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Collative Learning
Приєднався 6 жов 2007
Independent analysis of movies, film making tips, psychology, marketing techniques, media analysis, video games, social issues. Reasons to subscribe ... original content (not rehashing other people's work), intelligent, well-researched, non-corporate, ad-revenue free, often imitated but never matched, no party politics, plain language, educational, non-conformist and no clickbait.
This channel is primarily known for uniquely in-depth film analysis videos, entirely written and edited by the channel owner, not by hired writers. My continued independence ensures I'm still free to explore subject-matter the corporate-funded channels shy away from.
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This channel is primarily known for uniquely in-depth film analysis videos, entirely written and edited by the channel owner, not by hired writers. My continued independence ensures I'm still free to explore subject-matter the corporate-funded channels shy away from.
If you are not receiving your notifications visit and bookmark my website then check in weekly.
WEBSITE: www.collativelearning.com/
MERCHANDISE: www.redbubble.com/people/Collative/shop
PATREON: www.patreon.com/RobAger
FACEBOOK: en-gb. RobAgerpublic/
TWITTER: RobAger?ref_src=tws
Rob Ager on attitudes to film making (at the Bay International Film Festival)
A few brief words for aspiring film makers to consider. Watch the full panel discussion here ua-cam.com/video/rvIupQVAixk/v-deo.html
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Furiosa review - no hype - by Rob Ager / Collative Learning
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The positives and negatives of Furiosa, the latest Mad Max universe movie. For more film studies ... Website www.collativelearning.com Patreon support will gain you access to more content too www.patreon.com/RobAger To The Death (my video game) available on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2758570/To_The_Death/ Collative Learning Merchandise at www.redbubble.com/people/Collative/shop Follow me ...
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE - Good Loving Parents (How Alex became a criminal) film analysis by Rob Ager
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How Kubrick's adaptation corrects a mistaken concept in the Clockwork Orange source novel. For more film analysis www.collativelearning.com/ Support me on Patreon for access to more content too www.patreon.com/RobAger And to ensure you're getting updates sign up to my wokr on twitter and FB RobAger RobAgerpublic/
Freddy Krueger - The Diseased Predator - film analysis of A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984 by Rob Ager
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Let's explore subliminal aspects of the classic horror character Freddy Krueger. From Rob Ager's 2hr 30min video "A Nightmare On Elm Street: The most intelligent slasher movie in the history of cinema". Full version and more video at www.collativelearning.com/
BLADE RUNNER and TOTAL RECALL - The illusion of memories
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From Rob Ager's video - Gods, history, red pilling and other parallel themes in BLADE RUNNER and TOTAL RECALL. Full 82 min video available at www.collativelearning.com/
12 ways to ANNIHILATE internet trolls Part 1 - by Rob Ager
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Anti-troll techniques that actually work! Case examples at end of video. Based on Rob Ager's longterm experiences of dealing with on and offline trolls, including conflicts and court cases against academics and dishonest journalists. Part 2 will be available for Patreon supporters, sign up here www.patreon.com/RobAger Tons more content on psychology and self help at www.collativelearning.com/ F...
Rob Ager's favourite / best modern film directors
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Despite the poor quality of Hollywood output, there are some great directors who deserve to have a lot more funding (and creative freedom) thrown their way. Here's my eight favourites at the moment. For more film related content www.collativelearning.com/ Also join my Film, Game and Media analysis group on FB groups/4637000646361309/posts/6538431876218167/ And follow me on X / Twit...
CALCULATED DANCE (by Rob Ager & Gary O'Donnell) TO THE DEATH game soundtrack
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More dark music from this soundtrack on the Ager Games Channel www.youtube.com/@robagergames From the video game TO THE DEATH - available on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/2758570/To_The_Death/ Calculated Dance original track by Rob Ager. Additional mixing by Gary O'Donnell. uk.linkedin.com/in/gary-o-donnell-58515a32
INDIVIDUALITY and the willingness to go it ALONE
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An uncomfortable truth about what it takes to be your own person. From Rob Ager's 58 min video How To Increase Your Individuality. You can get the full version either by signing up as a Patreon supporter www.patreon.com/RobAger or you can order it as a digital download from my website www.collativelearning.com/INSIGHT.html You'll also find other psychology related articles and videos at the abo...
