Rayyan Ansari whats real issue of Indian viewer, that don't know technical terms when watching cinema. Even old movie viwer knows some great terms to understand cinema. As you said, films critics know all the term and should explain it to audience in simple manner. Coz they are professional, signed for that job. Bt eventually, most of sold out critics just praise any crap created by India huge director or star. Btw many people of our generation now understand quality of cinema and analysis it on their on perfectly. That's why people like me, watch movie first which they like from trailer. And then after that listen to critics. Sometimes agree with them or disagree too. Nice video bro, keep it up.
There is a film critic on youtube who I adore.. Chris Stuckmann.. My guess is you know him that's why you didn't included his name.. Once again a great video on a very important topic...
I personally don't belive in improving standards in movie, I don't agree with the usage of the word "standard" because it creates parity between "high culture" movies and popular cinema. Although for the longest time I grew up watching Rajnikanth's movies I don't appreciate it as much as I did before. Specially after a film studies course but I still strongly believe that my identity, opinion as viewer came through watching such popular movies and I need to respect that. Taking even Hitchcock for that matter, we need to appreciate his movies just as simple thrillers even before the editors Cahiers du cinéma appreciated Hitchcock. There in lies real film appreciation. Yeah again great video thanks again.
Most people use film criticism not to help in their understanding of the film. They just use it to validate their pre-conceived opinions about the film.
If some schmuck can say that Blade Runner 2049 is the movie you should play at a party for "ambiance", film criticism is in a desperate need to be resuscitated.
Krushnaal Pai that's a decent analysis. I urge you to watch the movie at least a couple more times. It falls in the batch of those rare films that age well, such as Get Out, or Vertigo.
Shantanu Saren when I watched it the first time, I found it hard to follow. Multiple viewings gave me a better insight. Therefore, "the batch of rare films".
Dear Vinit, you are a devil corrupting youth. You are costing me a lot of money and movie going buddies. After your viewing your videos 1. I go to different kind of movies (most of which my friends don't care about) 2. I am stuck with analysing the old classics in an new light when all my buddies are busy watching the latest blockbusters on their laptop (Again my priorities don't match with that of my buddies) 3. When they ask me how the movie was and I tell them about the details used in cinematography, they think I am a dork (again... my reputation, they used to consider me a perfectly normal guy) 3. If the cinematography/ Editing/ Sound mixing/ directional nuances of a movie is really nice I have to watch it twice in theater (costing me more money). I blame you for all this.
This happens with me too. When my friends ask me how was the movie, I am unable to give them a one word answer. I give them an explanation of what I liked and disliked. They get turned off at this and stop conversing anymore. How can so many people not appreciate critical thinking...
Well, who am I to judge. I am 29 and am only beginning to analyse a movie differently. I am sure in time we will get more friends. Athu varaikkum wait panni than avanum. :-D
I think Ratatouille summed it up best : "But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends. " - Anton Ego
Go watch LEMMINO he is a top 10 facts person but he does it in a way that is super interesting. I say this because he literally posts like every 2 months or such and the quality is always top-notch.
Thanks Vinit for the links. I also urge you to have regular critiques of Indian films just like you were doing previously. I know it's very time consuming, but I feel that you are in a very good position to do justice in film criticism.
You don't have to agree with everything critics have to say but good film critics really give you insight into things you never thought about during watching the film. More often than I'd like to admit, reading a film review has made me appreciate and like a movie which I didn't like during the first sitting. For example, I didn't like Mulholland Drive when I first watched it (didn't really understand completely tbh) but after reading reviews and understanding the true essence of it, I think it is one of the greatest and ingenious films ever made.
Very beautifully explained. Rip Ebert. Also please do an episode on animated films. Films like Akira, Spirited away, Your name, Grave of the fireflies etc deserves a mention. Cheers!
UA-cam has recommended this just today and i am watching your "videos". I have never listened to anyone talking this way about cinema. These are great works. i feel not all movies have reached that part where technicality of visual and audio experience even matters, but some films do need recognition in terms of the work done by their crew as an unit. Its like one is talking about a simple strawberry jam sandwich while other being a marvelous and complex mutton biryani.
A film critic on UA-cam that is highly underrated is Jammy Pants on "tried and refused" productions. He mostly critiques bollywood films but does so in a detailed and objective way. He points out the flaws in a film but also builds intrigue within the audience to check out the film regardless so that they can critique it through their lenses. I implore you guys to check him out.
I learnt a lot today and you make some great points. When i read your thoughts on twitter about a movie i disagree with you every time, but its interesting to see a different POV. I do movie reviews on my channel and i will really make some changes in how i do it but i am no critic, I don't do it because i know more than anyone else. I am studying film and i learn new things everyday and i try to incorporate them in my videos but my only aim when i review a movie is to express my thoughts and feelings of the film to the world. I have tried to keep it simple and raw for a lay man to understand but i think i should try to incorporate more about the film making process. Great Video!
