Shaun of the Dead - Why Comedy Needs Character

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  • @LessonsfromtheScreenplay
    @LessonsfromtheScreenplay  6 років тому +1376

    What’s your favorite Edgar Wright film? I’ll start-Scott Pilgrim vs. the World!

    • @KungFuAlcantara
      @KungFuAlcantara 6 років тому +73

      Ant Man is one of my favorites

    • @tdfern1
      @tdfern1 6 років тому +6

      That be interesting.

    • @aidanyelsma7762
      @aidanyelsma7762 6 років тому +84

      I would say the World's End

    • @efroster123
      @efroster123 6 років тому +59

      I did not see this coming on my subscription feed. My favorite Edgar Wright film is Baby Driver

    • @BrutalSnuggles
      @BrutalSnuggles 6 років тому +73

      I always miss when you're gone, Michael!! And probably Hot Fuzz :)

  • @otiagomarques
    @otiagomarques 6 років тому +3445

    Only Edgar Wright can turn a fart joke into an emotional scene

    • @forgottenpotato9868
      @forgottenpotato9868 6 років тому +222

      I never thought I'd cry while a fat guy farted in front of his friend...

    • @onismklexos
      @onismklexos 6 років тому +64

      ... Swiss Army Man ;)

    • @nebulater3317
      @nebulater3317 6 років тому +19

      Yesss Swiss Army Man is amazing! 🙌

    • @thePANDEMlC
      @thePANDEMlC 6 років тому +35

      Someone hasn't seen Swiss Army Man, the directors of that turned a fart joke into an entire movie. All of which are stemmed from emotional, purposeful and existential moments.

    • @inca5aztec4
      @inca5aztec4 6 років тому +1

      Or Will Sharpe in the British series "Flowers."

  • @ImOutsideTheBox
    @ImOutsideTheBox 5 років тому +1485

    "Love you Ed"
    "Gaaaaayy"
    Most realistic dialogue ever

  • @fisto3154
    @fisto3154 5 років тому +526

    "you ever take a shortcut before?" I love the way that this is a running gag too. Shaun of the dead- Falling over and breaking the fence, Hot Fuzz- Actually jumps the fences however his partner breaks the fence again. A worlds end- The entire fence row breaks. Its like an easter egg whilst being a comedic joke. That is the best part of the directing of these movies.

    • @KoriEmerson
      @KoriEmerson 4 роки тому +7

      Fisto It also uses the tribal psychology of “ the inside joke” Everyone that has seen the pictures before worlds end get it and we laugh . The people who are not of our tribe don’t get it . The tribe sees them not laughing and know who they are.

  • @sickdoodles908
    @sickdoodles908 6 років тому +823

    For more examples of callback humor, in act 1, Nick Frost's character describes a plan to cheer up Simon Pegg, which included plot details for the rest of the film.

    • @camila____
      @camila____ 6 років тому +85

      And also when the music starts playing in the pub, first after the break up and then during the zombie fight. "It's on random"

    • @princessthyemis
      @princessthyemis 6 років тому +26

      Yeah, that part is absolutely genius! It's so detailed that you probably don't even notice it at first. I didn't know until it was pointed out to me!

    • @harrisont2004
      @harrisont2004 5 років тому +24

      And the whole red on you thing. And the winchester rifle. Or the whole, “do you want to live like an animal? Go live in the shed line.” Omg there’s just so much.

    • @judgedeathplays837
      @judgedeathplays837 5 років тому +12

      "Next time I see him hes dead"

    • @cheegan
      @cheegan 5 років тому +5

      @@camila____ when ed says "cock it" in frustration instead of "fuck it" then when the gun doesn't work he says cock it in frustration as well as the gun needing to be cocked.

  • @LostCosmonauts
    @LostCosmonauts 6 років тому +2353

    There's a girl in the garden.

    • @aberrantcow
      @aberrantcow 6 років тому +109

      Erick Wright “What?”
      “...In the garden, there is a girl...”

    • @benszemerenyi7113
      @benszemerenyi7113 6 років тому +93

      SHE’S SO DRUNK

    • @Mick0Mania
      @Mick0Mania 6 років тому +29

      I like your work! Oh wait... Wrong Wright... I love your work! Though I wish you gave me a crazy new way to play Spirit Breaker instead of something practical.

    • @lukess.s
      @lukess.s 6 років тому +3

      In the garden.
      There is a girl.

