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How can the we expect the standard of cinema to improve if we don’t improve the general standard of cinema discourse? This video tries to explain the importance of film criticism in a way that is helpful to appreciate and enjoy the films better.
Music Used:
The Departure - Max Richter
S.T.A.Y. - Interstellar
Comptine d'un autre été : L'après-midi - Amélie
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#FilmCriticism #FilmReview
Links:
Scorsese on Ebert: • Life Itself (2014) | E...
Pauline Kael Interview: • Pauline Kael on Writer...
Roger Ebert: • Roger Ebert on Film Cr...
Godard Interview: • [FULL] Jean-Luc Godard...
French New Wave: • Breaking The Rules - T...
‘I Will Follow’ Review: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/i-...
Ava DuVernay on Roger Ebert 01: • "One Person Can Make a...
Ava DuVernay on Roger Ebert 02: • Life Itself Movie CLIP...
Articles:
Roger Ebert: https:bit.ly/2skyCRI
Richard Brody: bit.ly/2shm8tZ
Nigel Flyod Interview: bit.ly/2LzEMWQ
Some of My Favorite Reviews:
The Aviator - Reviewed by Roger Ebert*
bit.ly/2L12g6d
Taxi Driver - Reviewed by Pauline Kael
bit.ly/2KXmTA5
La La Land - Reviewed by Richard Brody
bit.ly/2KXWPos
Blade Runner 2049 - Reviewed by Anthony Lane
bit.ly/2xg7jgG
Phantom Thread - Reviewed by Mark Kermode
bit.ly/2E2sDVX
• Phantom Thread reviewe...
Toy Story 3 - Reviewed by Adam from YMS
• YMS: Toy Story 3
Books Mentioned in the Video:
What is Cinema by Andre Bazin - amzn.to/2ks3UlS
I Lost It at The Movies by Pauline Kael - amzn.to/2IU7AY4
The Great Movies by Roger Ebert - amzn.to/2Lvfw3Q
Hitchcock/Truffaut by Francois Truffaut - amzn.to/2IOkxXI
Hatchet Job by Mark Kermode - amzn.to/2IU8e7W
Against Interpretation by Susan Sontag - amzn.to/2KX8XG8
Film Critics I Follow/Still Read: [in alphabetical order]
Ann Hornaday
AO Scott
Baradwaj Rangan
Mallory Andrews
Mark Kermode
Matt Zoller Seitz
Nigel Flyod
Pauline Kael (Inactive due to death)
Rahul Desai
Richard Brody
Roger Ebert (Inactive due to death)
Art Critics:
John Berger
Roberta Smith
Susan Sontag
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"The films are getting bigger, but the ideas are getting smaller..."
Padmaavat was probably the biggest proof.
@@AnjanaBSubba Thugs of Hindustan.
Bahubali
Parasite/blade runner2040/1917/joker.... Don't just live in nostalgia..
@@divyansh1139 and Irishman brother
I wish this video didn’t have to end. ❤️ your passion for all things cinema is so inspirational, I LOVE these essays so much.
Sucharita Tyagi And we love you so much Sucharita!!!! ☺
i have been following both of you guys for a while.. you guys have made me watch so many sensible films. I will try to do the same and reach out.
:)
@Avishek Mitra who told you he is closing this channel?
Stop reviewing movies with ur personal political agenda.. U r the worst film critic in India right know..
How can we expect the quality of cinema to improve if we don’t improve general quality of cinema discourse?
Rayyan Ansari whats real issue of Indian viewer, that don't know technical terms when watching cinema. Even old movie viwer knows some great terms to understand cinema. As you said, films critics know all the term and should explain it to audience in simple manner. Coz they are professional, signed for that job. Bt eventually, most of sold out critics just praise any crap created by India huge director or star. Btw many people of our generation now understand quality of cinema and analysis it on their on perfectly. That's why people like me, watch movie first which they like from trailer. And then after that listen to critics. Sometimes agree with them or disagree too. Nice video bro, keep it up.
