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What Makes Who Killed Captain Alex Great?
#acinemalens #videoessay #wakaliwood #whokilledcaptainalex
As an aspiring filmmaker in a filmmaking community, people would always complain they can't made films whether because of the budget, equipment, or personal reasons. Even I was a victim of this, but not Isaac Godfrey Geoffrey Nabwana (Nabwana I.G.G.). With only a budget of $200 and challenges that the country face during that time, he was able to made a film that the whole wide world loves. Let's dive in into the process of how he was able to achieve that despite all of the limitations!
Chapters:
0:00 Overview
2:04 Behind-the-scenes
5:40 Wakaliwood legacy
9:30 "Great films are the ones that sparks curiosity"
13:42 Personal Thoughts
Donate to Wakaliwood:
www.patreon.com/wakaliwood?
Film Credits:
Who Killed Captain Alex (2010)
Taken 3 (2014)
Black Widow (2021)
The Room (2003)
Fateful Findings (2013)
Ant Man 3: Quantumania (2023)
The Meg 2 (2023)
Enter The Dragon (1973)
Silent Rage (1982)
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990)
Bad Black (2016)
Commando (1985)
Police Story 2 (1988)
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
The Terminator (1984)
A Trip To The Moon (1902)
Cops (1922)
Modern Times (1936)
Beau is Afraid (2023)
Taxi Driver (1976)
The Godfather (1972)
Raging Bull (1980)
The Way of The Dragon (1972)
The Marvels (2023)
Crazy World (2019)
References:
"The New Wave of Ultra-Violent Ugandan DIY Action Cinema: Wakaliwood": ua-cam.com/video/sy0OOVTmsJI/v-deo.html
"Wakaliwood: Action films from Uganda | Reporter": ua-cam.com/video/ENW7-_4vs3k/v-deo.htmlsi=vibnZEQsqa3bKryC
"Meet the Steven Spielberg of Wakaliwood": ua-cam.com/video/LuX52VduZJ8/v-deo.html&pp=ygUcd2FrYWxpd29vZCBncmVhdCBiaWcgc3Rvcmllcw%3D%3D
"The Man Behind Uganda's Growing 'Wakaliwood' Film Industry": ua-cam.com/video/puYl9gcITUM/v-deo.html
"This is Wakaliwood | Explorer" : ua-cam.com/video/VeqCrBe1xRc/v-deo.html&pp=ygUSd2FrYWxpd29vZCBuYXQgZ2Vv
CRAZY WORLD Crew Q&A | TIFF 2019: ua-cam.com/video/h8AtOLrRj1k/v-deo.html&pp=ygUQdGlmZiBjcmF6eSB3b3JsZA%3D%3D
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Soundtrack used:
Kyle Preston - Exploration
Yehezkel Raz - Continuance
Eleven Kingdoms - Passage of Dreams
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Is Furiosa better than Fury Road?
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#furiosa #madmax #filmreview #georgemiller Are Furiosa story worth to tell? Can the film make it epic? Help me make more videos! Leave a one time donation: paypal.me/GregKohar Instagram: acinemalens Twitter: acinemalens Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/acinemalens
How to (im)perfectly Critique Education
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#3idiots #bollywood #videoessay It has been almost 15 years since 3 Idiots was released. But has it stand the test of time, either in quality and its social impact? Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself:: artlist.io/referral/4990327/Gregorius Help me make more videos! Leave a one time donation: paypal.me/GregKohar Instagram: acinemalens Twitter: twitt...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Movie Review)
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#filmreview #kingdomoftheplanetoftheapes #2024films Planet of the Apes reboot is perhaps one of the most underrated franchise with its thematic depth. The question is can Kingdom continue that legacy? Or perhaps it will be another mindless summer blockbuseter of 2024? Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself:: artlist.io/referral/4990327/Gregorius Help me make more vi...
The Fall Guy Review: Give them the Oscars!
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#thefallguymovie #filmreview #2024films #ryangosling A tribute to our unsung heroes with old Hollywood Blockbuster vibe! Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself:: artlist.io/referral/4990327/Gregorius Help me make more videos! Leave a one time donation: paypal.me/GregKohar Instagram: acinemalens Twitter: acinemalens Letterboxd: letterboxd.co...
Challengers: Making Tennis Exciting
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#filmreview #challengersmovie #2024films Challengers is a film that surprise me. Just how the hell Luca Guadagnino make tennis so sexy? Content 0:00 Film Review 5:02 Why tennis? Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself:: artlist.io/referral/4990327/Gregorius Help me make more videos! Leave a one time donation: paypal.me/GregKohar Instagram: acinemalens T...
This Is The Worst Indonesian Film...
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This Is The Worst Indonesian Film...
Hayao Miyazaki Should Stop Making Films... (The Boy and The Heron)
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#theboyandtheheron #filmreview #videoessay South Korea has finally released Hayao Miyazaki latest film, "The Boy and The Heron." A film that feels so different from Miyazaki previous films, it fits so well for his last filmography that I believe he should just stop making movies. Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself:: artlist.io/referral/4990327/Gregorius Help me ...
