...?
01:23 Following in Scorsese's footsteps
02:57 The weird rise of secret musicals
04:35 Thanks to Factor!
05:39 Why the musical aspect feels flat
07:16 What actually drags the film down
09:27 A miss, but not necessarily a total loss
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:44 Chasing big dreams
03:03 A different perspective on love
05:38 Actual personal growth
07:46 A better ending (for everyone)
10:26 Shifting focus can be fun
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:34 The cool girl trap
03:16 The glare of the public eye
07:09 The truth in her anger
09:45 Why the story still pulls us in
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This video was written/narrated/produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:39 Our shifting form
03:44 The psychological weight
06:48 The looming unknown
08:28 Why we should actually *embrace* it all (even if it's scary...)
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Films/shows in this video:
The Substance (2023)
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Old (2021)
Friends (1994 - 2004)
30 Rock (2006 - 2013)
Bridesmaids (2011)
Opening Night (1977)
Hacks (2021 - )
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Nebraska (2013)
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
The Golden Girls (1985 - 1992)
Sex and the City (1998 - 2004)
The Hunger (1983)
Freaky Friday (2003)
I Hate Suzie (2020 - )
Happy Endings (2011 - 2013)
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Schitt's Creek (2015 - 2020)
Starstruck (2021 - 2023)
The Good Place (2016 - 2020)
Bruce Almighty (2003)
Tick Tick Boom (2021)
Sweat (2020)
The Irishman (2019)
Steel Magnolias (1989)
Young Adult (2011)
Halloween (1978)
Halloween Ends (2022)
Mad Men (2007 - 2015)
Before Sunset (2004)
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:46 The 2 original tropes for teen girls on screen
02:09 From stereotypes to more multifaceted characters
04:15 Why adults are so afraid of teen girls
04:36 Twin Peaks' Laura Palmer & the body as a symbol
06:28 The *real* terrors of teen life
07:56 Using magic powers for good
09:00 Bad witches & the fear of bodily autonomy
10:14 Finding strength in her own special powers
11:48 The shock of teen life
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This video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Tod
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WandaVision was a huge hit that kept audiences coming back week after week – and one of the most talked about and shocking moments was the reveal that Wanda’s quirky sidekick neighbor wasn’t at all what she seemed. Now it’s Agatha’s turn in the spotlight in the new series Agatha All Along, where we’re finally getting the opportunity to learn more about Agatha’s past, and maybe even her future.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Sneaky, secretly sinister Agatha
02:08 Her origin story & how it was changed
04:21 Agatha becomes the main character
04:55 Agatha vs Rio Vidal
06:06 Agatha & Teen
07:08 Covenless witches coming together (against their will...)
08:51 Fighting their biggest fears & saving themselves
10:21 Paying homage to witch history
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This video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:10 Opportunities aren't given, they're made
03:45 The power of obsession...
06:10 Thanks to ZocDoc!
07:31 Money = no consequences
09:32 Connection vs control
11:14 Nothing will ever be enough
12:31 The real moral of Dan's story...
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Reboots and revivals of beloved films and shows have essentially become unavoidable in recent years – and while most of these are hit or miss, one particular genre has had a pretty hard time finding its footing when trying to bring media into the modern era: kids and teen shows. From iCarly to Boy Meets World to Gilmore Girls to (almost!) Lizzie McGuire and beyond, studios clearly have a desire to bring the shows we loved as kids and teens back to our screens in new ways. But these shows always seem to flounder with the most important aspect: figuring out how to actually show these characters as real grown ups going through new, adult issues. Let’s take a deeper look at what’s caused the disconnect with these kinds of attempted reboots, what has worked, and what studios need to learn if they want to actually bring the original fans back on board.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:49 The power of nostalgic tv
02:46 The thing that drags reboots & revivals down vs what works
07:31 How to make new versions people actually want
08:31 Disney's Lizzie McGuire issue highlights the bigger studio problem
10:19 The problem isn't bringing back shows, it's this
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This video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, & edited by Travis Martin
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Netflix's KAOS has become a huge hit by pulling some very old stories into the modern day: ancient Greek mythology. In this telling, some of the most recognizable names from the ancient legends are everyday people, and the Greek gods are still worshiped and revered. Whether you’re familiar with Greek mythology or not, KAOS is loaded with clever nods to the enduring stories that shape the trials and tribulations each character faces, while still creating a brand-new plot. Let’s dive into our Take on the Greek myths that inspired KAOS, how they were updated to fit our world, and, of course, that cliffhanger ending.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:43 Ancient myths brought into our modern world
01:47 Orpheus & Riddy, updating a love story
04:30 Crete, Minos, Ari & the "minotaur"
08:54 Prometheus & Zeus's endless battle
10:15 Season one ending explained
11:05 A line appears...
