Film Theory
2019
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 • 2019
52 Episodes
- Disney's Biggest Disasters! (Moana, Hercules, Lion King...)E1
Disney's Biggest Disasters! (Moana, Hercules, Lion King...)What Disney movie will reign supreme? Today we are FINALLY crowning the victor of our deadly Disney movie bracket. Will it be the war in Mulan? The famine in Moana? All the dead souls in Hercules? Let's find out once and for all. - The Spiderman 2 Mystery! Why Spiderman Lost His Powers!E2
The Spiderman 2 Mystery! Why Spiderman Lost His Powers!We've seen a lot of Spider-Man lately. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and soon Spider-Man: Far From Home. Before that we saw Andrew Garfield slinging webs with Emma Stone for a couple movies, but I want you to think FURTHER back. That's right, I'm talking Tobey Maguire Spider-Man. Remember how at the end of his first movie EVERYTHING had gone wrong? Norman Osborn - the Green Goblin - was gone, his best friend was fatherless, Uncle Ben did what all Uncle Ben's do, etc.. It was all very sad. In Spider-Man 2, we see a Spider-Man without his powers. I want to talk about WHY he lost his powers. What made our friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man just plain, old Peter Parker? - Captain Marvel's Big Twist - Who is an Undercover Skrull? (Captain Marvel Predictions)E4
Captain Marvel's Big Twist - Who is an Undercover Skrull? (Captain Marvel Predictions)I am SO excited for Captain Marvel. This movie has the potential to take the ENTIRE Marvel Cinematic Universe and flip it on its head! The big enemy of the film, and Captain Marvel in the comics, are the Skrulls. They are the shapeshifting space warriors bent on the destruction of the Kree, who you might remember from the first Guardians of the Galaxy. Since the Skrull can become ANYONE, we know Marvel has to have a big reveal planned for us. Something so SHOCKING that nothing will be the same after we find out who is a secret Skrull, Today Theorists, I am sharing my predictions for Captain Marvels big twist! - What is the Bird Box Monster? (Bird Box Netflix)E5
What is the Bird Box Monster? (Bird Box Netflix)Bird Box is one of the BIGGEST horror movies right now. It's inspired dozens of theories trying to answer the BIG question. What is the Bird Box monster? Today Theorists, I'm throwing my hat in the ring and I think we've hit on something big! You see, the monster in Bird Box has left a lot of clues for a creature we never see. I've gathered the evidence and you are going to want to hear this! Let's go! - What is Ultra Shaggy's TRUE Power Level? (Scooby Doo x Dragon Ball Z meme)E9
What is Ultra Shaggy's TRUE Power Level? (Scooby Doo x Dragon Ball Z meme)Look out, Ultra Instinct Shaggy is about to attack! His power level is over 9000... or is it? I've seen all the memes going around and I started to wonder, just how powerful is Ultra Shaggy? Is he stronger than one of the most iconic strong men - Goku from DBZ? Today Loyal Theorists, I'm going to figure out if Ultra shaggy is truly ultra powerful or just an ultra fraud. - Where is Frozen 2 Going? (Frozen 2 Trailer Predictions)E10
Where is Frozen 2 Going? (Frozen 2 Trailer Predictions)Disney released the Frozen 2 trailer and it sent fans into a frozen frenzy! We were all left with so many questions! Who is the mysterious girl? Does she have powers? What do the runes mean? Where in the world are our favorite sisters, Anna and Elsa? Today Loyal Theorists, we are cracking down on the clues hidden in the trailer to tell YOU what is going to happen in Frozen 2! - How NOT To Train Your Dragon! (How To Train Your Dragon)E11
How NOT To Train Your Dragon! (How To Train Your Dragon)Ever wonder what it would be like to have your own pet dragon? The How To Train Your Dragon movies have made us think it would be a fire-breathing good time! Except they never actually tell us HOW to train a dragon or if it would be a good idea in the first place. I mean, these are dangerous wild creatures! So today I'm out to give us a FINAL ANSWER! Should you try to train a dragon? Let's find out! - What is Detective Pikachu's Secret Identity? (Pokemon Detective Pikachu Movie)E12
What is Detective Pikachu's Secret Identity? (Pokemon Detective Pikachu Movie)The Detective Pikachu movie is shaping up to be a CRAZY time! Seriously, a talking Pikachu with a mysterious past in a movie full of live action Pokemon? This was begging for a theory. Today, I found out what I think will be the BIGGEST twist in the entire movie! No, I'm not talking about MewTwo. I mean, they even showed him in the trailer. No, I'm talking about who Detective Pikachu's forgotten trainer really is! Grab your pokedex Theorists! - How Game of Thrones SHOULD End! (Game of Thrones Season 8)E14
