Nolan's brilliant direction and Hans Zimmer's amazing music composition made me file like being in the war zone while watching Dunkirk. Never felt so intense.
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#wisecrackAMA do you think that the jokers philosophy can be taken and compared to our world and if so is it fair to say that "things go not According to plan" people will resort to chaos and individualism?
Wisecrack The Best Christopher Nolan Films 1) Inception 2) Memento 3) The Dark Knight 4) Dunkirk 5) Batman Begins 6) Interstellar 7) The Prestige 8) Insomnia 9) The Dark Knight Rises 10) Following
#WisecrackAMA If and when you guys analyze Black Panther are you going to compare it to Lion King? I noticed a lot of similarities between both movies. Could you guys also do Evangelion and The Truman Show, pretty please? Love your guys work! Thanks!
#WisecrackAMA If a train was heading to a town at five miles per hour while another one was heading to another town at seven miles per hour, how old is Matt Damon?
Jared: A classic. I haven’t seen it in years but it’s pretty much the gold standard for chamber plays/screenplays. Would love to revisit it for our movie podcast, Show Me the Meaning. Jacob: Thanks for the kind words. Yes!!! Amazing movie.
Drew: I’d definitely love it! Jared: We have an episode that’s about 50% done being written. We just have to go back to the research phase because right now it’s too “Captain Obvious” and not quite to our standard of quality.
I would ask a question, but I don't really have a good one. Alright, screw it: Which of Nolan's films do you philosophically connect with the most? #WisecrackAMA
Jared: The Dark Knight. The idea that society is built upon a series of noble lies has resonated with me since I read The Grand Inquisitor in college. Robert: Philosophically, I connect very strongly with Inception, but perhaps that’s because of the debatably deliberate parallels between the execution of that plot and the filmmaking process. Or I’m just a guilty insomniac.
Can you do a video about the evolution of movie philosophies? I feel like the messages conveyed by media have changed drastically over the years. #wisecrackAMA
I just watched this entire trilogy in school and I must say, well done! I have only seen two of Nolan's films (The Dark Knight Rises and Dunkirk) but now I really must see more of his movies.
Robert: I’d love for a chance to do the philosophy of The Last Jedi, but I’m pretty sure I’m the biggest Last Jedi fan in the office. And The Shape of Water is a film I’d love to dissect, since it does have a lot of layers to it. Jacob: I'm all about that PHANTOM THREAD! :)
thats funny i found phantom thread to be lacking in substance its a great film for its performaces and direction but the story is very lackluster to me not PTA's usual style seems like it was written by someone else.
Jacob: We're actually strongly considering making this video as a new channel trailer. Jared and I have done a lot of soul-searching to think about what Wisecrack really stands for. Generally, we're all about showing the world how great art can be, but in that process we want to expose people to other world-views. Art and media can be a great lens through which to understand and reflect upon the world. We want to introduce and explore those ideas-all without taking ourselves too seriously. Robert: I think we’d be too biased. Drew: There isn’t one!
Drew: Futurama is one I’ve been pushing for since I joined. Big Mouth had an interesting level of discomfort that I’d like to explore more. What else do you recommend? Jacob: Nice icon!
Drew: Unfortunately yes. Maybe one day we’ll be able to bring it back but unfortunately it took too much work and didn’t seem to attract enough attention so we put it on pause to focus more on Wisecrack Edition.
Man. That's unfortunate. My first introduction to this channel was with the 8bit philosophy about computers thinking like humans, and trying to make a response video.
#WisecrackAMA, do you think that there is a sort of return of themes from Antiquity in how fiction and movies are written nowadays ? I see parallels between Monty Python, South Park, Rick and Morty and such minds as Diogenes, Lucian of Samosata, Homer, etc... with relativism, nihilism (optimistic or pessimist), reflexion on how ridiculous different cultures appear, satire, critic, phillosphy and literary expression joined with crude topics like scatology and such.
Jared: This is a great question. The answer is yes, although I can’t speak to all of your citations directly (I’m much more familiar with Diogenes and Homer, and have very little familiarity with Lucian of Samosota), I can point you to our recent Deadpool/advertising video that touched on some of these things. In fact, Peter Sloterdijke’s book “Critique of Cynical Reason” is kind of all about this, complete with an entire section about the cynicism of scatalogical topics. But I’m interested to hear more about your angle. Email us!
Wisecrack Currently reading "Critique of cynical reason" as recommended by Alec on the Rick and Morty podcast, really enjoying it. Thanks for what you do guys, keep up the amazing work!
#WisecrackAMA I have a question. What's your favorite fruit? And would you be interested in doing a philosophy of video of a game like Nier Automata? Thanks.
Hey Wisecrack! I just wanted to let you know how much you guys inspire me and the enjoyment I get from watching as I'm sure many others do. So, how are you?
Could you please do a video on Cloverfield? A what went wrong with the Cloverfield Paradox would be interesting since it’s release was historically unprecedented but the final product was rather unoriginal! Thanks keep up the great work love the channel
Jared: That’s a good idea. I should set aside some time to catch up on the Cloverfield movies. If only I could tear myself away from re-wtaching Twin Peaks: The Return for the second time.
