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The Valle Verde Investigation - Part 1

Today we'll be delving into a most peculiar and unsettling piece of footage recently uploaded by a YouTube channel called Alluvium. It appears to depict, you guessed it, a malfunctioning PS1 game. So, yeah, that’s kind of my specialty. I should let you know upfront that there are a number of disturbing elements in this footage so keep that in mind prior to watching the video. I’m going to be breaking up this analysis in a manner that I think is appropriate for the purposes of both my work...

Weekly Update 3.3.23

Hey, folks! Just wanted to give you a quick update. I'm in the midst of the editing phase. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Shooting to have this thing completed next week. That's all for now. Thank you for your support!

Weekly Update 2.23.23

Hey, folks. I just finished recording for the next video. Now, I'm in the process of editing everything together. Should have a more thorough update next week. Thanks for your support!

Weekly Update 2.17.23

Hey, folks! Just wanted to post a quick update this week. I've finalized the script for the next video. I'm shooting to record this weekend and start the editing process next week. This video will be the first part in a series, so I'm hoping to kick things off on a good note with this one. Stay tuned.

Weekly Update 2.10.23

Hey. Hope you're having a good week. Not much new to report right now. In case you missed it, I uploaded a new vid last week:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVJSTeg-cf8

I'm putting the finishing touches on the next video. I should have more to report on that front next week. That's all for now. Thanks for your support!

Weekly Update 2.3.23

Hey folks! Just wanted to give a quick update. In case you missed it, I just uploaded a new vid. The following is a breakdown of “Surrealism Without the Unconscious,” the third chapter from Frederic Jameson’s Postmodernism, or, the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVJSTeg-cf8

I know this is a bit of a deviation from what I normally do, but I hope it will be informa...

Surrealism Without the Unconscious

The following is a breakdown of “Surrealism without the Unconscious,” the third chapter from Frederic Jameson’s Postmodernism, or, the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism. 

For now, this is a special Patreon exclusive. I'll probably release it to the public at some point because I don't like paywalls. Anyway, thank you for your continual support!

References: 

Postmodernism or, the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism by Fredric Jameson 2023-01-28 21:54:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Update 1.27.2023

Hey, everyone. I'm in the process of finalizing the script for the next video. It's coming in at about 6k words, so I'm guessing it will be anywhere from 30-45 minutes when it's all said and done. I'm aiming to record this weekend. 

I'm also in the process of working on a Patreon exclusive video as a special thank you to all of you. I will have more details on that in the coming weeks.

In other news, I was just interviewed for a podcast. I will be sure to share that with you ...

Sonic Mania Chill Stream

Hey, folks. In case you missed, I streamed a few hours on Saturday. Nothing too formal. Just a good old fashioned Sonic marathon. Here's the archived video in case you'd like to watch it.

Weekly Update 1.20.23

Hey, folks! In case you missed it, I released two short videos last week:

M3GAN: The Terrifying Future of AI Companionship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tVeSUS_i9U

The REAL Upside-Down? Skinamarink (2022) Review 🙃

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr25oBCMKX4

I'm working on a couple of longer v...

EARLY ACCESS: Skinamarink and the Cinematic Language of Broken Homes

In this installment, I'd like to introduce you to a particularly unconventional horror film by the name of Skinamarink. Now, I must issue a warning: this movie is not for the faint of heart. It delves into some deeply unsettling territory. I implore you to approach it with an open mind.  I must also note that the film’s pacing is unlike the mainstream films that you may be used to. While Skinamarink may challenge your attention span in addition to your comfort level, I believe it has t...

Weekly Update 1.13.23

Happy Friday the 13th! Try not to get murdered today, lol. In case you missed it, I just released a short video about M3GAN:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tVeSUS_i9U

I've got another short film review in the works as well. It's the one I alluded to last week. And I've got a more ambitious video in the works as well. Still trying to wrap my head around it. I'm going to be releasing some Patreon e...

M3GAN: The Terrifying Future of AI Companionship

In this installment, I am going to be sharing some thoughts on a fun little horror movie I recently watched called M3GAN. M3GAN is a science fiction horror film about an artificially intelligent doll named M3GAN, who develops self-awareness and eventually becomes hostile to anyone who poses a threat to her "primary user," a young girl named Cady.

Weekly Update 1.8.23

Hello, folks! Well, I have narrowed things down, and I am current in the process of writing the script for the next video. It's going to be on the shorter side. I want to shed light on a relatively low profile horror movie that I think is worth promoting. My aim is to have the video completed within the next couple weeks. 

I'm also in the process of outlining another video. I actually can't decide whether it should be a series or just one long video at this point. I need to flesh o...

Weekly Update 1.1.2023

Hey, folks! Happy new year. Here's hoping that 2023 is a good one. I am still in deliberation mode vis a vis the topic for the next video. I have a few things tentatively in the works, mainly general topics I'm researching, but nothing nailed down as of yet. 

I've gotten a ton of interesting requests over the past week, so thank you to those of you who have provided suggestions. I should have something lined up by next week. Will keep you posted. As always, thank you for your suppo...

