The Lighthouse Hot Take
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- Опубліковано 28 лис 2019
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The Lighthouse: Just Guys Bein' Dudes
just dudes being guys!
Just jackin it to scrimshaw mermaids and digging up "rations."
Yaknow, normal guy stuff!
@@edwardzignot2681 just asking eachother to bark and seeing apparitions of your boss as a slimey tentacle monster, ya know
So my theory that the manlier a thing appears the gayer it seems, continues to hold true. Delightful.
The entire filmography of Chang Che supports this theory
Anyone in the military can confirm.
The lighthouse was really gay just bc they said no homo doesn't mean it was no homo
“Now I have no right to talk about men, because I haven’t been a man for a couple of years now. And that’s rad.” This is how I feel, but about women, even though I just came out.
Your take about capitalism and masculinity/homoerotic undertones is interesting. I think I got similar vibes, though the way I framed it in my head was that the conflict in The Lighthouse felt very much like older generations (Boomers/Gen X) vs. younger generations (millennials/Gen Z). The speech Robert Pattinson gives where he basically felt forced to be in his position and current job, as well his frustration as his dissatisfaction at life, feels like the experiences of younger generations having worse stations in life while the older generations (Dafoe's character) just tell them to keep working and be respectful. I haven't seen this interpretation anywhere else, but it's fascinating to me. Granted, this was a few weeks ago when I saw the movie and looked at what others were saying. Pattinson's character, as flawed as he is, resonated with me.
As you mention, Pattinson's character wants to achieve progress (go up to the light), to get out of his terrible circumstance, to climb the social ladder, and his violence and anger as he keeps trying mirrors the frustrations of younger generations trying to make the world better and have good lives while the profit-driven system established in the current system is butting against that--and the older generations in power scorn them for trying. Dafoe taunts him but at the same time wants his companionship. They seem to seek validation from one another. The climate change thing fits too, where in the end, all the people on Earth (or the island) are stuck dealing with this terrible consequence and ultimately unravel each other because they cannot overcome their differences.
What strikes me about Pattinson is how he has a set idea of what he deserves. Some would call this him being "entitled," but when younger generations try to follow in their parents' and grandparents' footsteps and have what they have but cannot due to the system, they grow disillusioned. Why can't he have the light? Why does Dafoe deserve it and he doesn't?
Good luck with your surgery!
Oh that is a great angle! Also, the part where Pattison's character complains about the light house barrack being way too ruinous for him/them to work in, let alone fix, fits really really neat into that approach imo.
This is a great post. Thanks!
Emily Deibler this is a really great analytical comment!
I agree with your interpretation of the themes regarding masculinity and power, but for me the heavy storms on the sea weren't a metaphor for climate change, I think that would be to literal for this kind of film. I think there's more of a lovecraftian element to them: The ocean is an endless, dark, untamable void to which the small island with the lighthouse is an illusion of safety and reason, always on the brink of being swallowed by the waves of madness. The weather reflects the state of mind of the characters. As they continue to distance themselves from their humanity the weather gets more uncontrollable.
why not both! climate change is pretty lovecraftian imo
i think she was just joking about the climate change thing
"We all have had that one job where a lot of things bug us but we keep coming in hoping things will get better but they never do."
Oof, that spoke to me.
As a transmasc NB 'theatrical chaotic masculinity' is just my lifestyle.
Honestly 'theatrical chaotic masculinity' might be my way to describe my gender from now on because yes, dramatics and chaos are my vibe
Isn't that just wrestling
GOD SAME!! solidarity
i saw the lighthouse with my girlfriend on our first date and we still haven't stopped screaming "HAAAARK, TRITON!" and "LET NEPTUNE STRIKE YE DEAD WINSLOW"
"the cast is fantastic" there are literally only two of them and theyre willam dafoe and robert pattinson
Yeah sounds fantastic to me
and the seagull
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The title scared me ngl, but I was ready to hear your criticism of it, being you're so passionate about The Witch. So glad you enjoyed it!! My hope is that people will start taking Pattinson more seriously as an actor after this, because the performances in this film are an absolute masterclass.
