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Video essays on movies, literature and writing. Created by Sage Hyden.

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Game of Clones Just Write

295.3K views - 1 year ago

The Pirates Trilogy is Pure Bliss

The Pirates Trilogy is Pure Bliss Just Write

2.5M views - 2 years ago

What The Last Of Us Actually Changed

What The Last Of Us Actually Changed Just Write

120K views - 2 years ago

Foundation: Crucifying A Masterwork

Foundation: Crucifying A Masterwork Just Write

878.9K views - 3 years ago

Andor: Anti-f*scist Art

Andor: Anti-f*scist Art Just Write

1M views - 3 years ago

How Nolan Woulda Done It

How Nolan Woulda Done It Just Write

3 years ago

I, HATE, I, ROBOT,

I, HATE, I, ROBOT, Just Write

2.4M views - 3 years ago

Marvel's Act One Problem

Marvel's Act One Problem Just Write

360.8K views - 3 years ago

Willy Wonka and the Myth of the Lazy Poor

Willy Wonka and the Myth of the Lazy Poor Just Write

437.9K views - 4 years ago

Why Does Rick and Morty Feel Different?

Why Does Rick and Morty Feel Different? Just Write

846.3K views - 4 years ago

That Captain America Show Was Weird

That Captain America Show Was Weird Just Write

484.1K views - 4 years ago

I Keep Returning To Hollow Knight

I Keep Returning To Hollow Knight Just Write

140.9K views - 4 years ago

The SnyderCut is Definitely... A Snyder Cut

The SnyderCut is Definitely... A Snyder Cut Just Write

326.3K views - 4 years ago

No Really, Limitless Is A Bonkers Franchise

No Really, Limitless Is A Bonkers Franchise Just Write

510.4K views - 5 years ago

Why Mulan Mattered

Why Mulan Mattered Just Write

954.2K views - 5 years ago

Let's Fix X-Men: Days Of Future Past (ft. Nando v Movies)

Let's Fix X-Men: Days Of Future Past (ft. Nando v Movies) Just Write

123.9K views - 5 years ago

Limitless Is A Bonkers Franchise

Limitless Is A Bonkers Franchise Just Write

490.6K views - 5 years ago

Why I Liked The Last Of Us Part II

Why I Liked The Last Of Us Part II Just Write

456.5K views - 5 years ago

The Movies That Inspired Knives Out (and Glass Onion)

The Movies That Inspired Knives Out (and Glass Onion) Just Write

381.2K views - 5 years ago

How Knives Out Switches Genres (Twice)

How Knives Out Switches Genres (Twice) Just Write

473.9K views - 5 years ago

How Parasite (And Every Bong Joon-ho Film) Critiques Class

How Parasite (And Every Bong Joon-ho Film) Critiques Class Just Write

486.7K views - 6 years ago

The Rise Of Skywalker Is The Most Frustrating JJ Abrams Film

The Rise Of Skywalker Is The Most Frustrating JJ Abrams Film Just Write

1.7M views - 6 years ago

A Disney Monopoly Is A Problem (According To Disney's Recess)

A Disney Monopoly Is A Problem (According To Disney's Recess) Just Write

917.8K views - 6 years ago

Joker: Should Movies Teach Morality?

Joker: Should Movies Teach Morality? Just Write

216K views - 6 years ago

Isaac Asimov, Game of Thrones: How to Write Sociological Stories

Isaac Asimov, Game of Thrones: How to Write Sociological Stories Just Write

382.5K views - 6 years ago

In Praise of Hook, A Flawed Classic

In Praise of Hook, A Flawed Classic Just Write

254.7K views - 6 years ago

The Witcher 3, The Last of Us, and the "Daddening" of Video Games

The Witcher 3, The Last of Us, and the "Daddening" of Video Games Just Write

265.7K views - 6 years ago

The Genius Editing Of South Korean Reality TV

The Genius Editing Of South Korean Reality TV Just Write

215.9K views - 6 years ago

What Game Of Thrones Kinda Forgot

What Game Of Thrones Kinda Forgot Just Write

2.2M views - 6 years ago

One Marvelous Scene - Military Ads in Marvel Movies

One Marvelous Scene - Military Ads in Marvel Movies Just Write

990.2K views - 6 years ago

What Writers Should Learn From Aquaman

What Writers Should Learn From Aquaman Just Write

280.2K views - 6 years ago

Why Is Game Of Thrones Called A "Song?"