How Game of Thrones SHOULD End! (Game of Thrones Season 8)There are a LOT of theories out there about how the final season of Game of Thrones is going to end. This is the big moment that we've been building to for years! Everyone wants to be the first to guess the right answer... except me. You see, this is not a theory about how Game of Thrones WILL end. No, after looking through all of the episodes, the foreshadowing, the metaphors, the themes, and EVERYTHING else - this is how the battle for the Iron Throne SHOULD end. Are you ready to know the TRUE answer? - Who WON'T Survive Avengers Endgame! (Spoiler Free Predictions)E15
Who WON'T Survive Avengers Endgame! (Spoiler Free Predictions)This theory is 100% SPOILER FREE and does not reference any leaked information. The biggest superhero movie in history is almost here - Marvel's Avengers: Endgame! We've been building to this for YEARS! The biggest question that is plaguing us all is - who will NOT survive to the end? Honestly, the fear is real fellow Theorists. All of our favorite Avengers are on the chopping block. From Iron Man and Captain America to Thor and Black Widow - no one is safe! Today, I am predicting who will live and who will be making friends with the Grim Reaper. - Thanos vs Ant Man - Cracking Endgame's Biggest Meme!E16
Thanos vs Ant Man - Cracking Endgame's Biggest Meme!Marvel's Avengers: Endgame is here and no matter how it goes, one thing is for certain: Thanos is going to keep his purple bottom far away from any Ant-Man shenanigans. Theorists, the Thanos vs Ant-Man meme took the internet by storm! People made cartoons, they asked the actors during press interviews and I wouldn't be surprised if the new Fortnite / Avengers crossover brought back Thanos just to fight Ant-Man! Today though, we are bringing things back to science. Could Ant-Man really defeat Thanos by doing a little cave diving and using his suit to go all Giant Man? Let's find out! - Dumbo's Dank Adventure (Disney Dumbo)E18
Dumbo's Dank Adventure (Disney Dumbo)People remember Dumbo for a two big things - one, the super sad moment where they cart his mother away from the circus and two, Dumbo's hallucination of the creepy pink elephants once he has a sip of strong drink. Except I don't think that is actually what happened in that scene. Theorists, we've done a lot of Disney theories but this might top the weird list. Today we find out what Dumbo actually consumed before he watch the Pink Elephants on Parade. - The Rat That Beat Thanos! (Marvel Endgame)E19
The Rat That Beat Thanos! (Marvel Endgame)There are TONS of characters that show up in Marvel's Avengers Endgame. Most of them get at least one moment to remind the audience of why they are an awesome superhero and that we should be happy they are alive again. Now, the MVP of the episode is pretty obvious, but I want to talk about the one, tiny hero you probably missed. The rat. Which rat? Why the rat that brought back Ant-Man and made it possible for the Avengers to save the world. What are the odds? Well, you're about to find out! - Movie Sonic is BEST Sonic! (Sonic The Hedgehog 2019)E20
Movie Sonic is BEST Sonic! (Sonic The Hedgehog 2019)The Sonic in the new live-action movie is the BEST interaction of the blue hedgehog we've had yet! At least, when it comes to his speed. For all the complaints being leveled at this movie about it's Sonic design and possible plot problems, this is the best showing of Sonic's true speed that we have EVER seen. Over on Game Theory, I've talked in LENGTH about Sonic and his unbelievable abilities and now we have come full circle. Today, we PROVE that movie Sonic is the BEST Sonic! - Did Detective Pikachu Prove Pokemon's Greatest Fan Theory?E22
Did Detective Pikachu Prove Pokemon's Greatest Fan Theory?Detective Pikachu has done so much better than Pokemon fans - and honestly, everyone else - were expecting. It hits that balance of current relevance and nostalgia. And on top of that, it holds the clues to a ton of Pokemon fan theories! Today Loyal Theorists, we are looking to Ditto. For a long time, fans have speculated on the origins of the pink little blob. I am here to tell you that Detective Pikachu has given us all the clues we need to figure out Ditto's mysterious origins once and for all! - Don't Look Away Don'ẗ̶̖́ Loo̶̹͑͜k Aẃ̸̗ạ̵̕ỹ̵͙ Look̵̪͊̈ Away (Local 58)E23
Don't Look Away Don'ẗ̶̖́ Loo̶̹͑͜k Aẃ̸̗ạ̵̕ỹ̵͙ Look̵̪͊̈ Away (Local 58)A little while ago I was told to check out a mysterious YouTube channel called Local58. So, I did. What I found was a creepypasta like story told in fragmented pieces in using footage from a "local news station". Theorists, I am hooked! Today we are going to figure out what is going on in the creepy world of Local58! - The Toy Story Rebellion is Coming... (Spoiler Free for Toy Story 4)E24
