This has a great ending: "The dog is loose again. It is not sleeping. It is not lazy. It's coming for you, Kevin. It's very hungry. And it's VERY angry."
What I really enjoy about your videos is always being surprised on the directions you take with the Stephen King texts. Beyond talking about the tale itself, you capture me with dissections of life that I find interesting. In this video, entitled "Mad Hatters and Con Artists," I wasn't expecting you would take on spirituality and I was intrigued by your insights. Thank you for a great video.
This "cursed" real life item are the base of so many scary movies like Raggedy Ann doll that inspired Anabelle (Warren´s) and Robert the Sailor that inspired Chucky (Robert Otto- Germany) but if the curse is real or not I consider madness to be the owner of any of that mumbo jambos, just in case keep that s..t away from me. Always waiting for your vids Geoffrey.
Hang out a little longer, please? I only just discovered your channel, and I really enjoy it. I appreciate your delivery and the insane amount of insight. You're a very good creator.
Hey Fox! I’m still at it and I’ve been feeling reinvigorated lately. I’m about halfway done with my next script already. I really appreciate the kind words, and I promise to keep at it as long as I can!
Thank you, Bree. My goal at this point is to stay on my bi-weekly schedule and just make some adjustments. I appreciate the encouragement and kind words SO much!
I really enjoy your videos. They are thoughtful and thought-provoking, and it's obvious you spend a lot of time on this labor of love. Personally I say make the videos you want to make! I can see how putting so much time and effort into a video about something you really didn't like could be rather spirit draining. But as long as your making videos you will have my viewership for sure. Thanks for what you do!
Damn… I’ve been grappling with some self-doubt lately, and sometimes finding something that feels WORTH talking about has been a challenge, but I appreciate the kind words and support, Ryan. Thanks very much!
Excellent video. The Sun Dog is one of those stories that resonated with me. Not because it's King's best work or brilliant concept, but for Pop Merrill. Pop might just be my favorite King character. I'm convinced that King was invested in him due to the care he took to craft his character. Pop Merrill isn't an evil man, he's just a greedy man, and I've got to be honest, I always thought he was wholly undeserving of his grisly end. Hell, by the end, he was merely an unwitting puppet. This was also the first time I noticed how King interrelates his characters. When Pop was thinking about his nephew, Ace, I thought, that sounds familiar. And nice shout out to Atlas Obscura. When I was living in Portland, I planned weekend trips with the kids using that site. Driving 2 hours to visit 'Hole in the Ground', then a quick stop by the 'Shoe Tree' on the way back seemed to have more character than a trip to Disneyland, less fun, but more educational,,, okay, fine. I did it for me. Good job on the video. I'm doing a lot of jumping around your past videos, but I enjoy the personality you infuse into the reviews. Good work. And I mean that. We all sit and watch others content, blithely judging, without actually understanding just how much time can go into making these things. I appreciate your work.
You’re 100% right about Pop. He no longer had a say or any control by the climax of the story. While he may have been a bit of a swindler, he was an excellent character and I was sad to see him written out of existence as well. Your thoughts and comments do me a lot of good, amigo. I plan to start in on your Last of Us series soon. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, because mine were ALL over the place with that series. Thanks again, brother!
@@agreatundertaking Uuuuuhh... before you go ahead and take in my brilliant and completely objective view of TLOU, I'd like to send you an email. But I don't see one posted on your channel.
i want to learn about Tabitha. She's got to be some person with all that's happened to the family, but also "yeah, my wife did this and I thought about it in an upmost horrific way that would scare any hobbyist or one who has had that very common experience."
Stumbled across this, and I really enjoyed it. Enough to give a thumbs up and subscribe. Going to catch the previous videos in this series and cross my fingers that you find the right muse going forward.
Hey Charles. Thanks very much! I’m still planning to make vids, just had to let go of the self-imposed deadlines and schedule. With any luck I’ll have another one out next weekend. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!
So quick question. Were you planning on only doing reviews of King's written works? Or is this going to involve the screenplays as well like Storm of the Century and Kingdom Hospital?