Jared: I did see it. I thought the first act was pretty boring, but as soon as Michael B Jordan lands in Wakanda it becomes one of the better Marvel movies. I think they did a great job of subtly evoking some of the themes put forward by contributors like Ta-Nehisi Coates. Basically, the movie isn’t COMPLETELY toothless from a political perspective, and that’s pretty cool for a Marvel movie. Robert: I haven’t seen it yet, but I’m a huge fan of Ryan Coogler/Michael B. Jordan - in my mind, they have the potential to be the Scorsese/De Niro of our generation. Seeing it tonight.
In your opinion, does Interstellar adequately create a bridge between human emotion and cold, calculated fact? AND does Dunkirk adequately create a bridge between the human desire to survive, and the classic idea of heroism?
Jared: So you’re asking whether or not these films actually achieve what Nolan (perhaps) sought to do? Hm. I’d say no with Interstellar, and yes with Dunkirk.
Asehpe he actually done a good job in case of Interstellar. Nolan showed that love is not just an emotion, but as any emotion is based on facts, so love can be an evidence for logical conclusion.
Asehpe it's my favourite Nolan's movie! I just love how it is shown that emotions are not just drive to go forward, but they can be a compass to the truth in sophisticated mind. And, oh god, I'm always prepared to defend those moments in Interstellar plot :D Have fun watching!
What criteria warrants a video? Is it by fan interest, or personal staff interest? Do you plan on doing a philosophy of devilman video or is it too simple? #WisecrackAMA
Jared: I haven’t seen Devilman yet. As far as what warrants a video: unfortunately it’s a constant push and pull between what we’re passionate about and what we think might perform well/allow us to survive. For example, I’d love to do a video on David Cronenberg’s film Videodrome, but all the data points to the video performing really poorly. I’m constantly trying to think of ways to break out of this pattern, and build formats that will compel people to click even if they aren’t already familiar with the property we’re covering. We’ve got a way to go. Jacob: We look at what we like, but also what fans request and what's popular out in the world. For us the big win is to find properties that are both hugely popular and hugely insightful. Our goal is to attract as many people as possible into our videos in order to get the word out about great ideas and topics. It's not a science, but we definitely look at the results and performance of our releases to do as well as we can with each video we make.
The commentary Wisecrack made about Interstellar showing us a balance between science/technology and love, I am reminded of a phrase by Bertrand Russell: "The good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge." Love is the force that propels us to move, but knowledge tells love which way to go and how to go.
Drew: I’m too scared it’s a gateway drug. Jacob: We're exploring some ideas now-we have a cool research document on Jay-Z's 4:44 album... We could either explore music from the perspective of theory/structure, or from the perspective of theme/lyrics. We're working with a fan now who's helping us develop some music prototypes. Wish us luck!
It's the emotion of wanting to know more, helping others, and getting credit for your discovery/feeding your ego that make science worth it. If anything science is a human endevour like any and like any endevour it has emotion behind it.
Drew: I don’t think there’s much hidden philosophy but I definitely think a look at News & Comedy could be great! Jared: Yeah I think we started researching that a while ago but it never came to a coherent thesis. We’re EXTREMELY cautious to enter the realm of politics, which online has basically become the outrage industry.
+Wisecrack It has indeed become polarizing topics. But does that mean that nobody should talk about those subjects ? I mean, I know you don't want to piss your audience off, but it's by challenging people with different points of view that you cure - or limit - confirmation bias, and get us out of our collective bubble. I think that'd be great. Just pass off opinions as opinions, as supported they may be, and facts as facts, and you might change minds, or get your mind changed !
Drew: We’re definitely trying to make it work! We don’t have any immediate plans but music is always something we want to explore and talk about more! We're working on a couple pilot / prototype concepts now
Wisecrack - actually, this would make for an interesting topic. And could be explored specifically in a Philosophy of Sheldon Cooper episode, or more generally in a Big Bang Theory episode, juxtaposing the philosophies presented by each of the main characters.
Robert: I don’t know if it’s in our short term plans, but there are so many directors I’d do this for, obscure and mainstream. Guillermo Del Toro, Denis Villenueve, David Fincher, the list goes on. Jacob: We might do a series like this on Tarantino, but I think our best outlet might be on our movie podcast, Show Me the Meaning!
Jacob: That sounds really fun. In the meantime, have you seen our Earthling Cinema on The Big Lebowski? goo.gl/d7Unfu. I’m actually headed to a 20th anniversary party of the film in Austin later this year.
Thanks @@WisecrackEDU went right over and watched the Big Lebowski on Earthling Cinema. Frickin' love the insight and great writing.. dig the eyebrows too
#WisecrackAMA what do you think about The School Of Life channel? I don't know how improbable is this but i am a Computer Science guy looking for moral wisdom in philosophy thanks to you.
Jared: I’ve seen a couple of their videos. I understand there’s a controversy about their methods of research, but to be honest, I haven’t had the time to form my own opinion on it. Jacob: I've met with both Alain and his wife Charlotte, and I know they're focused on making quality stuff. You should read a couple of his books too, they're quite interesting.