    • @refusingtoconform
      @refusingtoconform 6 років тому +3

      You've got red on you.

  • @sharathsh9987
    @sharathsh9987 6 років тому +257

    This, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End are some of the best comedies ever made!

    • @baktru
      @baktru 6 років тому +21

      I watched the World's End having no idea what kind of thing I was starting to watch. I never laughed so hard in my life.

    • @fricken99
      @fricken99 6 років тому +1

      Calm Down.

    • @zakatalmosen5984
      @zakatalmosen5984 5 років тому +5

      @White-Van Helsing to be honest I watched it knowing it was about aliens because of the colour coding and it's still my favourite Edgar Wright movie, and it's in my top 5 favourite movies of all time

    • @Loonaurtheworld
      @Loonaurtheworld 4 роки тому +4

      HELL YEAH THE CORNETTO TRILOGY

    • @benjamim8046
      @benjamim8046 4 роки тому +3

      Edgar Wright made 4 of my top 5 fav movies lol

  • @RealEngineering
    @RealEngineering 6 років тому +833

    LFTS and my favourite movie. Never clicked so fast.

  • @definitelynottommywiseau3037
    @definitelynottommywiseau3037 6 років тому +753

    A perfect comedy movie.

  • @TheTryHardian
    @TheTryHardian 6 років тому +29

    “Zom-Rom-Com” is my new favorite genre and I hope we can see more of this

  • @vicenteortegarubilar9418
    @vicenteortegarubilar9418 6 років тому +662

    Lessons from the screenplay and Edgar Wright?? Yes please, I was missing this channel and suddenly it comes back with a great subject matter.

    • @randomcommenter7343
      @randomcommenter7343 6 років тому +3

      One of the best possible combinations there is, I reckon

    • @miasummers3886
      @miasummers3886 6 років тому +3

      Yap. To me, the next few videos could be about his work. I so want a Lessons from the Screenplay video about "Hot Fuzz"

  • @Supernaturlisch
    @Supernaturlisch 6 років тому +123

    I just got a whole new appreciation of this movie, Edgar Wright, and Simon Pegg. Jesus. The way his roommates represent his need and weakness? GENIUS.

    • @DarkAngelEU
      @DarkAngelEU 6 років тому +7

      It's rather obvious. The genius part is how to make it not annoying to the audience.

    • @dbrokensoul
      @dbrokensoul 6 років тому +1

      Almost all of his movies are like that. And even after several watch you might still not realized it.

    • @Phantom-kc9ly
      @Phantom-kc9ly 5 років тому +4

      And when Shaun has finally fully developed into who he wants to be his old habits and future worries are literally killed off.

    • @PauLtus_B
      @PauLtus_B 12 днів тому

      That's honestly screen writing 101, it's still well done.

  • @eduardo_corrochio
    @eduardo_corrochio 6 років тому +136

    "Shaun of the Dead" fires on all cylinders, such a super comedy/horror/satire film-- with excellent script, style, pacing, characters, music, and makeup. Just watched it last weekend again, and it's a joy every time I experience it. (Favorite line = "We're coming to get you, Barbara!" which is a funny nod to Johnny in NOTLD)

  • @MoooseBlood
    @MoooseBlood 6 років тому +467

    You've got red on you.

  • @JewelCookie123
    @JewelCookie123 6 років тому +360

    would love to see you deconstruct hot fuzz! in my opinion, it's one of the most well-made films ever. no scene is wasted and everything from start to finish was hilarious, I've rewatched it at least 5 times and it always delights me

    • @pathowgate2544
      @pathowgate2544 6 років тому +21

      JewelCookie123 far superior to Shaun of the dead. I’ve seen hot fuzz way too many times

    • @LudicrouslyLiam
      @LudicrouslyLiam 6 років тому +5

      I think I've watched it over 100 times. Still find new things in that film.

    • @sierra3644
      @sierra3644 6 років тому +17

      my immediate reaction after finishing hot fuzz was “wow that was the best movie ive ever seen in my life” and i feel the same after every watch

    • @dbrokensoul
      @dbrokensoul 6 років тому +3

      Can't deny it. It was on cable some years ago and I and my brother watched it at least once every day. My mom was confused why we keep watching the same movie lol.

    • @AndiRFauzi
      @AndiRFauzi 6 років тому +10

      5 times? That's a rookie number

  • @nick_4972
    @nick_4972 6 років тому +56

    This movie will never get old for me. The perfect zombie movie.