Cinema Beyond Entertainment Please increase video frequency if possible
Cinema Beyond Entertainment would love to see your views on latest Indian movies. Do consider to review movies in upcoming video of yours.
There is a film critic on youtube who I adore.. Chris Stuckmann.. My guess is you know him that's why you didn't included his name.. Once again a great video on a very important topic...
I personally don't belive in improving standards in movie, I don't agree with the usage of the word "standard" because it creates parity between "high culture" movies and popular cinema. Although for the longest time I grew up watching Rajnikanth's movies I don't appreciate it as much as I did before. Specially after a film studies course but I still strongly believe that my identity, opinion as viewer came through watching such popular movies and I need to respect that. Taking even Hitchcock for that matter, we need to appreciate his movies just as simple thrillers even before the editors Cahiers du cinéma appreciated Hitchcock. There in lies real film appreciation. Yeah again great video thanks again.
Most people use film criticism not to help in their understanding of the film. They just use it to validate their pre-conceived opinions about the film.
Dear Vinit, you are a devil corrupting youth. You are costing me a lot of money and movie going buddies. After your viewing your videos 1. I go to different kind of movies (most of which my friends don't care about) 2. I am stuck with analysing the old classics in an new light when all my buddies are busy watching the latest blockbusters on their laptop (Again my priorities don't match with that of my buddies) 3. When they ask me how the movie was and I tell them about the details used in cinematography, they think I am a dork (again... my reputation, they used to consider me a perfectly normal guy) 3. If the cinematography/ Editing/ Sound mixing/ directional nuances of a movie is really nice I have to watch it twice in theater (costing me more money). I blame you for all this.
I am not sorry for this!
This happens with me too. When my friends ask me how was the movie, I am unable to give them a one word answer. I give them an explanation of what I liked and disliked. They get turned off at this and stop conversing anymore. How can so many people not appreciate critical thinking...
Srikanth K. Das that's a very innovative way to use sarcasm
Well, who am I to judge. I am 29 and am only beginning to analyse a movie differently. I am sure in time we will get more friends. Athu varaikkum wait panni than avanum. :-D
Thank you, Sanjoy.
If some schmuck can say that Blade Runner 2049 is the movie you should play at a party for "ambiance", film criticism is in a desperate need to be resuscitated.
Edmund It's worthless... the blockhead doesn't realise the difference between subtext and exposition. He can't be cured.
Krushnaal Pai that's a decent analysis. I urge you to watch the movie at least a couple more times. It falls in the batch of those rare films that age well, such as Get Out, or Vertigo.
Who said that?
Shantanu Saren when I watched it the first time, I found it hard to follow. Multiple viewings gave me a better insight. Therefore, "the batch of rare films".
I am asking you...which film critic said that blade runner 2049 is the movie,,you should play at a party..
Only one youtube channel who is focusing on quality instead quantity.
efap
Go watch LEMMINO he is a top 10 facts person but he does it in a way that is super interesting. I say this because he literally posts like every 2 months or such and the quality is always top-notch.
Now numbers are increase Saiman says Dank rishu Salil jamdar Papa ocus Fmf All are killing it now
This is the only time in the history of ever that Sanjeev Kapoor and Godard are in the same KZhead video. Congratulations!
and that too served with a pinch of Feynman and a spoon of intersteller's music
I think Ratatouille summed it up best : "But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends. " - Anton Ego
Thank you for this. I realized I have been following all the wrong film critics.
maria pnwl welcome to this side of youtube.
"Flims are getting bigger but the ideas are getting smaller" thats deep man
The background score of Amelie fits everyfuckingwhere !
And interstellar too
Aah, the wait was worth it. Another beautiful installment. Thanks for this.
Thanks Vinit for the links. I also urge you to have regular critiques of Indian films just like you were doing previously. I know it's very time consuming, but I feel that you are in a very good position to do justice in film criticism.