Hi, I come to your channel by chance and I love it! The philosophy in movies it's something so important but so ignore by most of the audience that I like how you explain it and how you give a different perspective than mine :)
Drew: About thhiiiissss much! ;) Jared: A lot. The research process for most of these videos starts months in advance of their release, and the script has to be 100% locked 2 weeks before the release date.
Robert: As someone who grew up with the Harry Potter series, I support this idea. I’m not sure how much we’ll be able to pick out of it philosophically, but I’d leave that to the writers/researchers. Jared: People have asked us this over the years and I feel like it’s a bit too captain obvious- the power of interpersonal connection with some fascist imagery sprinkled in that must be overcome. It’s incredible world-building and character development, but difficult to analyze from a ideological perspective without it becoming nonsense.
Jared: We did an Earthling Cinema on it that pretty much mined everything there is to say, but that’s actually the next movie we’re covering on our movie podcast, Show Me the Meaning #shamelessplug.
Join The Co-Op Reality! It's only fitting for the video subject matter. :'D Thank you for this video series, Jared. I've been studying these meta-contextual philosophical conundrums lately on my journey to "close the irreconcilable gap" in a sense - haha. This hit me right at home, man. Love it. On a personal contextual level, it's spooky the meaning your videos have had for me on such a regular basis throughout this journey so far. It definitely dials the existentialism up to 11. :'D
The one thing left out, which is a major theme and primary theme of the two movies, is time. Time is one of Nolans favorite themes, it's relativity, and the concept of being unbound by time. Inception dealt with time as well as Momento. But in these two movies, Interstellar of course deals with relativity, but it also deals with what if you were unbound by time completely. Time is also an antagonist, as Cooper wants to get home before too much time goes by to see his daughter. In Dunkirk, one of the reasons why Nolan didn't show the enemy soldiers is because time is the enemy and antagonist of the film. With the one week, one day, one hour structure, all three stories are racing against time and trying to survive withing it's confines. Those on the beach are waiting to be saved in time before the soldiers close in, those in the boat are trying to make it to them in time, and Hardy's character in the air is trying to do his job in time before the gas runs out, which the gas running out I think is one of the most brilliant parts of the film to suggest this to the audience.
Dunkirk was so good. The sound design, music, and emotion of the characters really felt like virtual reality without the head set. Every time I heard a gun shot I felt genuine fear and panic, when the boat was torpedoed I gripped my arm rests like my life depended on them, and when I saw the full struggle of the shell shocked soldier and perseverance of the civilian sailors I felt genuine emotion like no movie has ever done before. Dunkirk is Nolan’s masterpiece is my opinion.
Jared: I think the reason why film buffs love it so much is because it’s a great example of how the LANGUAGE of cinema can communicate intellectual ideas without using dialogue or plot. This film, along with the works of David Lynch, are much less about the plot and more about the way that they use images, sound, music, rhythm, momentum, etc to create a tone, and evoke a sense of wonder. When you’re watching a film about the frontiers of what is “knowable,” it doesn’t make sense to explore it through plot and dialogue. Using the language of film to evoke emotions and feelings outside of logic is a much more profound statement. I hope that doesn’t sound like pretentious drivel.
Bruce Wayne I like to think that it's about the hubris of mankind. And I think one way to understand it is through Nietzsche's philosophy. The baby at the end is the superman.
#WisecrackAMA Can you recommend me a political philosophy book for beginners or something about the human psyche to read, I want to find a way into philosophy, without heading straight to Plato and if anyone can recommend me a book I reckon you guys can! I absolutely love your videos, I actually based my GCSE English speaking exam speech on your explanation of Carl Schmitt's philosophy with regards to the political and it's flaws in the attack on titan episode!! THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION AND UNDERSTANDABLE EXPLANATIONS FOR DIFFICULT CONCEPTS
Ailbhe Sweeney Plato is pretty much where Philosophy 101 will take you! Good news is that you've been watching Wisecrack, so there's lots of modern parallels to be made. Does the center hold by Donald Palmer is what they hand out at schools here to get acquainted. Hope that helps!
Christopher Nolan... CN... Carnivorous Necromancer. Is the director of the dark knight practicing the dark arts? Idk what I’m taking about. Keep asking questions
I typed "true detective" in the channel's search field and was disappointed. Is the first season's philosophy too obvious to discuss it? Also, Philosophy of Neon Genesis Evangelion? #WisecrackAMA
Jared: Not necessarily too obvious. I think we’ll probably wait to do it in preparation for Season 3 of True Detective. It might be a bit similar to the Rick and Morty/ BoJack episode we just released, but I won’t know for sure until I watch it closely. Evangelion is likely coming in March. The script is done and is currently being directed.
Jacob: Oh boy. It took weeks and weeks of brainstorming to come up with the name. The name was originally called SMARTASS, but we went back to the drawing board because it felt a bit too juvenile and raunchy. But our logo icon stuck and continues to be our resident smartass. I have to dig up our original list of other ideas, but there were some terrible ones in there: Wisenheimer, NitWit, GravitASS, StoopidSmart, etc. I think we landed on something cool. :)
Drew: The hardest part is being able to use the songs. There’s so much publicity and content around Kanye it made it much easier to do. We’re definitely looking into ways to explore music more though! Jacob: We have a draft of something on Jay-Z, and we've considered a video on Young Thug. We'd love to do more.
