Film Theory
2020
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 • 2020
53 Episodes
- Should Disney Buy Spiderman for $10 Billion? (Disney vs Sony)
E1Should Disney Buy Spiderman for $10 Billion? (Disney vs Sony)The tug of war between Disney and Sony over Spider-Man is one for the ages. Since joining forces to bring the webbed wonder into the MCU, if felt inevitable that Disney would swoop in and take Sony's prized hero. Yet, Sont still remains owner of our friendly, neighborhood Spidey. See, Disney is not willing to pay the amount Sony is asking. Should Disney bend to Sony's offer or are they missing a steal and, perhaps, their once chance? Let's find out! - Can Disney STEAL Spiderman? (Disney vs Sony Part 2)E3
Can Disney STEAL Spiderman? (Disney vs Sony Part 2)Last time we talked about how Disney and Sony ended up agreeing on their new deal to keep Spider-Man in the MCU for the current slate of Marvel movies. Today, I want to dive deeper into the WHY of Disney not agreeing to pay $10 billion to Sony for ownership of good ole Spidey. You see, they may not HAVE to pay. If they play the long game, they may end up getting him for FREE! Yes, FREE! How? Watch and find out! - Exposing Black Widows's Big Twist! (Black Widow Trailer)E4
Exposing Black Widows's Big Twist! (Black Widow Trailer)The trailer for the new Black Widow movie promises what appears to be an epic action movie meets spy thriller. There are a lot of questions around this movie but the one I want to focus on today is BIG question - who is the Taskmaster? The trailer sets up this masked villain, but we get few clues as to the secret identity. Today, I am unmasking this villain and how this will fit into the ENTIRE movie! Stay tuned! - The Dark Secret of Jellicle Cats *CREEPY* (CATS 2019)E5
The Dark Secret of Jellicle Cats *CREEPY* (CATS 2019)I went to see CATS and it was an experience I won't soon forget. The opening song alone, well, that's everything you need to know! Jellicle songs for Jellicle cats - it makes perfect sense right? WRONG! It makes NO SENSE! What even IS a Jellicle anyway? That question has been bugging me since seeing the movie - no, since seeing the stage show years back. Today, we are solving the mystery of Jellicle cats once and for all! - Did Sonic WASTE Our Time? (Sonic Movie 2020)E9
Did Sonic WASTE Our Time? (Sonic Movie 2020)When I was watching the new Sonic movie I had to ask myself, "MatPat, why is Sonic on a road trip?" We all know that Sonic's big thing is running. He can move way faster than a car, which makes the choice of making his big theatrical release a road trip movie SUPER weird. Theorist, today I am peeling back the layers of this "plot hole" to figure out if it was a MISTAKE or, perhaps, proof that it really is about the friends you make along the way. - Finding Nemo's UNTOLD Story! (Pixar Finding Nemo)E12
Finding Nemo's UNTOLD Story! (Pixar Finding Nemo)When it comes to the Finding Nemo franchise, Pixar really seemed to do it's research. Their fish science went the distance to make the movie feel as authentically under the sea as possible - mostly. You see, clownfish are very cool creatures, very RESOURCEFUL creatures. With Nemo's mom removed from the picture due to natural predators, Marlin stepped up to solo parent. One point for good dads! Except... maybe not? You see, we need to talk about Marlin. - Dear Sonic, You SUCK at Running!E14
Dear Sonic, You SUCK at Running!The new Sonic movie is FULL of hidden gems, the most important of which has to be how ADORABLE the redesign of Sonic ended up. That's not the point of this theory, though. No, today I am focusing on one key detail from the movie - Sonic's shoes. Specifically, the fact that Sonic seems to keep ruining them. You see, this detail says something VERY important about the way Sonic runs. What is that? Watch and find out! - How A Tiger King Disposes of a Body!E16
How A Tiger King Disposes of a Body!Now Joe Exotic made a LOT of wild statements over the course of Tiger King, but perhaps the boldest claim of all was his rival Carole Baskin fed a man to her tigers. But is this even biologically possible? MatPat investigates. - Why Your Favorite Movie Theater Won't Survive 2020!E18
Why Your Favorite Movie Theater Won't Survive 2020!With the state of the world at the moment, there is a lot of mystery surrounding what the world's new normal is going to look like. What businesses will make it, what ones won't. One that looks poised to go under and likely not survive is your local movie theater. You see, in a world of streaming, direct to home releases priced like a theater ticket, and the possibility of large scale gatherings being put off for longer yet - it's not looking good. Will movie theaters survive the pandemic? Well, let's talk about it. - Rick and Morty Sold You Out!E20
Rick and Morty Sold You Out!'Never Ricking Morty' maybe be the STRANGEST episode of Rick and Morty ever! It also may be one of the most genius. You see, this episode was the writers talking to us fans of the show. They were breaking the 5th wall, if you will. Yes, 5th. Rick and Morty won't just settle for 4 or below, they have to take it to a whole new level - one full of evil Mr. Poopybutthole, Evil Morty, half gone Ticket Takers, and more! What was hiding behind the absurdity of this episode? Hand over your tickets because you are about to board the Theory Train! - Hey Fallon, You're Doing it Wrong!E23