I requested the same Soham from Vinit.
You don't have to agree with everything critics have to say but good film critics really give you insight into things you never thought about during watching the film. More often than I'd like to admit, reading a film review has made me appreciate and like a movie which I didn't like during the first sitting. For example, I didn't like Mulholland Drive when I first watched it (didn't really understand completely tbh) but after reading reviews and understanding the true essence of it, I think it is one of the greatest and ingenious films ever made.
A film critic on KZhead that is highly underrated is Jammy Pants on "tried and refused" productions. He mostly critiques bollywood films but does so in a detailed and objective way. He points out the flaws in a film but also builds intrigue within the audience to check out the film regardless so that they can critique it through their lenses. I implore you guys to check him out.
now, he is famous and he rightfully deserves it
This comment aged like a fine wine 🍷
Very beautifully explained. Rip Ebert. Also please do an episode on animated films. Films like Akira, Spirited away, Your name, Grave of the fireflies etc deserves a mention. Cheers!
RetroMeme Tzudir I agree with you he should also say about animated films like spirited away
"The films are getting bigger and the ideas are getting smaller." Rings a bell? BAHUBALI?
4:56 that moment when you used Hans Zimmer music from interstellar and video from green mile, that is perfect moment of music and picture
9:09, 'death of intelligence', Trump's pic. Salute to your editing!
:)
Lifted my mood. Thanks for the video.
7:22 - 7:30 Wow. That really changed my whole perspective for two of my favourite scenes. Such an interesting observation.
Thank you. This channel is love. As a film student I am learning a lot
Just happened to re-visit this one. Amazes me that you tend to dig so deep into the matter. Every second of that video had something for my mind to take in. Hence, always worth a re-watch.
Can't thank you enough for the kind of content you have been uploading on your channel. Love watching movies and you simply help understand them better. Please keep posting and help us grow :). Thanks again !
Your passion for films is great man, watching any video of yours opens my mind not just in films but in various fields of life. Keep doing this.
I am so in love with your videos and your style of presenting and your voice. Every time i come out enriched anc curious. Thank you!
would love to see some of your work like any shorts or anything. great video. thanks.
Extremely well put... Have watched your videos multiple times... In awe of your knowledge of cinema and articulate writing skills... Well done dude... Eagerly waiting for the next video...
Thanks Vinit. These video essays I can watch again and again. One of my favorite KZhead channels. A lot of people asking here for more such videos from you at short intervals. Everyone should know how much time is needed for making such videos from research to editing. It's a great content for cinema lovers. Keep making it.
Was waiting for your video, you make so much sense, Thank you.
Wow!! I have no words to describe how much i enjoyed this video. This was something that i didnt know about earlier, it has inspired me to dig deeper and view films from a new perspective!! Thanks for making this video.
I eagerly wait for your videos. Your videos are truly insightful.
Thank you for playing the STAY music at 5:03.. Loved it..
This video is amazing. Your narration and your passion just oozes out. So beautiful
Vinit,thank you for mentioning 'My Golden Days' in your 2015 list.I absolutely loved the periods of transition in the film
Everytime I come to your channel I have a new perspective of watching a movie. This in turn leads to better understand and viewing of the movie. Gives a sweet pleasure that is just beyond what meets a mere eye
Thank you so much for this lovely video. It was both illuminating and validating for me. I liked that you shared a handful of books on film criticism. I feel a large part of our audience isn't introduced to film criticism. More awareness on the subject could surely motivate them to see films from an artistic perspective.
Thank you for this video and the information in description 🙏
So well described and such a beautiful video essay! Thank you for this! For the love of cinema... Cheers!
KZhead has recommended this just today and i am watching your "videos". I have never listened to anyone talking this way about cinema. These are great works. i feel not all movies have reached that part where technicality of visual and audio experience even matters, but some films do need recognition in terms of the work done by their crew as an unit. Its like one is talking about a simple strawberry jam sandwich while other being a marvelous and complex mutton biryani.