As a content creator here on this platform, Wisecrack always sets the bar high.
love your vids Bandit
yes they do
They're def my favorite channel
This comment is to self promoting, what humblebragging is to bragging.
Humble bragging at its finest
Nolan's brilliant direction and Hans Zimmer's amazing music composition made me file like being in the war zone while watching Dunkirk. Never felt so intense.
Thank you for this series. Nolan is a master story teller and I really enjoyed WiseCrack’s breakdown of his films.
Couldn't it be two women kissing a goblet
Drew: Yet ANOTHER way to view it!
2 women one goblet? I think I've heard of something similar... not sure though
Beat me to it. Here, have a like.
Fetishising the love between 2 women? You must be a straight male.
Isn't it looks more similar to Blade runner 2049 scene
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do you think that the jokers philosophy can be taken and compared to our world and if so is it fair to say that "things go not According to plan" people will resort to chaos and individualism?
Wisecrack The Best Christopher Nolan Films
1) Inception
2) Memento
3) The Dark Knight
4) Dunkirk
5) Batman Begins
6) Interstellar
7) The Prestige
8) Insomnia
9) The Dark Knight Rises
10) Following
#WisecrackAMA If and when you guys analyze Black Panther are you going to compare it to Lion King? I noticed a lot of similarities between both movies. Could you guys also do Evangelion and The Truman Show, pretty please? Love your guys work! Thanks!
Are apples good? #WisecrackAMA
The philosophy of Cowboy Bebop? Maybe? I really enjoy your videos and it's unbelievable that each video is so always high quality.
Nolan is probably my favorite director at the moment. This was a brilliant analysis of his work.
Great series guys! Appreciate all the work you put into this.
damn, the quality of sleep I got over this series was priceless!! Thank you wisecrack ❤
#WisecrackAMA If a train was heading to a town at five miles per hour while another one was heading to another town at seven miles per hour, how old is Matt Damon?
Robert: Probably about the same age as Ben Affleck.
FINALLY! I've waited for what feels like forever. This series is wonderful
@Wisecrack, Bello! Just came to say that you guys are the best!!!!! Your content keeps me alive (figuratively of course)
Thoughts on "12 Angry Men"? Video perhaps? LOVE THE CHANNEL BTW
Jared: A classic. I haven’t seen it in years but it’s pretty much the gold standard for chamber plays/screenplays. Would love to revisit it for our movie podcast, Show Me the Meaning.
Jacob: Thanks for the kind words. Yes!!! Amazing movie.
You should do Cowboy Bebop please.
Drew: I’d definitely love it!
Jared: We have an episode that’s about 50% done being written. We just have to go back to the research phase because right now it’s too “Captain Obvious” and not quite to our standard of quality.
Why do I see you everywhere.
YES!!! pls
Also Awkward
Amazing all three parts! Thank you!
You guys have been so on point in the past 2-3 days. Keep it up, fellas
Can you guys do The philosophy of terry gilliam?
By The way ,love your chanel
Robert: I would support this idea. I’m a big fan of Gilliam - especially Brazil and The Fisher King.
Jared: He’s the man.
Hi wisecrack! Which Nolan movie was your favorite to break down? Love you guys.
Man I was waiting for months for this video and great to see that its just as good as I expected
Wisecrack is my favorite youtube channel right now, keep up the good work
I would ask a question, but I don't really have a good one.
Alright, screw it: Which of Nolan's films do you philosophically connect with the most?
#WisecrackAMA
Jared: The Dark Knight. The idea that society is built upon a series of noble lies has resonated with me since I read The Grand Inquisitor in college.
Robert: Philosophically, I connect very strongly with Inception, but perhaps that’s because of the debatably deliberate parallels between the execution of that plot and the filmmaking process. Or I’m just a guilty insomniac.
#wisecrackAMA Would you do a philosophy of Denis Villeneuve? Amazing video as always! (Also sorry if someone has already asked this) X
Finally!!! Waited a long time for this final part. THANKS!!!👍👌
Have been waiting for this forever. THANKS WISECRACK !!
The philosophy of Garyx Wormuloid? Also do you have merch? #WisecrackAMA
Drew: Humans are dead, and it’s their fault. And yes! Check out our merch at www.wisecrackstore.com!
Can you do a video about the evolution of movie philosophies? I feel like the messages conveyed by media have changed drastically over the years. #wisecrackAMA
I just watched this entire trilogy in school and I must say, well done! I have only seen two of Nolan's films (The Dark Knight Rises and Dunkirk) but now I really must see more of his movies.
I've been waiting so long for this video! Thank you Wisecrack!
#WisecrackAMA Are there any 2017 movies you guys still want to do a philosophy of on?
Robert: I’d love for a chance to do the philosophy of The Last Jedi, but I’m pretty sure I’m the biggest Last Jedi fan in the office. And The Shape of Water is a film I’d love to dissect, since it does have a lot of layers to it.