To be honest,Nona, you don't know squat about films! You're exactly the "20 year old with a laptop" he's talking about. You, Pj, Comicvesre ,Jammy only make content for conformation and gaining subscribers. You daren't criticize or praise a movie against public sentiment.
Wow!! I have no words to describe how much i enjoyed this video. This was something that i didnt know about earlier, it has inspired me to dig deeper and view films from a new perspective!! Thanks for making this video.
Just happened to re-visit this one. Amazes me that you tend to dig so deep into the matter. Every second of that video had something for my mind to take in. Hence, always worth a re-watch.
Thanks Vinit. We will miss those potentially thousands of thoughtful insights into the cinematic art form that you would have brought out in future. You will be missed, but your work will stay.
Extremely well put... Have watched your videos multiple times... In awe of your knowledge of cinema and articulate writing skills... Well done dude... Eagerly waiting for the next video...
Oh god! That's exactly what i needed. I also do think that internet has made the film criticism bland. That's the reason why i never read any film review. They always tell me what i already know. What's the point of such review? Thanks Vinit sir. Hope this video inspires people to perceive cinema through a new perspective. From now on, i too am going to read some criticism. And one more thing, i also think that Rajeev Masand hides his criticism inability in the veil of convoluted adjectives. Once again thank you very much sir for making this video.
Can't thank you enough for the kind of content you have been uploading on your channel. Love watching movies and you simply help understand them better. Please keep posting and help us grow :). Thanks again !
Thank you for this video. I stumbled upon this channel today and thank the universe for this to happen. This is what I have discussed with another of my film enthusiast friend time and again that how all the mainstream film reviewers are just talking about the content or at most the performance was it convincing or not, how good it was etc., but ignoring the form of cinema completely. Now, most of the time I know what will they say before even watching them, there is not much expectation on the part of these reviews/critics of discussing certain scenes, or editing technique, or the framing, lighting, music, background score or anything for that matter. I know the mainstream film journalism/ review/ criticism for that matter is said to only require the audience to decide to watch or not but there is a need to engage with cinema much intensely, cinema is a visual and aural form, it is not just about the story or the performance but it is primarily about filmmaking. The visuals along with sound could create their own story. It is not about the story but how you tell that story. The point is that the audience needs to be exposed to this primary aspect of filmmaking so that they could appreciate the films much more. :)
Vinit, man you are doing seriously very very very different stuff from other garbage we see on youtube. Please continue, I got goosebumps at man places during your narration. I have pasted your video on FIlm companion channel video too. They shud learn a lesson or two fro you man ! Continue ur awesome work , would love to watch more videos like these on the different aspects of filmmaking . If possible , pleasae make one on cinematography... Love !
I cant imagine how much time this guy takes to make these videos. seriously man either you have all this edited perfectly in your mind , yeah that would require an encyclopedic knowledge or you really invest all your time for this . Great work man. really appreciate the effort.
Dear vinit.. your videos affect me in a very positive and critical way.. and thats why i love watching your videos. I love the way you point out exactly where the Indian cinema is hitting mediocrity and it just inspires me to choose more carefully which cinema I choose to see in theatre. Frankly speaking I have developed some movie viewing and analysing skills just by watching your videos. Thank you. Keep uploading.
Thank you so much for this lovely video. It was both illuminating and validating for me. I liked that you shared a handful of books on film criticism. I feel a large part of our audience isn't introduced to film criticism. More awareness on the subject could surely motivate them to see films from an artistic perspective.
Everytime I come to your channel I have a new perspective of watching a movie. This in turn leads to better understand and viewing of the movie. Gives a sweet pleasure that is just beyond what meets a mere eye
This was too short man... your Passion for films is wonderful. Next time someone tells me film criticism isn't important , I'm just going to show this video to them
I am an aspiring filmmaker and a writer and recently I have been scratching my head about using different camera techniques and editing styles to express certain ideologies. But I have been feeling as if my knowledge of it is extremely shallow. Now I know how. Thanks.
I was always kinda bewildered towards reading criticism. It always got me thinking whether I should read them or not. But, thanks to you. I think now I have tons of things to read and understand them.
Thanks Vinit. These video essays I can watch again and again. One of my favorite UA-cam channels. A lot of people asking here for more such videos from you at short intervals. Everyone should know how much time is needed for making such videos from research to editing. It's a great content for cinema lovers. Keep making it.
