Channel talk + Show & Tell | Godzilla stuff, new books, new owls!

[@questprotector]

i'm here for book reviews and movie reviews.

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

You are very open minded when reviewing old TV series and movies.So refreshing.Most people don't like black and white movies or movies that were shown before they were born.Thank you!

[@davidgreen2801]

Your reviews are just wonderful... *do keep making them* :)

[@Weiselberry]

Thank you! :)

[@duhduh666]

@@Weiselberry please keep doing book reviews. They may not get as many views but they are valuable long term as they are fewer book reviews on KZbin

[@michaeleberl2222]

I really enjoy these sorts of videos. Almost feels like just hanging out and catching up with a friend. I'd love to see more solo book reviews, and a video for the Godzilla soundtracks would be excellent. P.s. I also still buy CDs, one of the last ones being that same Heisei era best of collection.

[@Weiselberry]

No way! :D

[@tomsharkey7034]

This was fun. I liked the Godzilla quilt and the owls. You are providing an education for people who want to use KZbin. I also like the fact that you edit this. I liked your reviews of the Thin Man and the Invaders. Continued your great work. Thanks Tom

[@Dr5ives]

Hello Jerome. That Godzilla quilt is great. How about use it as a blanket for a couple weeks. Then, hang it up on some blank wall space so You can keep it as a collectible item. It would make a great tapestry, especially in a room with a stereo for the soundtracks. Best of both worlds.

[@caomhan84]

Short answer is you do whatever you want. I will watch you regardless...not going anywhere. I'd much rather support small creators with a niche set of interests, who are passionate about those interests (whatever they happen to be) than big creators with pro equipment and editors and create for clicks. I just really enjoy watching your stuff, and I nearly always learn about things I didn't know, or movies I probably should watch, or I get reminded that I need to start reading again. Case-in-point -- the Godzilla quilt is one of the nerdiest things I've ever seen.....and I love it. So you do you. :) (And this will probably be another comment that I continually edit again as I go through the video) Edit (because I knew I would): I love the owl mug and the bracelets are adorable! Even if you don't drink coffee or tea I don't blame you for getting it. It's pretty!

[@Weiselberry]

Aw, thank you!! Not to sound corny, but I wouldn't be doing this without viewers like you, so I really appreciate that.

[@caomhan84]

@@Weiselberry "'Jerome Weiselberry Presents' is made possible by viewers like you. Thank you." ....see? You're basically PBS. Just with Jane Eyre, Godzilla, classic movies, and Owls :P

[@WayneSchowalter]

I happened across your Show and Tell and I just wanted to comment on it. I thought it was a chance for you to step away from being a critic and show how even more relatable you are. Your honesty is only eclipsed by how sweet you are. It really was, as one person said, like sharing a moment with a friend. And your joy showing your Godzilla cover was so wonderful to see. You are truly exceptional. Sorry to embarrass you, but you really are pretty special. Take care!

[@shawnlopez2317]

That is an awesome blanket! I had that compilation CD, and for the longest time that was my only way I could hear the Godzilla Returns, aka Godzilla 1985 soundtrack by Reijiro Koroku. Then I was able to get my hands on the complete soundtrack and to this day it's still one of my favorites. Won't lie, your Godzilla reviews got me watching your channel but it's everything you do that got me to be a subscriber. Keep doing what you want, there's an audience for everything out there, just be your self and have fun! Looking forward to the next video!!!

[@Weiselberry]

Thank you!!

[@petermetcalfe6722]

What an amazing blanket. Well done.

[@niallboyle5211]

I've really enjoyed your solo book reviews. Congratulations on your channel's well deserved success. 📽️🦉🌟

[@Weiselberry]

Thank you! :)

[@aukrest]

Awesome Godzilla blanket! As for buying CDs, I started getting CDs again last month. It felt a little weird like I was out of date, but it is nice to own certain albums and be able to play them whenever, especially for my car.

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

This lovely lady must be the sweetest lady on KZbin

[@1948DavidB]

More book reviews, please?

[@gfan84]

Please do the Godzilla soundtrack review!

[@shawnlopez2317]

I second that!

[@dreamingofalittlecottage]

Me! I want more solo book reviews!

[@CarlB_1962]

I know it’s a massive time commitment but I really hope that The Fugitive is still on your radar, and that you will review it one day. I’d also love to see you review A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Your videos are always interesting, informative and entertaining, and your sign-off always makes me smile!

[@Weiselberry]

We've got just six episodes left! Review should be coming within the next two weeks. :D

[@CarlB_1962]

Jerome Weiselberry That’s great!