Jacob: I'm all about that PHANTOM THREAD! :)
Oh please do last Jedi, loved it and would love a philosophical break down of some of those more abstract sequences
thats funny i found phantom thread to be lacking in substance its a great film for its performaces and direction but the story is very lackluster to me not PTA's usual style seems like it was written by someone else.
will you ever do a video about the philosophy of wisecrack? #WisecrackAMA
Jacob: We're actually strongly considering making this video as a new channel trailer. Jared and I have done a lot of soul-searching to think about what Wisecrack really stands for. Generally, we're all about showing the world how great art can be, but in that process we want to expose people to other world-views. Art and media can be a great lens through which to understand and reflect upon the world. We want to introduce and explore those ideas-all without taking ourselves too seriously.
Robert: I think we’d be too biased.
Drew: There isn’t one!
Would that be considered surreal?
@@seen921 no
How does this series not get millions of views? Honestly, this is freaking gold!
man dunkirk was awesome. very little script driven with words but with images and the setting. GREAT MOVIE
What other animated TV shows do you think would make good “Philosophy of” videos? #WisecrackAMA
Drew: Futurama is one I’ve been pushing for since I joined. Big Mouth had an interesting level of discomfort that I’d like to explore more. What else do you recommend?
Jacob: Nice icon!
The philosophy of Animals. on HBO
I'd like full-series videos for Regular Show and Samurai Jack, both of which just ended, and The Amazing World of Gumball, which is about to end.
I'd love a devilman crybaby video
Have you stopped making the 8-Bit Philosophy videos or are you going to do more because I like those videos. #WisecrackAMA
Drew: Unfortunately yes. Maybe one day we’ll be able to bring it back but unfortunately it took too much work and didn’t seem to attract enough attention so we put it on pause to focus more on Wisecrack Edition.
Wisecrack that's too bad. I was a huge fan of 8-bit Philosophy. It's what brought me to your channel and all the other great videos you all make.
Don't give up, if needed change/improve a few things, in the end quality content is always needed, maybe you will hit the right spot in a few tries.
Me too that's what got me here
Man. That's unfortunate. My first introduction to this channel was with the 8bit philosophy about computers thinking like humans, and trying to make a response video.
I ABSOLUTELY loved these videos. Christopher Nolan is the best of them all!!!
Thank-You, I've Waited A Long Time For This
#WisecrackAMA, do you think that there is a sort of return of themes from Antiquity in how fiction and movies are written nowadays ?
I see parallels between Monty Python, South Park, Rick and Morty and such minds as Diogenes, Lucian of Samosata, Homer, etc... with relativism, nihilism (optimistic or pessimist), reflexion on how ridiculous different cultures appear, satire, critic, phillosphy and literary expression joined with crude topics like scatology and such.
Jared: This is a great question. The answer is yes, although I can’t speak to all of your citations directly (I’m much more familiar with Diogenes and Homer, and have very little familiarity with Lucian of Samosota), I can point you to our recent Deadpool/advertising video that touched on some of these things. In fact, Peter Sloterdijke’s book “Critique of Cynical Reason” is kind of all about this, complete with an entire section about the cynicism of scatalogical topics. But I’m interested to hear more about your angle. Email us!
Wisecrack Currently reading "Critique of cynical reason" as recommended by Alec on the Rick and Morty podcast, really enjoying it.
Thanks for what you do guys, keep up the amazing work!
#WisecrackAMA I have a question. What's your favorite fruit? And would you be interested in doing a philosophy of video of a game like Nier Automata? Thanks.
Drew: Strawberry-Guava despite my inability to get some whenever I want.
Robert: Raspberries.
Jacob: Kiwis
Hey Wisecrack! I just wanted to let you know how much you guys inspire me and the enjoyment I get from watching as I'm sure many others do. So, how are you?
Genius Wisecrack! Always great quality discussions :)
Could you please do a video on Cloverfield? A what went wrong with the Cloverfield Paradox would be interesting since it’s release was historically unprecedented but the final product was rather unoriginal! Thanks keep up the great work love the channel
Jared: That’s a good idea. I should set aside some time to catch up on the Cloverfield movies. If only I could tear myself away from re-wtaching Twin Peaks: The Return for the second time.
Wisecrack may the giant be with you
#wisecrackAMA have y’all seen Black Panther yet and if so what are your initial thought?
Jared: I did see it. I thought the first act was pretty boring, but as soon as Michael B Jordan lands in Wakanda it becomes one of the better Marvel movies. I think they did a great job of subtly evoking some of the themes put forward by contributors like Ta-Nehisi Coates. Basically, the movie isn’t COMPLETELY toothless from a political perspective, and that’s pretty cool for a Marvel movie.
Robert: I haven’t seen it yet, but I’m a huge fan of Ryan Coogler/Michael B. Jordan - in my mind, they have the potential to be the Scorsese/De Niro of our generation. Seeing it tonight.
Foreign policy
These videos are great. Keep up the good work, guys.
Thank you for completing the series.
In your opinion, does Interstellar adequately create a bridge between human emotion and cold, calculated fact?
AND does Dunkirk adequately create a bridge between the human desire to survive, and the classic idea of heroism?
Jared: So you’re asking whether or not these films actually achieve what Nolan (perhaps) sought to do? Hm. I’d say no with Interstellar, and yes with Dunkirk.
Why not, in the case of Interstellar? From your review, I had thought Nolan had done a good job of it.