Why Busan International Film Festival Is So Important
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#biff2023 #busaninternationalfilmfestival #videoessay This is one of the most memorable moments in my life. I was given the opportunity to attend the Busan International Film Festival, held on 4-13 October 2023. How was it? What movies should you look forward to? Why are film festivals actually important? Let’s discuss! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Because I Hate Korea 1:49 Do Not Expect Too Much ...
Terrify The Audience With This Technique
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#videoessay #horror #anxiety A dark hallway, creepy music, a moment of silence, and then, The Monster jumps RIGHT at the audience! This common pattern of horror films seems to be present in most, if not all recent horror films. This new movie Beau is Afraid, however, brings you a new horror. Let’s talk about it! Sources cited: Film Art: An Introduction: amzn.to/45ruEqZ Beau is Afraid (availabl...
Oppenheimer WIDE vs TALL: Which is more immersive?
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#videoessay #croppenheimer #oppenheimer #imaxlaser Oppenheimer, as you may all know, is unlike any other movies released in modern cinema. Stellar directing, impressive storytelling, and… a different aspect ratio? I looked far and wide to watch this movie the way it is intended; tall, not wide. Now, the question arises: Was it worth it? Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for...
Please Stop Using Long Takes in Films
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#videoessay #longtake #immersive The one thing audience hate when watching a film is to feel out of the immersion. While the trend of one continuous take is undeniably impressive, most of the time it took the audience out of the immersion. In this video, we'll explain the reason why. Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself:: artlist.io/referral/4990327/Gregorius Help...
We Need To Talk About SUBTITLE!
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#filmanalysis #filmessay The debate to watch film with subtitles or not seems to have no end. Coming from a non-English speaking country, watching movies with subtitles has become more than necessary. But of course, there are also drawbacks on watching films with subtitles; one of them is the hidden cues of anticipation of next scene! Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for y...
Why The Raid Series Has Such Great Characters
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#theraid #videoessay #writingadvice Hammer Girl, Baseball Bat Man, The Assassin: short screentime, long live in our heads. Find out what made them so memorable, and make this as a lesson to apply on your action film screenplay Music by Artlist. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: artlist.io/referral/4990327/Gregorius Help me make more videos! Leave a one time donation: paypal.me/...
I was wrong about The Little Mermaid
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I was wrong about The Little Mermaid
How Streaming Culture Kills Cinema
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How Streaming Culture Kills Cinema
How To Be Damien Chazelle
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How To Be Damien Chazelle
How EEAAO Changed My Life
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How EEAAO Changed My Life
Why We Need More Divisive Films
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Why We Need More Divisive Films
Indonesian Student Appears in Korean Film! (ft. Feivel Nathanael)
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Indonesian Student Appears in Korean Film! (ft. Feivel Nathanael)
30 Great Films to Introduce Indonesian Cinema
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30 Great Films to Introduce Indonesian Cinema
Ranking All Wong Kar-wai Films
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Ranking All Wong Kar-wai Films
Ant Man 3: Quantumania and the future of MCU (ft. Marvel Fan)
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Ant Man 3: Quantumania and the future of MCU (ft. Marvel Fan)
THEY GIVE THE OSCARS RIGHT THIS TIME??!! (Oscars 2023 Review)
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THEY GIVE THE OSCARS RIGHT THIS TIME??!! (Oscars 2023 Review)
Filmmaking Role You Never Really Notice (ft. Ericka Florencia)
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Filmmaking Role You Never Really Notice (ft. Ericka Florencia)
TOP 10 BEST MOVIES of 2022
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TOP 10 BEST MOVIES of 2022
I NEVER EXPECT INDONESIA FILM SCHOOL TAUGHT THIS (ft. Gerald Tham)
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I NEVER EXPECT INDONESIA FILM SCHOOL TAUGHT THIS (ft. Gerald Tham)
ACINEMALENS 2023 OSCARS Picks and Prediction
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ACINEMALENS 2023 OSCARS Picks and Prediction
BARDO: Masterpiece or self-indulgence? (Movie review)
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BARDO: Masterpiece or self-indulgence? (Movie review)
WELCOME TO ACINEMALENS (FILM PODCAST PILOT EPISODE)
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WELCOME TO ACINEMALENS (FILM PODCAST PILOT EPISODE)

