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Temporada 2018
2018x1 The X Factor: Why The Winners Don't Succeed | Video Essay Episode overview
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Jan 31, 2018
A look at how winning the X Factor rarely results in a long term career as a pop star. This video deconstructs the myth of reality stardom and the problematic nature of televised singing competitions.
A look at how winning the X Factor rarely results in a long term career as a pop star. This video deconstructs the myth of reality stardom and the problematic nature of televised singing competitions.
2018x2 Marvel's Homegrown Action Story Structure | Video Essay Episode overview
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Fev 05, 2018
The Avengers (2012) and Captain America: Civil War (2016) have perfected the formula for the superhero action set-piece - but how is it done?
The Avengers (2012) and Captain America: Civil War (2016) have perfected the formula for the superhero action set-piece - but how is it done?
2018x3 Doctor Who: Moffat's Dalek Problem | Video Essay Episode overview
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Fev 13, 2018
We take a dive into the tenure of former Showrunner Steven Moffat and his difficult relationship with the Daleks.
We take a dive into the tenure of former Showrunner Steven Moffat and his difficult relationship with the Daleks.
2018x4 Love Island: Is Reality TV a Waste of Time? | Video Essay Episode overview
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Fev 22, 2018
Love Island was one of the biggest Reality TV successes of last year. But is it any good? This video looks at whether Love Island, and reality TV as a whole, is unfairly maligned by high .. show full overview
Love Island was one of the biggest Reality TV successes of last year. But is it any good? This video looks at whether Love Island, and reality TV as a whole, is unfairly maligned by high brow audiences and hopes to demonstrate some of the tricks behind the genre's construction.
2018x5 Fury and Call of Duty: Moral Warfare? | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mar 01, 2018
Both David Ayer's Fury and Treyarch's Call of Duty paint very different pictures of the soldier during World War II.
Both David Ayer's Fury and Treyarch's Call of Duty paint very different pictures of the soldier during World War II.
2018x6 RuPaul’s Drag Race: How Reddit Predicts the Cast Every Year | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mar 08, 2018
For the past few years Nancy Drew's of the subreddit /r/rupaulsdragrace have come together to accurately predict the cast of the show with only a few errors along the way.
For the past few years Nancy Drew's of the subreddit /r/rupaulsdragrace have come together to accurately predict the cast of the show with only a few errors along the way.
2018x7 Black Panther's Villain Problem | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mar 15, 2018
Black Panther just swept up a billion at the worldwide box office, but how does it fare against a certain superhero movie from ten years prior? We delve deep into the way both Black .. show full overview
Black Panther just swept up a billion at the worldwide box office, but how does it fare against a certain superhero movie from ten years prior? We delve deep into the way both Black Panther and The Dark Knight utilises their villains and to what effects.
2018x8 Kung Fury: What Makes a "Bad" Movie? | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mar 21, 2018
Kung Fury is often called a 'bad movie.' But what does this actually mean? This video explores the idea of 'bad film-making' and how terms such as 'good' and 'bad' are not as clear cut as they first appear.
Kung Fury is often called a 'bad movie.' But what does this actually mean? This video explores the idea of 'bad film-making' and how terms such as 'good' and 'bad' are not as clear cut as they first appear.
2018x9 American Pie: How It Captured The 90s | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mar 29, 2018
The American Pie franchise has been fondly remembered since the first film was released in the late 1990s, but films also provide a crucial look at changing attitudes toward teenagers and sex at the end of the millennium.
The American Pie franchise has been fondly remembered since the first film was released in the late 1990s, but films also provide a crucial look at changing attitudes toward teenagers and sex at the end of the millennium.
2018x10 Lego Star Wars II: What is Ludonarrative Fidelity? | Video Essay Episode overview
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Abr 06, 2018
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy plays fast and loose with the star wars canon, so why is it so beloved? Ludonarrative dissonance and fidelity are two theories that might lend some answers...
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy plays fast and loose with the star wars canon, so why is it so beloved? Ludonarrative dissonance and fidelity are two theories that might lend some answers...
2018x11 Phil Lord and Christopher Miller: Masters of Giving You What You Don't Want | Video Essay Episode overview
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Abr 11, 2018
With the new Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer having dropped this week we thought it was time to look back on what a Lord and Miller directed Solo movie could have looked like. This video .. show full overview
With the new Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer having dropped this week we thought it was time to look back on what a Lord and Miller directed Solo movie could have looked like. This video explores Lord and Miller's filmography and their ability to execute seemingly terrible premises with aplomb.
2018x12 The Economics of Animal Crossing | Video Essay Episode overview
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Abr 19, 2018
Animal Crossing is one of the most popular life simulator franchises in existence, with titles spanning both console and handheld devices. Whilst the games have received critical .. show full overview
Animal Crossing is one of the most popular life simulator franchises in existence, with titles spanning both console and handheld devices. Whilst the games have received critical acclaim, there are some important economic drivers present in the games which have been largely overlooked by critics and fans.