I want to talk about how the film reviewing system sucks and how it makes the experience worse. I completely agree with you that a film critic should dissect a film and explore the shots, music, direction, etc.. but a lot of present-day film critics or I say reviewers only talk about their experiences and their rating and how it ranks in his top 100 list. a critique doesn't rate a film, he talks about the great, good and bad points of a film and how to improve the craft of filmmaking, and how this film affects filmmaking.
This needed to be said, so so much. I think the reason for the degradation in the endeavour to critique a film has also to do with 'critiques' treating it more of a 'doing a job' than 'follwing a sincere passion'. When you put out something primarily for someone else's consumption, and not for quenching your own satisfaction first, the quality is bound to be artifical and shallow. Anyway, great going, Vineet.
One more point I had about your video was that I felt you didn't emphasise at all was the difference between film critic and movie reviewers. People like Jeremy Jahns and Black Nerd never claimed to be film critics,only movie reviewers and the democratisation of the Internet has really helped increase the discussion about films by a lot (not to say it has not ruined some of the discussion as pointed by you)..A lot of people are included in the discussion who were not earlier included. And not every critic has to have a academic perspective towards films..
Great job bro. Just wanted to tell you that you are creating exceptional content. There are many analysis channels on UA-cam- ScreenPrism, Cinefix, Now you see it, etc to name a few. They make analysis videos of only western classics and dont give a dime about Indian classics (there are many but not as much as foreign classics). I always fear that indian classics like Guide, Jaane Bhi Do Yaron, A Wednesday, Haider, Aligarh, Shahid, Black Friday, Lagaan, Mother India, Udaan, Kagaz ke phool, Works of Satyajit Ray (he was the prime inspiration for Martin Scorsese), and many thousands others will be lost in time if not given enough appreciation. Our audience is gradually getting mature and it will become a pity to see our generation appreciate only Western classics. They need to be made aware of the treasure troves of the Indian Cinema not necessarily Bollywood. And u are the only youtuber (as seen from your videos) who has the calibre to take this responsibility of embracing World Cinema rather than saturating only towards only one section of World culture (which unfortunately others are doing). You have already impressed many by analysing movies like Swades, GOW, Rang De Basanti, etc. Also this will help you create your own Niche in this competitive market. High hopes from you. Great luck to your channel in the future. An Indian Film Aspirant
I follow your channel very keenly, I find so much knowledge and enthusiasm and diversity in you as a film critics which I hardly find in most of the so called cinema critique in India especially if out outside (othr part of the globe). Being a Film student and lover of true cinema n it's asthetic I true found this piece so meaningful worth watching and sharing. Keep inspirating us. Abhirup
Sir u r a genius!!!! Kal se time nahi mil raha tha aap ka video dekhne ka aaj mila!! Kya vudeo tha sir!!!! Starting me mere ko lagaa criticism ke upar kyun daala video koi movie list k upar daalte but video dekh k laga criticism bhi kitna important hai!!!!! Sir pehle lagta tha aap bahot der lete ho video daal ne me but ab lag raha hai quality does require time!!!!! Keep your work sir and please never stop making videos!!!! (BDW ye comment maine insta pe msg me daala tha just videovdekhne baad par aap kbhi dekhte hi nahi ho msg toh maine yahan pe comment daala 😊😊)
PLEASE START CRITIQUING FILMS!! You are so right. There is almost never an insightful discussion on the craft of a film in reviews (esp Bollywood film reviews). Your analysis is always on point and extremely thought-provoking for me. I feel you would be an amazing film critique! Please start doing it!!!
Terrific video, when I saw the thumbnail I was repulsed by my opinion on film Criticism, then I challenged myself to watch it and I'm glad I did. This video gave me a new perspective. Amazing work.👌
I used to be one of those people. I used to make reviews on UA-cam on just blockbusters. I did that because I thought i was different because i watched a lot of movies but I stopped a year ago, I thought my channel wasn't growing because of my language skills or technical skills and I just wondered. But you have enlightened me, seriously. This doesn't mean I'll start making my shitty reviews again but I will watch more movies and watch them more carefully. This video gave me chills
Dear Cinema beyond entertaiment, I've always admired your work. The extreme insight you offer has never failed to amaze me. I think it's time for us viewers to know about you (the creator). A video on yourself and how you came to acquire such knowledge on cinema perhaps? ;). Thank you Please keep it up.
Commendable essays. Keep it up. Only I wish you would pace down the narration a bit. The visuals are pleasing and nobody would mind seeing them a little longer with a slower pace. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Another awesome video. While watching this, I was hoping to see a clip of that pratik borade guy in the section of '20 year olds with internet calling themselves reviewers' section, but then I realized he is not even worthy of getting included there, considering he doesn't even talk about the film for like 95% of the video.
Thanks Vinit for the content.. you really are an eye opener.. your views give me a whole new perspective when I watch a movie.. love your content.. keep it coming.. we need more..