Hey Steven. I’m doing it all. Some of my previous videos include stuff like Carrie: The Musical, The Stand graphic novel series, and even all of the Stephen King themed video games. I’m going in chronological order of the original book or story’s publication. Unless of course there is no book or story, in which case I just include the material based on its place in the timeline. So yes, Storm of the Century and Kingdom Hospital will eventually be included!
Actually ... LOL! I guess I'm one of your "Actually ..." viewers which started with The Long Walk. I search for any new videos on The Long Walk each weekend. Since I've read/listened to it 26 times and taken notes, I'm aware that everyone makes mistakes when reviewing TLW. It's a difficult book to get the facts straight.
Lol Patrick, you’re always welcome to make comments and leave your thoughts! You do so in good faith and are never rude about it when you have to set me straight lol
This sounds pretty good, im between King books right now and haven't read 4 Past Midnight, so i may have to pick this up. Great video, i always enjoy your take on King books. Cheers 🍻 👏
Mr. Doyle, how you doing? Sorry I was away for a bit but glad you've completed Four Past Midnight. :). I can imagine that you might want to recalibrate and figure stuff out. While I personally love your videos I can only imagine how much effort goes into them and how draining it can be when you balance these with all of life's other shenanigans. If you need to take time or figure out a new system we'll all be here when you get back. And yeah, Golden Years might not be the worst King project on video (Firestarter Rekindled?) but it's not a great time. At the end of the day, hopefully this is something that brings a bit of joy into your life. If they're just making you stress out then...well, is it worth it? I hope it is because these always put a smile on my face but in the end only you can make that decision. Have an awesome week and if you do watch Golden Years, then do so on drugs. Like, seriously, lots of drugs. 😎 Take care, may friend.
Hey Paul! I’m on the third hour of Golden Years… and it’s definitely not the worst, but every minute feels like an hour lol I’ve got 2 hours to go and no idea what I’m going to discuss 😂 I’ve been going back and forth as to whether to just stay the course or take a new approach. I’m thinking about introducing my wife as a cohost. She’s smokin hot so I feel like that would certainly help the channel lol Otherwise I haven’t had any bright ideas. Hope you’re having a good weekend, and a good Easter if you’re into that sorta thing. Thanks, Paul!
@A Great UndertaKING four past midnight is one of my favorites only because, I was a huge Johnny Depp fan growing up, and I was obsessed with secret window. I'm also a firm believer in reading the book before watching the movie. The stories in this book were so different but extremely enjoyable! My favorite King book will forever be Needful Things! I cannot wait for that one!!!!
I always read the book first these days, though it often makes it so I enjoy the movie less lol It’s easier to notice all the changes and missteps when the story is fresh in my mind. I haven’t read Needful Things in SO long! I am very excited to get started on it. My video for the novel will be out on May 13th!
So, I liked your video. It was informative, but I was hoping to hear a bit more from you. How did reading the book make you feel? What is your opinion of the characters? How has it lingered in your mind after reading it. I hope you don't see this as a major dis. I don't mean it that way. It is obvious from your delivery that you are intelligent and insightful. Use that. That's all I'm saying.
I 100% appreciate the constructive criticism! Thanks, Becki. I’m working on a new vid right now, and I’ll be thinking about this while going back over the script. Thank you!
@agreatundertaking Three of my friends are writing novels. I spend a lot of time giving kind but honest critiques. Whish I knew how to monetize THAT. I wish you great success. And to that end, I'm now off to watch your Dead Zone video.
Idk why but The Sun Dog gave me the absolute worst fucking nightmares. Lol! I didn't even find it scary! But, for some reason, my lizard brain latched onto it and saw fit to give me nightmares for almost an entire week.
Hey, dude. I'm checking out your video now, but I'm leaving a comment in the first third of your run time. Nothing much to say yet, but I'm serving the mighty Algorithm. Lol I hope your channel is a big success.
Fascinating video. I wonder why the thumb-up-likes were stuck to 65 on this video. So I decided to do the job and clicked it to 66 in order to remove the evil threshold so this video deserve more likes (in case if there might be other superstitious people watching this vid and didn't dare to like). Uhm...Am I doomed now? 😁
Lol thanks for taking one for the team! I intend to reply to all of your comments after I get through this hectic weekend. I appreciate you leaving your thoughts!
