TAIKA WAITITI - How To Do Black Comedy | Video Essay

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @PentexProductions
    @PentexProductions  3 роки тому +9

    If you're wondering why I don't talk much about Thor: Ragnarok in this video, it's because I do that here: ua-cam.com/video/hy28M1TCJ4M/v-deo.html

  • @Kim_Miller
    @Kim_Miller 3 роки тому +6

    I've seen a lot of Taika's movies, but The Search For The Wilderpeople is the only movie I've ever seen where at the end the whole crowded cinema audience gave it a standing ovation. It was an extraordinary experience to be a part of it.

    • @PentexProductions
      @PentexProductions  3 роки тому

      I was lucky enough to go to an early screening of it in NZ with him and Sam Neill for a Q and A - brilliant movie experience.

  • @williamhornabrook8081
    @williamhornabrook8081 3 роки тому +12

    This is my favorite Director of all time. He's still so early in his career too.

  • @ptptpt123
    @ptptpt123 3 роки тому +20

    He was never part of the old boys club, and was too far away to be noticed quickly. He had to make his name for himself with his sheer quality. This Jewish man from NZ has one of the most unique comedy styles in movie industry. Edgar Wright and Taika Waititi are my favorites.
    Also, loving your content. I hope the algorithm blesses you.

  • @danielcopeland3544
    @danielcopeland3544 3 роки тому +35

    I want to see Taika Waititi movies based on Terry Pratchett books. They have exactly the same "comedy of the mundane" philosophy, and the same rare talent for combining humour with darkness and not losing either.

    • @PentexProductions
      @PentexProductions  3 роки тому +8

      If anyone could make a Discworld movie, it'd be Taika.

    • @danielcopeland3544
      @danielcopeland3544 3 роки тому +2

      @@PentexProductions If New Zealand really only has two degrees of separation, then logically I must know someone who also knows Taika. I wish I knew who it was so I could lend them a Discworld book to leave lying around somewhere he'd find it.

    • @smartsolutionz6711
      @smartsolutionz6711 3 роки тому +1

      Or Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy :D

  • @cjstryder5441
    @cjstryder5441 3 роки тому +14

    Taika has a way of balancing his movies out. Can't wait for Thor Love and Thunder.

    • @PentexProductions
      @PentexProductions  3 роки тому +2

      Me neither, so glad it's been able to start filming in Australia. My next video is a bit of a follow up to this one, but looks at Ragnarok in more detail, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

    • @kartiksuresh249
      @kartiksuresh249 Рік тому +1

      This didn't age well eh 🤣🤣

  • @leftovernoise
    @leftovernoise 3 роки тому +7

    Came here from reddit after watching the rock/bond video. Subscribed! This channel slapps

  • @JasonLuo1
    @JasonLuo1 3 роки тому +1

    Quickly becoming one of my favorite video essay channels on all things film, television, and art

  • @ishnasoma3468
    @ishnasoma3468 2 роки тому

    This is a great video! You perfectly put into words what makes his films so appealing and unique.

  • @HumerusFemur
    @HumerusFemur 2 роки тому +2

    I think that how he ties humour to deep/dark themes is much more closer to life than most Hollywood movies

  • @hilscreate
    @hilscreate 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic Analysis, Thank you so much for this video.

    • @PentexProductions
      @PentexProductions  3 роки тому

      Thanks - I had always wanted to cover Taika's work, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Pan_Z
    @Pan_Z 3 роки тому +20

    A film with Adolf Hitler as the protagonist's imaginary friend elicits many of the same emotions as something far more serious like Schindler's List. The magic of filmmaking.

  • @blainetoms
    @blainetoms Рік тому +1

    he’s a creative genius. his back catalog is amazing. but i think he’s had too many people say yes to him since rangnarok and this culminated in love and thunder feeling like disjointed fan service to himself.

  • @TrolliNaattori
    @TrolliNaattori 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! I'm currently writing my first pilot episode for 5 part series. This video reminded me of some things that my script probably still needs adressing. Thanks! Keep it up!

  • @LordmonkeyTRM
    @LordmonkeyTRM 3 роки тому +1

    Beautifully crafted video ❤️

  • @zendell37
    @zendell37 3 роки тому +1

    I'll have to learn that Serious versus Solemn speech. Far too often people get upset that you're laughing and they aren't. Especially with problems that stem from disagreement. People get mad when they aren't right. But through comedy you can share different perspectives without triggering that anger. At least that's what I tell myself.

  • @HauntedAbysss
    @HauntedAbysss 3 роки тому

    His films belong In a category all to themselves 🥳💓
    3rd video watched. The Rock, Russian LOTR and this. Man hella good work.

  • @cobbwebb_
    @cobbwebb_ 3 роки тому

    Hey man! Your channel is awesome! Can't wait to see more.

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 3 роки тому

    I enjoyed what of his movies I have seen. Then he opened his mouth. he fits in to Hollywood just fine.

  • @sircliffordmalcolmjac5870
    @sircliffordmalcolmjac5870 3 роки тому +2

    Not REALLY overnight!! I guess ALMOST is ok!! HAHA!! I LOVE Taika!!! Theres a friggin Concord in LotR!!

  • @RenataHanusova
    @RenataHanusova 3 роки тому +2

    11:06 it was funny scene but tbh i was so fkn scared. When she showed him her ID ohh man...this was scarier than some today's horrors

    • @PentexProductions
      @PentexProductions  3 роки тому

      Such a good scene because the comedy doesn't cancel out the high stakes or tension. Brilliant writing and film-making.

  • @xnuclear7000
    @xnuclear7000 3 роки тому

    Great video, keep it up.

  • @DiggitySlice
    @DiggitySlice 2 роки тому

    Any defence of this director definitely evaporated with Love and Thunder. The broken clock is no longer right.

  • @Rapscallion2871
    @Rapscallion2871 2 роки тому +1

    He's like the Steven Spielberg of this generation.

  • @JOOCHIANTING
    @JOOCHIANTING 3 роки тому

    he can bring drama in jojo rabbit (eg death of scar-jo)... and many more

  • @jamespigeon1399
    @jamespigeon1399 3 роки тому +2

    just proving that i was the 55th sub dont mind me

  • @callummclelland7959
    @callummclelland7959 3 роки тому +3

    Taika Waititi, Edgar Wright, Steven Speilberg and Robert Zemeckis are my favourite directors

  • @stevenmccart5455
    @stevenmccart5455 3 роки тому +1

    Eagle vs Shark was soo good. I didn't even think of who directed it when I saw it.

    • @PentexProductions
      @PentexProductions  3 роки тому

      You're one of a lucky few people who has heard of it, let alone seen it!

    • @tnytnytny
      @tnytnytny 3 роки тому

      I've only seen Eagle vs Shark a few months ago since i recently discovered Jemaine Clement and binged all his his movies. It has become one of my favorite films and I dont think i've rewatched a movie so many times as i do with Eagle vs. Shark. It's really funny in it's own way and i love how the characters were written, the soundtrack is amazing too. Thank you for including it in your video! I don't really see much talk about the movie, and mostly it's just negative reviews. Appreciate this so much!

  • @thesuperiorbench6307
    @thesuperiorbench6307 3 роки тому +3

    Comment for thine algorithm

  • @LeonardoSilva-nh2gg
    @LeonardoSilva-nh2gg 3 роки тому +1

    Great video
    But...
    Jojo rabbit jokes and humor is thousands better then Thor Ragnarok in my opinion

    • @PentexProductions
      @PentexProductions  3 роки тому +2

      I agree Jojo Rabbit's humour is better - but I enjoy the humour in both films.

  • @alisterbennett
    @alisterbennett 3 роки тому

    We were warned..... ;-(

  • @joemoment-o1275
    @joemoment-o1275 3 роки тому +1

    I do not find Taikas work "good" in any way.... I love Starwars... What I say isn't out of hatred... Hamfisted works really well to explain it, I don't want to watch the rest of the video. I wouldn't believe he directed Mando unless I literally was told. Not a fan.