12:42 The order wanes...
13:27 The family falls and kaos reins
13:59 What could be to come in season 2
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This video was written by Paige Ringelberg, narrated by Charly Bivona, & produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:36 Marrying "up" (and not just for love...)
01:54 Stay focused, but don't be afraid to update your priorities
04:13 Feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself
06:09 Always know your worth
07:25 Stay savvy
08:40 Find friends on your wavelength
10:18 The silver lining of her over-the-top story
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This video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
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The pain that comes with breaking up with a romantic partner (and the ensuing drama) is a staple of film and tv… But what about the heartbreak that comes from losing a friend? Let’s dive into some of the most heart-wrenching friend betrayals and break-ups on screen - from Euphoria to Friends to Sex Education to Bridgerton to Star Wars and beyond - to analyze why “heartbreak” doesn’t just apply to romantic relationships – and why those friendship breakups are actually more painful.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:00 Why friends are so important to us
02:41 Friend breakups can be more painful than romantic ones
05:16 The many kinds of friend betrayals we see on screen
07:06 Even low-stakes betrayals can really hurt
07:34 Friendship "cheating" & growing apart
09:05 When the betrayal hurts everyone (including the person that did it...)
10:08 Good vs Evil stories
11:32 How to survive a friendship betrayal
13:13 When betrayal can actually lead to growth
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This video was written by Paige Ringelberg, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Tod
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:37 Why it's not what people expected
01:57 Breaking down the perfect couple
03:52 Ending explained
04:16 Greer's shocking reveal
05:35 The truth begins to unravel...
06:24 The true villain is revealed
07:24 How (& why) it's different from the book
07:57 Happily ever after...?
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton and directed by Tim Burton, has become a huge box office smash (already pulling in more in its first weekend than the original film did in its entire box office run!) Like the original, this film deals with some pretty dark, depressing concepts – but does its desire to keep things more surface level and wacky serve the story or bring it down? Let’s take a closer look at what the film is really about to unpack its true message.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 The danger of becoming what you tried to avoid...
02:12 How Lydia's trauma & grief took over her life
02:47 Astrid & Lydia's (super relatable) big issue
03:43 Thanks to Factor!
04:50 Nothing lasts forever (thankfully!)
07:36 The power of putting yourself back together
08:45 Why the film avoids getting too deep
09:42 Is it worth watching?
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The Bear, Barry, Succession, The Curse, Barry, Modern Family, Friends, Big Little Lies, Game of Thrones, Damages, Scandal, Desperate Housewives, ER, Twin Peaks, Two and a Half Men & more
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Why they want to win so bad
02:13 Acting category fraud
03:35 Surprising reasons for some acting category fraud
04:30 When it's not really category fraud
04:58 Show category fraud
05:27 The 2015 show forced the Emmys to change (kind of)
05:58 The categories haven't kept up with evolving tv
07:18 The only real problem with the Dramedy takeover
07:54 Finally moving in the right direction?
08:45 Can awards shows save themselves?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:24 It used to be normal, but then...
01:16 When glamor girls made their way on screen
02:13 The rise of reality tv stars
02:57 Loren, Incoming, & Tiktok-actor backlash
03:51 Why people often hate these kinds of crossovers
06:48 When internet stars getting real fame can be a *good* thing
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:37 Satirical incompetence
01:53 Veep
02:26 The Office
03:14 Succession
05:22 Failing... to fail?
08:28 The biggest reason for failing upward
10:30 The real takeaway from the trope
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 The Monkey's Paw origin
01:37 When wishes backfire
02:35 Trickster genies
03:41 Deals with the actual devil
05:38 Finding out that the grass isn't greener on the other side
06:24 Body swapping
07:19 Kids who just want to be grown ups
08:42 Is dreaming better than actually getting?
10:27 The one important lesson from this trope
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This video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by Travis Martin
Underconsumption core has been dominating TikTok feeds and wider conversations. But is it really a useful trend that signifies that we’re (finally) shifting away from hyper-consumerism as a society, or just another attempt by the well off to aestheticize poverty and avoid dealing with real issues? Let’s take a deeper look at this trend to unpack what’s really going on, and analyze whether it’s a solution or just creating another problem…
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Overconsumption backlash
02:17 Some smaller problems within the trend
02:58 Is it actually new? (Nope)
04:14 Thanks to ZocDoc!