Just when you think the history channel couldn't possibly get any dumber.... It goes and allows "The Unexplained featuring Bret Michael's and his Ghost life coach" on the air... ...AND TOTALLY REDEEMS ITSELF!!!!
@@agreatundertaking Happy it was as humourous as I had thought it was... I'm not too proud to admit to always laughing at my own jokes, or bits... (I'm, like my own Annie Wilkes, here) It can just be tricky at times to gauge whether when I'm thinking I'm being funny, it is not destined to elicit only head-scratching.... Is a relief when found to be funny, as well by another! Always so nervous, In my head, I think I'm being a regular Oscar Wilde... Thank you for the laugh!
I’m a sucker for a good Dumb and Dumber reference lol I assure you, if you maintain the level of goofball energy you’ve been bringing, it will always get a laugh from me.
This has a great ending: "The dog is loose again. It is not sleeping. It is not lazy. It's coming for you, Kevin. It's very hungry. And it's VERY angry."
What I really enjoy about your videos is always being surprised on the directions you take with the Stephen King texts. Beyond talking about the tale itself, you capture me with dissections of life that I find interesting. In this video, entitled "Mad Hatters and Con Artists," I wasn't expecting you would take on spirituality and I was intrigued by your insights. Thank you for a great video.
Wow… I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that, Gefferr. Thank you so much. ❤️
I think Pop was protecting his sanity by denying the supernatural.
Oof, Golden Years. You poor thing.
To some extent that is probably true. Though it seems to me that his desire to make a quick buck may have overridden his good judgment.
This "cursed" real life item are the base of so many scary movies like Raggedy Ann doll that inspired Anabelle (Warren´s) and Robert the Sailor that inspired Chucky (Robert Otto- Germany) but if the curse is real or not I consider madness to be the owner of any of that mumbo jambos, just in case keep that s..t away from me. Always waiting for your vids Geoffrey.
Thanks, Marc! And yea, madness seems to be at the root of it in most cases. Madness and superstition.
Hang out a little longer, please? I only just discovered your channel, and I really enjoy it. I appreciate your delivery and the insane amount of insight. You're a very good creator.
Hey Fox! I’m still at it and I’ve been feeling reinvigorated lately. I’m about halfway done with my next script already. I really appreciate the kind words, and I promise to keep at it as long as I can!
That might have been your longest Brief Summary yet! Nearly 4 minutes.
😂😂😂 I am admittedly terrible at keeping things brief.
I am a new subscriber and I love your reviews. Don't take too much time off.😊
Thank you, Bree. My goal at this point is to stay on my bi-weekly schedule and just make some adjustments. I appreciate the encouragement and kind words SO much!
I really enjoy your videos. They are thoughtful and thought-provoking, and it's obvious you spend a lot of time on this labor of love. Personally I say make the videos you want to make! I can see how putting so much time and effort into a video about something you really didn't like could be rather spirit draining. But as long as your making videos you will have my viewership for sure. Thanks for what you do!
Damn… I’ve been grappling with some self-doubt lately, and sometimes finding something that feels WORTH talking about has been a challenge, but I appreciate the kind words and support, Ryan. Thanks very much!
Excellent video. The Sun Dog is one of those stories that resonated with me. Not because it's King's best work or brilliant concept, but for Pop Merrill. Pop might just be my favorite King character. I'm convinced that King was invested in him due to the care he took to craft his character. Pop Merrill isn't an evil man, he's just a greedy man, and I've got to be honest, I always thought he was wholly undeserving of his grisly end. Hell, by the end, he was merely an unwitting puppet.
This was also the first time I noticed how King interrelates his characters. When Pop was thinking about his nephew, Ace, I thought, that sounds familiar.
And nice shout out to Atlas Obscura. When I was living in Portland, I planned weekend trips with the kids using that site. Driving 2 hours to visit 'Hole in the Ground', then a quick stop by the 'Shoe Tree' on the way back seemed to have more character than a trip to Disneyland, less fun, but more educational,,, okay, fine. I did it for me.
Good job on the video. I'm doing a lot of jumping around your past videos, but I enjoy the personality you infuse into the reviews.
Good work. And I mean that. We all sit and watch others content, blithely judging, without actually understanding just how much time can go into making these things.