Have you seen Good Time? After that Cronenberg flick he starred in, Good Time was the first time I got to see him truly act (& thankfully, never saw a single Twilight film and had no negative perception of his capabilities), and he absolutely blew me away. It’s the same duo that directed the current hit Uncut Gems, & I highly recommend it to anyone who’s down with some truly different filmmaking.
*perfect gothic horror thunderclap*
HAAAAAAAAAAAARK~!!!
I also think the horn in this had the ‘Inception’ horn quivering in it’s dream boots.
EDIT: Best wishes in your recovery.
Not long after it came out, before I had seen the trailer or heard of it, my brother in law recommended it to my partner. He showed us the trailer and I remember being intrigued.. A few weeks later we decide to stream it since it wasn’t out of theaters yet. Partner finds it, grazes the description to make sure it sounds right... sounds right, we press play and start to watch... ....okay well I thought the trailer was in black and white. but ...younger old timey mariner is working with older old timey mariner at a spooky lighthouse.. the older guy is weirdly protective of the lighthouse... sounds about right..ok I thought Robert Patty was in this but maybe the beginning is weird...ok isn’t this supposed to be spooky this is lame where’s the mermaids...
turns out there’s an early 2000s movie also called the lighthouse about two lighthouse keepin dudes, one older and weird and protective of the lighthouse, the other younger and newer and seemingly more sensible, a dark secret from the past is exposed, and spooky omens/drunken insanity ensue. But it’s old and not scary or even good and no mermaids, or orgasmic god light.
We watched the off-brand Mandela effect lighthouse for almost 45 minutes before I realized I must be going crazy and nobody I know would ever recommend this movie, and the trailer I was shown looked way cooler. I googled it and sure enough we done goofed. I was pissed I wasted all that time and had to start the actual real film so late, but also amused by our idiocy and relieved that it wasn’t just the biggest disappointment of the century.
I just wanted to share that because every time I watch anything about this movie or even think about it I remember this weird twilight zone moment
Lol, thank you for sharing this. Now i kinda want to watch that lighthouse movie you were talking about
I accidentally did that to my Dad, I just told him to watch the lighthouse and he said it was terrible and boring, we even started to argue before I realized he watched the wrong movie lol
Thanks May, and best wishes on your recovery!
We stan. We stan so hard. Wish it were playing near me. Every critic I like, you included, has loved this movie. And I loved The VVitch.
Edit: Good luck on your surgery!!! Glad we could help!
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"Grey Gardens-esque" is SUCH a great description of the relationship in this movie, that phrase hit me like a bombshell lol! Thanks for a great video and good luck with the surgery!
godspeed w/ the surgery & here's hoping recovery goes smoothly!
As always, this was so great! I’m very curious about this movie, I’m going to do more digging on it. Looking forward to your upcoming videos too!! Also, your eyeshadow is so so gorgeous here.
I tell my gf “have it your way then. I like your cooking” all t time
I will definitely be watching this! So far I’ve watched all the movies you’ve reviewed positively and I’ve yet to be disappointed!
Also, I’m SO happy to hear about your upcoming surgery! Wishing you love, light, and luck in the upcoming days and weeks! 💕💕💕
This is why i watch your movie Hot Takes. You always come at us with interpretations I never even considered.
Personally, I'm still reeling from when the two characters were putting honey in the fuel after they ran out of hooch.
...like...no way ever.
Seeing your videos always brightens up my day
Best of luck on your surgery May!
First off, love you, May and you look amazing! Second, was so happy to see this video pop up!
That was a wonderful review, May! You found a lot of really cool ways to interpret the story I didn't think of.
Also, congrats on the surgery! I hope it goes great.
Fantastic exploration of The Lighthouse, May. It's such a gritty, yet weirdly dreamily polished, film.
Best wishes on your surgery and recovery! I'm so happy things are coming together.
Your channel is my new binge material!
Super interesting insights! Also I know this one is less of a video essay, but all your stuff lately (including this) have been super focused and well put. Looking forward to more!