Please upload more frequently. I know it takes time to make quality content, but as a fan, I am blinded by my own wants. Your videos are really well researched.
You are that one person that just shuts me up everytime....I dont know what to say.....you just bashed me....Plz keep on uploading your videos.....You might made me realized that i've been following all the wrong film critics all this while
This video works like a friggin inspirational video! Love it! I believe it is equally important to disagree with your critics/analysts as they bring in their pre-conceived notions in their analysis. Debates are important with analysts because then you're like "I am gonna see it for myself and decide what he wants to say." I mean not everybody is gonna know the snow/rain ~ Villenueve/Scott bit. Someone may interpret it as something else. I remember my teacher once analysed a rack focus in a two-shot as a metaphor for "Past & Present" & I couldn't find myself agreeing to him. Sometimes, a rack focus could only mean a rack focus. Or maybe not. What I am trying to say is that the filmmaker may/may not have thought of doing something deliberately. But the analysts/critiques probably read too much into it. I just wanted to project my banter somewhere. Hehe.
Yes of course, the director may or may not have intended the interpretation audience made through the reading of the film. But authorial Intent matters for very less once it is out in the public. That's why you could either read Mad Max Fury Road either as a feminist film or as film against slavery... The rack focus may just mean rack focus or in the context in which it happens, it can be looked as a bridging of present and past. That's why analysis of an art form exists...to find new meaning so the text grows outside its boundaries of creation. The argument of reading too much into it should be examined against a simple question. Are you making this question for every kind of analysis and analogies? If NO, then are you not making this argument out of convenience? Bad pieces of work have one common thing... They don't grow over time. Why? Because there is nothing to read between the lines of the text.
"The films are getting bigger, but the ideas are getting smaller..."
Padmaavat was probably the biggest proof.
@@AnjanaBSubba Thugs of Hindustan.
Bahubali
Parasite/blade runner2040/1917/joker....
Don't just live in nostalgia..
@@divyansh1139 and Irishman brother
How can we expect the quality of cinema to improve if we don’t improve general quality of cinema discourse?
Rayyan Ansari whats real issue of Indian viewer, that don't know technical terms when watching cinema. Even old movie viwer knows some great terms to understand cinema.
As you said, films critics know all the term and should explain it to audience in simple manner. Coz they are professional, signed for that job. Bt eventually, most of sold out critics just praise any crap created by India huge director or star.
Btw many people of our generation now understand quality of cinema and analysis it on their on perfectly. That's why people like me, watch movie first which they like from trailer. And then after that listen to critics. Sometimes agree with them or disagree too.
Nice video bro, keep it up.
Cinema Beyond Entertainment
Please increase video frequency if possible
Cinema Beyond Entertainment would love to see your views on latest Indian movies. Do consider to review movies in upcoming video of yours.
There is a film critic on youtube who I adore.. Chris Stuckmann.. My guess is you know him that's why you didn't included his name.. Once again a great video on a very important topic...
I personally don't belive in improving standards in movie, I don't agree with the usage of the word "standard" because it creates parity between "high culture" movies and popular cinema. Although for the longest time I grew up watching Rajnikanth's movies I don't appreciate it as much as I did before. Specially after a film studies course but I still strongly believe that my identity, opinion as viewer came through watching such popular movies and I need to respect that. Taking even Hitchcock for that matter, we need to appreciate his movies just as simple thrillers even before the editors Cahiers du cinéma appreciated Hitchcock. There in lies real film appreciation. Yeah again great video thanks again.
I wish this video didn’t have to end. ❤️ your passion for all things cinema is so inspirational, I LOVE these essays so much.
Sucharita Tyagi And we love you so much Sucharita!!!! ☺
i have been following both of you guys for a while.. you guys have made me watch so many sensible films. I will try to do the same and reach out.
:)
@Avishek Mitra who told you he is closing this channel?
Stop reviewing movies with ur personal political agenda.. U r the worst film critic in India right know..
Most people use film criticism not to help in their understanding of the film. They just use it to validate their pre-conceived opinions about the film.
If some schmuck can say that Blade Runner 2049 is the movie you should play at a party for "ambiance", film criticism is in a desperate need to be resuscitated.
Edmund It's worthless... the blockhead doesn't realise the difference between subtext and exposition. He can't be cured.
Krushnaal Pai that's a decent analysis. I urge you to watch the movie at least a couple more times. It falls in the batch of those rare films that age well, such as Get Out, or Vertigo.
Who said that?
Shantanu Saren when I watched it the first time, I found it hard to follow. Multiple viewings gave me a better insight. Therefore, "the batch of rare films".
I am asking you...which film critic said that blade runner 2049 is the movie,,you should play at a party..