The Toy Story Rebellion is Coming... (Spoiler Free for Toy Story 4)Welcome back to Toy Story, the happiest movie about how your toys will eventually come to resent and rise up against you. In this episode, I am going to PROVE that the Toy Story franchise was built to end in a battle between humanity and the toys they've abandoned. Woody, Buzz, and friends are about to be out for revenge and we have no one to blame but ourselves. - The Avenger That RUINED Dark Phoenix!E26
The Avenger That RUINED Dark Phoenix!The latest movie in the X-Men franchise, Dark Phoenix, came out in a blaze of... well, not glory. This movie got HORRIBLE reviews - critics and fans alike were NOT here for Jean Grey's big fiery moment. Why was that? Why did this movie do so EPICALLY bad? Well, that's actually on Marvel itself. Oh, I don't mean Marvel Fox - I'm talking Marvel DISNEY and it's cast of Avengers. Specifically, one single Avenger that caused Dark Phoenix to FAIL! - Why Scar is the RIGHTFUL King! (Disney Lion King)E28
Why Scar is the RIGHTFUL King! (Disney Lion King)Disney's live action Lion King is causing a stir among Disney fans. I agree, this movie brought up a lot of questions about remakes and live action reimaginings of classic Disney movies... but maybe not how you think. See, the original Lion King ends with Simba taking over Pride Rock and everything is sunshine and happiness. When Disney decided to do a "real" Lion King, I looked into the behavior of IRL lion prides and WHOA! If Disney did a REAL Lion King, well... prepare to have your childhoods ruined. Again. - Spiderman vs Spiderman Battle Royale!E30
Spiderman vs Spiderman Battle Royale!There have been so many versions of our friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man now that the time has come for a CHALLENGE! A Spider-Man battle royale! Theorists, we are going to figure out who is the STRONGEST Spider-Man of all who have donned the mask and web shooters. Will it be Tobey Maguire? Andrew Garfield? Tom Holland? OR will a new challenger approach? Let's find out! - Rey is the Next Darth Vader! (Star Wars Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker)E32
Rey is the Next Darth Vader! (Star Wars Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker)Since the trailer release of Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker, my theory brain has been FULL of ideas! Today I want to focus on the big reveal of the trailer - Palpatine is BACK... or is he? You see, I think there's a connection between the Emperor and our young hero, Rey. Is this the proof we need to say that Rey is destined for the Dark Side? Watch to find out! - Spongebob and the Secret Under Goo Lagoon (Spongebob Squarepants)E33
Spongebob and the Secret Under Goo Lagoon (Spongebob Squarepants)Spongebob is a gift that keeps on giving. There is so much to explore in Bikini Bottom and its residents that I had to do another episode. Today we are focusing on the episode "It Came From Goo Lagoon". What is going on beneath the surface of this lagoon under the ocean and why is Sandy so afraid of it? The bubbles that come from it are WEIRD and I need to know WHY! Put on your scuba gear Theorists, we are diving deep for this episode! - The 5 Evils of HiImMaryMaryE34
The 5 Evils of HiImMaryMaryWe've explored a few of the creepy Youtube Channels around here like Salad Fingers and Local58. Today, I want to dissect a new favorite of mine - HiImMaryMary! These videos started popping up about 3 years ago and have sporadically appeared since. Mary is a girl who wakes up to find herself trapped in a house she can't escape in a world that is empty... except for some doggy characters that torment her day and night. There is more here than a normal haunting and I am going to piece it all together! - The Joker Is Not Real (Joker 2019 Spoiler Free)E35
The Joker Is Not Real (Joker 2019 Spoiler Free)This year we are getting a seemingly brand new take on the classic Batman villain, the Joker. This version stars Joaquin Phoenix as a failed comedian named Arthur Fleck - a new name for the old character. People are saying it's a whole new origin story for the Joker and I think that's true... but maybe not in the way most people are thinking. I think this Joker is not actually REAL! What do I mean? You're about to find out! - Shrek's Donkey was SECRETLY a Human! (Shrek Movie)E36
Shrek's Donkey was SECRETLY a Human! (Shrek Movie)Have you thought about Shrek lately? Well, I have. Specifically, I've been thinking about the mystery that is Donkey. What do we know about him and where he came from? He is an animal of mystery... until you start to look a little closer. You see, I think Donkey has been hiding a big secret about where he came from and for good reason. Donkey may not be the good guy he pretends to be. Saddle up Theorists, this may be a bumpy ride. - Avatar and the Science of Waterbending (Avatar the Last Airbender)E37