2018x13 How Should Doctor Who End? | Video Essay Episode overview
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Abr 26, 2018
Doctor Who has managed to keep going for over 50 years, but is that really a good thing?
Doctor Who has managed to keep going for over 50 years, but is that really a good thing?
2018x14 How Shrek Became a Meme God | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mai 02, 2018
WARNING: NSFW Content.
Once a popular children's franchise, Shrek is now one of the internet's most popular memes, with a lot of this content being extremely violent or pornographic. .. show full overview
WARNING: NSFW Content.
Once a popular children's franchise, Shrek is now one of the internet's most popular memes, with a lot of this content being extremely violent or pornographic. This video explores the emergence of this phenomena and the impact it has had upon YouTube culture.
2018x15 The Kenobi: A Star Wars Story Pitch | Pitch Perfect Episode overview
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Mai 14, 2018
This week we bring you something a bit different as we delve into what an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie may look like...
This week we bring you something a bit different as we delve into what an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie may look like...
2018x16 The Un-Reality of Nathan For You | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mai 18, 2018
Nathan For You is one of the best and strangest shows on TV at the moment, not least because it feels so relevant. In this video, we investigate how the series engages with the reality .. show full overview
Nathan For You is one of the best and strangest shows on TV at the moment, not least because it feels so relevant. In this video, we investigate how the series engages with the reality genre and explore how Nathan Fielder uses the show to satirise the phenomenon of Fake News.
2018x17 Is Infinity War The Best Marvel Movie? | Retrospective Episode overview
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Mai 25, 2018
With the release of Infinity War, we take a shot at ranking the movies of the MCU.
With the release of Infinity War, we take a shot at ranking the movies of the MCU.
2018x18 Nintendo DS: The Greatest Console of All Time | Video Essay Episode overview
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Mai 31, 2018
The Nintendo Switch has been warmly received by the gaming community, already playing host to classics such as Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. But it'll take a lot of killer .. show full overview
The Nintendo Switch has been warmly received by the gaming community, already playing host to classics such as Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. But it'll take a lot of killer content for the Switch to surpass the Nintendo DS for the title of greatest console of all time.
We’ve waited 14 years for a sequel to The Incredibles, so why aren’t we excited? Here’s the full breakdown on why the decision to pick up right where the first movie left off might be a great idea or a massive mistake...
We’ve waited 14 years for a sequel to The Incredibles, so why aren’t we excited? Here’s the full breakdown on why the decision to pick up right where the first movie left off might be a great idea or a massive mistake...
2018x20 Dilbert: The Absurdity of Business | Video Essay Episode overview
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Jun 15, 2018
Dilbert is one of the most beloved comic strips currently in circulation. This week we look at Scott Adams' corporate satire and explore what it can tell us both about business and happiness.
Dilbert is one of the most beloved comic strips currently in circulation. This week we look at Scott Adams' corporate satire and explore what it can tell us both about business and happiness.
2018x21 J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Is A Sci-Fi Classic | Retrospective Episode overview
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Jun 22, 2018
This week we look back at J.J Abrams' seminal film 'Star Trek' and examine what makes the film so special.
This week we look back at J.J Abrams' seminal film 'Star Trek' and examine what makes the film so special.
Adam West was a genius who, more so than any actor of the last 50 years, embraced his status as a typecast relic and reinvented himself as one of the best self-parodists of the 20th century. This video explores his life and legacy.
Adam West was a genius who, more so than any actor of the last 50 years, embraced his status as a typecast relic and reinvented himself as one of the best self-parodists of the 20th century. This video explores his life and legacy.
2018x23 Fixing Disney's Star Wars Problem | Video Essay Episode overview
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Jul 11, 2018
What can Disney do to fix it's Star Wars shaped problem? We take a look at the responses to Solo: A Star Wars Story and The Last Jedi to find out.
What can Disney do to fix it's Star Wars shaped problem? We take a look at the responses to Solo: A Star Wars Story and The Last Jedi to find out.
2018x24 How Love Island Creates Characters | Video Essay Episode overview
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Jul 20, 2018
Love Island is back and as successful as ever. This is, in part, due to the way in which the producers successfully create a wide array of characters who fulfil a broad spectrum of roles.
Love Island is back and as successful as ever. This is, in part, due to the way in which the producers successfully create a wide array of characters who fulfil a broad spectrum of roles.
2018x25 The Subtlety of the Inbetweeners | Video Essay Episode overview
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Jul 25, 2018
The Inbetweeners still backs a punch ten years since it first aired. It's loud rude and crude and remains one of the most accurate depictions of British teenage life ever committed to screen. But it's also subtle. And here's why...
The Inbetweeners still backs a punch ten years since it first aired. It's loud rude and crude and remains one of the most accurate depictions of British teenage life ever committed to screen. But it's also subtle. And here's why...
2018x26 Doctor Who: Why Clara Was (Almost) Good | Video Essay Episode overview
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Ago 03, 2018
Clara Oswald gets a lot of hate from Doctor Who fans. Whilst we think her character is inconsistent and fundamentally flawed, there are some elements of her story which are worthy of praise.