The Psychology of Film Extras - by Rob Ager / Collative Learning
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Exploring how and why we depict film extras in the way we do. For my other recent studies on film and psychology visit www.collativelearning.com/ Or sign up to my Patreon page www.patreon.com/RobAger Also check out my early access video game To The Death on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/2758570/To_The_Death/ You can also follow my work on X i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=/RobA...
Optical anxiety in ALIEN 1979 & ALIEN ISOLATION - film analysis & game analysis by Rob Ager
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Interfering with the viewer's visual cognition is a major technique used in Alien & Alien Isolation to subliminally induce a state of persistent anxiety. This video explores how Alien & ALIEN ISOLATION use this method in terms of lighting, geometric patterns and more. Related links More film and game analysis (including current discount offers) www.collativelearning.com/ To The Death (author's ...
MOVIES vs GAMES - which is the better artform today?
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Are movies becoming redundant and are video games taking over as the more relevant art form. In this video I (Rob Ager) offer my thoughts on the subject. For more studies of movies and games visit www.collativelearning.com Also check out my gaming channel and follow the development of my upcoming game To The Death at ua-cam.com/video/pLlYRNf9IbI/v-deo.html and on Steam at store.steampowered.com...
TO THE DEATH - Official game dev trailer - Top down arena shooter by Collative Learning / Rob Ager
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Releasing early 2024. Add to your Steam wish list today. TO THE DEATH is a fast-paced 3d physics top down arena shooter for single player, local split-screen co-op and local split-screen multiplayer store.steampowered.com/app/2758570/To_The_Death/ Following the game's development in more detail on its dedicated page Ager Games www.youtube.com/@robagergames and on FB profile.php?id=...
THE SHINING - return of the hag !!! (another previously missed subliminal)
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She's back. A second scene featuring the bathroom hag, but in subliminal form. For more film studies ... Website www.collativelearning.com Patreon support will gain you access to more content too www.patreon.com/RobAger Collative Learning Merchandise at www.redbubble.com/people/Collative/shop Follow me on FB and Twitter for latest updates FACEBOOK: en-gb. RobAgerpublic/ TWITTER: twi...
Was EYES WIDE SHUT re-edited after Kubrick's death? Jan Harlan answers.
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During a Q&A discussion at the Bay International Film Festival (Oct 28th 2023) I asked Eyes Wide Shut's executive producer, Jan Harlan, whether the studio deleted scenes from Eyes Wide Shut. Here's his answer. WATCH OUR FULL 48 MIN DISCUSSION OF KUBRICK'S WORK HERE ua-cam.com/video/pBkSx2L9tAI/v-deo.html
Decline of Youtube - blocked vids, fake reviews, shadow bans, clickbait, hidden dislikes etc
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Decline of UA-cam - blocked vids, fake reviews, shadow bans, clickbait, hidden dislikes etc
PREDATOR film analysis - story structure and plot logistics - by Rob Ager
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PREDATOR film analysis - story structure and plot logistics - by Rob Ager
ALIEN (1979) - the subliminal title sequence - film analysis by Rob Ager
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ALIEN (1979) - the subliminal title sequence - film analysis by Rob Ager
Asking an A.I. CHATBOT to go SKYNET against humanity (fails then glitches in emoji loop)
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Asking an A.I. CHATBOT to go SKYNET against humanity (fails then glitches in emoji loop)
"Chatbot" A.I. discusses The Shining theories with Rob Ager (eventually admits it has no "opinions")
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"Chatbot" A.I. discusses The Shining theories with Rob Ager (eventually admits it has no "opinions")
Collative Archives Ep4 - The Matrix, News-think, Back to the Future, The Shining - Jack's scrapbook
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Collative Archives Ep4 - The Matrix, News-think, Back to the Future, The Shining - Jack's scrapbook
DIE YOUNG game review - The most anti-communist video game I ever played - by Rob Ager