Avatar and the Science of Waterbending (Avatar the Last Airbender)I have wanted to do a theory on Avatar the Last Airbender for YEARS! It is one of my favorite animated series ever and full of SO MUCH to theorize about! It took a while but I have finally figured out what to do - uncover the SCIENCE behind bending. That's right, I am going to figure out how bending works with SCIENCE! Today, we are focusing on Waterbending. Watch out Katara, I may become the best Waterbender in the WORLD after this episode! - Joker Is The Hero of Gotham (Batman The Dark Knight)E39
Joker Is The Hero of Gotham (Batman The Dark Knight)We've been talking a LOT about the Joker lately, but today we are shifting focus to a different version of our smiling bad guy. The Heath Ledger version of the Joker from Christopher Nolan's Batman movie, The Dark Knight. I rewatched it recently and started to wonder, have we misunderstood this story the whole time? Could the Joker actually be the HERO of Gotham City, not Batman? We shall see, Theorists! - The Look See is Coming For You (Crypt TV Look-See)E41
The Look See is Coming For You (Crypt TV Look-See)We all know the big baddies of horror but, Loyal Theorists, that is just the beginning. Welcome to the world of Crypt TV, an original horror channel full of terrifying monsters and unimaginable horrors. Today I want to focus on one of their more iconic monsters, the Look-See. This creature has popped up all over the Crypt TV connected universe and I have so many questions! Let's see if we can crack the terrifying mystery of the Look-See's origins! - How Pennywise BEAT Pennywise (IT Chapter 2)E42
How Pennywise BEAT Pennywise (IT Chapter 2)In honor of Halloween, we are returning to our favorite space alien and supernatural creature, Pennywise the clown from IT. Today we are focusing specifically on IT Chapter 2 and the Ritual of Chüd. I've seen people cover a lot of the details in this movie but there is something I think EVERYONE missed! You see, the Losers did not defeat Pennywise. The creepy clown HIMSELF ensured his own demise, and I'm about to tell you how! - We Solved Rick and Morty Season 4 Episode 1!E44
We Solved Rick and Morty Season 4 Episode 1!The Rick and Morty is back! The season premiere, "Edge of ToMorty: Rick Die Rickpeat", left me with so many theory ideas and I couldn't wait! This episode showed us a side of Rick and Morty we haven't seen before and I LOVED it! In fact, I think that there was a life lesson hidden somewhere in all the jokes and violence. What was that lesson? What did Rick mean at the end of the episode? I'm here to explain it all to you! - How Jeopardy CHEATED Its Best Player! (Jeopardy is Rigged Part 2)E46
How Jeopardy CHEATED Its Best Player! (Jeopardy is Rigged Part 2)Last episode we explored the strategy of Jeopardy Champion James Holzhauer and how even host Alex Trebek couldn't believe his winning streak. Today, we are going to dive into WHY this record setting player finally lost. I have a theory that it might not be as simple as James having a bad day. I'm not saying the powers that be behind Jeopardy did ANYTHING wrong, but you never know what really happens behind the curtain - or in this case, the blue screen. - Inside the Mind of Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)E47
Inside the Mind of Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)Season 4 of Rick and Morty is giving us a brand new, deeper look into the mind of our favorite genius, Rick Sanchez. Throughout the run of the show, people have speculated about what's going on with the smartest man in the universe. Today, I have gathered all the data I need to really dissect his brain. I think we may all have judged Rick a little too fast... or did we? - Aladdin's Mistake - How to Marry Jasmine in ONE Wish! (Disney Aladdin)E49
Aladdin's Mistake - How to Marry Jasmine in ONE Wish! (Disney Aladdin)If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Better yet, HOW should you wish to get what you want in the LEAST amount of wishes and, thus, maximizing your gains? Aladdin sure didn't know how! In both versions of Disney's Aladdin, he wastes his wishes trying to climb the social ladder to be able to marry Jasmine when he could have done it in ONE! What one wish, you ask? Watch and find out! - Netflix's A Christmas Prince is a Royal DISASTER!E52
Netflix's A Christmas Prince is a Royal DISASTER!You may be asking why I am doing a theory about a Netflix Christmas special and, honestly, I don't know what came over me. Maybe it's the holiday spirit, or maybe it's too many Christmas cookies. Either way, here we are. A holiday theory about A Christmas Prince, its two follow up movies, and how much their royal romantic lead SUCKS! Happy holidays!
