Film Theory
2017
TV-14
Matthew Patrick goes from Game Theories to theories about the art of film and television storytelling and industry concepts.
Where to Watch Film Theory • 2017
45 Episodes
- The ULTIMATE Guide to Predicting Oscar WinnersE1
The ULTIMATE Guide to Predicting Oscar WinnersSo last year I helped Leonardo Dicaprio win Best Actor...you're welcome buddy! This year, I'm focusing on someone more important -- YOU GUYS! Today, I'm determined to give you the PERFECT strategy for predicting the Oscars. Because every office has an Academy Award pool, and it's my job to win you some easy cash. So what's the secret -- watching the Golden Globes (which are tonight, btw) and the SAG awards? Not quite. Watch the Golden Globes to laugh at the antics of the drunk celebrities, but when it comes down to it, your strategy should be a bit more sophisticated. Don't worry -- I got you covered! - Harry Potter, MORE VOLDEMORT than Voldemort!E2
Harry Potter, MORE VOLDEMORT than Voldemort!Is the biggest Dark Lord in the Harry Potter series Harry Potter HIMSELF? When you look at the science of Horcrux soul splitting, Voldemort's plan starts to reveal some SHOCKING revelations about Harry's childhood, the battle against He Who Must Not Be Named, and the nature of Harry's soul. We're digging into Potter lore and doing some magic with numbers to find out who the DARKEST Lord actually is! - Poppy's Hidden Conspiracy EXPOSED!E3
Poppy's Hidden Conspiracy EXPOSED!Today we welcome another member into the hallowed halls of weird YouTube channels that will haunt your dreams - here's POPPY! This innocent, youthful popstar's videos are a bit more than they appear. But what sinister force is actually pulling the strings behind Poppy's messages? - Why Super Bowl Commercials LOSE the Big Game!E4
Why Super Bowl Commercials LOSE the Big Game!Every year, millions of Americans gather in front of their televisions to watch the biggest sporting event of the year: the SUPER BOWL. But it turns out that a huge portion of these people are only watching for the commercials! WHY?! Do they actually get people to buy anything?? In this episode, I prove that these ads DON'T WORK, and reveal how to make the BEST SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS! - You'll DIE Before This Bee Movie Meme!E5
You'll DIE Before This Bee Movie Meme!When The Bee Movie and We Are Number One memes exploded on YouTube last year, the Internet proved once and for all how insanely meta it's willing to get for the sake of a great Meme. No one took this farther than the minds of Reddit and Dank Memes, who created the most earth-shattering meme of Meme History. In this episode, I dive into the Ultimate Bee Movie Meme, the one that will outlast us all! - Batman's Deadly Disease - CURED!E6
Batman's Deadly Disease - CURED!Gotham is full of things that can kill you––the Joker, Penguin, dirty cops, poor infrastructure––You name it! But there’s also the sort of danger with which we’re all familiar, like Disease. MacGregor’s Syndrome, the illness that plagues Mr. Freeze’s wife, is THE disease when it comes to the City of Gotham. This got me thinking: What is the real-world counterpart to MacGregor’s Syndrome and are there any promising treatments or cures? In this episode, I explore as much Batman Lore as I can to find out, and the answer will make your Blood Run Cold! - Why Pewdiepie's Fiverr Joke BackfiredE7
Why Pewdiepie's Fiverr Joke BackfiredThis is one I wanted to cover 1) because many of you were requesting my thoughts and 2) because I think Pewdiepie's situation can teach us all a lot of things about the nature of comedy and how comedy can be a force for good in the world. And let me reiterate it here, since I'm sure people will jump to conclusions prematurely without watching the video: I support Pewdiepie. I'm a fan of his. I respect and enjoy his work. I agree with his stance on the media and am constantly infuriated by how they manipulate facts and events to generate headlines with no thought or concern for the impact they're having on people. That said, I do think that Pewdipie could have made his "satire" on Fiverr more clear and targeted, thus avoiding this whole mess. This video is just meant to discuss what went wrong and what could be improved in the future! - Creator of The Walking Dead PROVES ME WRONG!E8
Creator of The Walking Dead PROVES ME WRONG!I've been watching THE WALKING DEAD for a while now, and I have to ask: How realistic is it that our beloved protagonists run into so many Violent Maniacs so consistently? It turns out that it's pretty darn realistic. In this episode, I explain why! ALSO: I Interview the show's CREATOR, ROBERT KIRKMAN, who offers Concrete Answers about characters and Future plot points! - The Cars in The Cars Movie AREN'T CARS!E9