I was always kinda bewildered towards reading criticism. It always got me thinking whether I should read them or not. But, thanks to you. I think now I have tons of things to read and understand them.
I always waiting for your thoughts about movies. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thank God, we have you. ... I know you are not a film critic , but thank you for making us understand , that we as audience , where are going wrong!
Thank you for this video. I stumbled upon this channel today and thank the universe for this to happen. This is what I have discussed with another of my film enthusiast friend time and again that how all the mainstream film reviewers are just talking about the content or at most the performance was it convincing or not, how good it was etc., but ignoring the form of cinema completely. Now, most of the time I know what will they say before even watching them, there is not much expectation on the part of these reviews/critics of discussing certain scenes, or editing technique, or the framing, lighting, music, background score or anything for that matter. I know the mainstream film journalism/ review/ criticism for that matter is said to only require the audience to decide to watch or not but there is a need to engage with cinema much intensely, cinema is a visual and aural form, it is not just about the story or the performance but it is primarily about filmmaking. The visuals along with sound could create their own story. It is not about the story but how you tell that story. The point is that the audience needs to be exposed to this primary aspect of filmmaking so that they could appreciate the films much more. :)
Oh god! That's exactly what i needed. I also do think that internet has made the film criticism bland. That's the reason why i never read any film review. They always tell me what i already know. What's the point of such review? Thanks Vinit sir. Hope this video inspires people to perceive cinema through a new perspective. From now on, i too am going to read some criticism. And one more thing, i also think that Rajeev Masand hides his criticism inability in the veil of convoluted adjectives. Once again thank you very much sir for making this video.
I am amazed, happily amazed by this video. Beautiful work.
Thanks a lot for the links in the descriptions bro. Love you 😘😘😘
Very well put. Also thanks for introducing Richard Brody.
How analytical video it was !! Worth watching. Moreover, your choice of topics always entralls me.
My favourite channel on youtube. Thank you for extensive and detailed videos. I learn from each of your video
Love your videos. Keep up the good work 👍🏽
I absolutely love your work. The like vs dislike number is the evidence of the quality.
Was Waiting for your video
I follow your channel very keenly, I find so much knowledge and enthusiasm and diversity in you as a film critics which I hardly find in most of the so called cinema critique in India especially if out outside (othr part of the globe). Being a Film student and lover of true cinema n it's asthetic I true found this piece so meaningful worth watching and sharing. Keep inspirating us. Abhirup
Vinit, man you are doing seriously very very very different stuff from other garbage we see on youtube. Please continue, I got goosebumps at man places during your narration. I have pasted your video on FIlm companion channel video too. They shud learn a lesson or two fro you man ! Continue ur awesome work , would love to watch more videos like these on the different aspects of filmmaking . If possible , pleasae make one on cinematography... Love !
Love your videos. Eagerly waiting for next one.
you are doing such a amazing job, I really appreciate your work.
The use of music in your videos is outstanding !
I cant imagine how much time this guy takes to make these videos. seriously man either you have all this edited perfectly in your mind , yeah that would require an encyclopedic knowledge or you really invest all your time for this . Great work man. really appreciate the effort.
I love the fact that you brought inTrump's face in the part where you say "death of intelligence" XD
One of my favourite channels. Never stop.
...how can someone be so clear in his thoughts, and explain things which are hard to explain...great video as usual!
I like the work you put into this video. Keep informing people.
this guy should upload more..great work....great content.waiting for more
As an aside, almost every time I hear the Amelie soundtrack, I have Goosebumps! So much love for using that ❤️
Wow. You really made this. Really well put. Thanks.
You are one of the best things that youtube has gifted me..Thanks Vinit..Keep them coming!😊
Another Great Video!