Clara Oswald gets a lot of hate from Doctor Who fans. Whilst we think her character is inconsistent and fundamentally flawed, there are some elements of her story which are worthy of praise.
Video game graphics have developed substantially over the years, to the point that they are becoming close to realistic. But is this such a good thing?
Video game graphics have developed substantially over the years, to the point that they are becoming close to realistic. But is this such a good thing?
2018x28 The Oscars' Best Popular Film Cat is B*llsh*t! | Video Essay Episode overview
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Ago 17, 2018
In August 2018 the Academy announced The Academy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film. We take a look at the award's place in the Oscar pantheon and discuss whether it is necessary or patronising.
In August 2018 the Academy announced The Academy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film. We take a look at the award's place in the Oscar pantheon and discuss whether it is necessary or patronising.
2018x29 How The Great British Bake Off Creates A Finalist | Video Essay Episode overview
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Ago 24, 2018
The Great British Bake Off Is Back! A lot of people were unsure about the show's move to Channel 4 but if last year is any indication Bake Off is in safe hands... sort of. This week we .. show full overview
The Great British Bake Off Is Back! A lot of people were unsure about the show's move to Channel 4 but if last year is any indication Bake Off is in safe hands... sort of. This week we take a look at the show's casting and how it impacts upon the show's narrative trajectory.
2018x30 Doctor Who: Mummy on the Orient Express is a Perfect Opener | Video Essay Episode overview
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Set 03, 2018
There is a certain section of Doctor Who's 'fanbase' who stopped watching the show after David Tennant left. Thankfully, Mummy on the Orient Express provides the perfect way back into the series.
There is a certain section of Doctor Who's 'fanbase' who stopped watching the show after David Tennant left. Thankfully, Mummy on the Orient Express provides the perfect way back into the series.
2018x31 The Insanity of Coronation Street | Video Essay Episode overview
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Set 06, 2018
Coronation Street is a MENTAL show where characters change their personalities 24/7. This week, we dive into how something that is essentially a hotbed for overlapping narratives manages to maintain coherency.
Coronation Street is a MENTAL show where characters change their personalities 24/7. This week, we dive into how something that is essentially a hotbed for overlapping narratives manages to maintain coherency.
2018x32 How the Russos Fixed Iron Man | Video Essay Episode overview
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Set 18, 2018
Tony Stark is the godfather of the MCU, and this week we take a deep dive into analysing just how directors Joe and Anthony Russo made the character so compelling in Civil War and Infinity War.
Tony Stark is the godfather of the MCU, and this week we take a deep dive into analysing just how directors Joe and Anthony Russo made the character so compelling in Civil War and Infinity War.
2018x33 Why You Should Watch Review | Retrospective Episode overview
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Set 21, 2018
Review with Forrest McNeil is an absolute classic. Whether you've seen it or not, we take a look at what makes the show so great.
Review with Forrest McNeil is an absolute classic. Whether you've seen it or not, we take a look at what makes the show so great.
We've had a few comments on our video discussing The Avengers regarding our suggestion that it would have been better for Pepper to die at the end of Iron Man 3.
We've had a few comments on our video discussing The Avengers regarding our suggestion that it would have been better for Pepper to die at the end of Iron Man 3.
2018x35 Doctor Who: The Mirror Images of Moffat's Era | Video Essay Episode overview
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Out 05, 2018
Steven Moffat's tenure saw him run the show with two Doctors for three series. Whilst this may appear a coincidence, there are interesting parallels that can be drawn between both Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi's first, second and third seasons.
Steven Moffat's tenure saw him run the show with two Doctors for three series. Whilst this may appear a coincidence, there are interesting parallels that can be drawn between both Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi's first, second and third seasons.
2018x36 The Woman Who Fell to Earth Impressions | Look Who’s Talking Episode overview
The Prequel Trilogy showed us the fallout of an abusive relationship, will the Sequel Trilogy do the same? We break down Rey and Kylo's relationship across The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi and speculate where it's all leading to...
The Prequel Trilogy showed us the fallout of an abusive relationship, will the Sequel Trilogy do the same? We break down Rey and Kylo's relationship across The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi and speculate where it's all leading to...
Here is an episode that will make you miss Moffat.
Join Matt and Chris for our brand new discussion show: Look Who's Talking. Each week we'll be bringing you breakdowns of the brand .. show full overview
Here is an episode that will make you miss Moffat.
Join Matt and Chris for our brand new discussion show: Look Who's Talking. Each week we'll be bringing you breakdowns of the brand new episode of Series 11, as well as sharing our thoughts and feelings about Doctor Who in general.
2018x44 The Incredible Story Behind Reservoir Dogs | Video Essay Episode overview
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Nov 09, 2018
Reservoir Dogs is one of the most important independent films ever released. But Tarantino's debut had a troubled production history.
Reservoir Dogs is one of the most important independent films ever released. But Tarantino's debut had a troubled production history.
2018x45 Demons of the Punjab Impressions | Look Who's Talking Episode overview