As a long time subscriber I feel like your content has been a bit meandering recently. But this video is not only a return to form but much much better. You’re beaming with enegery you seem super enthusiastic and I love listening to your thoughts. Your points are razor sharp and laser focused. Keep that trend going, girl
Also, good luck on your surgery, and congratulations! I feel bad I missed the livestream and wasn't able to donate at all, but it's really awesome to hear that enough people donated.
Love your take on this film. I still haven't seen the damn thing... but I'll get to it.
Good luck with the surgery. Wish you a fast and safe recovery.
So happy for you! I hope you have a 100% smooth, practically boring but also remarkably fast recovery!
Wishing you a speedy recovery ! You look GORGEOUS in this vid!
I gotta say, I saw this movie roughly about the same time this video was published and I didn't care for it very much. BUT, that was until listening to your interpretation of it, 3 years later (now). Now I eagerly look forward to watching it again only this time, with a better understanding of it. I really appreciated this video!
Love this movie too Amy, all the best of wishes with ur surgery and here’s to a speedy recovery and yes I know I’m two years too late I only found ur channel last night, luv from the uk 🇬🇧 Glen
Good luck with your surgery!! I hope everything goes well and you recover soon :). You got this
good luck with the surgery and with the recovery! I hope it goes well, you're so brave and nothing can take away from what a smart and self-possessed person you've become
This is one of the best analyses I have read about this movie! I love your incisive way of reading the film in all its aspects. Real film crit. Love it!
I really really think that you will like "the terror": historical horror, very well made and acted and written, tender also???
It's kind of about being in the worst situation possible, with no escape, and still maintaining your humanity.
A moster polarbear is there. Scuvy too.
May, this might be my favorite analysis of yours. Incredible work
Yet again, thanks again for another Triffic video - big love
Hell yeah! The Lighthouse is my favorite movie of 2019 (Parasite takes a close second.)
Best of luck with sorgery, hope everything goes as planned! You're doing amazing, sweetie. I'm so happy to see you flourishing and getting to make content that you enjoy making! ♥
I LOVE U SO MUCH OMGGGHAIXNDKPW SO HYPE FOR U
ALSO
THANK U FOR EXPLAINING
I literally had 0 idea what to say when i saw this movie other than like "maybe gay?"
Alright, fine. Have it your way. I like yer cookin'.
I love that Nyx has taught me more about appreciating movies than media studies classes ever did lol
Also, I loved this video and had a weird moment at the beginning when she said " Hi I'm May, from Nyx Fears, not my apartment but the box that I'm in" I was like wait. Oh no. And I started like to "notice" the youtube box/outline around the video and it was oddly fourth wall breaking lol
That's so exciting!!! I hope recovery goes well ❤❤❤
"It can easily spiral into fanfiction and we *don't* want to do that!"
*aggressively searches on AO3*
Also, good luck with the surgery!!
I love this movie. I wish you had talked more about the metaphor of the gull. It's a perfect representation for how those in power treat things like climate change and the burden of capitalism. It's the poor person's fault because of some nebulous, almost superstitious reason.
"it's a movie about living in capitalism" THANK YOU! Why do so few ppl get that???
Congratulations on your surgery and good luck! Hope you have a speedy recovery.
"Now I get to fuck the light."
I liked this refreshing hot take, May.
All the best with your surgery next week.
love the new intro!!
Firstly, good luck with your surgery, May! May [har har] you have a speedy recovery. Secondly, I already wanted to see this movie (I love The Witch very much), but now I want to see it even more.
I'm so excited for you! I wish you a speedy recovery and lots of ice cream or something.
im so glad you loved it too the title scared me lol
I did a video essay on this movie right after it came out and I feel so vindicated right now by our opinions being in line with one another because I have the utmost respect for you.
I saw it on November 1st and I still think about it pretty much every day.
Good luck!!!!!! Thank you for everything, May!