Asehpe he actually done a good job in case of Interstellar. Nolan showed that love is not just an emotion, but as any emotion is based on facts, so love can be an evidence for logical conclusion.
Interesting! I have to watch it then. (Still haven't.)
Asehpe it's my favourite Nolan's movie! I just love how it is shown that emotions are not just drive to go forward, but they can be a compass to the truth in sophisticated mind. And, oh god, I'm always prepared to defend those moments in Interstellar plot :D Have fun watching!
What is Wisecrack’s thought on SEIZING THE MEMES OF PRODUCTION!?
Jared: I can only guess as to what this means but I’m intrigued.
I guess he means the inflation of communist memes, there are a ton of facebook pages out there, who cover them.
I’m expecting a crash in the communist meme market, which is ironic.
Good job, guys! Thanks for such an complex insight into Nolan's world :)
Loved this series! Thanks Wisecrack!
What took part 3 so long #WisecrackAMA
Jared: Well largely because we had to wait for Dunkirk to come out on DVD.
Because Nolan is terrible
What criteria warrants a video? Is it by fan interest, or personal staff interest? Do you plan on doing a philosophy of devilman video or is it too simple? #WisecrackAMA
Jared: I haven’t seen Devilman yet. As far as what warrants a video: unfortunately it’s a constant push and pull between what we’re passionate about and what we think might perform well/allow us to survive. For example, I’d love to do a video on David Cronenberg’s film Videodrome, but all the data points to the video performing really poorly. I’m constantly trying to think of ways to break out of this pattern, and build formats that will compel people to click even if they aren’t already familiar with the property we’re covering. We’ve got a way to go.
Jacob: We look at what we like, but also what fans request and what's popular out in the world. For us the big win is to find properties that are both hugely popular and hugely insightful. Our goal is to attract as many people as possible into our videos in order to get the word out about great ideas and topics. It's not a science, but we definitely look at the results and performance of our releases to do as well as we can with each video we make.
Wisecrack well the anime community has completely fallen for crybaby and the devilman manga itself is the origin berserk eva and many other shows
I was waiting for this last part since ages! But I think it came in the right time, just after a week I watched Interstellar and Dunkirk. 💙
The commentary Wisecrack made about Interstellar showing us a balance between science/technology and love, I am reminded of a phrase by Bertrand Russell: "The good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge." Love is the force that propels us to move, but knowledge tells love which way to go and how to go.
Can you suggest me your favorite philosophy books ?
P.s " i love your channel and keep on your good works"#WisecrackAMA
#Wisecrack would u do music and if so where would you start
Drew: I’m too scared it’s a gateway drug.
Jacob: We're exploring some ideas now-we have a cool research document on Jay-Z's 4:44 album... We could either explore music from the perspective of theory/structure, or from the perspective of theme/lyrics. We're working with a fan now who's helping us develop some music prototypes. Wish us luck!
Hell yeah man been waiting so long for this one! :D
It's the emotion of wanting to know more, helping others, and getting credit for your discovery/feeding your ego that make science worth it. If anything science is a human endevour like any and like any endevour it has emotion behind it.
#WisecrackAMA Do you think it’d be possible for you all to do a philosophy of Last Week Tonight or Animals. which are both on HBO
Drew: I don’t think there’s much hidden philosophy but I definitely think a look at News & Comedy could be great!
Jared: Yeah I think we started researching that a while ago but it never came to a coherent thesis. We’re EXTREMELY cautious to enter the realm of politics, which online has basically become the outrage industry.
Kathryn Bixby Last Week Tonight, please! The 5th season starts tomorrow.
+Wisecrack It has indeed become polarizing topics. But does that mean that nobody should talk about those subjects ? I mean, I know you don't want to piss your audience off, but it's by challenging people with different points of view that you cure - or limit - confirmation bias, and get us out of our collective bubble.
I think that'd be great. Just pass off opinions as opinions, as supported they may be, and facts as facts, and you might change minds, or get your mind changed !
how would that even work. Theres no central philosophy, it covers the news.
#WisecrackAMA Any more Wisecrack Editions about musicians in the future? As great as Kanye is, you need to diversify your portfolio
Drew: We’re definitely trying to make it work! We don’t have any immediate plans but music is always something we want to explore and talk about more! We're working on a couple pilot / prototype concepts now
KENDRICK LAMAR!!!!!!!
Yes! Pink Floyd would be great! Or the postal service! Or Against Me! That's my top three suggestion
Wisecrack what about the heavy metal band iron maiden? I’m sure there’s lots of content to look at there
Wisecrack please do Bob Dylan, the greatest lyricist of all time
I love that he says, in th end of the video :"hollywoo" Without the D as a reference to Bojack Horseman's hollywoo. Nice touch
Great video y’all very intriguing!
#WisecrackAMA Aren't science, maths, philosophy, art and all the subjects are one and that we have divided them to make them easier to study ?
Drew: Dividing them also allows you to focus and specialize!
I'm telling you check out the mystery of science by John Rowland
Wisecrack - actually, this would make for an interesting topic. And could be explored specifically in a Philosophy of Sheldon Cooper episode, or more generally in a Big Bang Theory episode, juxtaposing the philosophies presented by each of the main characters.
