This was really fascinating. Those moments in The Northman where they use proper pronunciation and old languages really stuck out to me and helped me feel so immersed. It's like the inverse effect of when aliens in sci-fi movies have British accents to make them seem like they are from far away. There are other examples that all come with a similar effect. And to hear how Eggers uses language from someone who knows and loves linguistics like yourself is really nice. Keep up the good work!
You deserve a bajilion subscribers, this shit is on fleek. I'm sorry you didn't love the film like most people but I definitely respect how you respect it for it's objectively interesting qualities. You're an exceptionally fair critic. I can tell you love both the form and function of film grammar. I love deep research.
Yes! As a linguist I have always loved how much Eggers tried so much to make the language accurate to its time period. I already love his movies but that's a nice extra treat for me :)
Good video about the man I think is the most interesting filmmaker working today. The language in the VVitch is really fantastic- something I really appreciated about the film. I'm descended from a couple of the Governors of the Massachusetts Bay colony & I think very few Americans understand just how much those people were terribly intolerant religious fanatics. I loved the Lighthouse - everything about it. I wish more filmmakers would try for Eggers level of realism.
Loved this video! I was really astonished to see that this video didn't have more views, really high quality stuff, i thought i was watching a much bigger youtube channel at first!
Great video. I'm a big Eggers fan too. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on how Robert Pattinson's accent changes throughout The Lighthouse, and what it means for the scene and his character
I hadn’t noticed, but I’ve only seen it once. It’s probably time for a closer rewatch. It could have something to do with the reveal that he’s stolen a man’s identity? Or maybe it goes along with the idea that he is slowing becoming Defoe’s character (if his accent becomes more like Defoe’s). I’ll have to investigate!
@@LanguageFilm Thanks for the reply! I was thinking it had something to do with his identity being revealed as well. If you do rematch and find any interesting explanations I'd love to hear them.
This was really fascinating. Those moments in The Northman where they use proper pronunciation and old languages really stuck out to me and helped me feel so immersed. It's like the inverse effect of when aliens in sci-fi movies have British accents to make them seem like they are from far away. There are other examples that all come with a similar effect.
And to hear how Eggers uses language from someone who knows and loves linguistics like yourself is really nice. Keep up the good work!
You deserve a bajilion subscribers, this shit is on fleek. I'm sorry you didn't love the film like most people but I definitely respect how you respect it for it's objectively interesting qualities. You're an exceptionally fair critic. I can tell you love both the form and function of film grammar. I love deep research.
Yes! As a linguist I have always loved how much Eggers tried so much to make the language accurate to its time period. I already love his movies but that's a nice extra treat for me :)
I honestly felt like I was listening to an adaptation of Melville, then I read the credits.
I am slavic and I was surprised how good was old slavic in The Northman
This video is amazing! Thank you.
Wish you many many subscribers for this.
Good video about the man I think is the most interesting filmmaker working today.
The language in the VVitch is really fantastic- something I really appreciated about the film. I'm descended from a couple of the Governors of the Massachusetts Bay colony & I think very few Americans understand just how much those people were terribly intolerant religious fanatics.
I loved the Lighthouse - everything about it. I wish more filmmakers would try for Eggers level of realism.
I agree! Eggers has me truly excited for whatever future projects he undertakes.
Loved this video! I was really astonished to see that this video didn't have more views, really high quality stuff, i thought i was watching a much bigger youtube channel at first!
Great video. I'm a big Eggers fan too. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on how Robert Pattinson's accent changes throughout The Lighthouse, and what it means for the scene and his character
I hadn’t noticed, but I’ve only seen it once. It’s probably time for a closer rewatch. It could have something to do with the reveal that he’s stolen a man’s identity? Or maybe it goes along with the idea that he is slowing becoming Defoe’s character (if his accent becomes more like Defoe’s). I’ll have to investigate!
@@LanguageFilm Thanks for the reply! I was thinking it had something to do with his identity being revealed as well. If you do rematch and find any interesting explanations I'd love to hear them.
great video!
Nah the lighthouse is the best shit