05:32 The problem with rich people cosplaying as broke
08:22 Building a more sustainable (& fun!) future together
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:28 The premise
01:57 Analyzing the symbolism
02:03 Gretchen's knife
02:29 Cuckoo birds & family bonds
05:01 Men's desire for control
06:26 Languages
07:19 Shifting & breaking time
07:57 The ending explained
10:12 So... is it worth seeing?
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Introverts are often overlooked in a world that favors the extroverted. They’re taught it’s on them to counteract this, by speaking up and putting themselves out there. But introverts are much more complex than their stereotypes would suggest – the fact that they’re quiet doesn’t mean that they always have to be stuck on the sidelines. So…what exactly is an introvert, then? Have they been sorely misunderstood by society and Hollywood all this time? Let’s analyze all of that and more as we unpack the truth about introverts!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:57 Stereotypes about introverts
02:31 What it *really* means to be an introvert
04:13 Why introverts are so misunderstood
06:45 Thanks to Rocket Money!
08:11 Surprisingly introverted celebs navigating fame
10:16 The wide rage of fictional introverts
11:18 Introverts & extroverts are actually... better together!
12:53 Why people shouldn't judge introverts so harshly
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Emily in Paris was brought to life by the same creative mind that brought us Sex and the City – and while the shows share a few general similarities, one of the biggest is that their central characters are… kind of annoying. But while Carrie Bradshaw became a beloved character despite (or, perhaps, even because of) her flaws, Emily Cooper hasn’t managed to work her way into audiences’ hearts in quite the same way… but why? What is it that sets Carrie apart from Emily? Let’s take a deeper look at that, plus analyze how the creative team has been trying to fix Emily in more recent seasons and how that is (and isn’t) working.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Carrie and Emily's surprising similarities
03:05 Carrie's era vs Emily's era
05:05 ad
06:08 Why Samantha, Charlotte, & Miranda are so important
08:47 The problem with being the fish out of water
10:05 They could fix Emily in Paris if they changed this...
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:58 Know your enemy
03:13 Play the part & play it well
05:50 Knowledge is power, control is everything
07:31 Know your worth & your limits
09:41 Always keep evolving
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:41 The behind the scenes battle coming to the surface
02:44 Why the press tour fell apart & turned people off
04:30 Movie changes caused discourse (but do make sense)
06:04 The biggest dilemma over the film itself
07:38 Why the 'fun & florals' promo was such a bad idea
08:33 This all was a missed opportunity to do good
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 The many (many, many) responsibilities of the Eldest Daughter
03:04 When sisters have to parent their own siblings
05:32 Why eldest *sons* don't get stuck w/ the same issues
07:13 Eldest Daughters who don't fit the mold (for better & worse...)
09:03 Finally escaping the Eldest Daughter trap
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CHAPTERS
00:00 intro
00:54 Our peek into Angela's deepest thoughts
01:32 Living in the moment
02:35 Expressing her true self
03:18 Allows us to empathize instead of villainize
04:32 A perfect time capsule of the 90s
06:05 Making the fantastical feel grounded
07:11 The power (& weirdness) of dreams
09:09 The shows influence on modern teen shows
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This video was written by Jesse Hassenger & Jackie Ferro, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by Travis Martin
On HBO's Industry, Harper Stern is cunning and capable, but also struggles with the reality of what it means to survive in the financial industry and make it to the top at Pierpont.
Industry is full of irreverent, power-hungry characters attempting to claw their way to the top of a London investment bank – and none is more engaging or divisive than Harper Stern. But her struggles – both internally and at work – stem from real, deeper issues. So what’s really going on with Harper? And is investing so much of herself into this world, at the expense of everything else, really worth the risk?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:43 Trying to fit into a whole new world
02:25 Kindred spirits... & dangerous rivals
04:14 Her fear of getting too close to anyone
05:25 How mental health issues add to her struggle
06:45 Thanks to Rocket Money!
08:10 Why she's so determined to succeed *at all costs*
10:13 Harper vs Dumb Money's Riri
10:57 Always taking big risks...
12:15 Her daring nature comes back to bite
13:09 The biggest consequence (might also be for the best?)