Will you be doing this kind of video series on any other big directors?
Robert: I don’t know if it’s in our short term plans, but there are so many directors I’d do this for, obscure and mainstream. Guillermo Del Toro, Denis Villenueve, David Fincher, the list goes on.
Jacob: We might do a series like this on Tarantino, but I think our best outlet might be on our movie podcast, Show Me the Meaning!
Wisecrack i would definitely love to see more. Thanks for the reply, i appreciate it and keep up the great work
Wisecrack: please do Kubrick. Philosophically speaking there is more meat on his bones than Tarantino
Wisecrack please do Stanley Kubrick
Finally!!! I've been waiting so long for this!
Amazing episode! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What’s your Prospective of Guilt in Nolan movies? Wisecrack
Jared: To be honest I feel like I’d have to watch all the films again to give you a well thought out answer.
Hey wisecrack , can you do the philosophy of "the dude"?#WisecrackAMA
Jacob: That sounds really fun. In the meantime, have you seen our Earthling Cinema on The Big Lebowski? goo.gl/d7Unfu. I’m actually headed to a 20th anniversary party of the film in Austin later this year.
Thanks @@WisecrackEDU went right over and watched the Big Lebowski on Earthling Cinema. Frickin' love the insight and great writing.. dig the eyebrows too
Thanks for making amazing videos!!!
Another excellent video guys. I love your work. You should totally do a collaboration with Screen Prism.
#WisecrackAMA what do you think about The School Of Life channel? I don't know how improbable is this but i am a Computer Science guy looking for moral wisdom in philosophy thanks to you.
Jared: I’ve seen a couple of their videos. I understand there’s a controversy about their methods of research, but to be honest, I haven’t had the time to form my own opinion on it.
Jacob: I've met with both Alain and his wife Charlotte, and I know they're focused on making quality stuff. You should read a couple of his books too, they're quite interesting.
DanielGuerreroDRRR I prefer philosophy tube. He is really good.
Hey wisecrack, can you guys talk about nier automata it is filled with existential themes and abstract ideas?
Jared: That video is coming out in March. We’re collaborating with the channel Extra Credits and we’re pretty excited!
Wisecrack Awesome!!!!
As always, an amazing video
Hi, I come to your channel by chance and I love it! The philosophy in movies it's something so important but so ignore by most of the audience that I like how you explain it and how you give a different perspective than mine :)
Hey Wisecrack! How much time and effort goes into your videos?
Drew: About thhiiiissss much! ;)
Jared: A lot. The research process for most of these videos starts months in advance of their release, and the script has to be 100% locked 2 weeks before the release date.
Wisecrack Amazing! Keep up the good work :)
Is Nolan from this planet? #WisecrackAMA
Jared: It’s likely.
@@WisecrackEDU I think he is a mutant
Thanks for making great videos!!
Great great work Jared !
#WisecrackAMA Will u guys do a philosophy of Harry Potter?
Robert: As someone who grew up with the Harry Potter series, I support this idea. I’m not sure how much we’ll be able to pick out of it philosophically, but I’d leave that to the writers/researchers.
Jared: People have asked us this over the years and I feel like it’s a bit too captain obvious- the power of interpersonal connection with some fascist imagery sprinkled in that must be overcome. It’s incredible world-building and character development, but difficult to analyze from a ideological perspective without it becoming nonsense.
Wisecrack That's fair enough I guess, it'd be great if we could see it tho
Perhaps a philosophy of The Incredibles before the sequel drops? #WisecrackAMA
Jared: We did an Earthling Cinema on it that pretty much mined everything there is to say, but that’s actually the next movie we’re covering on our movie podcast, Show Me the Meaning #shamelessplug.
You've made Earthling Cinema and Wisecrack Edition videos on the same things before.
Join The Co-Op Reality! It's only fitting for the video subject matter. :'D
Thank you for this video series, Jared.
I've been studying these meta-contextual philosophical conundrums lately on my journey to "close the irreconcilable gap" in a sense - haha. This hit me right at home, man. Love it. On a personal contextual level, it's spooky the meaning your videos have had for me on such a regular basis throughout this journey so far. It definitely dials the existentialism up to 11. :'D
The one thing left out, which is a major theme and primary theme of the two movies, is time. Time is one of Nolans favorite themes, it's relativity, and the concept of being unbound by time. Inception dealt with time as well as Momento. But in these two movies, Interstellar of course deals with relativity, but it also deals with what if you were unbound by time completely. Time is also an antagonist, as Cooper wants to get home before too much time goes by to see his daughter. In Dunkirk, one of the reasons why Nolan didn't show the enemy soldiers is because time is the enemy and antagonist of the film. With the one week, one day, one hour structure, all three stories are racing against time and trying to survive withing it's confines. Those on the beach are waiting to be saved in time before the soldiers close in, those in the boat are trying to make it to them in time, and Hardy's character in the air is trying to do his job in time before the gas runs out, which the gas running out I think is one of the most brilliant parts of the film to suggest this to the audience.
Hey Wisecrack, what should I do with my philosophy degree? xx #WisecrackAMA
Send us your resume!