Weekly Update 12.23.22

Hey, folks! Hope your holiday season is going well. Sorry these weekly updates haven't been so weekly as of late; I'm taking a break this month to recharge.

I conducted a poll a few days ago regarding the length of my videos, and it seems that the majority prefer the longer ones. Not a huge surprise, but it at least confirms my suspicions. 

I'm in the process of determining the topic for my next video. I have a few ideas, but nothing nailed down as of yet. So, if you have any...

Onward to 2023...

Hey, folks. I'm hoping to get some input about what kind of videos you would like to see from me in the new year. This is more of a general question not concerning subject matter per se, but rather length/format/output.

Specifically, the question is, would you like to see longer videos with a sparser upload schedule, or shorter videos with a more consistent schedule? I'm not necessarily going to base my decision solely off of the poll results, but I'm curious to see if there's any parti...

Weekly Update 12.1.22

Hello, friends. In case you missed it, I just released a behemoth analysis vid on Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pj8UYjodNA

I'm going to take a little break before I start working on another video. Just need to recharge. But I am in the process of determining the topic for the next one. So, if you have any suggestions, let me know!

NEW VID. The Rehearsal: Art in the Age of Disintegration

In this installment, I’d like to discuss The Rehearsal, a series on HBO created by a comedian named Nathan Fielder. At first glance, The Rehearsal might seem like another one of Fielder’s comedic vehicles. You might think it’s yet another parodic reality tv show, like Nathan For You. In a certain sense, this is true; however, after a thorough inspection of the material, I have reason to believe that something extremely weird is going on with this show.

Weekly Update 11.25.22

Hey, folks! I have a small list of things to do before the next video is finalized, but I've made a ton of progress on the editing in the past week. Provided there aren't any major hiccups, it will be ready to go within the next week or so. 

I hired a consultant

I hired a consultant to help expand my reach on YouTube. He's kind of weird.

Weekly Update 11.11.22

Hey, folks! I am in the process of editing the upcoming video. Frankly, it is going to take quite some time due to the length, but I think the final product will be worth the wait. In the meantime, I am in the process of determining the topic for next video. Any ideas or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks so much for your support, and have a great weekend.

Thumbnail for the Next Video

Here's the thumbnail I'm working with for the next video. Thoughts?

Preview: A Breakdown of The Rehearsal: Orange Juice, No Pulp

Since you all have been so patient during the production of my next video, I figured I would upload a little sneak peek. This is a breakdown of the first episode of Nathan Fielder's recent HBO series, The Rehearsal. Here's hoping YouTube's content ID system doesn't flag it, otherwise I'm going to have to rethink how to edit this thing. Anyway, enjoy!

Weekly Update 11.4.22

Hey, folks! Hope you enjoyed Halloween. In case you missed it, we did a horror movie marathon last month. I just uploaded our discussion of the various films we watched:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOSNXXP8S_0

It's divided into chapters in case you want to avoid spoilers for any particular movie. My favorite by far was a Finnish movie called Hatching. Check it out if you get a chance. It's a st...

EARLY ACCESS: Halloween Horror Movie Roundup

If you've been following my updates this month, you of course know that we've been doing a horror movie marathon here at the ol' Nightmare Masterclass compound.  This is a compilation of our thoughts on the various movies we've watched. Enjoy!

If you want to avoid spoilers for any particular movie, I've included timestamps below:

05:40 Possum

14:18 Jacob's Ladder

20:17 Freaks

24:37 Hellraiser (2022)

34:52 Bram Stoker's Dracula

41:35 Eyes Without ...

Weekly Update 10.29.22

Hey, folks! The recording process for the next video is underway. It's taking a while because the script is quite long. I've been breaking it up into smaller bits because otherwise my voice is going to be shot. Editing is going to take some time as well. 

In other news, our Halloween movie marathon is still underway. I'm planning to release a roundup discussing everything we've seen this month. It's a bit of a crap shoot, but mostly positive. I really enjoyed Hatching. Those Finns ...

Halloween Horror-Movie-a-Thon! Week 5

Just a couple more movies to go as we approach my favorite day of the year...Halloween!

Saturday, October 29th: Deep Red (1975)

Director — Dario Argento
Sungenre — giallo

Available on Shudder, Hoopla, Kanopy

2022-10-28 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Halloween Horror-Movie-a-Thon! Week 4

Here's the line up for Week 4 of our Halloween Horror-Movie-a-Thon. 🎃

Saturday, October 22nd: Hatching (2022)

Director — Hanna Bergholm
Subgenre — "dark fable for grown-ups" (according to director)

Available on Hulu

2022-10-21 15:04:20 +0000 UTC View Post

Weekly Update 10.20.22

Hello! This week, I've been putting the finishing touches on the script for the next video. It's looking like the final word count is around 13k. If prior experience is any indication, the video will be about an hour and a half long, maybe a bit longer depending on other factors. 

Provided there are no hiccups, I will begin the recording phase this weekend. It's going to take a while. Lots of moving parts on this one. 

In other news, Halloween is fast approaching. We'll ...