13:51 Harper can turn things around, if...
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This video was written/produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
Everyone loves a good comeback! From Josh Hartnett's to Jennifer Coolidge to Brendan Frasier to Winona Ryder and beyond, we love to watch beloved actors get a second chance in the spotlight. For stars, one of the biggest worries is hitting the height of stardom and then… fading away. While this might mean the end of some celebs careers, others are lucky enough to get the chance to stage a major comeback – and sometimes those comebacks are even better than their original runs. So what’s the secret behind comebacks that work versus those that don’t, and why do we love a good comeback story so much?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:25 When the light begins to fade...
01:19 Why Josh Hartnett left the spotlight
01:46 Actors who got typecast
03:02 The ageism problem
03:40 When personal issues get in the way
04:15 Detrimental external forces
05:12 Thanks to Factor!
06:20 The power of reinvention
07:16 It can be hard, but so worth it!
08:52 Comebacks *don't* fix the problems (but can help)
09:39 The true power of comeback stories
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This video was written by Rose Monahan, narrated by Charly Bivona, & edited by Jessica Babineaux
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Her rigid quest for a "traditional" life
02:30 (Slowly) opening herself up to new ideas in life & love
04:46 A lifestyle where women can pretty much never win
05:54 Building a new life (& empire) for herself
07:29 But not so interested in changing things for everyone else...
09:20 The silver lining of Bree's story
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This video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
Millennials are finally starting to hit middle age (hard to believe, but it's true!) but are taking things in a new direction that *doesn't* mean giving up their youth. From Brat Summer to changing social trends, let's take a look at how millennials are looking back to find a way to move forward!
After decades of being decried as immature, overgrown children, millennials are finally hitting middle age. But instead of the stable mid-adulthood we’ve become accustomed to seeing in previous generations, millennials seem to be taking things in a rather different direction, embracing a second wave of young adulthood while also trying to figure out how to navigate the total instability of their lives and the world around them. This could be easy to write off as yet another refusal to grow up and be “real adults” – but the truth is that there’s a lot more going on under the surface, and it’s not all bad.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:44 Nostalgia, aging slowly, & returning to youth
03:12 Why Charli XCX's Brat is so relatable
04:28 ad
05:37 Why middle age will feel different for millennials
08:13 The surprisingly *positive* changes
10:27 Millennials & Gen Z are changing 'adulthood' together
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This video was narrated by Charly Bivona, written by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Tod
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Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf is an iconic queen of mean and the Upper East Side. In her quest for power and control, she definitely made a lot of mistakes, but she actually got a lot more right than she gets credit for – both in her understanding of how her world really works and in the ways she had to learn to grow as a person. So let’s take a look back at Blair’s outlook on life and relationships, how she changed (or didn’t…,) and the most important lessons she can teach us.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:35 Power is a battle (that's not always worth fighting)
04:34 Sometimes you have to let go of control
06:44 Thanks to ZocDoc!
08:01Be there for people (& they'll be there for you)
10:08 Apologize, even if it's hard
11:19 Don't fear change
13:41 Why we love Blair (even when she's bad)
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This video was written/produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:48 Her rocky early career
02:20 The movie that changed everything for her
03:31 Her underappreciated range
04:18 How she tries to keep a good work-life balance
05:54 Why she gets taken for granted by Hollywood
07:46 Talented, nice, capable and... overlooked :(
08:55 Staying humble
09:59 Good work is more important than awards
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This video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, & produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:20 From enemies to best friends
01:08 Gilmore Girls
01:52 Pretty Little Liars
02:40 Riverdale
03:19 Legally Blonde
04:09 Avengers
05:21 The Boys
05:58 Chucky
06:51 Wednesday
07:32 Descendants
07:45 Once Upon A Time
08:24 Getting stuck in the frenemies zone
09:08 High School Musical
10:15 Gossip Girl
10:55 X-Men
11:33 The power of the enemies to besties trope
12:36 Toy Story
12:58 Jane the Virgin
13:28 Not always the right choice, but great when it works!
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This video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:25 Twisters explained
02:40 How it actually relates to the original film
05:38 Why it skips this big discussion...
07:34 The tornadoes
08:44 So... is it actually worth watching?