The content you create is substantial; always full of thought, insight and critical thinking. I'm always eagerly waiting for your content.
i dont know why but when godard said but they recieve picture through that, i had tears in my eyes.
Thanks Vinit for the content.. you really are an eye opener.. your views give me a whole new perspective when I watch a movie.. love your content.. keep it coming.. we need more..
Beautifully put dude, this is a fantastic video 👍
I learnt a lot today and you make some great points. When i read your thoughts on twitter about a movie i disagree with you every time, but its interesting to see a different POV. I do movie reviews on my channel and i will really make some changes in how i do it but i am no critic, I don't do it because i know more than anyone else. I am studying film and i learn new things everyday and i try to incorporate them in my videos but my only aim when i review a movie is to express my thoughts and feelings of the film to the world. I have tried to keep it simple and raw for a lay man to understand but i think i should try to incorporate more about the film making process. Great Video!
Nona Prince ☺
To be honest,Nona, you don't know squat about films! You're exactly the "20 year old with a laptop" he's talking about. You, Pj, Comicvesre ,Jammy only make content for conformation and gaining subscribers. You daren't criticize or praise a movie against public sentiment.
@@anoushkas8726 5 yrs ago! Wow! And Lol!
Amazing video. Thank you so much for the sources too!
It is great to have informative links and list of critics to follow. This video is really great!
Thank you for the video Vinith! This is excellent insight!
Really eye opening work. Thankyou.
you are great sir!!! all of your videos compels me to think beyond what i know. it challenges my viewpoint. Keep making videos. Loved it.
Man! Your videos changed the way I used to see the Cinema! They are full of details and information! Kudos to you! 😍
Terrific video, when I saw the thumbnail I was repulsed by my opinion on film Criticism, then I challenged myself to watch it and I'm glad I did. This video gave me a new perspective. Amazing work.👌
This was too short man... your Passion for films is wonderful. Next time someone tells me film criticism isn't important , I'm just going to show this video to them
Goosebumps on interstellar docking soundtrack! You inspired me Sir
I'm a published film critic and I really appreciate this video. Good work man.
Gaddamn I love this video! I hope you do more videos..
I used to be one of those people. I used to make reviews on KZhead on just blockbusters. I did that because I thought i was different because i watched a lot of movies but I stopped a year ago, I thought my channel wasn't growing because of my language skills or technical skills and I just wondered. But you have enlightened me, seriously. This doesn't mean I'll start making my shitty reviews again but I will watch more movies and watch them more carefully. This video gave me chills
Thank you so much for this video and all other videos as well. Please don't stop making it.
This is the single best KZhead channel I've seen for cinema lover.
What an interesting take on the topic! Great work!
I again saw the reviews of already seen fav movies.. and found a different perspective on them. Thanks for the critics' links..
Informative for me, thank you so much
This is really well-put!
Wow. I really appreciate your videos and links given below thank you so much.
Amazing video man. You should upload more.
Amazing video Vinit. But if you want us to get access to good film criticism you should also regularly review films, why are you leaving us to immature critics. I will share this video on Twitter with all the film enthusiastics.
Commendable essays. Keep it up. Only I wish you would pace down the narration a bit. The visuals are pleasing and nobody would mind seeing them a little longer with a slower pace. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Just love your analysis. We need people like you for Indian cinema to evolve. They have stuck up at some point.
Loved so much.. Plz Upload as much as you can regularly 😍
Dear vinit.. your videos affect me in a very positive and critical way.. and thats why i love watching your videos. I love the way you point out exactly where the Indian cinema is hitting mediocrity and it just inspires me to choose more carefully which cinema I choose to see in theatre. Frankly speaking I have developed some movie viewing and analysing skills just by watching your videos. Thank you. Keep uploading.
I am an aspiring filmmaker and a writer and recently I have been scratching my head about using different camera techniques and editing styles to express certain ideologies. But I have been feeling as if my knowledge of it is extremely shallow. Now I know how. Thanks.