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DIE YOUNG game review - The most anti-communist video game I ever played - by Rob Ager
KUBRICK references in POLTERGEIST (The Shining's Room 237 and 2001: A Space Odyssey's monolith)
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KUBRICK references in POLTERGEIST (The Shining's Room 237 and 2001: A Space Odyssey's monolith)
Jungian psychology in MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR - film analysis / review by Rob Ager
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Jungian psychology in MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR - film analysis / review by Rob Ager
Exploring Carl Jung's THE UNDISCOVERED SELF - book review by Rob Ager / Collative Learning
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Exploring Carl Jung's THE UNDISCOVERED SELF - book review by Rob Ager / Collative Learning
Rob Ager - Crazy music I made 20 years ago (using Music 2000 / MTV Music Generator)
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Rob Ager - Crazy music I made 20 years ago (using Music 2000 / MTV Music Generator)
Symbolic environments of EMPIRE STRIKES BACK - It's still the best!! (film analysis by Rob Ager)
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Symbolic environments of EMPIRE STRIKES BACK - It's still the best!! (film analysis by Rob Ager)
LOLITA and THE SHINING - how they connect (film analysis by Rob Ager)
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LOLITA and THE SHINING - how they connect (film analysis by Rob Ager)
Criminally Underrated movies episode 6 - A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (film analysis by Rob Ager)
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Criminally Underrated movies episode 6 - A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (film analysis by Rob Ager)
GOODFELLAS - Tommy's mysterious Mother - Film analysis by Rob Ager
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GOODFELLAS - Tommy's mysterious Mother - Film analysis by Rob Ager
0:45 - Think of the evil committed to get that soul back…
9 minutes in and i know this guy probably slept through the middle to end of the movie. Furiosa killed Chris hemsworth because he killed her Boyfriend. They had plan on running away together to the green, but then the guy (Chris hemsworth) who killed her Mom decided he was gonna ruin their day.
lol, I feel like I might have liked Furiosa a little more than you, however in my mind I also give it 7/10!
I think at the end Teddy wants to be there for David when he wakes up. Imprinting on a child is his directive?
The difference between a great action movie like _Predator_ and an action movie that transcends into becoming an Epic, like _Aliens_ is Sigourney Weaver.
Grady or the Bartender let him out.
I appreciate your dedication to researching this matter and coming to an honest conclusion. It's similar to the case of Italian Director Paolo Pasolini, who did have relations with two young boys (15 and 16 respectively). However, he was never prosecuted for PDF-ilia, as Italy's age of consent is 14. Even today, this fact is still very controversial, especially considering how it influenced his last film Salo:120 Days of Sodom.
Recently I’ve been watching all the Humphrey Bogart classics with my family and they’re so appealing because the lead character is badass. His movies like Sierra Madre, In a Lonely Place, Sirocco, Casablanca and Maltese Falcon are infinitely rewatchable and have a main character you can actually look up to. And I agree, Peterson’s points are usually pretty spot on
As a recovering alcoholic, I know that you're wrong about Nathan shouldn't be able to perform at a high level cognitively. This is usually because non-alcoholics have little or no idea what alcoholism is. For years I worked at a highly demanding highly stressful job and did extremely well, making promotions and money. And I drank like a fish in the evenings. What you are probably thinking about is the end stage, where all that abuse catches up with the drinker and they end up losing it all. But Nathan clearly wasn't there, not even close.
Queen Clytemnestra...pwahahahaha...ah
The drunken monologue does have elements of truth. I suppose that’s why the devil s words are often so enticing.
Dark and Amazing .
Conversely, I find myself only wanting to see something that will actually add to my life. The problem is thats usually what you least expect aka its in your blindspots.