I appreciate your work.
You’re 100% right about Pop. He no longer had a say or any control by the climax of the story. While he may have been a bit of a swindler, he was an excellent character and I was sad to see him written out of existence as well.
Your thoughts and comments do me a lot of good, amigo. I plan to start in on your Last of Us series soon. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, because mine were ALL over the place with that series. Thanks again, brother!
@@agreatundertaking Uuuuuhh... before you go ahead and take in my brilliant and completely objective view of TLOU, I'd like to send you an email. But I don't see one posted on your channel.
@silverscreenpsychopathy4484 hey! Sorry for the delay. It was side hustle day. My email is agr8tundertaking@gmail.com
@@agreatundertaking thanks
I have listened to The Sun Dog exactly once, but I didn't recognize your description of it at the start. Obviously I've forgotten some of it.
Before my revisit, I couldn’t have told you anything about it aside from there’s a Polaroid camera involved.
I love this video I read the Sundog 2 years ago and loved it .
Thanks, Sam! It’s definitely worth another read. I appreciate you stopping by and dropping a comment. Have a good Saturday!
i want to learn about Tabitha. She's got to be some person with all that's happened to the family, but also "yeah, my wife did this and I thought about it in an upmost horrific way that would scare any hobbyist or one who has had that very common experience."
Lol I’ve always gotten the impression that Tabitha is the levelheaded one in the marriage.
early congrats on the 700.
Aw man, ya jinxed it! Lol
I enjoyed Golden Years when it aired. I was disappointed that it never concluded.
I’m hoping to enjoy it as well, and I’m going to make a concerted effort not to be a hypercritical curmudgeon lol
Stumbled across this, and I really enjoyed it. Enough to give a thumbs up and subscribe. Going to catch the previous videos in this series and cross my fingers that you find the right muse going forward.
Hey Charles. Thanks very much! I’m still planning to make vids, just had to let go of the self-imposed deadlines and schedule. With any luck I’ll have another one out next weekend. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!
So quick question. Were you planning on only doing reviews of King's written works? Or is this going to involve the screenplays as well like Storm of the Century and Kingdom Hospital?
Hey Steven. I’m doing it all. Some of my previous videos include stuff like Carrie: The Musical, The Stand graphic novel series, and even all of the Stephen King themed video games. I’m going in chronological order of the original book or story’s publication. Unless of course there is no book or story, in which case I just include the material based on its place in the timeline. So yes, Storm of the Century and Kingdom Hospital will eventually be included!
Actually ... LOL! I guess I'm one of your "Actually ..." viewers which started with The Long Walk. I search for any new videos on The Long Walk each weekend. Since I've read/listened to it 26 times and taken notes, I'm aware that everyone makes mistakes when reviewing TLW. It's a difficult book to get the facts straight.
Lol Patrick, you’re always welcome to make comments and leave your thoughts! You do so in good faith and are never rude about it when you have to set me straight lol
This sounds pretty good, im between King books right now and haven't read 4 Past Midnight, so i may have to pick this up. Great video, i always enjoy your take on King books. Cheers 🍻 👏
Yeah you should definitely pick it up! Thanks, Jay!
Mr. Doyle, how you doing? Sorry I was away for a bit but glad you've completed Four Past Midnight. :). I can imagine that you might want to recalibrate and figure stuff out. While I personally love your videos I can only imagine how much effort goes into them and how draining it can be when you balance these with all of life's other shenanigans. If you need to take time or figure out a new system we'll all be here when you get back. And yeah, Golden Years might not be the worst King project on video (Firestarter Rekindled?) but it's not a great time. At the end of the day, hopefully this is something that brings a bit of joy into your life. If they're just making you stress out then...well, is it worth it? I hope it is because these always put a smile on my face but in the end only you can make that decision. Have an awesome week and if you do watch Golden Years, then do so on drugs. Like, seriously, lots of drugs. 😎 Take care, may friend.
Hey Paul! I’m on the third hour of Golden Years… and it’s definitely not the worst, but every minute feels like an hour lol I’ve got 2 hours to go and no idea what I’m going to discuss 😂
I’ve been going back and forth as to whether to just stay the course or take a new approach. I’m thinking about introducing my wife as a cohost. She’s smokin hot so I feel like that would certainly help the channel lol Otherwise I haven’t had any bright ideas.