May I wish you the best on your recovery!!
love ya girl. be safe and heal quickly!!!
sending you buckets of love and light
xoxo love from Maryland
Omg, you should definitely review the film Gaslight
Love that intro song :*
i already wanted to see this movie but now i gotta bc 'theatrical chaotic masculinity' is a concept that appeals to me greatly. also congrats on booking your surgery! may recovery go smoothly and the results be a weight off your shoulders :)
I definitely agree that good art isn't always pleasing. But at the same time, I found The VVitch both very thought provoking and entertaining. I'm really intrigued by The Lighthouse, and I hope to see it ASAP! Best of luck with the surgery!
Damn, I really dig the energy you exude, homegirl. Really earnest, lots of passion for what you speak about, & your perspective on things like masculinity is incredibly thoughtful, and doesn’t cast any judgment while doing so. IMO, that’s going to be the most effective way to get a message across to an audience that might take personal offense to the subject being mentioned, & your speaking skills navigate that treacherous topic quite skillfully.
Also, always gotta give props for the 🤟. I’m a 28-year-old in college, & the younger people laugh and jokingly call me Radical Chris, since they think that sorta gesture is purely a product of the 90s (which is maybe half-true).
Appreciated your thoughts, & looking forward to what you discuss next, seeing as this is the first video of yours I’ve seen, & don’t even know what your typical content is!
Rock on, homegirl 🤟
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I thought it was fascinating the degree of mythic resonances they went through with it. It had a definite Tartarus sort of vibe. Pattinson's character was quite clearly the condemned, for the sins we find out later in the film as well as the Promethean sin of his theft of the light (or fire). But instead of Zeus, he's stealing it from Poseidon. His end is him with what is clearly his liver being torn out by seabirds (Poseidon's bird) rather than eagles (Zeus').
I mean a big point of contention was the nature of the crime that led him to the job at the Lighthouse: whether it was done in a Promethean manner (Prometheus having been forethought) or not.
Your hot takes are truly hot it honestly means way more to me than it should. Most hot takes are like “movie most people like = stupid” but your hot takes make me think and genuinely surprise me. Don’t feel force to do work just because an irrelevant punk asked you to, but I will listen to all your hot takes gimme that good shit
one thing i really loved about the lighthouse was the language they used-- i couldn't completely understand what they were saying because it was a somewhat old form of language, a sort of dialect that you can't fully grasp in this day and age. however, this still made it more immersive! i could get what they were saying through nuances and it made it feel so much more authentic, which is something i totally agree with you on.
My sweet baby child! I hope the best for your surgery and hope you recover speedily!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I am rewatching you today because I feel safe with you and nostalgic/existencial depressed(?)also so....I absolutely adore you May💋🚬🤷♀️🖤🤘💀🎈
Everytime i watch your channel i discover new takes and opinions i relate to then also appreciate on a deeper level for inspiring my reflection on some aspect that is enlightening in a more positive personal or profound level at times. I am truly grateful for everything that resonates in a real way that kinda transcends the actual content topic because your presence and personality has compatible and familiar energy and interesting overall impact individually in a unique and original style i can appreciate and be grateful for ultimately. I dont like to express anything this generic and feel a hallmark or lifetime original vibes that are irritating at best now so please ignore the signature symbolic or sappy general typical cringe or overlook anything too cliche inspired disingenuous unoriginal feeling initiatives to check out on whatever sentiment is inherantly intended in the characteristic context but convaluted and corrupted by absolute stereotype information interpreted by association to the equally unexceptional gross generic stereotypes presented initially as nothing more or too negated by natural consequence connections. I am trying to say how meaningful or special something sentiment felt but its fundamentally flawed and faulty since the subject matter is unequivacally casual and opposite in every reasonable reality by mannet of the motivating interest influenced by factors of contradictory characteristic correlations such ad the impersonal relationship being stranger caliber aquaintance and overall disconnected reality of whatever personal intentions to express without being ireationally hypocritical and blissfully devoid the reasoning beyond obliviously ignorant level stabdards. Since i can excuse it as imaginative and creative and am already weird socially i will stand by this run on epic record of remedial or regressed resouceful ranting nonsense its too late to redeem myself from now just know it is heartfelt and best intended to manifest as magically articulate and fully positive meaning and statements symbolically supporting all you are and do. I platonically just love you as a spirit soul and sister by self imposed dranatic delusions interpreted and expressed as this non explaination excuse to be so lame but also genuine and sincere saying you are a treasured creator during the struggles only comforted by chronic online accepting loser status for now and the behaviors it entails however unfortunate they are when amplified by sober self awareness to be all in on being this way still. 🤘🙃🎈much love either way though for real😎🖤
Also good luck with your surgery, I hope it all good to plan and you are safe, healthy and happy.