  • @imadsiddiqui5135
    @imadsiddiqui5135 6 років тому +140

    My favourite channel does a video on one of my favourite movies. Just what I needed today.

  • @CKSiLoYT
    @CKSiLoYT 3 роки тому +2

    That moment when Ed & Shaun touch heads after sharing a stupid fucking joke has stuck with me throughout all these years, brotherly love I'd want with my friends. Very special film.

  • @TheCamcamTV
    @TheCamcamTV 6 років тому +97

    One of the best zombie movies ever!

  • @GermaphobeMusic
    @GermaphobeMusic 6 років тому +326

    For some reason I thought Every Frame a Painting uploaded and almost had a heart attack.

    • @sardette
      @sardette 6 років тому +2

      lol

    • @verenal9910
      @verenal9910 6 років тому +38

      I do miss their videos!

    • @HAL-vm3wn
      @HAL-vm3wn 6 років тому +9

      That thought makes me kind of sad. God, I miss that channel

    • @yuteyang6811
      @yuteyang6811 6 років тому +1

      why the hell he stopped

    • @camslam717
      @camslam717 6 років тому +8

      @@GermaphobeMusic Damn that sucks I miss their stuff. Great film analytic stuff I just couldn't get enough of their stuff.

  • @Crippycooke
    @Crippycooke 5 років тому +23

    Now people understand why critics love this movie so much.
    It’s so layered. All the hard work on character and the incredible script has paid off.

  • @TheCloserLook
    @TheCloserLook 6 років тому +244

    Nice video :)

    • @bestofmovieanalysisandvide1452
      @bestofmovieanalysisandvide1452 6 років тому +18

      Loving how we've had a new nerdwriter , closer look and lessons from screenplay video all within a week :) keep up the good work

  • @mskipper19
    @mskipper19 6 років тому +6

    The last scene when Ed says "I'm sorry, Shaun" is a hilarious callback, and one of the most touching moments in any movie I've seen.

  • @DroiMedia
    @DroiMedia 6 років тому +17

    LFTS is as much a movie review channel focused on scripts as it is a practical book report on some of the heavy-hitting and legacy books on writing screenplays. Theory, breakdowns, and how-to's all at once. Definitely one of the channels I enjoy seeing the most when it pops up in my feed. Keep up the fantastic job, Michael!

  • @Brother7902
    @Brother7902 6 років тому +91

    i wanted to comment on how it literally cheers my day to see a new upload from you and found myself reading to hundreds of similar comments, thanksss!

    • @adamdrakestudio
      @adamdrakestudio 6 років тому

      everything from the music used, to the way the graphics and text flow to your voice.

  • @shenzybrosee
    @shenzybrosee 4 роки тому +2

    I learned a lot here. Every character has weakness, needs, and desire. Character's are defined by who they aren't . Surrounding your mc with people who represent their struggles is really interesting.

  • @Truthguy73
    @Truthguy73 5 років тому +10

    The little detail about the guy who thought dogs cant look up was also a great idea!

  • @MitchellD249
    @MitchellD249 6 років тому +9

    I feel like every time I see somebody talk about this movie I learn something new that I missed in my own viewing and that deepens my respect of it. In this case, the roommates being representations of what he could be seems so obvious now but I just never thought about it that way. Before this video it was "WE'RE COMING TO GET YOU BARBARA!"

  • @1060michaelg
    @1060michaelg 5 років тому +27

    "Is the coast clear?
    Shaun: No...
    How many?
    Shaun: Lots...
    LOLOL!!! One of the great sight gags, Shaun tiny stepping up the slide, a few seconds, tiny stepping down and we get the above dialogue...BRILLIANT!

    • @1060michaelg
      @1060michaelg 5 років тому

      @FructoseComa Yeah, I wish I could have it on a hologram loop to play before me whenever I please...yeah, like THAT'S gonna happen!

    • @GorgeDawes
      @GorgeDawes 3 роки тому

      Ed does essentially the same earlier in the film when he opens the curtains to see if the zombies are still in the back garden.

  • @Z3AL316
    @Z3AL316 3 роки тому +5

    It never ceases to amaze me how much of a masterpiece this film is

  • @ImNotYourPal
    @ImNotYourPal 6 років тому +63

    I have been eagerly waiting for a new video so much! Can't wait for the next one

  • @justinreyes5042
    @justinreyes5042 6 років тому +19

    At 30 I was totally at that place where I needed something to change my life. Thank God it didn't take a zombie apocalypse

    • @erik7131
      @erik7131 6 років тому

      For me it was psychedelics

    • @icecreamalacarte
      @icecreamalacarte 6 років тому +1

      @Justin Catastrophe, though terrible is what's needed for good men (women obviously too) to step up. World altering trickle-down type survival is what Shawn needed. Most everyman would too. World Wars prove this fact

    • @mch5392
      @mch5392 6 років тому

      Agree on DJD &c. here, sometimes you just need external push to make the decision for you.

  • @samsonmcharaly8536
    @samsonmcharaly8536 6 років тому +183

    Weird how he only directed 5 films

    • @peterafro
      @peterafro 6 років тому +18

      *6 , assuming you are forgetting A Fistful of Fingers

    • @npcimknot958
      @npcimknot958 6 років тому +91

      he spends a lot of time on them

    • @samsonmcharaly8536
      @samsonmcharaly8536 6 років тому +3

      peter afro nope I just think 5 of them are professional considering their budget

    • @BLUE5294
      @BLUE5294 6 років тому +70

      Hot Fuzz is a masterpiece of several different genres so really he's made 10

    • @dbrokensoul
      @dbrokensoul 6 років тому +40

      If every movie he directed always have at least that much amount of quality, then I can live with 5 movies per 14 years. That's a small price to pay.

  • @thelytz9806
    @thelytz9806 5 років тому +35

    So basically Shaun of the Dead is the perfect movie

  • @liamdawson6129
    @liamdawson6129 6 років тому +23

    People keep telling me "Liam, you should go back to school and study film".
    I'm like "Nah, Mike got me covered".

  • @rebeccagibbs4128
    @rebeccagibbs4128 2 роки тому +1

    i love how Shaun forgives ed, and even keeps him in the shed to revisit occasionally. Fits in well with the compartmentalizing that happens in your 20s, where you (hopefully) can find a healthy balance and forgive the former you that was, well, a hot mess. LOL

  • @TheCamcamTV
    @TheCamcamTV 6 років тому +19

    Glad to see you back LFTS!

  • @Tipzyyy
    @Tipzyyy 4 роки тому +1

    crazy how absolutely timeless wrights films are

  • @TomEyeTheSFMguy
    @TomEyeTheSFMguy 2 роки тому +5

    1:14 Character Comes First
    3:32 The Story World is an Expression of the Protagonist.
    6:24 Comedy Enhances Character.

  • @cjbroskin1327
    @cjbroskin1327 6 років тому +15

    The perfect video to wait for everything to blow over.

  • @battleupsaber462
    @battleupsaber462 6 років тому +66

    I'm going to watch this video while having a nice cold pint.

    • @MrElias760
      @MrElias760 6 років тому +4

      Don't forget waiting for all this to blow over.

    • @scrm4297
      @scrm4297 6 років тому +2

      the coolers off, it might be a bit warm

    • @1060michaelg
      @1060michaelg 5 років тому

      @BattleUp Saber --- "It's a little warm, the cooler's out, love."
      "That's all right, babe." LOL!!

  • @JustinLearnsThings
    @JustinLearnsThings 6 років тому

    That bit about comedy enhancing character is gold! I could never put words to the way these films use comedy and how it works in such a different way from most films, but that's exactly it! love it.

  • @HAL-vm3wn
    @HAL-vm3wn 6 років тому +21

    Hey Michael, big fan of yours. What i wanted to say: in your Video about Inglourious Basterds, you did something simple, but genius. In one shot, you pulled IB out of your Blu Ray - shelf. Standing on it's left side were the movies you had done up to that point, on the right side were the ones you intended to do in the near future. You sadly had to change the list, but i loved that idea. My point: would you please name some of the movies you are going to do? Not necessarily all of them, and not in the exact order, but i would like to know some to look forward to.
    Another thing, i would like to see videos on some older movies, like Casablanca, Gone With The Wind, Frank Capra or Billy Wilder movies; but that's up to you of course.
    Keep up the great work and more importantly, take care of yourself! You are one of my favorite youtubers and I'm looking forward to anything you'll do.

    • @LessonsfromtheScreenplay
      @LessonsfromtheScreenplay  6 років тому +11

      Hey! So, the lesson I learned from that moment (which I was excited that people picked up on) is that planning ahead is hard and can change pretty dramatically. Honestly, I haven't had a plan that goes more than one or two movies into the future in a long time. But I am going to get on top of that going into next year, and maybe I can find a way to share that with people when I do. And definitely going to do some older movies soon...Casablanca is one of my favorites...

  • @obama281
    @obama281 3 роки тому +2

    The Cornetto trilogy is the king (pun intended) of callback humor

  • @therovingchessclub
    @therovingchessclub 6 років тому +12

    I needed this! 😍
    So good to hear you again!

  • @markm5927
    @markm5927 4 роки тому

    Some other thoughts on how Pete and Ed represent the different sides of Shaun's personality... At the start of the outbreak, Pete is bitten. Shaun can no longer lean on him to be responsible, so he has to take charge of his own life, with help from Liz and the others.
    At the end of the outbreak, Ed is bitten. Almost a symbolic representation of Shaun's less responsible side dying? But what's nice is they don't kill him off entirely. A life without that 'weakness' would be pretty dull right? So at the end of the movie Shaun and Liz are looking forward to a daystaying in, and Ed is chained in the shed, ready for a bit of fun when Shaun has the time.
    It's a great way to show how the push and pull between responsibility and laziness, ambition and stagnation, don't have to lean entirely one way. You can manage both. Great writing!

  • @grant6445
    @grant6445 6 років тому +5

    I’m just gonna wait in the bar and wait till this whole thing blows over

  • @devanshuapte8645
    @devanshuapte8645 6 років тому

    Edgar Wright, the king of comedy films. And his movies have so many deep levels that it blows my mind every time I watch a video like this. One of the best director of all time.

  • @BorisBerlin
    @BorisBerlin 6 років тому +8

    Thank you for this great video essay. I always learn something from your well researched work.

  • @genesis1720ify
    @genesis1720ify 6 років тому +2

    This made my day. Now do the rest of the trilogy PLEASE!!!
    Sincerely, A Fan

  • @rishikamath6718
    @rishikamath6718 6 років тому +7

    Michael, LOVE your channel. Have learned loads from it. What you do well is analysing the stuff screenwriters do right. Would be interesting to see an analysis of the Transformers Movies and why they have got progressively worse. After all, the first one got a few things right.

  • @jdery25
    @jdery25 6 років тому +1

    Fantastic analysis LFTS! My absolute favorite channel and one of my favorite directors/films. I'd love to see a piece on Mad Men and its relationship between the moral premise, character, and setting. Regardless, you have my full support, LFTS. People are listening.

  • @nikkiiwithani
    @nikkiiwithani 6 років тому +6

    Oof I've been binging and re-binging your videos and other channels with similar content because you've got me addicted to these kind of videos. I've had adapted this kind of analysis in my everyday life, moreover in most movies I now watch (which may make me a pain to watch movies with). Just want to say that you have great content that is relevant and impactful (to me that is). Thanks for the new video!

    • @LessonsfromtheScreenplay
      @LessonsfromtheScreenplay  6 років тому +1

      What a compliment, thank you! (And I get that whole being-a-pain-to-watch-movies-with thing!)

    • @d.ml.g9902
      @d.ml.g9902 6 років тому +1

      My mom taught me that since I was little, hence why I rather watch thriller or drama movies by myself since i analyze everything and sorta get the ending and my friends get all pissy about it lol

  • @alejandromatos1670
    @alejandromatos1670 6 років тому +1

    Wow, I think this is one of fav videos you've made. I love how you take apart the story to show the most basic elements and how the final product is just those elements with more stuff added. Great!

  • @NotQuiteFirst
    @NotQuiteFirst 6 років тому +4

    Very nice. So the film seems to be about trying to avoid being turned into a zombie, but it's really about not realising that you actually are a zombie and trying to turn into a human

  • @hag_13
    @hag_13 6 років тому

    shaun of the dead is one of my favorite movies! I saw you upload the video and never clicked on anything so fast in my life. your videos are so well thought out and properly put, they’re art. thank you so much for what you do.

  • @danicecabanela24
    @danicecabanela24 3 роки тому +3

    This is fantastic. Thank you so much for this breakdown of a terrific film.

  • @aaronproctor3623
    @aaronproctor3623 6 років тому +1

    Great work friend. I love Shaun of the Dead. I can't pick a favorite Edgar Wright film. I love Baby Driver for its sycopation and diabetic sound, Scott pilgrim vs. The World for its flashy style and fight scenes, Hot Fuzz is the perfect buddy cop film, and At Worlds End is a perfect culmination of all of Mr. Wright's learning wisdom and knowledge. Also this is true, George A. Romero has personally said that Shaun of the Dead is the only zombie movie to actually replicate what his own movie was about, the people and how they cope and change in a situation. Zombies are just a stand-in for a disaster like floods, fire, virus outbreak, etc.

  • @RyanUptonInnovator
    @RyanUptonInnovator 5 років тому +7

    I came for the zombies, I stayed for the in depth fart joke analysis.

    • @BehindtheCurtain
      @BehindtheCurtain 5 років тому +1

      This should be his channel description. "You'll come for the zombies, you'll stay for the in depth fart joke analysis."

  • @Loufilmmaker
    @Loufilmmaker 6 років тому +1

    Just finished making my first feature film here in France, I gotta say : your videos are always a must-see. To me, they're motivational.
    Keep making them, and I'll keep watching and making movies :)

  • @Magicconchshell1
    @Magicconchshell1 6 років тому +6

    Since it’s Halloween, it should be Lessons from the “Scream”play

  • @davidroyogonzalez
    @davidroyogonzalez 6 років тому

    One of the best recent commedies, for sure. Edgar Wright is a genius.

  • @twstf8905
    @twstf8905 5 років тому +7

    Lol someone should create a UA-cam channel dedicated to the deconstruction and analysis of this channel's ability to so perfectly and cleverly segue into a Skillshare advertisement 👍

  • @GameOfDepth
    @GameOfDepth 5 років тому +1

    I got to be a Zombie extra, it was a long day but a lot of joy.

  • @mrmhj9925
    @mrmhj9925 3 роки тому +10

    Ed: “any zombies out there?”
    Shaun: “don’t say that!”
    Ed: “what?”
    Shaun: “that! The Z word don’t say it.”
    Ed: “why not?”
    Shaun: “because it’s ridiculous”
    Ed: “alright. Are there any out there though?”
    Shaun: “I can’t see any, maybe it’s not bad as all that..oh wait there they are”
    😆
    Love it 🤘❤️🧟‍♂️

  • @ssnets77
    @ssnets77 6 років тому +1

    Love all of your video essays, Michael! Thanks for making this one in particular, as Shaun of the Dead is my favorite Edgar Wright film.

  • @osheenyeeha1162
    @osheenyeeha1162 6 років тому +33

    Happy Halloween everybody! p.s. Loved the video

  • @gnewt75
    @gnewt75 6 років тому

    John Truby's book is an excellent tutorial on screenwriting. It's shifted my watching of movies and freed me in my writing of it.

  • @facundobaldivia1914
    @facundobaldivia1914 6 років тому +4

    Muchas gracias por compartir este análisis de Edgar Right y su estilo como cineasta. Me encantó el vídeo y es muy informativo. También agradezco mucho los subtítulos en español. Están perfectos y se entiende a la perfección. Saludos. 😊👍👏

  • @GhoulishGrime
    @GhoulishGrime 6 років тому

    Hot Fuzz has always been my favorite. I've rewatched it several times. Never gets old.

  • @nilaykachalia
    @nilaykachalia 6 років тому +4

    FINALLY WE HAVE EDGAR WRIGHT!!!

  • @manleeman5212
    @manleeman5212 4 роки тому

    they both say "thanks" after mice shot also! I love this movie so much

  • @mickyjankis9542
    @mickyjankis9542 6 років тому +4

    Worth the wait

  • @starsatnightsparkle1318
    @starsatnightsparkle1318 6 років тому

    Fantastic analysis, sometimes I can't put my finger on why certain movies are so effective and others fall flat. These videos help me appreciate the thought, hardwork and craftmanship used by the directors and screenwriters.

  • @Jzphh
    @Jzphh 5 років тому +3

    "Yeah boy!" shaun of the dead
    "Yeah roy!" hot fuzz

  • @Goabnb94
    @Goabnb94 5 років тому

    Watching this in the pub with best friend, mum and girlfriend, waiting for this to all blow over.

  • @JustKrin
    @JustKrin 6 років тому +6

    Zom rom com, I love that name

  • @TestSubjectNerd
    @TestSubjectNerd 6 років тому

    Shaun of the Dead is one of my favourite movies of all time. You've wonderfully illustrated so many of the reasons I completely adore it. Fantastic work as ever!