[@davidgreen2801]

Hi Jerome... Love all you review.. You are quite a treasure to have discovered on KZbin... :) Two films I thoroughly recommend watching are, 'The Interrupted Journey', and 'Strangers When We Meet'. The former, starring Valerie Hobson and Richard Todd, is a beautiful typically English piece, featuring a splendid twist- just the ticket for watching one evening, as the sun begins its graceful descent for the night, but I shall say no more to avoid giving the plot away. The latter, 'Strangers When We Meet, stars the delightfully talented Kim Novak and late Kirk Douglas. This is a beautiful film with a plot as relavant to everyday life now; despite the passage of time, as it was in the story one is lucky enough to see being conveyed back then... As a film set against the colourful backdrop that comes from the best of mid-Century Americana, it reaches out on a wholesome level so much, and makes for a fabulous watch. :) I have taken the bold step of including the links for both films... Do enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4SYdYyBi5Wbj9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3TSZYxtZ5Z8j8k

[@PaintDryPictures]

8:28 - Jerome and the Amazing Godzillacolor Dreamcoat. 😆

[@BobPlaysOfficial]

I believe it was The Third Man video that brought me here. It's a great video.

[@mountainsoutofmolehills8352]

your godzilla quilt is amazing! treasure it forever. i used to have an awesome star trek blanket that i loved and used all the time which eventually became faded and worn out. looking back, i now regret not folding it up and preserving it. oh well. i still collect CDs too! star trek soundtracks, of course. i love your show and tell videos, weiselberry!

[@Weiselberry]

I found an old Star Trek cd of my brother's in the basement a couple months ago. I was all excited because it had tracks from the films (up to VI)... but apparently my brother wore it out because it wouldn't play!

[@missioncodez]

@@Weiselberry I am assuming the cd was scratched up badly? Outside of obvious physical damage (or rare disc rot), a cd should last longer than the owner. If you still have the disc, I would try ripping it to your computer. Sometimes, even when a scratched cd can't be directly played, its data can still be pulled from the disc into playable files on your computer. Soft-cloth wash the disc with dish soap and warm water, gently (and completely) dry it with another soft cloth, and try ripping it. It's worth a try.

[@bewd2501]

Loving the Godzilla blanket. Great vid!

[@ilam3778]

Your video about The Third Man is how I found your channel! I'm glad it's popular because it's really good. P.S. for what it's worth I enjoy your book reviews and hope you'll keep doing them :)

[@Weiselberry]

Thank you!!

[@robertrodriguez7087]

Dang it, I'm supposed to be going to bed, why'd you make me stay up another 20 minutes? Anyway, cool Godzilla stuff. A lot of those images on the Godzilla blanket are from some of the earlier DVD releases. I only have vol 1 of those Godzilla CDs. I really gotta get that vol 2. I also never really paid attention to the Biollante music until I listened to it on its own. I still feel that it doesn't fit the movie, but on its own, it's some of my favorite music in the series. Sugiyama also scored the Dragon Quest games, and whenever I hear the music from those games I just get frustrated because I can hear snatches that sound almost the same, and I just want it to be the Biollante music. Also, I will definitely use the word 'botheration' at work now.

[@philipgior3312]

Because The Creature and The Third Man are among your favorites (mine as well) and you so enjoyed making those videos, you unconsciously really put yourself into those, and it came through in the video. That's a theory, and may be partly correct. Another is that both of those movies are widely loved. Anyways, they are definitely among my faves and I thought you did an outstanding job in both. And that's a very cool Godzilla blanket and no way should it be hidden away somewhere, not to be seen. What good is it then? Anyway, you really covered all sorts of ground in this versatile video and I greatly enjoyed it!

[@Weiselberry]

Aw, thank you! :D

[@philipgior3312]

@@Weiselberry You are welcome Jerome :D

[@tim2269]

Reviews of TV and media books would be nice.Bios and such.

[@bobnelson9480]

The Godzilla blanket is awesome. Regarding comments, the host of another channel I subscribe to said he spends on average 4 hours a day reading and responding to his comments. Perhaps it's good to be popular, but not too popular (haha).

[@sageantone7291]

I know a decent amount about '60s sci-fi TV, but have oddly never come across The Invaders. Plan on checking it out tonight. Downloading three episodes now -- or "three ✌🏼." Thanks for the recommendation!

[@noirgatherer]

I have the soundtracks to all the Godzilla films. (Godzilla perfect collection box sets). Worth getting.

[@aarontroy3]

That Godzilla blanket is so great I'm jealous. Keep up the great work with your channel. P.S. Have you ever seen the movie, "Try To Get Me"(1950) aka "The Sound of Fury" with Lloyd Bridges? I just watched it, it is a really dark film noir but such a great film.