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So let’s take a deeper look at the Annoying Main Character Trope! Click to watch our full video: youtu.be/HUey6d8Vr5I
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:00 Telling a deeper story with self-aware tropes
03:21 Showing how these stories affect us in real life
04:54 Being "crazy" in love
06:34 How her father affected all of her choices
07:55 Taking control of her own story
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This video was narrated by Charly Bivona, written by Emma Fiske-Dobell, & edited by Jessica Babineaux
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Some characters are obsessed with the idea of being in love, but then when they actually get it… they can’t seem to stop themselves from running in the opposite direction. Across film and television, so many characters are plagued by commitment issues that keep them from actually being able to settle in and enjoy the relationships they manage to get into. So, what is it that makes the idea of being in love so alluring, but the actual experience of it a lot more scary? Let’s take a closer look!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:37 Obsessed with love (well, the *idea* of love...)
01:52 Do they want to be in love or just be loved?
02:46 Having to reveal the real you
06:20 Ones that aren't afraid & just genuinely don't want to settle down
07:48 Wanting commitment... until they get it
10:14 Deeper issues at the heart of their fear
12:07 Committing to yourself (and maybe others, too!)
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Films & tv shows mentioned/shown in this video:
Runaway Bride
Friends
One Day (Netflix series)
How I Met Your Mother
Ally McBeal
Sex and the City
Broad City
New Girl
Succession
Bridgerton
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sex Education
In The Mood For Love
Crazy Stupid Love
From The Bold Type's Jane to SATC's Carrie to Desperate Housewives' Susan to OITNB's Piper to HIMYM's Ted to... *so many* others, main characters are the ones that pull us into a show or movie, the eyes through which we experience the story, and sometimes, and much as we may love them… they’re really annoying. We’re not talking about real baddies here – but instead just the characters that are almost good people, but just seem to somehow make the worst choice at every turn. Sometimes we only really realize how annoying they were in hindsight, other times we’re yelling at the TV every episode. But there are actually a lot of different reasons that stories choose to have someone a little grating at the center of their narrative – and also some surprising reasons behind why we love to watch them so much, even when they drive us up the wall. So let’s take a deeper look at the Annoying Main Character Trope.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:00 Annoying (but still human!)
02:18 The most relatable thing about this kind of character
03:18 The power of friendship makes them more loveable
04:58 thanks to Draftkings
06:07 When being a main character makes them *more* annoying...
07:43 But sometimes they still manage to be relatable!
08:38 The importance of character growth
09:28 When they're made to be annoying to make a point
10:47 "Annoying" stages of growing up
12:09 Why this trope is actually pretty important
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This video was written/narrated by Jessica Babineaux and edited by Travis Martin
So, let’s take a deeper look at this trope, how Friends' Phoebe Buffay and How I Met Your Mother's Robin Scherbatsky exemplify the good and bad side of the New Friend dilemma, and what it all tells us about the power of friendship. Watch the full video: youtu.be/rAie9OQAfzk
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:36 Fake it 'til you make it (but not too much)
03:18 Lift others up
05:23 Thanks to Rocket Money!
06:40 Drop things (& people) that aren't serving your goals
08:20 Keep pushing forward (even when it's hard)
10:05 Only you get to decide who you are
11:42 It's not about being perfect
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This video was narrated by Charly Bivona, written/produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by John Tod
Let’s take a deeper look at Nate’s story to analyze what’s really going on behind all of that anger – and what the true takeaway of his story really is. Click to watch our full video: youtu.be/W-25U1Yo7BY
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CHAPTERS
00:00 intro
00:35 Why being a "good girl" isn't so great
01:52 So much of the old trope was about... guys?
02:39 Why being a good girl can feel like a lose-lose situation
04:10 How things are changing
04:41 Going bad vs being bad
05:38 The thing they fear good girls getting most...
06:37 When "going bad" isn't just a phase
07:40 Why "good" & "bad" girls are pitted against each other
08:11 How Jennifer's Body highlights the *real* problem
09:47 No one cares about "good" or "bad" anymore (& that's a good thing!)
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Films & shows mentioned/shown in this video:
Suicide Squad
Birds of Prey
The Sex Lives of College Girls
Riverdale
Dickinson
Euphoria
New Girl
Jennifer's Body
To All The Boys I Loved Before
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Cruel Intentions
The Boys
Gilmore Girls
Grease
Black Swan
Malena
Batman Returns
The Witch
Gossip Girl
ER
Double Indemnity
Vertigo
So let’s unpack the different tropes that have sprung up around curly hair on screen (good and bad) and how we’re finally bouncing past those into a much more positive, accepting place! Click to watch our full video: