Indie Film Director Takes a Shot at Star Wars
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Episode 7 will be releasing tonight and I have a good idea what its going to show us, another flashback paired with Episode 3, the most divisive chapter of the Acolyte so far. In this video we take a look at the director of episode Kogonado and what he can bring to the franchise. We also theorize about what will happen tonight.
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"What about the Droid attack on the Wookies?" - Ki Adi "Bring Out the Flamethrowers!" Mundi
“What about the skirmish on Mandalore?”
"What about the attack on the hoojibs?"
Flamethrowers get the job done, lol. Hilarious you people use that as a way to bring the character down
@@idiot_city5244It was the right tool for the job but it’s still a bit funny when a jedi give a order like that.
@@idiot_city5244he’s only ever been shown as a sick it’s nothing new
I've really appreciated your lore dumps and deep dives into theme and history. Your reviews are honest, which is a rarity these days
You got a lot of unsubs because of episode 3? I found your channel trying to find a reviewer that wasn't hating on episode 3, here have a sub.
Must’ve been a difficult search.
I would take that as an indicator that I may hold the minority position
Surprisingly I found quite a lot of non-toxic reviewers, mostly people that are actual SW channels/fans; they recognized the problems with the show but a giving it time to tell its story. As well as a lot of fan theory speculation. Before this I would've said SW had the worse fans but clearly that's the loud minority casting that cloud
The show started off slow, but has gotten better. People don't want to admit that racism and antiwoke nonsense has led to these 1 star review bombs.
@@PhillipKellyBenton care to share some of those content creators?
You're not losing us (the wife and I) as subscribers! Have a different opinion or outlook (which almost never happens) , we respect that and we're not going to walk away! Keep cranking them out, we'll keep watching. 💯
Same, definitely don’t agree with Alan’s opinion on episode 3 but that’s his opinion. Doesn’t mean we can’t all still be Star Wars fans together. He’s keeping my sub too
You are the minority
I think all Disney+ shows would work better pacing wise if they dropped all episodes at the same time. Especially shows like this or Andor.
Seriously they wouldn’t get near as much hate - unlike Game of Thrones where most people haven’t read all the books and the lore is kinda of vague there is a lot of speculation and really cool conversations, with Star Wars there is such a complete detailed lore that anything that “ruins” your child hood favorite comic, book, media, etc. is fair game for hate
I strongly agree with this. I think both the Marvel and Star Wars Shows are better off with a binge format. I understand that you get more engament by spreading them out but none of the episodes are long enough to get much out of them. I think I'm the only person who enjoyed Secret Invasion, and that's because I watched it all at once instead of when it was being dropped week to week.
@@mexicanPANaYou really believe that???????😂
Are you new to the SW "Fandom" they hate literally everything.
Even just having 45 minutes to an hour for each episode with fewer episodes would seriously help the pacing.
@@fizzyoddcod definitely a min episode length would help, waiting a week for 20 minutes doesn't help the situation. Episodes 4 and 5 could have been merged.
Hey Gentec. We have a new guy at work who's nickname is chewy. He says he's experienced but I think he's a wookie.
Pls stahp
Booo
My buddy had a long hair 200+ lb mastif named Chewbacca. Does that fit your coworkers description?
So his name is Jesus Spanish pronunciation
Shut up
Your ability to articulate succinctly your appreciation for calm, mindful, and visual emotion in film and Star Wars lore is why I enjoy your content! Thank you.
‘They did a good job with this show, the only thing that doesn’t work for me is the main character’, LOL
Alan's never coming home..he's just wandering the galaxy now.
He's a simple man, making his way
I think that he just wants so badly to like this series that he is blinded by it.
He's a film guy. I like this show. It's a murder mystery with an unreliable narrator. All of you are being too much right now.
@@hustler3of4culture3 iits like a bad fan film
@@hustler3of4culture3yeah but does the unreliable narrator really have to be the director? It only works well when the characters are doing all the leg work there. Some of it has worked ok, but a lot of it is just shoe horned in there because reasons… need more time, need more money, need more inspiration… I would rather they had been more subtle and gave the story depth that revealed the justification for certain actions… justifications that wouldn’t be realised until expectation had been subverted.
You may have lost subs, but personally, you’ve gotten a LOT more views and rewatches from me (and i’m sure others) these last few weeks who really appreciate it, and you have become MY go-to channel during this whole debacle
I have been here since this channel started and this will be the last time I ever watch GT . Allen has sold out Star Wars and just like you can have this discarded used toilet paper with shit all over it called the Acolyte . You are not a Star Wars fan and people like you are so easy to please and we all know who you who support this show are voting for this fall.
@@jesusoftheapes I’m voting trump, your world view needs to get a little more nuanced buddy. Sheep take
I’ve watched a decent amount of Generation Tech episodes over the past couple of years and never subscribed. Allen’s episode breakdowns and topical discussions about this show finally got me to hit the button. Keep up the good work you guys!
Well look at that . Allen drives out all the actual Star Wars fans and it is replaced by people who watch things without supporting them until their political leaning allows them to click . Give me a break . . Have fun with your Biden camp.
My loyalty is to democracy.
Ive been following you for years. You have taught me a lot about how to appreciate TV and film. I enjoy all star wars but you have taught me how to appreciate it more.
Its also helped give me the skills to appreciate other shows. Better call saul is my fave show of all time and i only appreciate it fully because of what you and other youtubers have taught me.
Also your level headed approach to modern tv, film and the culture wars is really refreshing.
and finally saying this as a teacher your message of empathy is needed now more than ever, especially for younger audiences.
People who unsub from you are nuts.
You deserve a lot more than this, but ive got people to provide for.😅
Thanks appreciate it!
People are so silly. I don't think he has said or done anything to unsub his channel. There are things I will agree with and things I may not agree with, but I'm willing to listen. This channel has a lot of quality
Man, you're absolutely the kind of fan that would've made George feel seen and appreciated. We miss him, and I look forward to one day having some more balance. I mean only sith deal in absolutes . . . thanks for your nuance!
I have so many legitimate criticisms of this show, but I'm still glad it exists. It shows people trying to break the mold with Star Wars stuff. Here's to hoping that the backlash from the show doesn't exacerbate the actual issues with writing/throwing out more ambitious (and better) scripts.
It seems that prequel content is cursed to be hated by majority of the fanbase until Lucas sells the property or smth lol
Regarding Kogonata and his talk of extras, you gotta watch the ritual scene again, there are two black hooded figures flanking the ritual near the dark side looking hole, they are included in many shots, one particular one almost is an over the shoulder shot of one hooded figure while the other takes up a third of the screen. They do not participate in the ritual and only react when the twins appear and when the jedi are mentioned. The camera cuts away at the mention of the jedi and when it comes back the two figures are gone. Watching it back with this after this was pointed out, they are very clearly, in my opinion, the two sith lords, having some interest in the twins and the force magic used to create them and indoctrinate them into the coven.
Honestly the 3rd episode was pretty great for me and a look into alternative interpretations of the force and more passive, well meaning uses of the dark side has been something I've wanted to see for a while. The negative response has been crazy and I don't think it would have happened if Qimir or Yord were the lead characters.
Been looking forward to episode 7 and been enjoying the fair and reasonable coverage by Generation Tech.
If Yord was the main character I would have tapped out after episode 1 lmao
Yord was the worst. Glad Qimir wasted him.
This is outstanding. Allen, if you're ever in Milwaukee, the beers, brats & deep-fried cheese curds are on me.
Loved it when you said "She belongs with the _Matriarchs_ ... like Leia, Padme, Satine and _Kylo Ren"_ 🤣🤣🤣
@@isty4491 Yeah but her interview ruins it, where once again another woman talks about the patriarchy in Star Wars. Nobody talks about the matriarchy in female-driven shows. I don't know why everything male must be invaded and taken over by females. (I'm not at all saying you're defending her, I'm not arguing with you, I'm just stating a parallel point).
@@therealking6202 Cool your thrusters. They're laughing at a joke, not stating a political or social point of view.
@@prince_nocturne Correct
@@therealking6202 Im laughing that he called Kylo a woman
We all the know the political shit, and fyi i am anti-woke, well not so much anti, but sick of it, i didnt and dont need telling to treat people like humans beings, no matter race, gender or anything else, unfortunately they (the woke) have lost their way and do need telling)
But i was just trying to enjoy a non political point, i grow so fucking tired of it all
@@prince_nocturne You did read that I explain that, right? RIGHT?
There’s a good line in episode 3 where Osha talks about just wanting to be around other kids. One of many moments in that episode, including the “Jedi are good/bad” dialog that felt authentic to how children actually think and behave.
You may have lost some subs, but you also picked up some new fans. I was subbed, but rarely watched, so turned on notifications and now don't miss any. I appreciate how you're talking about the show. There are aspects of the show I don't like as well (which I could say about 90% of content), but something about the show is just scratching that Star Wars itch for me. It reminds me more of the Star Wars mythology that I loved as a kid. First time in a long time I find myself randomly thinking about the story and where things could go throughout the week. They have to land it, but right now, I think they may have pulled off something really interesting.
this is the smartest thing i have heard anyone say about this show.
Just want to say as someone who watches a lot of Star Wars channels. Your channel has been the only channel that I feel has tried to review this show and cover its topics without bias. We can’t take bias completely out but you do really good at it. To the point where I think you have potential as a documentary producer and director. Love the coverage. Keep it up.
I like this for the same reason I liked Scarlet Witch. The first episodes were "what the?" And then I got caught up in the mystery.
That show was very mysterious
or you have such a simple mind you can be distracted with cat toys.
This channel continues to offer some of the very best insight. Thank you buddy. Keep it up!
‘I see fire’ ……‘your eyes can deceive you’……they are literally telling us what to expect. I liked episode 3 too…..I just hated that part where one of the witches tries to harmonize while chanting. If you are gonna drone, don’t try making it sound cheery.
What I didn't like about episode 3 was the whole stone being extremely flammable. How that entire complex burnt faster than a dry forest in summer is beyond me.
@kodyshaw6991 Because we don't know what happened or how it happened yet. It's extremely obvious the fire didn't just spread from the lantern Mae dropped because that wouldn't make sense. We'll see if it makes sense or not after we see the rest of the flashbacks.
@@ShizuruNakatsu I'd agree it's obvious fire doesn't work like that, but the outside of that ship was really flammable in vacuum earlier, so cant assume realism.
@@ShizuruNakatsuyeah im gonna say it was an assault by the jedi that osha just perceived as may destroying everything. Cuz why were all the witches dead and the jedi was there to grab her and afterwards all the jedi that were on that planet at the time basically have intense ptsd because of what happened there
Im thinking the jedi did a straight up war crime that day, which they have been known to do on occasion
Allen i luv ur coverage of this so much. I’ve been watching and rewatching and rerewatching thru the Acolyte and ep 3 from the jump was so fln unique and it really just hit me in a way I feel like I’ve wanted from star wars since i was a kid watching return of the Jedi in the theater way back in the 80s and the bewilderment of seeing Yoda pass on. Most everything between then and now has seemed like popcorn in a way. Episode 3 was personal and sad…and I really appreciated it 🍻🖤
I’m find the weekly releases to be beneficial for theory crafting and I’ve always preferred the weekly format compared to the binge format. While binging a show can be fun, I find I actually forget WAY more if I watch a show all at once compared to week by week (sometimes with a rewatch in between)
Funnily enough, the negative reviews and hate a show gets makes me kind of want to watch it more to see if its really that bad and if these people have warrant for such hatred. Which is why ill give it a chance today and sit down and watch it, the kickass jedi massacre scene and freaking Trinity being in a episode helps a bit as well 😅
I’m very curious if we’ll get a reveal on Master Sol’s dark past that seems to be tormenting him
Yeah I still feel like he’s a good dude but he was starting worry me at the end of six especially when he had mae tied to the bed like some villain
@GenerationTech I mean she still is kinda a villain even if her actions might be abit more justified. Killed two Jedi masters and threw the poor nice man off his car 😔
@@GenerationTech I think Sol tied Mae to the bed as a precaution. He know she wants to kill him and he‘s probably exhausted to the point he couldn’t guarantee to be awake when she recovers from that stun blast. Not wanting to be murdered in his sleep does not make Sol a villain.
@@GenerationTech Well, now we know that Torbin and Sol were careles.
I'm not mad at the unreliable narration, just the execution. So far, the script feels more like a 1st draft with parenthetical all over saying (beef this up, explain, rewrite dialog) that were never circled back to and went straight into production, especially the dialog. Granted, I'm an author and former developmental editor so my take is likely different than many reviewers, and I'm holding my review and evaluation of the storytelling aspects (separated but not dovorced from the acting and directing) until the series is finished, but there have been some choices made visually that I've taken note of and find disappointing.
Yeah same. I don’t know of anyone who’s confused by the unreliable narration. It’s delivered so obviously idk how someone could not see that this isn’t the full story of what happened on brendock. It’s the poor execution and predictability of it that makes it not good/ less interesting. I think u saying that the show feels like a rough draft is fairly accurate. This show needs to b longer not shorter and it’s kind of amazing that they are trying to tell this story in such little time and expecting people to think it’s good
@@madisonbordenave4869 Theory and his followers are literally the king of making up bullshit to not underhand the show and he has a LOT of reach .He def did not understand ep3
@@Crocthunder i like theory’s channel and I definitely disagree with a lot of the criticisms he’s had about the show. I didn’t kno that he had an issue with the unreliable narrator stuff
Basically just pieced together with no long term plan like the sequel's
@@Crocthunderhe's a dog whistle.
Bros channeling the spirit of Kurosawa and I'm here for it.
I am still amazed how your episodes turn into philosophical lessons. I honestly only came for the show review when the Acolyte started as they often have fascinating titbits that I missed... but I stayed for the mind opening common sense that just flows from your mouth. It really is fantastic to spend around twenty minutes an episode both celebrating Star Wars, and hearing someone talk as a person, as opposed to a sound board for common illogical drama and nonsense. So thank you, your work is truly appreciated and inciteful. I just wish there were more people like you out there.
Allen you keep me hyped about this show despite all the hate it gets.
how low is your IQ?
Congrats ! you are the fans who killed Star Wars.
@@jesusoftheapes god forbid someone likes a show you don’t like. We all have are preferences I didn’t disrespect yours so why disrespect mine?
Thank you for combing through the show. The commentary and breakdowns have been excellent!
I don’t like the show, but I really appreciate your thought out viewpoints and professional analysis!!
Great job man!! Keep it goin!!
I love Andor by the way!!!
This channel is my go-to Star Wars channel now. Everyone else is too negative or too focused on the culture war bs. Plus you have great analysis and insight.
I hear it referenced alot, but I still don't understand fully what it is. Mind giving me. A Tldr explanation?
@@mr.boomguy dumb people don’t like that Disney is “too woke” now and hired a lesbian woman to be in charge of the show. Then they got more mad when there were female lead characters raised by a coven of “lesbian” witches. They think that too much emphasis is being put on identity of the characters as well as the cast/production team, yet they’re the ones that are putting just as much emphasis saying they don’t like said identity politics.
People also are using the fact that it’s breaking some parts of canon and “not what George Lucas would want” and blaming it on the fact that it’s a lesbian woman and Kathleen Kennedy in charge. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t like Leslie Headland or Kathleen Kennedy, but it’s because of the fact that they are women. I just think they’re not doing a great job.
@@mr.boomguy Star Wars is an American epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon.
The showrunners make it about woke stuff, sooo...
@leetimberman8860 same can be said about the anti-woke.
I like that this channel tries to be more level headed. Rise above to be more critical in the thinking. I also love how Allen gives us a wider look at other things regarding cinematography as well.
I will wait to watch the show all in one sitting. Probably a good chunk of it at 2x speed. I know the show is for kids, not adults, like some other channel figured out. That was a major point for the fail this show is, wrong audience.
This is where the fun begins.
Game time started
Doubt it
@@coldshock5181 And ends lol
Now THAT'S pod racing.
Episode 3 is my favorite. I love how hypocrisy, refugees and power struggles are underscored.
no you just love that everyone else hates it. It is shit storytelling and if you like it you have very low mental capacity . I am so done with idiot fans who are behind the shit they put out like this . THERE WAS NO MYSTERY . This show was written for 11 year old girls who define as boys. They mystery here is how soon will people like you elect Kamcho as your POTUS ? This is truly Ideocracy as it was show in film .
Not all fans were lost, this split in the Star Wars fans is unfortunate, but let’s give a chance to the series.
The split is by design
I am a VERY opinionated person, fan of the old canon more than the Disney canon, and quite dislike a LOT of the new things put out. And I like this show. It's interesting. I like a good mystery. I'm also very sick of people judging the show for having such a "bad plot" when we don't KNOW the full plot yet. You cannot judge a mystery until you have the solution. Only then can you see if it was worth it, if the foreshadowing was good enough to figure it out, if the solution satisfies the setup. I actually think this show is on par, and maybe slightly higher, than Ahsoka. Definitely higher than Kenobi or Book of Boba Fett. Lower than Mandalorian, and Andor... is a league of its own.
Je suis d'accord avec toi
Couldn’t agree more. It’s insane to me people are saying how bad the story specifically is when it’s literally a mystery….
If the pay off is trash then have it. I’m definitely not a casual SW fan and this is absolutely holding my interest. Is it perfect? no. But I’ve spent the better part of my life ragging on the prequels and I actually love those movies.
The culture war came for this one.
Tbh the Bad Batch is easily my favorite of the Disney+ Star Wars shows, but Andor is a close second
@@ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45 I haven't had the chance to watch the Bad Batch yet, just Alan's reviews of it. Seems good, but I don't judge a show I haven't seen for myself, which is why it's not on my list.
The individuals that unsubscribed to this channel are not worth your time and effort. Your channel is a stand out amongst most Star wars channels. Piss on the haters.
Dude. I love your channel….
Keep doing YOU!
I really appreciate your coverage of this show Alan, I watch every video with a deeper understanding of the context of the creators and themes of each episode/the show overall
I have been subscribed for so long but more just getting back into star wars and your take on this show and other ones really shows me the beauty in everything
Ki Adi Mundi as a Jedi telling clones to set a whole fucking species on fire.
Don't worry. Your subs will come back. There are a lot of people who unsubcribe dont even know Star Wars. Thats why they're here, watching other reviews. They're doing because other UA-camr says to. If we're back in the day, this show wouldn't be so bad because everyone would think for themselves the show not perfect by far, but it's a good show.
This is all a trend. Keep faith.
May the force be with you.
Thank you! Another really interesting, thoughtfully put together video. Super excited for tonight’s episode!
Hey GT,
Kind words to you and the family.
TBH I like the week gap instead of binge release. It keeps the mystery alive. It highlights the reveals in individual episodes.
Yeah it makes covering easier for sure
Allows time for podcasters etc to dissect it as well!
I like it for the discussion (as rage inducing as that may be at times) but also so that I'm not forced to binge the entire thing to avoid spoilers.
Sorry to hear people can’t respect different opinions. Funny thing is, I have watched your videos as they randomly pop in my feed for years without subscribing. This show comes out and I love it and decided to sub to keep current on your review videos while the season was playing out.😂 to each his own I guess lol great video
Someone may have said this already but the Columbus with the great architecture is in Indiana. I've been to that church. It is awe-inspiring. Love your channel.
when Osha wakes up she asks Sol ¨what happened¨, Osha´s memory is influenced by whatever Sol told her. I am waiting to be done work to see tonights episode
This is one of the best Star Wars channels on UA-cam. Its not just deep lore, critique, or fanfare. Its more like a study of how all Star Wars media is shaped by and reflects the real world we live in. I like that you show your face too.
Sorry that you lost subs... but its better to be at odds with the fanbase rather than be a slave to their views and subs imo. Keep up the good work!
Hey, I’ve loved your coverage of this show. To be clear. I’ve been hanging on your daily videos. Some might unsubscribe, but others actually grew to respect you more for now falling down that dark negativity path.
👏🏻👊🏻💯 same here 😊
More of a voice of reason instead of jumping on the cheap shot bandwagon.
As a longtime subscriber, I appreciate your alternative view of the show. It's clear to me that the negative reception of your opinions is weighing heavily on you. For whatever it's worth, as someone who disagrees with your optimism about the Acolyte I appreciate your perspective of the show. I subscribed for the experience and expertise you bring to the table, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Death to the Dolphin menace😂.
Alan has been so level headed and open minded in the world of Star Wars UA-camrs. Thank you for everything as always!
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Your videos are a breath of fresh air among all the plagueis nonsense everyone spews and the general negativity. thanks.
I’ve been liking this show, each episode builds on each other and is extremely unique. I’ve been subscribed to you for a while sir, it’s many of the other channels that I’ve unsubbed from stopped watching entirely.
@generation tech , many moons ago as a student of architecture; an instructor told us "If you're just trying to different, that doesn't make it GOOD... If your work is good, it will be different enough to stand out"
That stuck with me, and applies across most forms of expression.
People who find the fighting between Osha/Mae as 8 year old girls probably have no issue with the fighting between adult brothers in "The Bear" the Fak brothers constantly bicker like 5 year old kids. The Bear is a critically acclaimed show with what many consider great writing.
Alsol, those complaining have never had kids. If they did, they would know that that is exactly what 90% of the fights sound like.
As someone with 4 kids, no, just no. Normal healthy 8 year olds do not threaten to kill each other or try to set fire to each other because of a disagreement. That comes off as psychotic or sociopathic.
@@stevereynolds5684 I have 3 kids as well and they have said horrible things to each other when they were young. Not to mention you are seeing things from only 1 POV and the show is using the unreliable moderator technique. Its not you witnessing the kids in reality it is how Osha's mind views what happened 16 years ago.
@@stevereynolds5684 your ableism is showing. I have autism. my sister has bpd. we said horrible things to each other all the times, she got me involved with creepy men. she claims to still love me everyday. she was never psychotic, but people love to throw illnesses and labels around like you know what your talking about. she was just mentally ill 8 year old with no emotional regulation, not understanding stranger danger and getting into drugs. did you ever take the time to consider Osha and Mae may not be healthy kids given they are force sensitive children (the force is well documented to be corrupting like drug addiction) who were raised by dark side witches? I used to cut my arms open and had to be rushed to the hospital because of what you would call small disagreements. according to you, my autism and ptsd behavior is psychotic. I bet you think you know the solution too. but you don't, you come off as the type of person who would have seen my sister and I as monsters and try to drop us off as someone elses problem at the drop of a hat. Mental institutions, kicking us out to the street, prison, anywhere other than your own home. Luckily my parents didn't do that and now we are both happy and successful adults. my sister even has to kids who are surprisingly healthy minded. I'm glad your kids are happy and healthy normal 8 year olds. It means you took care of them well. But it also means you probably had the easiest kids, with good genetics, as to not have to face these problems that people are telling you is normal to them.
TLDR - that's because Mae and Osha aren't healthy kids. they are force sensitives raised by dark side witches. unhealthy children existing in media is not bad writing. calling their behavior psychotic and sociopathic is armchair therapy. you have no qualifications to do that, you are not a therapist. at least I hope your not. because I would hope a parent of 4 healthy kids would be raising them with compassion and not ableism.
Yeah the character acting of the two kids was extremely realistic, people complaining that kids don't have complex dialog or that they have over the top reaction don't remember their childhood and what children do.
Man people unsubbing over your opinion is crazy.I completely disagree with you on episode 3, but we have to stick together in the fight against the Dolphins
i really appreciate you sticking to yourself and not getting deterred from the hate
A fully warranted pre-watch video, everyone please watch all of this. This series isn't perfect but the rage-campaign isn't being fair to it in any sense. I feel all I need to say is "Hitchcock" or appeal to the classic mystery genre. Star Wars is so campy I can't believe people get offended by what they think is positioned radical left content. No, all the content is in fact not that, despite the personal politics of whoever. There aren't messages meant to indoctrinate. Its a good old campy space opera, plus classic mystery/unreliable narrative, plus excellent action, and surprisingly excellent writing and craft in the extras. This UA-camr made this video to draw attention to tonight's episode, not to spoil but to get in a frame of mind to appreciate potential quality in it by highlighting the director. Yes, there are a few flaws in the series, but in whole it is a lot better than expected. I'm really drawn in, I didn't expect to watch any of The Acolyte but now I'm hooked.
Star Wars “fans” don’t see the irony that the prequel hate is part of what led George to sell the franchise. You all nearly drove Ahmad Best to suicide, Jake Lloyd is screwed up for life. Not at all surprised by this behavior.
jake lloyd isnt messed up because of star wars nor was he bullied for star wars. his mom gave an interview and explained it was due to family problems and mental illness. you have a point about george and ahmed best though
Cope
I have stated this twice recently…. ‘Fans’ just bullying someone else now.
& George, you are best off out of it.
@@onerian8178 yeah I wasn’t super familiar with the Lloyd situation. I do know George firmly believed the fans would’ve hated his idea for the sequels, probably because of the prequel hate. People were saying the phantom menace destroyed their childhoods. One dude half jokingly said he wanted to sue Lucas.
Ahmed said it was the media, not fans.
This episode was pretty good, I liked it
How was it good they use episode 3 all over again they could’ve make it short of Jedi perspective. At least fight is good but it leads more question than answers
@@jonathanmendiola3775 that’s the point. This is a new story with new characters. There’s a thing called character development. If they tell you what’s gonna happen at the end then what’s the point of watching?? This show wasn’t made to answer questions. It was made to begin asking new ones, and it’s doing exactly that. Like I keep saying, be happy they aren’t trying new stories with legacy characters. This is exactly what they’re supposed to be doing, making us ask questions about new characters, not killing all of our legacy characters in a shitty trilogy. This show is the best Star Wars live action show besides mando, when it comes to story. Acting, isn’t peak, fighting is, insight into the dark side of the Jedi. This shit is gas man. I’m rewatching this show before andor and obi wan. Ahsoka gets a nod bc of that 1 episode (you know which one) but the rest raises more questions than answering while using legacy characters. Where the fuck is thrawn??? What’s ahsoka going to do now? Every question posed in any Star Wars content is always either answered or left open to interpretation. So I ask you the same question, how was it not good? Just because plaeugis didn’t appear? Or because the Jedi aren’t perfect? Why do YOU personally hate it, and if you say bc bazil was gendered ima scream.
@@HiaLeo bro facts if they touch the legacy characters any more, im gonna start hating star wars
I've said it before: this is my favorite Star Wars commentary channel because of your unbiased opinions. I'm not going anywhere
I have watched so many of your star wars videos over the years and had no idea I wasn't subbed - fixed that today!!
The scene with the young twins is there to say that concepts of 'good' and 'bad' are childish. The mother, who represents maturity in the scene delivers the Neo-Marxist message about power and who gets to use it.
It has amazed me how many people dont get this. It isnt about "The Jedi are bad", "The Jedi are good" its about what Mother Aniseya says.
Shouldn’t have to wait till the 2nd to last episode of a show for things to even begin to make any sense
But they do make sense? Maybe try paying attention
Thank you
@@passiondono4692Barely. Also the absence of all of this unshown things makes it impossible to understand motivation of multiple characters and to care for them. Some stuff should've been shown earlier like why Osha left the Jedi.
Don’t ever try knights of the old republic then 😂
@@passiondono4692 ep 7 should of been first ,ep 1 , 2 & 4 should of been the second episode and ep 5 should of been third. We should have 5 more episodes left to explore and develop characters. After ep 7 I literally don’t understand the point of the show like the last episodes needs to accomplish so much just give this shit a purpose. I don’t think it’s as bad as people are saying but it’s not good and I get why the fan base is fed up.
Thanks for the deep dive on Kogonada. I definitely missed him but looking forwforward to catching up.
Ive been watching for years, but havent subbed on this account (ur new uploads pop up first as soon as i open the app lmao) here u go fam
I think you’re a really genuine person and I have a lot of respect for you. I’ll talk to my friends and have them subscribe because that’s crazy. I think you’re cool sometimes dorky but cool.
Finally! I’m surprised that no other SW UA-camrs comment on the plot distracting from the visual art / cinematography.
I've been watching our content for a while and I just realized I hadn't actually subscribed. So you have another sub now. Thanks for the thoughtful critiques and analysis.
Knocking it out of the park recently, Alan! I'm optimistic about tonight's episode.
I really enjoy the show. Your channel is like a beacon of hope where there is only darkness.
Like a madame web fan trying to find a positive video about a widely disliked movie, instead of simply liking it in a vacuum and not rely on others to make yourself proud of what you like
@@SolracNexusWhat?
U earned my sub
sorry to disappoint but the fire was in fact caused by that little open lantern chilling on the wall unsecured by two small metal hooks. Caused the whole building to go down. Honestly its a miracle they survived there as long as they did, if only they had OSHA inspectors 😂
This show needed to be a Full drop like what Fallout did. The more and more it comes out the more the people will dislike it.
We live in a world where people expect instant gratification now, and when they don’t get that instant gratification they lash out. This is what we’re seeing in the division for this show. Its actually a really good show, but while it is simple its still a little too complex for many viewers.
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Making excuses for poor writing and pacing and blaming it on short attention spans? You should do PR for Disney.
@@stevereynolds5684🤣🤣🤡 literally shill behavior, make yourself feel better than the audience lmaooo
Lol what are you smoking, can I have some?
To complex man the writers were given 27 mins that's why ep3 still sucks he's can't do anything in 27 mins
You are welcome to like what you like, but it's a bit pretentious to say the show is "too complex for many viewers"
It's really not that complex. Which is a shame, because they had the framework to do something interesting. Instead of having faith in the audience, they appease our instant gratification by either leaving incredibly heavy handed clues to the mystery or flat out give us the answer in the next scene.
I do think think that casting Amandla as twins was a mistake, but I think she’d have done perfectly well if she’d only played one of them.
I’m actually perfectly fine with how she portrays Mae, because Mae is a bit like Reva from Kenobi: half dangerous scary killer and half confused traumatised kid, and I think Stenberg conveys both sides of Mae pretty well. But I think she’s slipped up on Osha, she started off well there too, in the first two episodes she did well in portraying the personality differences of the two but episode 4 onwards Osha has effectively become “Not Mae”, and while her mood darkening somewhat at having to face her past traumas is somewhat understandable I think they went too far in that direction to the point where the characters barely feel any different.
holy ish bro u have been so right, that Sol PoV changed everything
Thank you for beinh one of the few channels actually covering this show instead of grifting people with hatred and anger.
I do not like the Acolyte so far. But I can appreciate your earnestness and good faith, Alan.
Do not change that in yourself.
Respect 👊🏻
Anyone unsubscribing because you like a show is pathetic. They can simply not watch these episodes. The Acolyte isn't the only subject you cover.
Nope they are not . Supporting a show that destroys everything Lucas made is why they left and why I am leaving as we speak . Supporting the death of a franchise is the road less traveled I guess. If you support this show you are not a good person . Enjoy hell !
@@jesusoftheapes Hahaha, the fanaticism of this comment is unreal.
I would assume that Amanda's performance was intended to be this way. If it wasn't I would imagine that she would have been given notes by the directors to give a different performance. Scenes are also usually filmed multiple times with different takes on the performances so that they can choose which tone they like better in post-production. I also think they wanted the performances of Mae and Osha to be similar because there are a couple of times characters interacting with them need to think they are interacting with the other twin for a bit.
I always find your analyses fascinating and smart. You never throw undo light (or shade) in a review; always clear, smart, and balanced. Kudos!
You got UNSUB'd because you said you like an episode of the Acolyte! WOW! That's because Star Wars fans are some of the most loving and understanding group of folks in all of entertainment media. 😑
No one did that nor did Allen say that . This is why this show is shit. It attracts very low IQ people to its aim. The unsubs came from the support of such a shitshow. This show SUCKS . If you believe otherwise you probably do too.
I legit like the acolyte show, I wish more people would just watch it and go "Coooool" like I did, or just shut up if they didn't.
That's why I like this channel, you are critiquing respectfully without throwing anal-extract at the same time.
Once again, I'm grateful to you for genuinely critiquing this series and not falling into one side or the other of the culture war. I'm looking forward to seeing what you make of this evening's episode.
While I personally didn't love episode 3, I think that you having your own view and not just having the same one as a lot of the other SW content creators is important! I'm proud of you for standing by it. Keep doing you, Generation Tech! That's why so many of us are here.
Just know that you’ve earned just as many new subs BECAUSE of your focus on the lore and not just shitting on the show blindly. Don’t get me wrong, show has many issues, but “woke” really is not a problem here
2:42 I think the, “Fine, but I’m not wearing the civilian clothes.” And then it cuts to her in the civilian clothes part was a bit unnecessary. Still think it’s the 3rd best live action Star Wars show.
While you may have lost some subs, I say keep up the good work! I subscribed after finding it and continue to watch your channel because you always seem to do your best to give fair reviews (and some fun content). I think you're doing a great job so don't let a few haters get to you.
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If people really unsub because you said liked ONE episode, that's honestly pathetic and a good indication that nothing of value was lost. Those people would rather live in an echo chamber than possibly entertain the idea someone might like something they don't.
I have hated the whole show, but I like his other content. His cope with is show is meh, it ain’t for me. But if he enjoys it then sweet.
@@Motard.Actual hey it's your opinion, at the end of the day you should be allowed to have it. It's the people who scream at you and tell you you're wrong because you liked something that ruin the community and make it miserable to be a fan at times. I still feel book of boba has been the worst show we've gotten, this isn't my favorite but I've found it enjoyable. Hopefully whatever comes next will be enjoyable to both of us 🤙
Or, maybe contemplate why they left? Unless, he believes a chunk of his subscribers were racist, sexist, culture war trolls?
@@ericp1139 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nah, it's pretty obvious why they left and I'm not repeating myself. Feel free to follow their lead
@@afunkymonke I don’t see it as obvious. But you seem to have some kind of omniscience?
Been enjoying the show and your reviews Alan, keep it up haha
love ya perspectives GenTech!
Awesome work as usual. Please keep fighting for a meaningful Star Wars that is free, or limited of, the "culture wars". Your voice is getting out. People are noticing. We, the fandom, need people like you who have a platform and can influence people in a healthy and productive manner Thanks, man.