This is the only time in the history of ever that Sanjeev Kapoor and Godard are in the same UA-cam video. Congratulations!
and that too served with a pinch of Feynman and a spoon of intersteller's music
Dear Vinit, you are a devil corrupting youth. You are costing me a lot of money and movie going buddies. After your viewing your videos
1. I go to different kind of movies (most of which my friends don't care about)
2. I am stuck with analysing the old classics in an new light when all my buddies are busy watching the latest blockbusters on their laptop (Again my priorities don't match with that of my buddies)
3. When they ask me how the movie was and I tell them about the details used in cinematography, they think I am a dork (again... my reputation, they used to consider me a perfectly normal guy)
3. If the cinematography/ Editing/ Sound mixing/ directional nuances of a movie is really nice I have to watch it twice in theater (costing me more money).
I blame you for all this.
I am not sorry for this!
This happens with me too. When my friends ask me how was the movie, I am unable to give them a one word answer. I give them an explanation of what I liked and disliked. They get turned off at this and stop conversing anymore. How can so many people not appreciate critical thinking...
Srikanth K. Das that's a very innovative way to use sarcasm
Well, who am I to judge. I am 29 and am only beginning to analyse a movie differently. I am sure in time we will get more friends. Athu varaikkum wait panni than avanum. :-D
Thank you, Sanjoy.
I think Ratatouille summed it up best : "But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends. " - Anton Ego
Thank you for this. I realized I have been following all the wrong film critics.
maria pnwl welcome to this side of youtube.
Only one youtube channel who is focusing on quality instead quantity.
efap
Go watch LEMMINO he is a top 10 facts person but he does it in a way that is super interesting. I say this because he literally posts like every 2 months or such and the quality is always top-notch.
Now numbers are increase
Saiman says
Dank rishu
Salil jamdar
Papa ocus
Fmf
All are killing it now
Aah, the wait was worth it. Another beautiful installment. Thanks for this.
Thanks Vinit for the links. I also urge you to have regular critiques of Indian films just like you were doing previously. I know it's very time consuming, but I feel that you are in a very good position to do justice in film criticism.
I requested the same Soham from Vinit.
"Flims are getting bigger but the ideas are getting smaller" thats deep man
You don't have to agree with everything critics have to say but good film critics really give you insight into things you never thought about during watching the film. More often than I'd like to admit, reading a film review has made me appreciate and like a movie which I didn't like during the first sitting. For example, I didn't like Mulholland Drive when I first watched it (didn't really understand completely tbh) but after reading reviews and understanding the true essence of it, I think it is one of the greatest and ingenious films ever made.
Very beautifully explained. Rip Ebert. Also please do an episode on animated films. Films like Akira, Spirited away, Your name, Grave of the fireflies etc deserves a mention. Cheers!
RetroMeme Tzudir I agree with you he should also say about animated films like spirited away
7:22 - 7:30 Wow. That really changed my whole perspective for two of my favourite scenes. Such an interesting observation.
Your passion for films is great man, watching any video of yours opens my mind not just in films but in various fields of life.
Keep doing this.
Thank God, we have you.
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I know you are not a film critic , but thank you for making us understand , that we as audience , where are going wrong!
UA-cam has recommended this just today and i am watching your "videos". I have never listened to anyone talking this way about cinema. These are great works. i feel not all movies have reached that part where technicality of visual and audio experience even matters, but some films do need recognition in terms of the work done by their crew as an unit. Its like one is talking about a simple strawberry jam sandwich while other being a marvelous and complex mutton biryani.
A film critic on UA-cam that is highly underrated is Jammy Pants on "tried and refused" productions. He mostly critiques bollywood films but does so in a detailed and objective way. He points out the flaws in a film but also builds intrigue within the audience to check out the film regardless so that they can critique it through their lenses. I implore you guys to check him out.
now, he is famous and he rightfully deserves it
This comment aged like a fine wine 🍷
Lifted my mood.
Thanks for the video.
I learnt a lot today and you make some great points. When i read your thoughts on twitter about a movie i disagree with you every time, but its interesting to see a different POV. I do movie reviews on my channel and i will really make some changes in how i do it but i am no critic, I don't do it because i know more than anyone else. I am studying film and i learn new things everyday and i try to incorporate them in my videos but my only aim when i review a movie is to express my thoughts and feelings of the film to the world. I have tried to keep it simple and raw for a lay man to understand but i think i should try to incorporate more about the film making process. Great Video!
Nona Prince ☺
To be honest,Nona, you don't know squat about films! You're exactly the "20 year old with a laptop" he's talking about. You, Pj, Comicvesre ,Jammy only make content for conformation and gaining subscribers. You daren't criticize or praise a movie against public sentiment.
@@anoushkas8726 5 yrs ago! Wow!