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  • @nihilnothings000
    @nihilnothings000 9 днів тому

    Hey Greg, it's Nick, sorry it took me a long time, congratulations for your first 1k+ video. Similar to yourself, I am still entertained and highly regard 'Three Idiots' as a movie that resonates with students, Asians, and society, transcending generations as long as the rat-race system is still being upheld within most societies. You hit the nail on the head on why this movie works, it's ability to synthesize relatability + depth + slapstick allows it to be memorable without coming off as preachy/or as a PSA, optics mather after all. The characters also work well as representations of what the author supports and goes against, effectively hammering the message. Bridging your own experience on how it resonates with you helps convince the audience to understand the practicalities of what makes the movie good instead of simply waxing on film theory. In the end, a movie is as good as how the audience perceives it in most instances. Though like most critiques of the competitive culture of the education system it's quite limited to the constraints of a liberal viewpoint, as the system itself is merely a symptom of the overarching problem of a hierarchy based society resulted from the capitalist system, hence the movie being an "imperfect critique" of education. I believe you touched this but you can probably extend this topic in another video if you wish and maybe provide examples of movies that critique the education system from a more Marxist perspective. Overall, good job, the essay community is overall competitive but as long as you find your brand you'd definitely stand out!

  • @pastelkass
    @pastelkass 16 днів тому

    This is fantastic video.

  • @UseYourBrain00
    @UseYourBrain00 25 днів тому

    Good Analysis

  • @fiona.pandana
    @fiona.pandana 27 днів тому

    Great movie, jadi pengen nonton lagi 😄 Ini asli keren banget ulasannya. Sampe mata agak berkaca2 juga, soalnya nyentil kehidupanku sedikit wkwkwkwk 😆 Dan banyak orang pasti juga relate dengan apa yang dibahas dalam review film ini. Terima kasih, review film seperti ini bisa memberi pengetahuan tentang cinematografinya dan pelajaran apa yang ingin disampaikan melalui film itu. Dengan review seperti ini jadi lebih bisa menghargai semua orang yg berada behind the scene, yg udah put a lot of effort utk menyampaikan sesuatu ke kita through the movie.

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens 21 день тому

      Tersentuh banget setelah baca ini. Terimakasih ya atas kata-katanya 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sitymaria2028
    @sitymaria2028 29 днів тому

    All is well !! Thanks for the explanation & review. Make me want to watch the movie again 😀

  • @user-cm1sk7qc2y
    @user-cm1sk7qc2y Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤ Great

  • @normalhuman6260
    @normalhuman6260 Місяць тому

    Great breakdown. <3 One of my favourite movies.