I am thrilled for you May! Good luck!
And Oh Wow am I going to drag myself out to the Lighthouse even if I can't bring anyone...
But they will be so confused about the beans line. Maybe if I warn my lame homebody friends about that, they will come.
Love it!!!
I'm so excited to watch this movie now
You are like glowing in this video.
this movie sounds like its very virginia woolf, kafka, kate chopin-esque type writing and analysis as well. the whole concept of capitalistic gain and human emotion juxtaposed to the imagery of the lighthouse makes it sound a lot better than what critics are saying (and what im hearing about the lighthouse). Great vid mom!! good luck and well wishes on your surgery and recovery xoxo
You are brilliant! Thank you!! Never even occurred to me the capitalist themes in there! And thank you for making clear the issue with people overusing the term “toxic masculinity”
Seriously thank you!
I broke up with my girlfriend of five years 20 days after Midsommar premiered, she took my kids and I’m getting them back tomorrow after not seeing them for over 130 days so yeah I’m excited! Great video! Hope surgery goes well!
I just want to watch it again :(
It all felt like some haunted Samuel Becket story stuck out of time to me
HOW did i miss this episode??? Now i must watch this film....AND SPILL MY BEANS!!!!
MAY NOTIFICATION GANG WOOOO
good luck on your surgery!!! ❤️💕💖
YO CONGRATS!
This is my favourite film of the 2010s
God damn it, I'm a Pattinson and I didn't realize
omg i have the same pillow that's behind you
"I have spent a couple of weeks now thinking about a movie called The Lighthouse."
This was me back in October when I first saw it. I've been hoping it would pop up here ever since, because I value your judgement and opinions and I like hearing what you think about movies!
Unless you didn't like The Lighthouse, in which case I'm going to disregard everything you say in this video. =P
I'm glad someone had something interesting about this movie
The best art makes you feel uncomfortable. Just because you don't understand that feeling doesn't make you not on quote-unquote the level of the movie
The Lighthouse is everything to me
Look, I don't get why I haven't found your channel before now as you should have shown up in my recommends looooong before now but I'm trying to make up for it by binging your videos. As probably evidenced by the wibbly wobbly timey whimey nature of my comments in your videography...
Good luck on your surgery lil b! (Also we would super love a VVitch video from you some day ❤️)
So happy you got the money for the surgery!!
I loved it but I was dealing with post concert deafness bc I had immediately left a metal show so I couldn’t understand what was going on half the time
i saw the thumbnail and had to click just to say that you're looking so pretty these days!!
I had no idea even that this movie was a thing until recently
"it only took you until 2020" (me in 2024 😵)
Well, Robert Pattinson's character is basically a Prometheus-like figure (as prophesized by Willem Dafoe's character - "hot promethean plunder!"), hence the aspiration to climb up to the top of the lighthouse/Olympus and "steal" the light/fire of the gods. His punishment is equally mithologically accurate, his entrails being picked at by birds, while he is still alive. Top notch movie.
Really great take on The Lighthouse! I was a bit confused by what I was seeing, but still enjoyed it nonetheless. I really like the social commentary the movie was talking about, basically how being a wage slave is shitty. It really speaks to me personally because I really love music and playing the guitar and no matter how many times I tell my own parents that, they just tell me "Oh, finish up college (and get into a shit ton of debt, but whatever ammirte?), get a good paying job and then you'll be able to do whatever you want!" The older I get, the more I realize that that's probably not going to happen. Late stage capitalism is great!
12:50 - 13:14 God. Yes. I felt that so hard.