And Lol!
The background score of Amelie fits everyfuckingwhere !
And interstellar too
RIP dear. Such passion and knowledge.
Wow!! I have no words to describe how much i enjoyed this video. This was something that i didnt know about earlier, it has inspired me to dig deeper and view films from a new perspective!! Thanks for making this video.
Just happened to re-visit this one. Amazes me that you tend to dig so deep into the matter. Every second of that video had something for my mind to take in. Hence, always worth a re-watch.
Thanks Vinit. We will miss those potentially thousands of thoughtful insights into the cinematic art form that you would have brought out in future.
You will be missed, but your work will stay.
Extremely well put... Have watched your videos multiple times... In awe of your knowledge of cinema and articulate writing skills... Well done dude... Eagerly waiting for the next video...
5 Star Video! What an elegant, beautiful contention made on behalf of cinema, film criticism, and media literacy. Superb!
Thank you.
This channel is love.
As a film student I am learning a lot
Oh god! That's exactly what i needed. I also do think that internet has made the film criticism bland. That's the reason why i never read any film review. They always tell me what i already know. What's the point of such review? Thanks Vinit sir.
Hope this video inspires people to perceive cinema through a new perspective. From now on, i too am going to read some criticism. And one more thing, i also think that Rajeev Masand hides his criticism inability in the veil of convoluted adjectives.
Once again thank you very much sir for making this video.
I'm a published film critic and I really appreciate this video. Good work man.
Can't thank you enough for the kind of content you have been uploading on your channel. Love watching movies and you simply help understand them better. Please keep posting and help us grow :).
Thanks again !
Thank you for this video. I stumbled upon this channel today and thank the universe for this to happen. This is what I have discussed with another of my film enthusiast friend time and again that how all the mainstream film reviewers are just talking about the content or at most the performance was it convincing or not, how good it was etc., but ignoring the form of cinema completely. Now, most of the time I know what will they say before even watching them, there is not much expectation on the part of these reviews/critics of discussing certain scenes, or editing technique, or the framing, lighting, music, background score or anything for that matter. I know the mainstream film journalism/ review/ criticism for that matter is said to only require the audience to decide to watch or not but there is a need to engage with cinema much intensely, cinema is a visual and aural form, it is not just about the story or the performance but it is primarily about filmmaking. The visuals along with sound could create their own story. It is not about the story but how you tell that story. The point is that the audience needs to be exposed to this primary aspect of filmmaking so that they could appreciate the films much more. :)
Vinit, man you are doing seriously very very very different stuff from other garbage we see on youtube. Please continue, I got goosebumps at man places during your narration. I have pasted your video on FIlm companion channel video too. They shud learn a lesson or two fro you man ! Continue ur awesome work , would love to watch more videos like these on the different aspects of filmmaking . If possible , pleasae make one on cinematography... Love !
I cant imagine how much time this guy takes to make these videos. seriously man either you have all this edited perfectly in your mind , yeah that would require an encyclopedic knowledge or you really invest all your time for this . Great work man. really appreciate the effort.
Very well put. Also thanks for introducing Richard Brody.
I absolutely love your work. The like vs dislike number is the evidence of the quality.
4:56 that moment when you used Hans Zimmer music from interstellar and video from green mile, that is perfect moment of music and picture
Dear vinit.. your videos affect me in a very positive and critical way.. and thats why i love watching your videos. I love the way you point out exactly where the Indian cinema is hitting mediocrity and it just inspires me to choose more carefully which cinema I choose to see in theatre. Frankly speaking I have developed some movie viewing and analysing skills just by watching your videos. Thank you. Keep uploading.
Goosebumps on interstellar docking soundtrack! You inspired me Sir
9:09, 'death of intelligence', Trump's pic. Salute to your editing!
:)
Thank you so much for this lovely video. It was both illuminating and validating for me.
I liked that you shared a handful of books on film criticism. I feel a large part of our audience isn't introduced to film criticism. More awareness on the subject could surely motivate them to see films from an artistic perspective.
Everytime I come to your channel I have a new perspective of watching a movie. This in turn leads to better understand and viewing of the movie. Gives a sweet pleasure that is just beyond what meets a mere eye
This was too short man... your Passion for films is wonderful. Next time someone tells me film criticism isn't important , I'm just going to show this video to them
Thank you for playing the STAY music at 5:03.. Loved it..
Man, you were a gem🙏🏼
That was just heart wrenchingly poetic.
I am an aspiring filmmaker and a writer and recently I have been scratching my head about using different camera techniques and editing styles to express certain ideologies. But I have been feeling as if my knowledge of it is extremely shallow. Now I know how. Thanks.
I was always kinda bewildered towards reading criticism. It always got me thinking whether I should read them or not. But, thanks to you. I think now I have tons of things to read and understand them.