[@Weiselberry]

Thanks! Oh, that was on Noir Alley this weekend, wasn't it? I meant to catch it and I forgot! Fortunately, I can get a copy from the library. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@aarontroy3]

@@Weiselberry Yes it was, I really enjoyed it.

[@winterburden]

I like all your videos, but my favourites are the owl reviews! 🦉

[@sumo0172]

Thank you for sharing this! You are an amazing channel to follow! You are such a refreshing change from the harshness I usually see on the interweb. You are honest but not hateful and I'll always take that. You are funny and informative and I'll always take that as well. I hope you continue to enjoy having very supportive viewers. I found your channel because of your Godzilla reviews, and movie reviews are the most helpful to me, but please do more book reviews. I'm not a strong reader so I'm very suspect of books. What I mean is I don't want to dive into a super thick book and find out a chapters into it that I have no idea what is going on or I'm bored out of my mind. Your reviews often mention how much you enjoy whatever you are reviewing and that helps me very much. Your review of Crisis Red Zone intrigued me enough to get me to check out the author. So please, I welcome more book reviews. I want to find that 500 Godzilla Facts book, it looks fun. I still get cds, I'm a former graphic designer so I have this appreciation of album art. Also I love having physical copies. That is freaking great Godzilla blanket! And eagerly awaiting more owl collection reveals.

[@Weiselberry]

Thank you so much for that encouragement!!

[@Denis-fp7ku]

Did you know most new cars aren't equipped with CD players? I recently test drove a few 2020 vehicles and they didn't have a dedicated radio with knobs and buttons. They had a multi-functional, touch screen infotainment center. No CD player. Digital only.

[@Samiurium]

Although I do want to watch more movies AND read more books I would selfishly love to see you review more movies, simply because I can watch more movies in non-ideal settings such as when it is noisy in my surroundings; however on the book front I am curious if you ever got around to “As I Knew Him”?

[@Weiselberry]

Yes, I did! I did a review of it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZOraKppjrGUgbM

[@scottjo63]

Wow, good for you about your youtube news. I don't think you have to worry about your channel at all. You said yesterday in your news section about your watch on Sergio Leon's western, and again, love to hear your take on the Dollars trilogy and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly but again I SO HOPE you watch and review Once Upon A Time In The West, you won't believe Henry Fonda playing one of the most villianince characters in history and it's his only time he's ever played the bad guy. The movie is a MASTERPIECE I say again. Heck the beginning is done so masterly, it starts out with 3 characters arriving at a train station, one of them being Jack Elam with no music but the sound design and what the characters do to wait on something or someone is classic. Don't worry, there's music also and I would bet you would get another CD after the movie. Well, I have my Shin Godzilla dvd ordered from the library thanks to your review. Love your Godzilla cover, you should get 2, one to save and one to stay warm on cold nights. And your video here is not uneven at all, the more u put any videos out, the more I'll watch. Also stick to your book reviews, I enjoy them too. Oh and please more bloopers as I think I've rewatch them the most. Again, congratulations and thanks for reading my comments, and to steal a most famous line, Byeee (waves hand furiously and an author I am not).

[@realsuperjumpkid]

Authors are paid by the page view on kindle unlimited so it’s a pretty good self publishing route- that’s why there is so so much romance (and really weird ‘paranormal romance’) on there as well as not so good action thrillers and mysteries. Target market is people who read voraciously in a single genre so quality is often secondary to quantity.

[@Weiselberry]

Thanks for explaining that!

[@13down13]

You lit a fire in me that I didn't want lit. I want that blanket! I felt like you were talking directly to me when you were talking about it. I've searched the interwebs some and have not found it. I found a 65th anniversary blanket which is similar, but it has a border around it that I don't like that much. I prefer yours. Since you don't have any other clues than an Etsy search; how about a manufacturers/brand name somewhere on the quilt or tag? I am not that much into movie music although it's great that you love those CD's - the more G the better. I have some other G-related books. John LeMay has written a few books on Japanese sci-fi movies and I recommend the four found on Amazon (except the Kong one - don't care enough about him to get that book). Peter Brothers has two books on Ishiro Honda and his sci-fi films and the other G movies through Destroyah. Those books can all be bought for reasonable prices in case anybody's interested. No, don't do anymore book reviews. Godzilla! Gamera! More Godzilla! Japanese sci-fi movies should be all. Ha, just kidding. As a couple others have said, what makes your channel your own is that you are honest and enthusiastic about your reviews. You don't need to listen to anyone. Of course, I've been trying to get you to listen to me and see some other cool Japanese sci-fi movies that I've come across recently. Unfortunately, you would have to buy many of these movies as the local library ain't gonna have these. You could just stick with Ishiro Hondo. Matango is awesome morality tale "on mushrooms". The Human Vapor is a fascinating and tragic love story hidden in science fiction. Oh, well, I could easily go on for pages and I'm already being hypocritical enough. Oh, by the way, as other people have said, the blanket/quilt should be savored and enjoyed. Hanging it up would be good, although I think it would be great on the bed as you showed it off. Don't hide it away where you'll forget about it. Who cares if it gets dirty. Life is dirty. Some people say that you should keep collectables in boxes so that they are worth more when you sell them. I don't care about that, I'm dying with all my awesome crap!