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Місяць тому

      Thank you so much. What do you really like about 3 Idiots if I may ask?

  • @stephaniepage4334
    @stephaniepage4334 Місяць тому

    Could sunna be blue eyes lake descendants because she resembles lake and could noa be Cornelius descendants because he lookalike Caesar and they both have same eyes and birthmark?

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens 28 днів тому

      That's an interesting theory indeed! We might get more explanation of that in the sequel

  • @fahim_dayhan9205
    @fahim_dayhan9205 Місяць тому

    Amazing breakdown of the movie

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching! Let me know other films you would like me to analyze

  • @thecritiquer9407
    @thecritiquer9407 Місяць тому

    💗💗💗

  • @f4be1
    @f4be1 Місяць тому

    great analysis, loved the film and this vid

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for your comment!~ 👍

  • @lincekentjana2398
    @lincekentjana2398 Місяць тому

    All is well. Welldone. I love ur review so much ❤

  • @kart3347
    @kart3347 2 місяці тому

    man, the man is killing us, man

  • @YairdaPon
    @YairdaPon 2 місяці тому

    One of the best action movies tbh

    • @horrorfanandy4647
      @horrorfanandy4647 Місяць тому

      Gives new meaning to the word relentless entertainment! They set out to make the most action packed entertaining movie they could and they absolutely succeeded!

  • @emirolmez4332
    @emirolmez4332 3 місяці тому

    wakaliwood>holywood

  • @TheOnlyRick3
    @TheOnlyRick3 6 місяців тому

    Lovely video

  • @lincekentjana2398
    @lincekentjana2398 6 місяців тому

    Despite worst movie, this is one of the best analysis I’ve ever watched. Love it. Made me lol and cant stop watching 😂 What’s next, Bro? Can’t wait to see it.❤

  • @user-yo7fx2xn8m
    @user-yo7fx2xn8m 7 місяців тому

    All me

  • @mulethedonkey2579
    @mulethedonkey2579 7 місяців тому

    Eh, I don't really believe in the "perfect ending." I think more good art is good, even if retiring seems poetic

  • @emiliolira1563
    @emiliolira1563 7 місяців тому

    Miyazaki should never stop making movies.

    • @a_kind_cherry
      @a_kind_cherry 6 місяців тому

      The fact that this video has 2.9k views and 66 thumbs as of today, 10 December 23, shows that most viewers disagree with the content creator.

    • @otterpoppin
      @otterpoppin 5 місяців тому

      He's 82 at this point lmao, he can't live forever.

  • @ME-ed7gc
    @ME-ed7gc 7 місяців тому

    Spirited away is not miyazakis first film. Fact check.

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens 7 місяців тому

      I was meant to say that it was my first experience watching Miyazaki film, looking back guess I didn’t phrase it correctly

    • @ME-ed7gc
      @ME-ed7gc 7 місяців тому

      @@acinemalens gottcha

  • @apbc-
    @apbc- 7 місяців тому

    Your video was so calm, relaxing and interesting, thank you ! Can’t wait to discover your next videos !

  • @user-yz1so3vj9o
    @user-yz1so3vj9o 8 місяців тому

    Love to watch this. Very interesting ❤

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens 7 місяців тому

      Thank you!! Which film do you anticipate the most?

  • @AndreMartinsVideo
    @AndreMartinsVideo 8 місяців тому

    Nice video ❤ Gostei bastante.

  • @nehairishcupcake7545
    @nehairishcupcake7545 8 місяців тому

    I loved this take on movie lay out and audience expectations I would like to see more videos on what "ABA, ABAC,AB..." means and what the different layouts look like! it sounds so interesting

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens 8 місяців тому

      It was taken from the book “Film Art: An Introduction” where the authors explained the format. The book explained it pretty well with great examples. Hopefully though I could make a video diving deep about this theory in the future :)

  • @marymenatti9175
    @marymenatti9175 9 місяців тому

    Yes, I understand. I haven’t seen the movie yet but I am drawn to explore these ideas. When times are bad, I don’t have to be miserable. I can enjoy each moment as I live it. I can be that which I want my world to duplicate. Kind.