Thanks Vinit. These video essays I can watch again and again. One of my favorite UA-cam channels. A lot of people asking here for more such videos from you at short intervals. Everyone should know how much time is needed for making such videos from research to editing. It's a great content for cinema lovers. Keep making it.
Vinit,thank you for mentioning 'My Golden Days' in your 2015 list.I absolutely loved the periods of transition in the film
You my friend, never miss to give us a better perspective. I hope you will get good fame as a respected critic soon. #keepenlighting
"The films are getting bigger and the ideas are getting smaller." Rings a bell? BAHUBALI?
As an aside, almost every time I hear the Amelie soundtrack, I have Goosebumps! So much love for using that ❤️
I want to talk about how the film reviewing system sucks and how it makes the experience worse. I completely agree with you that a film critic should dissect a film and explore the shots, music, direction, etc.. but a lot of present-day film critics or I say reviewers only talk about their experiences and their rating and how it ranks in his top 100 list. a critique doesn't rate a film, he talks about the great, good and bad points of a film and how to improve the craft of filmmaking, and how this film affects filmmaking.
This needed to be said, so so much.
I think the reason for the degradation in the endeavour to critique a film has also to do with 'critiques' treating it more of a 'doing a job' than 'follwing a sincere passion'. When you put out something primarily for someone else's consumption, and not for quenching your own satisfaction first, the quality is bound to be artifical and shallow.
Anyway, great going, Vineet.
One more point I had about your video was that I felt you didn't emphasise at all was the difference between film critic and movie reviewers.
People like Jeremy Jahns and Black Nerd never claimed to be film critics,only movie reviewers and the democratisation of the Internet has really helped increase the discussion about films by a lot (not to say it has not ruined some of the discussion as pointed by you)..A lot of people are included in the discussion who were not earlier included.
And not every critic has to have a academic perspective towards films..
...how can someone be so clear in his thoughts, and explain things which are hard to explain...great video as usual!
The use of music in your videos is outstanding !
My favourite channel on youtube. Thank you for extensive and detailed videos. I learn from each of your video
Great job bro. Just wanted to tell you that you are creating exceptional content. There are many analysis channels on UA-cam- ScreenPrism, Cinefix, Now you see it, etc to name a few. They make analysis videos of only western classics and dont give a dime about Indian classics (there are many but not as much as foreign classics). I always fear that indian classics like Guide, Jaane Bhi Do Yaron, A Wednesday, Haider, Aligarh, Shahid, Black Friday, Lagaan, Mother India, Udaan, Kagaz ke phool, Works of Satyajit Ray (he was the prime inspiration for Martin Scorsese), and many thousands others will be lost in time if not given enough appreciation. Our audience is gradually getting mature and it will become a pity to see our generation appreciate only Western classics. They need to be made aware of the treasure troves of the Indian Cinema not necessarily Bollywood. And u are the only youtuber (as seen from your videos) who has the calibre to take this responsibility of embracing World Cinema rather than saturating only towards only one section of World culture (which unfortunately others are doing). You have already impressed many by analysing movies like Swades, GOW, Rang De Basanti, etc. Also this will help you create your own Niche in this competitive market. High hopes from you.
Great luck to your channel in the future.
An Indian Film Aspirant
i dont know why but when godard said but they recieve picture through that, i had tears in my eyes.
I follow your channel very keenly, I find so much knowledge and enthusiasm and diversity in you as a film critics which I hardly find in most of the so called cinema critique in India especially if out outside (othr part of the globe).
Being a Film student and lover of true cinema n it's asthetic I true found this piece so meaningful worth watching and sharing.
Keep inspirating us.
Abhirup
Sir u r a genius!!!! Kal se time nahi mil raha tha aap ka video dekhne ka aaj mila!! Kya vudeo tha sir!!!! Starting me mere ko lagaa criticism ke upar kyun daala video koi movie list k upar daalte but video dekh k laga criticism bhi kitna important hai!!!!!
Sir pehle lagta tha aap bahot der lete ho video daal ne me but ab lag raha hai quality does require time!!!!! Keep your work sir and please never stop making videos!!!! (BDW ye comment maine insta pe msg me daala tha just videovdekhne baad par aap kbhi dekhte hi nahi ho msg toh maine yahan pe comment daala 😊😊)
PLEASE START CRITIQUING FILMS!! You are so right. There is almost never an insightful discussion on the craft of a film in reviews (esp Bollywood film reviews). Your analysis is always on point and extremely thought-provoking for me. I feel you would be an amazing film critique! Please start doing it!!!
The content you create is substantial; always full of thought, insight and critical thinking. I'm always eagerly waiting for your content.
How analytical video it was !! Worth watching. Moreover, your choice of topics always entralls me.