Rob keeping it real! 🤩 Wise guidance. Hope you enjoyed the festival, Mr. A.
The guy who asked the question looks like he’s wearing a disguise. Like he’s there undercover
Watch the Northman… give it a shot.
I got the impression that the alien looks like an exaggerated V-8 engine or a heavy machine with those black pipes sticking out of it. I guess that adds to the bio mechical horror.
Terrible review
I really need to hear this today. Thank you
the youtuber novum has a crazy analysis of this shot and movie, like that the mouth click noise is supposed to be a bird cluck and paimon breaks peters nose to give him the beak like nose bandages
🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ager on a panel!
When Rob Ager speaks, the world listens.
All Hollywood needs to hear this rn.
Great.
By far... Dementus its more interesnting than furiosa.
Rob you always randy my day when you appear, you’re even sexier in public.
You should make a film together😂.
Cries & Whispers, by Ingmar Bergman.
Is that microphone on?
When I briefly studied film and photography at my college, my tutor said he saw potential in me. When i asked why, he said " because I think that you have something to say!"...
It's a lying customer service rep.
Im surprised you didnt touch on your four core tenets: 1. Make yourself plain 2. Conceal your weapon 3. Don't talk to yourself 4. Make sure you look casual, like this:🙂
🔺️👁🔺️🇬🇧
Even when he goes to fancy film festivals, Rob still wears his Tommy Vercetti shirts. Respect.
Push it to the limit 😅
@@johnmcternan4157 First you get da shirt ... den you get da power ... den when you get da power ...
@@collativelearning you wear it well
its refreshing to hear stuff like this
I totally agree! Enjoyed the commentary. It is time I rewatch Superman and Superman II.
nice to see u out of the house, i like it when u go public, the world needs to know
Your analysis is just swesome ❤
Which Bay? San Francisco Bay Area?
Hanauma bay, hence the shirt.
@@collativelearning Someone (not me) will spell correct Hunama
@@et2petty Hunuma Matata. It means No Worries For The Rest Of Your Days.
Magnum PI has that same shirt. He was a Navy Seal. But there are also Navy Seals who don't have that shirt.
Great advice about life experience. Sheltered boring people...produce Mediocrity. Imho thats one of major problems with Holywood know , its a Clique of dullards
Well said mate
I go to rob for my serious film talk, red letter media for humorous film talk, and the bad movie Bible channel for just b movie fun. Algorithm comment.
These are good advices for young filmmakers..
To put things into perspective there's more content out there then you could ever hope to consume in any one lifetime. We don't need anymore content.
Are you daying don't make any more movies or yt content? I don't get it.
But there's not enough quality content.
most of the content is ass
Sorry for the shortness of this vid. Am still editing my new Clockwork Orange vids, both longform. One will be a freebie on here.
You should do more interviews and podcasts rob.
Rob you hit the bull's eye. "The story that world needs to hear..." This is what I have been thinking about too: What is the most important problem in the world and what's my solution to it... This is probably the "best" place to start writing. Because you are aiming helping others, sooth people's problems... That way people may find a use in the movie and apply it in their lives.
@@bonetomahawk565 A book is more well suited for such a thing. When you identify a problem, it's easier to flesh out why it's so bad and possible solutions in a book plus addressing rebuttals, with a movie you have to focus on all this other stuff which would get in the way and you can't go so in depth.
@@Mr.Goodkat I think it can be done just as well in a book or film with pros and cons either way. Far more people are likely to watch a film than read a book because of the time and entertainment factor. A book is strictly limited to the verbal (unless you include pics), but a movie can communicate across multiple senses. Sometimes people are not consciously willing to consider a particular aspect of reality, but they will allow themselves to process it in the symbolic form of a fiction story (book or movie). And "The story that world needs to hear..." doesn't necessarily mean you're providing a solution. Merely drawing detailed attention to an an overlooked issue can be incredibly valuable because it prompts others to start seeking out solutions. And then there's the strong emotional engagement of a movie - useful for prompting empathy etc in a way words on a page can't do so easily.