Why Is Game Of Thrones Called A "Song?" Just Write

194.4K views - 6 years ago

Can You Judge Art Objectively?

Can You Judge Art Objectively? Just Write

199.7K views - 7 years ago

2018's Weirdest Film and the Psychological Toll of Modern Capitalism

2018's Weirdest Film and the Psychological Toll of Modern Capitalism Just Write

707.8K views - 7 years ago

Fantastic Beasts: How [a TERF] Writes Mystery Revisited

Fantastic Beasts: How [a TERF] Writes Mystery Revisited Just Write

282.8K views - 7 years ago

Blade Runner, Altered Carbon, and the Relevancy of Cyberpunk

Blade Runner, Altered Carbon, and the Relevancy of Cyberpunk Just Write

1M views - 7 years ago

The Best Novel Of 2018 Might Be A Graphic Novel

The Best Novel Of 2018 Might Be A Graphic Novel Just Write

178.8K views - 7 years ago

On Finally Understanding The Matrix Sequels

On Finally Understanding The Matrix Sequels Just Write

1.8M views - 7 years ago

The Unrealized Potential Of Ready Player One

The Unrealized Potential Of Ready Player One Just Write

951.6K views - 7 years ago

Writing Characters Without Character Arcs

Writing Characters Without Character Arcs Just Write

931.7K views - 7 years ago

Westworld And The Trouble With Ensembles

Westworld And The Trouble With Ensembles Just Write

250.5K views - 7 years ago

Why We Can't Agree About The Last Jedi (Or Art In General)

Why We Can't Agree About The Last Jedi (Or Art In General) Just Write

448.8K views - 7 years ago

The Last Jedi and the 7 Basic Questions of Narrative Drama

The Last Jedi and the 7 Basic Questions of Narrative Drama Just Write

549.8K views - 7 years ago

Marvel's Biggest Baddie Just Wants To Be Your Daddy (Avengers: Infinity War)

Marvel's Biggest Baddie Just Wants To Be Your Daddy (Avengers: Infinity War) Just Write

347.6K views - 7 years ago

Network (1976) - How To Write Satire

Network (1976) - How To Write Satire Just Write

232.2K views - 7 years ago

What Kind Of Hero Is Batman? (Part II)

What Kind Of Hero Is Batman? (Part II) Just Write

260.2K views - 7 years ago

What Kind Of Hero Is Batman? (Part I)

What Kind Of Hero Is Batman? (Part I) Just Write

400.1K views - 7 years ago

Who Is The Best Screenwriter Of All Time?

Who Is The Best Screenwriter Of All Time? Just Write

586.9K views - 7 years ago

Black Panther Fixes Marvel's Most Common Flaws

Black Panther Fixes Marvel's Most Common Flaws Just Write

604.1K views - 7 years ago

Harry Potter: How [a TERF] Writes Mystery

Harry Potter: How [a TERF] Writes Mystery Just Write

648.2K views - 8 years ago

What Writers Should Learn From Mad Max: Fury Road

What Writers Should Learn From Mad Max: Fury Road Just Write

954.9K views - 8 years ago

How MacGuffins Can Ruin Movies

How MacGuffins Can Ruin Movies Just Write

1.2M views - 8 years ago

Avatar: The Last Airbender — How To Write A Compelling Backstory Just Write

534.9K views - 8 years ago

Dystopian Fiction: How Stories Transform Your Mind

Dystopian Fiction: How Stories Transform Your Mind Just Write

309.9K views - 8 years ago

Stranger Things And Intertextuality (A Response To The Nerdwriter)

Stranger Things And Intertextuality (A Response To The Nerdwriter) Just Write

430.7K views - 8 years ago

Rocky: Why You Don't Need Writing Formulas

Rocky: Why You Don't Need Writing Formulas Just Write

338.5K views - 8 years ago

What Writers Should Learn From Dan Harmon

What Writers Should Learn From Dan Harmon Just Write

762.2K views - 8 years ago

How CGI Transformed Animated Storytelling

How CGI Transformed Animated Storytelling Just Write

624.7K views - 8 years ago

Game of Thrones; Or The Pain Of Falling Out Of Love With A Story

Game of Thrones; Or The Pain Of Falling Out Of Love With A Story Just Write

1.6M views - 8 years ago