[@jiinx1048]

Very cool,love the godzilla stuff

[@chrisdigitalartist]

Hey Jerome Weiselberry! What a fun video! You seemed to have a lot of energy and you speak with such passion. Congrats on the successes of your videos! They are well deserved. Also, what a cool blanket! I am so happy you got that! I don't think it was clear in the video but was that also a Christmas gift? I wonder where it came from? I was thinking...how cool would it be if you can find an Universal Horror quilt blanket with all the classic monsters? lol I should look online and see if that exists. Also, I too love film music (that actually used to be a dream job of mine as I used to compose music. I do once in a while but not as much anymore. ) Speaking of film music, back in October, I found a little treasure at a thrift shop. It is The Monster Music Of Hans J. Salter & Frank Skinner. It has 3 film scores on one CD. Son of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man Returns (Both of which I have not yet seen) and my favorite, The Wolfman! I love finding little treasures at these stores. I also enjoy your owl collection. I told you that my great grandmother used to collect owl stuff too...so it makes me think of her. =) I really love these show and tell videos. I hope you have more ideas for them. Oh gosh. You know if you didn't write about your face breaking out in hives, I wouldn't have even noticed. I hope you aren't really allergic to something seriously. Have a great weekend! Blessings!

[@Weiselberry]

Thank you! Yes, the blanket was a gift from my brother. I think he found it on Etsy. I'm sure someone with the know-how could make one with the Universal horror posters or images from the movies or whatever--that would be really cool! Glad you enjoyed seeing all the different things. :)

[@chrisdigitalartist]

@@Weiselberry You're welcome!

[@wesc6755]

I love the blanket! Gimme gimme gimme. Gimme it! :) Where would one source that? I tried Amazon, but the images were different, and yours is better.

[@Weiselberry]

I'm not sure, but I think my brother found it on Etsy. That was a couple years ago, though. I can report it's still holding up very nicely!

[@darkwolf9253]

Awesome Godzilla blanket. I've seen those best of Godzilla CDs, but never bought them. I should have, but they were kind of expensive. The King of the Monsters sountrack I did get, and the 2014 CD as well. I'll have to keep an eye out for that Godzilla Facts book, it sounds like something I'd really enjoy... I'd love more Hitchcock reviews, I'm a huge Godzilla fan but I'm also a big Hitchcock fan.

[@bartolomeuomacduibheamhnad6855]

"They gleam and shine, for it is a prize of the Gods. A Golden Fleece. or a Godzilla quilt lol" Jason and the Argonauts. Jason's fleece has nothing on Weiselberry's quilt, it's amazing, perhaps you could maybe see how it looks hanging on your wall. The Third Man, the Creature...and the Invaders reviews are great, all your videos and reviews are terrific, it's no wonder they get so many views, much deserved.The Godzilla companion book is something I may look out for. The King of Monsters score was very good, I also listen to a lot of soundtracks, and on CD lol. Your Owl cups were chosen wisely, a Jason and the Argonauts reference to a Indiana Jones and the last crusade reference lol, the art on the green cup was quite striking plus you can't go wrong with green, well.. I guess green mould isn't so great lol. ~ thank you Ms Weiselberry ~

[@TheRamboBeast]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. I don't think you've done an episode about your nonfiction reading; I'd enjoy your thoughts on that (or nonfiction documentary films). Also, as an aside -- did you study film or film studies in college or grad school? It would seem that way, given your channel's film content. If not, you certainly do a good job.

[@Weiselberry]

Thanks! I took one survey course on film and theater, but that's it. I'm really just a person who loves movies and is constantly learning about how they're made. If it ever seems like I have bona fide credentials, that's quite flattering. :)

[@saulstoolberg4958]

The Godzilla quilt is simply amazing. Where do you find such fun stuff ? If it were me I would use and display it on your bed, unless you have a cat. Sometimes my cat would "gerf up" a hairball onto part of the bed and then just move over to another part of the bed to fall back asleep. Kind of nasty to witness all of that. How you managed to display the quilt level to the camera being on the side where you could not see the camera was quite a feat too !