@@collativelearning Yes movies certainly have their pro's but if you do have a problem in society you wish to draw attention to and choose to do so through film you will need much more resources and money than you will if you choose a book, you may even need to assemble a small army and have to rely on so many other people to do a good job whereas with a book only one person needs to do a good job, with a film you have to have a good eye for so many different things from casting to cinematography to music to editing and not only be a good judgement for all these different things and be able to foresee how they'll work together later on but actually find others who are talented enough to pull it off and enough luck to get them too. There is also far more can go wrong during the making of process of a film than writing a book, with a book you don't need to scout for locations, acquire permission to film there, worry about weather and a million other things, acquiring rights for music, meeting a deadline and keeping below budget. I admit this isn't all movies you could do a smaller production like My Dinner With Andre to greatly reduce these cons however I'd say why not just make it a podcast then? you might as well at that point it'd save you all the effort and in this day and age people are probably more likely to listen to it than watch the film too, which will make your message reach more people. I agree with you that film does have big pro's but in order to fully recruit it's advantages you can't scale the production back too much otherwise you aren't utilising it's full potential which is all those different elements working together, if you scale them back too much to make the process easier it loses much of the pro's it has over other mediums but if you don't scale it back getting it made in the first place is so much harder. I think the easiest medium might be an article/blog it can be done fast, it's free and anybody it resonates with will find it much easier convincing other's to devote time to it than a book or movie, it can also be shared much faster with the click of a button, I think acquiring a large following doing something else first and then writing an article on the issue is an idea which could work. The comment you made about a movie bypassing people's defences is an advantage it might have but I feel a book could also sufficiently distract people with a compelling plot and achieve the same, as for movies having a strong emotional engagement which is useful for prompting empathy among other things and this not being as easy for words on a page, I would be inclined to agree until I realised I always hear people saying "the book was better" and things like "I cried more reading the book" in fact the "book was better" is a cliche phrase, people report a stronger emotional engagement with the book form when a story exists in both and often when asked they cite the length as the reason, it had more time to suck them in and engross them and they spend more time with the characters and therefore grow more attached to them and what happens to them hits harder, also I think all those senses which movies stimulate, actually are stimulated by a book because the reader is actually not seeing words on a page, they're seeing images in their mind often accompanied by their own "minds eye" cinematography, sometimes even music, many even populate the story with all their favourite actors in the roles so kind of like creating your own film. I agree it's harder to get the average person to read them than watch a movie though, sorry about the insanely long comment.
Rare L from Rob regarding his opinions on Fury Road
I see you're making extensive use of machine generated content
This concept is older than the Film itself. It's explained in a similar way during Choomah Island II in The Big Lez Show, where Lez has his Awakening with Sassy. Figuring out it exists is the first step to becoming emancipated from Mental Slavery. However, I do believe that TBLS does it better, as it takes into account the fact Humans are spiritual beings. So, it presents the idea as more of a lifestyle change. 2001, on the other hand, frames it as a complex mathematical equation, which turns off most people from finding true consciousness. Even this video falls into 2001's frame, which I disagree with as the right approach to help people wake up.
You can not justify the appalling bigotry in this movie by pretending it is about criticizing Turkish prisons. There is nothing wrong with criticizing Turkey's prison system, and by the way most Americans who served prison time in Turkey refused a deal that would have had them serve in the US instead because they were more afraid of the American prison system-it is much more violent. What is awful is how an entire nations is deliberately depicted as violent and bestial. Why? because some two bit experienced drug trafficker realized his white privilege didn't travel with him overseas, and (gasp), daddy couldn't bribe the Turkish judge to set his son free.
2:24 - The “Indian burial ground” idea may not have been used by King in this novel, but it was used in his later novel “Pet Sematary.” In both novels and elsewhere, King plays with the idea that some places are supernaturally “sour.”