  • @lgrace3239
    @lgrace3239 6 років тому +3

    Happy Halloween Michael (not Meyers lol)! Always excited to watch your vids!! :)

  • @quanahdaniels8710
    @quanahdaniels8710 6 років тому

    I bought The Anatomy of Story because of your channel. And I knew exactly what you were going to say before you said it. I can now see what a lot of movies are doing or what they are about to do. And this is some next level writing. Thank you for bringing my awareness to this book.

  • @EclipsedEquinox
    @EclipsedEquinox 5 років тому +4

    "That was the second album I ever bought!"

  • @hadleighbaudelaire
    @hadleighbaudelaire 6 років тому

    The videogame shooting conversation is itself a callback to an episode of Spaced.

  • @AnAmericanComposer
    @AnAmericanComposer 6 років тому +14

    What was the music from the intro!? I loved it!

    • @DylanTurner
      @DylanTurner 4 роки тому +2

      Scott Pilgrim vs the World OST - Death to All Hipsters

    • @TerrestrialTeeth-oe7xe
      @TerrestrialTeeth-oe7xe 3 роки тому +1

      it's from a movie called scott pilgrim vs the world

    • @maxconstantine2357
      @maxconstantine2357 3 роки тому

      it was originally in shaun of the dead though

    • @TerrestrialTeeth-oe7xe
      @TerrestrialTeeth-oe7xe 3 роки тому

      @@maxconstantine2357 sorry for the late reply but it was definitely not in shaun of the dead, as a huge fan of both scott pilgrim and shaun of the dead i know that

    • @TomEyeTheSFMguy
      @TomEyeTheSFMguy 3 роки тому

      @@maxconstantine2357 Ok, where's your proof?

  • @palavens
    @palavens 6 років тому

    Bought John Truby's book because of this channel and I've been taking notes on these very same sections for the past few days - fantastic how this video's arrival is so aligned with what I'm working on now in my own screenplay! Thanks for another amazing video! You're so helpful with your analysis!

  • @Boy_of_Steel
    @Boy_of_Steel 6 років тому +3

    Love this movie

  • @AntlersAreCool
    @AntlersAreCool 6 років тому

    Always happy to see a new Lessons From the Screenplay in my feed. Also props, got to be the smoothest ad transitions on UA-cam.

  • @alexlee2581
    @alexlee2581 6 років тому +3

    Funniest movie that i genuinely laughed at a lot

  • @Beboroni
    @Beboroni 6 років тому +2

    I run into people that haven’t seen this all the time. I envy their inexperience, and dream of a way to forget this movie- so I can see it for the first time again.

  • @Tzourosaur
    @Tzourosaur 6 років тому +3

    Man i love this channel!

  • @yourfamilydocter
    @yourfamilydocter 4 роки тому

    This is seriously one of the best channels on UA-cam

  • @Vince009
    @Vince009 6 років тому +6

    Do Alien!

  • @willythespacecowboy
    @willythespacecowboy 6 років тому

    The scene at the end where there in the cellar Ed has been bitten and Shaun knows he had to leave him, he then lays his head against his best friend saying goodbye. THAT SCENE KILLS ME BECAUSE THOSE ACTORS HAVE GREAT CHEMISTRY AND THE CHARACTERS ARE GREAT

  • @allthingsfascinating
    @allthingsfascinating 6 років тому +4

    Long time Michael

  • @archiox0628
    @archiox0628 6 років тому

    I regret not yet watching the film. But the part in this video about the bestfriend saying sorry made me tear up. And made me want to watch this movie more now regardless of being spoiled.

  • @knedy
    @knedy 6 років тому +11

    gee if u love Truby so much why dont u marry him?

  • @Kishan_Baijnath
    @Kishan_Baijnath 6 років тому +1

    Always a genuine pleasure watching your videos.

  • @rickymorales05
    @rickymorales05 6 років тому +4

    Please, analyze movies:
    1) The Shawshank Redemption
    2) Inception
    3) Unbreakable
    4) The Hurt Locker

  • @tidepride86
    @tidepride86 6 років тому +1

    HEY LFTS!! Good to see you uploading again!! Missed ya homie!

  • @Thomas...191
    @Thomas...191 6 років тому +14

    Zombies = the original NPC

  • @zsht
    @zsht 6 років тому +2

    Last time I watch SotD I recited every single word in perfect timing. I haven't watched it in 10 years in order to be able to enjoy it again in some degree or normality. But I couldn't resist watching this video.
    Thanks for nothing x