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Wisecrack ; - ; yea ok
Can we get a "what went wrong with Cloverfield Paradox" vid? #WisecrackAMA
Dunkirk was so good. The sound design, music, and emotion of the characters really felt like virtual reality without the head set. Every time I heard a gun shot I felt genuine fear and panic, when the boat was torpedoed I gripped my arm rests like my life depended on them, and when I saw the full struggle of the shell shocked soldier and perseverance of the civilian sailors I felt genuine emotion like no movie has ever done before. Dunkirk is Nolan’s masterpiece is my opinion.
So worth the wait
#WisecrackAMA Can you please explain what’s so great about 2001: A Space Odyssey? I didn’t get it.
Jared: I think the reason why film buffs love it so much is because it’s a great example of how the LANGUAGE of cinema can communicate intellectual ideas without using dialogue or plot. This film, along with the works of David Lynch, are much less about the plot and more about the way that they use images, sound, music, rhythm, momentum, etc to create a tone, and evoke a sense of wonder. When you’re watching a film about the frontiers of what is “knowable,” it doesn’t make sense to explore it through plot and dialogue. Using the language of film to evoke emotions and feelings outside of logic is a much more profound statement. I hope that doesn’t sound like pretentious drivel.
Wisecrack Thanks!
Bruce Wayne I like to think that it's about the hubris of mankind. And I think one way to understand it is through Nietzsche's philosophy. The baby at the end is the superman.
Bruce Wayne its a film about humanity and its evolution
Wisecrack can you explain you so meny ppl like Baby Driver? I honestly think it's a very hollow story.
#WisecrackAMA
Any chance of a Show me the meaning podcast on Nolan?
Jared: Fuck yeah. It’s only a matter of time.
Excellent video, I'm glad I finally got around to watching it as I had been delaying (I think because the thumbnail was bad tbh)
it is because of what he has to say and how he says it that just makes me love Nolan
#WisecrackAMA Can you recommend me a political philosophy book for beginners or something about the human psyche to read, I want to find a way into philosophy, without heading straight to Plato and if anyone can recommend me a book I reckon you guys can! I absolutely love your videos, I actually based my GCSE English speaking exam speech on your explanation of Carl Schmitt's philosophy with regards to the political and it's flaws in the attack on titan episode!! THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION AND UNDERSTANDABLE EXPLANATIONS FOR DIFFICULT CONCEPTS
Ailbhe Sweeney Plato is pretty much where Philosophy 101 will take you! Good news is that you've been watching Wisecrack, so there's lots of modern parallels to be made. Does the center hold by Donald Palmer is what they hand out at schools here to get acquainted. Hope that helps!
Christopher Nolan... CN... Carnivorous Necromancer. Is the director of the dark knight practicing the dark arts? Idk what I’m taking about. Keep asking questions
Our Founding Liars the most important channel on TH-cam strikes again
What the fuck are you talking about...?
Neo Machine good questions. #keepaskingquestions
Christopher Nolan... CN... Cartoon Network. Illuminati confirmed!
Raul Diaz - well that would connect to my Ed, Edd and Eddy acronym... EEE...Evil extraterrestrial experiments.., this goes deep
When you guys started this series on Nolan it made me want to go see Dunkirk, now in the final installment i own Dunkirk on DVD
Keep up the good work guys! :D
I typed "true detective" in the channel's search field and was disappointed. Is the first season's philosophy too obvious to discuss it?
Also, Philosophy of Neon Genesis Evangelion? #WisecrackAMA
Jared: Not necessarily too obvious. I think we’ll probably wait to do it in preparation for Season 3 of True Detective. It might be a bit similar to the Rick and Morty/ BoJack episode we just released, but I won’t know for sure until I watch it closely. Evangelion is likely coming in March. The script is done and is currently being directed.
I second philosophy of NGE
Wisecrack Yessssssssss to the philosophy of NGE - can't wait
How did you guys come up with the name Wisecrack? #WisecrackAMA
Jacob: Oh boy. It took weeks and weeks of brainstorming to come up with the name. The name was originally called SMARTASS, but we went back to the drawing board because it felt a bit too juvenile and raunchy. But our logo icon stuck and continues to be our resident smartass. I have to dig up our original list of other ideas, but there were some terrible ones in there: Wisenheimer, NitWit, GravitASS, StoopidSmart, etc. I think we landed on something cool. :)
Wisecrack better to be a smartass than a dumbass
Emmanuel Njoku Weisenheimer sounds cool.
These were great Jared. Nolan reminds me of Kubrik - making films in different genres.
Finally part 3 has arrived 😁♥️
Philosophy of Neon Genesis Evangelion
That's a great suggestion.
Already done
#WisecrackAMA will wise crack ever do philosophy on rappers and people other than Kanye West?
Drew: The hardest part is being able to use the songs. There’s so much publicity and content around Kanye it made it much easier to do. We’re definitely looking into ways to explore music more though!
Jacob: We have a draft of something on Jay-Z, and we've considered a video on Young Thug. We'd love to do more.
Wisecrack philosophy of Jay Z would be awesome!
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How about lesser known but amazing ones like Greydon Square?
I suggest doing a philosopher on a great musician... Weird Al Yankovich.
Finally a wisecrack Nolan video I can watch
Whoa, part three, sick!!!!