The Cars in The Cars Movie AREN'T CARS!Consider the world of Cars - a world populated by living, breathing, thinking cars, surrounded by evidence of a human society; but with out any actual humans. There are certain theories that posit these Cars are AI and are all that are left after humans left our world behind. But certain things just don't seem to fit. So if they aren't AI then what are they? Prepare to have your mind blown. - The REAL Reason Wolverine is DYING! (LOGAN)E10
The REAL Reason Wolverine is DYING! (LOGAN)LOGAN, you've lived through experimental surgery, countless bullet wounds, an atomic bomb, and EVEN Bodily Disintegration from Jean Grey. But in the end it's your sweet metal exoskeleton that causes your demise? So sad! But there's one little issue - Logan is WRONG! Sure he may be getting poisoned by his metallic upgrade, but in the end, that's not the issue. Then, what's REALLY Killing Logan?! You're about to find out. - King Kong's Secret Past - SOLVED! (Kong: Skull Island)E11
King Kong's Secret Past - SOLVED! (Kong: Skull Island)The King is Back! King Kong that is. But where did he come from? I mean he can't just be a relic left over from prehistoric times can he? In fact his origins are much more shrouded than that. And there are certain companies that want to keep it that way. Well today, I'm getting to the bottom of Kong's secret past. - Disney Moana's SECRET Identity REVEALED! (Moana)E12
Disney Moana's SECRET Identity REVEALED! (Moana)MOANA, Disney's newest princess. A strong willed, independent woman, out on adventure. Or is she? There's a lot about Moana that doesn't quite add up. She controls the Sea. Visits the Land of Monsters. She isn't just some typical Polynesian adventurer, no. Moana is more than what she seems! - Westworld's Secret Location - REVEALED!E13
Westworld's Secret Location - REVEALED!WESTWORLD is an insanely good show. It manages to create a deluge of mysteries and then solve All of Them! This has made it SO difficult to come up with a Westworld Theory! However, there is one key question that Westworld has yet to answer and about which the Creators only hint: WHERE IS WESTWORLD?! Well after some intense research, I have Found the Answer and can confidently Reveal the location of Delos Inc.'s massive amusement park! - Did Deadpool WRITE Deadpool?!?E15
Did Deadpool WRITE Deadpool?!?DEADPOOL is known for breaking the fourth wall in both the comics and the movie. In fact, his jokes get so meta that it’s hard to catch them all. Sure, there are the obvious ones where he talks to the camera, but there is so much more than that going on! In this episode, I PROVE that the Deadpool movie contains a HUGE Meta-joke that went entirely unnoticed by all of us…Until Now! - The Rick and Morty/Gravity Falls CROSSOVER Conspiracy!E16
The Rick and Morty/Gravity Falls CROSSOVER Conspiracy!Rick and Morty and Gravity Falls are two of the most imaginative and off the wall cartoons of the 2010s, but are there more connections than the surface level? MatPat investigates the possible shared multiverse at play. - Exposing Deadpool's SECRET Identity!E17
Exposing Deadpool's SECRET Identity!DEADPOOL is a beloved and familiar Marvel character. In fact, he brings to mind another self-aggrandizing American mercenary. That's right, Deadpool is eerily similar to the real-life author AND canon Marvel character, ERNEST HEMINGWAY! I'm aware that this sounds crazy, but in this episode, I will PROVE that Deadpool IS (maybe) Ernest Hemingway! - He Is LYING! | Better Call Saul's Phony DisorderE19
He Is LYING! | Better Call Saul's Phony DisorderBETTER CALL SAUL is one of my favorite shows on TV right now. However, there is one key character component that has always bothered me: Chuck's supposed Allergy to Electricity. I mean, he's gotta be Faking it right? Electromagnetic fields aren't something you can be allergic to! Well it turns out that's not entirely true, but that still doesn't mean Chuck's not faking. In this episode, I Reveal the TRUTH behind Chuck's alleged illness! - Can the Lion King SURVIVE on Bugs?E20
Can the Lion King SURVIVE on Bugs?Like almost everyone ever, THE LION KING is one of my favorite Disney movies. But when I was watching it the other day, I noticed a detail that seems like it would throw a wrench in the whole Circle of Life tale as we know it: Simba subsists (for what must be YEARS) off of only bugs! Can lions truly survive on a diet of just insects? Well hakuna matata, my friends, because I have found the answer! - Tangled - Rapunzel's Hair is KILLING Itself!E25
Tangled - Rapunzel's Hair is KILLING Itself!Disney's TANGLED is one of my favorite modern Disney Classics, but the movie begs answers to Several questions about Rapunzel's luscious locks. Have you ever wondered if hair is actually strong enough to carry the weight of a grown man? Or if Rapunzel could manage the weight of so much hair in the first place? Well after getting tangled up in some research, Loyal Theorists, I have found the answers! - How Wonder Woman FAILED Us!E28