Hope you’re having a good weekend, and a good Easter if you’re into that sorta thing. Thanks, Paul!
So excited!
Yay!!! I always worry that these lesser known stories won’t be as interesting to folks. Glad to know someone is excited!!!
@A Great UndertaKING four past midnight is one of my favorites only because, I was a huge Johnny Depp fan growing up, and I was obsessed with secret window. I'm also a firm believer in reading the book before watching the movie. The stories in this book were so different but extremely enjoyable! My favorite King book will forever be Needful Things! I cannot wait for that one!!!!
I always read the book first these days, though it often makes it so I enjoy the movie less lol It’s easier to notice all the changes and missteps when the story is fresh in my mind.
I haven’t read Needful Things in SO long! I am very excited to get started on it. My video for the novel will be out on May 13th!
In my head-canon, it is a demon dog spirit stuck in the camera. Probably put there by North-Central Positronics.
Well, that’s as good an explanation as any!
Maybe it was intended as a pet for Blaine the Mono?
your amazing dude rooting for you my man!
Hey thanks! I appreciate it!
So, I liked your video. It was informative, but I was hoping to hear a bit more from you. How did reading the book make you feel? What is your opinion of the characters? How has it lingered in your mind after reading it.
I hope you don't see this as a major dis. I don't mean it that way. It is obvious from your delivery that you are intelligent and insightful. Use that. That's all I'm saying.
I 100% appreciate the constructive criticism! Thanks, Becki. I’m working on a new vid right now, and I’ll be thinking about this while going back over the script. Thank you!
@agreatundertaking Three of my friends are writing novels. I spend a lot of time giving kind but honest critiques. Whish I knew how to monetize THAT. I wish you great success. And to that end, I'm now off to watch your Dead Zone video.
Idk why but The Sun Dog gave me the absolute worst fucking nightmares. Lol! I didn't even find it scary! But, for some reason, my lizard brain latched onto it and saw fit to give me nightmares for almost an entire week.
Wormed it’s way into your subconscious, huh?
@@agreatundertaking I guess it did. 🤣
Hey, dude. I'm checking out your video now, but I'm leaving a comment in the first third of your run time.
Nothing much to say yet, but I'm serving the mighty Algorithm. Lol I hope your channel is a big success.
Hey! Thanks for doing what you can to help me out. I appreciate it!
Fascinating video. I wonder why the thumb-up-likes were stuck to 65 on this video. So I decided to do the job and clicked it to 66 in order to remove the evil threshold so this video deserve more likes (in case if there might be other superstitious people watching this vid and didn't dare to like). Uhm...Am I doomed now? 😁
Lol thanks for taking one for the team! I intend to reply to all of your comments after I get through this hectic weekend. I appreciate you leaving your thoughts!
No problem... I'm just another bystander who very much appreciate what you do. So, (try to) keep it calm and take care 👊🏻😉
Just when you think the history channel couldn't possibly get any dumber....
It goes and allows "The Unexplained featuring Bret Michael's and his Ghost life coach" on the air...
...AND TOTALLY REDEEMS ITSELF!!!!
😂😂😂 I’m so glad you started commenting.
@@agreatundertaking hahaha
I couldn't help myself!
I had a good laugh with my morning coffee lol
@@agreatundertaking Happy it was as humourous as I had thought it was...
I'm not too proud to admit to always laughing at my own jokes, or bits...
(I'm, like my own Annie Wilkes, here)
It can just be tricky at times to gauge whether
when I'm thinking I'm being funny, it is not destined to elicit only head-scratching....
Is a relief when found to be funny, as well by another!
Always so nervous, In my head, I think I'm being a regular Oscar Wilde...
Thank you for the laugh!
I’m a sucker for a good Dumb and Dumber reference lol I assure you, if you maintain the level of goofball energy you’ve been bringing, it will always get a laugh from me.
What do you think of Owen King 10:45 's sleeping beauties?
What’s 10:45’s mean? I have read Sleeping Beauties though. I didn’t love it entirely, but I felt it was an interesting story and premise!
I have no idea, I didn't put it there
😂 well what the heck?!