  • @prerna_padma
    @prerna_padma 9 місяців тому

    Cool video essay!👌👌

  • @lawoull.6581
    @lawoull.6581 10 місяців тому

    😎 👍

  • @user-jg4ex3ss4g
    @user-jg4ex3ss4g 11 місяців тому

    Love it. thanks

  • @user-km4mz6cw4b
    @user-km4mz6cw4b 11 місяців тому

    I was impressed with Decision to Leave. Thanks for reviewing. Wish u success

  • @user-kk7wz9rc6e
    @user-kk7wz9rc6e 11 місяців тому

    Love ur review, thanks Bro

  • @shailu210
    @shailu210 Рік тому

    Too accurate and too scary.

  • @arcticgoddess
    @arcticgoddess Рік тому

    Awesome commentary on being a man! Your channel deserves more likes. It really changed my mind too. Women are programmed by culture to want the 'bad boy', then expect this jerk to become a great husband and loving father. It doesn't make sense. I can attest, 'bad boys' become bad men.

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind words! I feel like its quite twisted on how do people perceived the image of “men”, and its just amazing how The Daniels able to subvert it through Waymond. I hope that this film able to enlighten that to others

  • @arcticgoddess
    @arcticgoddess Рік тому

    I LOVED Run Lola Run! EEAAO is everything to me too..

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Рік тому

      Run Lola Run is perhaps one of the most unique action film that show how action film could be philosophical

  • @biacastro2846
    @biacastro2846 Рік тому

    I agree with u completely! This movie changed my life. Sometimes I feel so lost wondering how things could be different, but when I really think about it, there is no space/time I would rather be than here ❤ I feel like that acceptance is the ultimate act of self love. Great video! Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your comment! I would be lying if I don‘t feel that way too! But yes in the end, we just need to accept everything we had

  • @samraatif191
    @samraatif191 Рік тому

    1st...asian star wid Oscar.....Cooolll

  • @libraryofpapel
    @libraryofpapel Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your personal story.

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Рік тому

      You're welcome! Hope you could find (or had) a film that changed your life as well!

  • @kusnadyagus8
    @kusnadyagus8 Рік тому

    It is very rare to have such film analysis channel which analysis the film relates with real life.... I like it.. Indeed watching film is not only 'watch' but also 'learn'....

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Рік тому

      Thank you! I feel like we're living in times where films are consumed just as entertainment rather than taking something out of it. Glad to find someone who had the same thought :)

  • @user-mc7cn2er7d
    @user-mc7cn2er7d Рік тому

    Woow, great video. ❤ Really opened my eyes. First time when I saw the movie, I had a mixed feeling. I liked parts of it, but also could not really accept some of the too absurd parts. But the way u analyzed it just open my eyes to see the great points from EEAAO. Thanks a lot

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Рік тому

      Glad to know that! Yeah it could be absurd at some point but it just amazing how well it all entangled together

  • @JustinShrader
    @JustinShrader Рік тому

    Gonna see this one in theaters tomorrow! Your Name is one of my all time favs, excited af for this!

    • @acinemalens
      @acinemalens Рік тому

      Many seems to be disappointed with this one. But that just show how much ‘Your Name’ is Shinkai’s Magnum Opus

  • @pubgmonkey8325
    @pubgmonkey8325 Рік тому

    Nice. Can I go with my parents?

  • @rafikajjj1079
    @rafikajjj1079 Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @acinemalens
    @acinemalens Рік тому

    If you have any other Indonesia film recommendation that is not on the list, you're welcome to comment down below! Also if you have any trouble to find the recommended Indonesia film on your streaming service, don't hesitate to contact me!~ . . Kalau ada rekomendasi film Indonesia lainnya yang tidak ada di video, silahkan untuk menaruhnya di kolom komentar~~