How Wonder Woman FAILED Us!WONDER WOMAN is Amazing for many reasons. It's a Superhero blockbuster starring a woman and directed by a woman, which is long overdue. However, the story is by a man who clearly needs a lesson in storytelling. That's right, Zack Snyder, I'm coming for you. This movie, for all it's spectacle, has some MAJOR logical flaws. I'm talking flaws so basic that the movie's entire story is undeniably impossible as a result. Buckle up, Theorists, we're about to explain why one of 2017's biggest movies defies all reason and logic! - Ariel is RELATED to Hercules?! (Disney's Connected Universe)E29
Ariel is RELATED to Hercules?! (Disney's Connected Universe)What does the little mermaid and Hercules have in common? How about a family tree. It would appear that Disney has been Secretly building a SINGLE Disney Universe all along. Sure this may sound ridiculous, but the evidence is there. - How Much is YOUR SOUL Worth? (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)E30
How Much is YOUR SOUL Worth? (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)People often say that you can't quantify the worth of human life, but if FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST can, then so can I. Get ready, Theorists, because we're investigating philosopher's stones to determine the power of the human soul. - IT - Pennywise's Greatest Fear (IT Movie 2017)E34
IT - Pennywise's Greatest Fear (IT Movie 2017)Like many of you I loved the new IT movie. But one thing has been bothering me since I saw IT. How exactly were the Loser's Club able to over come the master or fear - Pennywise? I mean he had plenty of opportunities to kill them off one by one. So I did a little digging, but what I found goes far beyond just their ability to survive. - Rey's Parents SOLVED! (Star Wars: The Last Jedi)E38
Rey's Parents SOLVED! (Star Wars: The Last Jedi)With STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI on the horizon, I have entered full Star Wars hype mode! And with that comes over-analyzing everything we've seen in the newest trailer and the previous movies - leading me to one question: Who is Rey? More specifically, who are Rey's parents? Well, Loyal Theorists, I am convinced that I have found the answer! Don't watch this video if you're afraid of spoilers because I am certain I got this one right! - Jurassic World Was An INSIDE JOB! (Jurassic World)E40
Jurassic World Was An INSIDE JOB! (Jurassic World)JURASSIC WORLD follows the same outline as the previous Jurassic movies – humans decide recreating dinosaurs would be fun, something goes wrong with the system designed to imprison them, and a cool amusement park turns into a horrific monster-filled island. But what if it wasn’t so simple? What if the dinosaur fiasco in Jurassic World wasn’t an accident? Strap in, Loyal Theorists. In this episode, I will prove that the dinosaurs didn’t escape from Jurassic World. They were set free! - Gravity Falls ISN'T OVER! (Bill Cipher LIVES!)E42
Gravity Falls ISN'T OVER! (Bill Cipher LIVES!)Bill Cipher had one of the most satisfying defeats of any cartoon character when he finally died in the finale of Gravity Falls. But is a being as strong as him ever dead for good? MatPat reveals the evidence towards his survival. - Who is Santa's MISSING Son? A Christmas ConspiracyE43
Who is Santa's MISSING Son? A Christmas ConspiracyHo ho ho! The holidays are here! And you know what that means… Christmas movies! But I’m actually going to but a pause on that excitement for one moment because there’s something I want to talk about. Growing up, I watched tons of animated holiday films. One in particular stuck with me though: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Sure the film was charming, but that wasn’t the reason why it stuck with me… It’s because there was a hidden connection between the characters that wasn’t explained. Santa has a missing son and I’m going to prove it! - Was SpongeBob ADOPTED?! (SpongeBob SquarePants)E44
Was SpongeBob ADOPTED?! (SpongeBob SquarePants)SpongeBob SquarePants is quite the odd character. A yellow pant-wearing sponge with an unmistakable laugh. The lovable son of two… well… different looking parents? Are we EVEN sure those are his parents? There’s only one way to find out Loyal Theorists! Time to buckle down for some good old biology to solve this once and for all! - Disney LIED to You! (High School Musical)E45
Disney LIED to You! (High School Musical)Disney's High School Musical seemed pretty straight forward. Most people assume that the mean rich girl Sharpay is the villain. But what if I told you that isn’t the case? Could there be someone else better suited for that title? Someone more spoiled, undeserving, and ungrateful? Scramble to your seats theorists! Class is now in session!