Hey Fallon, You're Doing it Wrong!With everything happening in the world today, late night talk show hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert have not been able to record their shows in front of live audiences like normal. Instead they have pretty much become YouTubers - setting up cameras in their house to talk to and getting their families to participate as a stand in for crew members and famous guests. Now, I give them credit for trying to adjust and keep making content how they can, but come on. These hosts do NOT know how to YouTube. What do I mean? Listen up Theorists and welcome to This Time Today with MatPat. - You'll Never Be Happy (Rick and Morty)E24
You'll Never Be Happy (Rick and Morty)I really got to thinking after watching episode 7 of Rick and Morty season 4, 'Promortyus'. Those alien facehuggers posed a very interesting question, but maybe not the one you were thinking. See, their evolution as a society to find more meaning brought them to peace - even if it was only a ploy by Summer. Yet, it didn't last. What does this have to say about us all and our pursuit of more? Let's find out! - The Scary Monsters Living Under Your Feet! (The Descent)E27
The Scary Monsters Living Under Your Feet! (The Descent)Ever wonder if something scary could be living right under your feet? No, I don't mean bugs or your downstairs neighbors. I mean underground, like mole people or the monsters from The Descent. Haven't thought about that horror movie in a while, huh? Don't worry Theorists, with today's episode I'm going to make sure you never forget it or it's cave dwelling monsters ever, EVER again. - Star Wars, Why don't Force Ghosts do EVERYTHING?E28
Star Wars, Why don't Force Ghosts do EVERYTHING?Star Wars has a LOT of ever shifting lore. One piece that has stayed and evolved since the original trilogy is the Force Ghost. You know, the blue filter versions of all your favorite dead Jedi that pop up to appease the fans - I mean, give sage advice. It's true, when we look at Force Ghosts throughout the franchise, they seem mostly useless. Until we get to the newest trilogy, where they are shooting lightning and lifting giant ships out of the ocean. What?! If these Force Ghosts are so powerful and able to interact with the real world, why do they not help out with all the crazy stuff going down? That's what I aim to answer today! - It's Your Fault! (Justice League Snyder Cut)E29
It's Your Fault! (Justice League Snyder Cut)When it was announced that the infamous Snyder Cut of the DCU Justice League movie was going to be released on HBO Max, it definitely caught my attention. This movie has been hyped up by Snyder and fans SO MUCH that I don't know if it can live up to the expectations... but I don't think it has to. What I mean is, this movie CAN'T fail. The build up, the hype, the dedication of the fans - it has all come together to make this movie too big to fail. Even if it may be just as lackluster as the original. - Naruto Run is BEST Run!E30
Naruto Run is BEST Run!Naruto is an anime staple. It was also a pioneer for many memes, the most famous of which is arguably the "Naruto Run". You know the one - arms back, forward lean, head down. It's used as an example of silly anime choices, but what if I said there may be some merit to running like that? Hear me out! The Naruto Run may NOT be as dumb as we've all been thinking! - Joker is a Billionaire! (Batman The Dark Knight)E31
Joker is a Billionaire! (Batman The Dark Knight)Batman, or rather Bruce Wayne, is the richest man in Gotham. We all know that. Well, today I am here to prove that FACT is a LIE! Yep, good ole Brucey has been beat by none other than his biggest rival. Somehow our favorite ever smiling big bad Joker has come out on top of the money game. How? Well Theorists,to answer that question we'll need to revisit one of my favorite Batman movies ever - The Dark Knight! - Kung Fu Panda, The REAL Reason Po is the Chosen One!E35
Kung Fu Panda, The REAL Reason Po is the Chosen One!Did you ever expect me to cover Kung Fu Panda? Loyal Theorists, never doubt the extents I will go to for a theory. Today, we are getting to the center of Kung Fu Panda's biggest question - why is Po the Dragon Warrior? Now I know we can just say because the plot says so, but I am a man of science and overanalysis! There has to be a logical explanation of why this panda is the chosen one. It turns out, I was right! Let's dig in! - Don't Trust A RAT! (Ratatouille)E37
Don't Trust A RAT! (Ratatouille)I'm ready to ruin your childhood once again! Today, I've set my eyes on Ratatouille - or more specifically our little rat chef Remy. Such a good guy right? WRONG! Remy is a JERK! Throughout the entire movie, he's only out for himself with no concern about his so-called "friends". What evidence do I have to back this up? Who is the REAL person (or rat) you should be rooting for? Time to find out! - This is not A Batman Movie! (The Batman Trailer 2021)E38