Terrific video, when I saw the thumbnail I was repulsed by my opinion on film Criticism, then I challenged myself to watch it and I'm glad I did. This video gave me a new perspective. Amazing work.👌
This video is amazing. Your narration and your passion just oozes out. So beautiful
Amazing video. Thank you so much for the sources too!
I used to be one of those people. I used to make reviews on UA-cam on just blockbusters. I did that because I thought i was different because i watched a lot of movies but I stopped a year ago, I thought my channel wasn't growing because of my language skills or technical skills and I just wondered. But you have enlightened me, seriously. This doesn't mean I'll start making my shitty reviews again but I will watch more movies and watch them more carefully. This video gave me chills
I am so in love with your videos and your style of presenting and your voice. Every time i come out enriched anc curious.
Thank you!
Dear Cinema beyond entertaiment,
I've always admired your work. The extreme insight you offer has never failed to amaze me. I think it's time for us viewers to know about you (the creator). A video on yourself and how you came to acquire such knowledge on cinema perhaps? ;).
Thank you
Please keep it up.
Was waiting for your video, you make so much sense, Thank you.
Was Waiting for your video
would love to see some of your work like any shorts or anything. great video. thanks.
Just love your analysis. We need people like you for Indian cinema to evolve. They have stuck up at some point.
It is great to have informative links and list of critics to follow. This video is really great!
One of my favourite channels. Never stop.
I eagerly wait for your videos. Your videos are truly insightful.
Very aptly put. Long way to go for Indian Cinema and critics as well. Channel that India needs but doesn’t deserve.
Why did I come across this video so lateeee ! Master piece because it gives me direction to start my journey into film criticism.
This is the single best UA-cam channel I've seen for cinema lover.
This channel is one of the biggest gifts to me
Another Great Video!
Commendable essays. Keep it up.
Only I wish you would pace down the narration a bit. The visuals are pleasing and nobody would mind seeing them a little longer with a slower pace.
Looking forward to more of your videos.
"A man goes to the movies. The critic must be honest enough to admit that he is that man."
Another awesome video. While watching this, I was hoping to see a clip of that pratik borade guy in the section of '20 year olds with internet calling themselves reviewers' section, but then I realized he is not even worthy of getting included there, considering he doesn't even talk about the film for like 95% of the video.
Man! Your videos changed the way I used to see the Cinema! They are full of details and information! Kudos to you! 😍
your videos inspire me a lot to be an actor. i admire your work. hope you'll one day be a great critic... keep up the work
As usual it was awesome
.Please next time Make the videos quicker. I almost strave for your videos.Hope to see the next video soon
Magical Me obliviate!
Same here
Thanks Vinit for the content.. you really are an eye opener.. your views give me a whole new perspective when I watch a movie.. love your content.. keep it coming.. we need more..
Please upload more frequently. I know it takes time to make quality content, but as a fan, I am blinded by my own wants. Your videos are really well researched.
I have never clicked a video this fast in my 10 years of active youtube surfing. Dhanyawaad for this.
I am amazed, happily amazed by this video. Beautiful work.
You are that one person that just shuts me up everytime....I dont know what to say.....you just bashed me....Plz keep on uploading your videos.....You might made me realized that i've been following all the wrong film critics all this while
I again saw the reviews of already seen fav movies.. and found a different perspective on them. Thanks for the critics' links..
This video works like a friggin inspirational video! Love it!
I believe it is equally important to disagree with your critics/analysts as they bring in their pre-conceived notions in their analysis. Debates are important with analysts because then you're like "I am gonna see it for myself and decide what he wants to say."
I mean not everybody is gonna know the snow/rain ~ Villenueve/Scott bit. Someone may interpret it as something else. I remember my teacher once analysed a rack focus in a two-shot as a metaphor for "Past & Present" & I couldn't find myself agreeing to him. Sometimes, a rack focus could only mean a rack focus. Or maybe not.
What I am trying to say is that the filmmaker may/may not have thought of doing something deliberately. But the analysts/critiques probably read too much into it.
I just wanted to project my banter somewhere. Hehe.
Yes of course, the director may or may not have intended the interpretation audience made through the reading of the film. But authorial Intent matters for very less once it is out in the public. That's why you could either read Mad Max Fury Road either as a feminist film or as film against slavery... The rack focus may just mean rack focus or in the context in which it happens, it can be looked as a bridging of present and past. That's why analysis of an art form exists...to find new meaning so the text grows outside its boundaries of creation. The argument of reading too much into it should be examined against a simple question. Are you making this question for every kind of analysis and analogies? If NO, then are you not making this argument out of convenience? Bad pieces of work have one common thing... They don't grow over time. Why? Because there is nothing to read between the lines of the text.