This is not A Batman Movie! (The Batman Trailer 2021)The new trailer for The Batman starring Robert Pattinson looks very interesting... and surprisingly familiar? You see, with all of the hints hidden in the newest trailer - and I don't mean the riddles - I think I've figured out the ending twist of this movie! Loyal Theorists, you may be thinking, "Matpat, how can you possibly know off of the trailer?" Never doubt my ability to theorize out of the smallest details! You see, I think the big twist of this movie will be that The Batman is actually... well you'll need to watch to find out! - Where is Rick Grimes? The Walking Dead's Final Mysteries SOLVED!E39
Where is Rick Grimes? The Walking Dead's Final Mysteries SOLVED!The Walking Dead is ending and I think I've figured out what is going to happen! Today Theorists, I'm going to get into EVERYTHING. From where is Rick Grimes, to who are the Three Rings, to how The Walking Dead: World Beyond is going to PROVE once and for all that there is a CURE to this zombie virus! Yes, I said a cure! Theorists, this may be my biggest prediction theory yet! - Pixar's Up, How Many Balloons Does It Take To Lift A House?E40
Pixar's Up, How Many Balloons Does It Take To Lift A House?Have you ever wondered if the house in Up could really float away on balloons? So have I but that is not the most INTERESTING question! You see, people have tried to figure that out before. What I aim to do today, Loyal Theorists, is figure out the actual COST of making a balloon powered flying house WORK! That's right, we are not stopping until this house would really fly! - The ONLY Way To Beat The Monster From It Follows! (Scary Movie)E43
The ONLY Way To Beat The Monster From It Follows! (Scary Movie)It Follows brought a very original and terrifying monster to our screens. The Entity that once attached to you and follows until it can end you. The only way to save yourself is to pass it along to someone else... or is there another way? Is there a way to actually defeat the monster? Loyal Theorists, this will have to be one of my most clever solutions yet! Let's get SCARY! - Thor Will DESTROY The MCU! (Marvel Phase 5)E46
Thor Will DESTROY The MCU! (Marvel Phase 5)The MCU is in trouble - and no I am not talking about how Marvel has had to shuffle around their phase 5 releases in 2020. Sure, we still have no Black Widow movie and we're getting trailers for the Disney+ shows like WandaVision that keep getting pushed back but what I am talking about... is Thor. Thor is going to destroy the Marvel multiverse. From the comics to the movies, it's all going down because of our favorite lightning god. What dark fate awaits our favorite superheroes? Let's dive into it! - Star Wars, How The Mandalorian PROVES the Empire was Right!E47
Star Wars, How The Mandalorian PROVES the Empire was Right!With the return of The Mandalorian season 2 to Disney+, I felt it was about time to also return to a Star Wars theory. In a previous theory, I talked about how the Jedi could be construed as an 'evil' order. Today, I'm taking that kind of idea and flipping it to talk about the Empire itself! I think The Mandalorian provides us with even more clues that the Empire may not be as wrong in it's philosophy as we thought! How? Why? Well Theorists, make sure you Baby Yoda is somewhere safe because this is about to take a turn to the dark side... - The Deadly Truth Of Madagascar (Madagascar Movie)E50
The Deadly Truth Of Madagascar (Madagascar Movie)Theorists, do you like to move it, move it? Well, I hope so because today we are talking about the Madagascar movies! You know, the ones about the zoo animals that end up on Madagascar and hijinks ensue? Exactly! When you look at the movie on the surface it seem like a standard kids movie about talking animals but when you look deeper you start to realize something. Some dark... and hungry. These animals are not made to survive the environment they end up in and realistically the ending of Madagascar would be much more of a downer... Theorists, get ready to enter the jungle. - Dragon Ball Z, Frieza's 5 Minutes Was NOT A Mistake!E52
Dragon Ball Z, Frieza's 5 Minutes Was NOT A Mistake!We all know how WRONG Frieza was in Dragon Ball Z about it taking 5 minutes for the planet to blow up. We've laughed about it, we've made memes about it - you get the picture. Guess what Theorists, it wasn't Frieza who was wrong it was US! Frieza was actually a tactical GENIUS! Charge up your special attacks, because I am about to blow your mind! - Titanic is about Time Travel... No REALLY!
E53Titanic is about Time Travel... No REALLY!Titanic is a movie that has stood the test of time... and has one of the BIGGEST unanswered questions of any movie. No, I don't mean could they both fit on the door if Rose had just moved over a little. I mean the question is Jack a time traveler sent to make sure the Titanic sinks? Yes, that age old question. Well Theorists, today we are going to answer that once and for all!