[@Weiselberry]

I don't know, I think my brother just searched for "Godzilla blanket" on Etsy and found it that way. Ha, yikes! No cats here, so the only hairballs to worry about would be my own. Er... Ah, I could see what the camera was recording via my laptop, which is out of sight. Basically my head was turned to the right the whole time I was wrestling with that blanket. It would have been pretty much impossible to film it otherwise! :o

[@saulstoolberg4958]

Your brother has great taste in gift giving. A cat free thus hairball free environment is safer for your blanket. Interesting camera and laptop setup. You do very well with the technical aspects of your KZbin videos. Hope to see more cool stuff in future vids. PS You have a great sense of humor :)

[@fredw3100]

Loved "The Invaders". Check out "The Time Tunnel".

[@tyleraharden]

Anything Godzilla is always welcomed 🤓. But I do enjoy the book reviews as well. Great content. Keep up the good work! And where can I get a Godzilla blanket like that!?!? What is the price? It’s awesome!

[@Weiselberry]

I don't know the price, as it was a gift, but I believe it came from an Etsy shop.

[@rickzantua7]

Keep doing book reviews. It's better to have more sources of ideas for content than limiting yourself to mostly film reviews. Not surprised that film reviews would get more views; watchers outnumber readers nowadays. Regardless, just keep it up. Regarding the blanket, you should use it. Collections come and go but the the memories you make out of them remains. Godspeed!

[@Weiselberry]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@CarolynsReadingRamblings]

Great video as always! Your content is always a joy to watch. I somewhat shamefully admit to not being a big Godzilla fan but that quilt is very cool! Some people take things like that and hang them on the wall like tapestries so there is my suggestion. I completely understand about Kindle Unlimited. I have a current subscription that I got cheap and I tread lightly when using it for the poor writing reason. I have been using it for romance novels and the writing isn't stellar but most of the stories have been enjoyable and there are a few historical romance mysteries on Unlimited that I have wanted to try (though for me, it is so hard for me to remind myself to read Kindle things even though I finally have a Kindle lol). Great book haul! My friend Katie said she really liked Unequal Affections so that is pretty much the only Austen retelling on my eventual TBR right now. I look forward to your thoughts on it and the videos to come in 2020😀❤️🎉

[@Weiselberry]

Thanks! I'm considering the tapestry idea; I just have to find the right spot for it! (And cross my fingers that it won't fall down while I'm sleeping and give me a heart attack, haha.) Oh good, another endorsement of Unequal Affections! That's a good sign. One of the last books I read on Kindle Unlimited was a Beauty and the Beast retelling by K.M. Shea. I really liked it and actually wondered if you had read it. She has a whole series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that sounds really interesting (called Timeless Fairy Tales), so I'm going to try to squeeze them all in before my time is up. :)

[@CarolynsReadingRamblings]

@@Weiselberry lol that actually happened to me when I was living in Scotland, I had posters on the wall in my dorm and everyone recommended using blue tack because it's like sticky putty but no one warned me that when it gets very cold it shrivels so a few mornings in November I woke up covered in my posters lol. Ooooh! I hadn't heard of that one but if you say the writing is good and it is BATB then I will give it a go definitely! 😀

[@Weiselberry]

LOL, oh dear! :D Yeah, I wouldn't say it's the best writing I've ever read, but compared to some of the other stuff I've found on there, it's pretty good. I'm partway through book 2, which is a retelling of a German fairy tale about princes turned into swans? I'm not familiar with it, but that's not deterring my enjoyment of the book, and I'm tickled by the references to the events in the first book. And book 3 is a Cinderella retelling which sounds very interesting. So, yeah, you might want to check out the series if you get a chance. :)

[@tomb8156]

u might like the Lord Peter Wimsey book series

[@Weiselberry]

I read the first one a few years ago and keep meaning to read another. I've heard Strong Poison is especially good, so I'll probably go for that one whenever I get a chance.

[@missioncodez]

*1* . I love the Godzilla blanket! As someone mentioned elsewhere, it would make an awesome kimono, but where could you really wear it like that for long stretches, save for a convention? If it was me, I would probably hang it...but, hmmm, if it's cozy enough, why not just use it as a blanket, especially for watching movies? Enjoy your stuff, and get use out of them, especially if they were given as a gift. Don't be like some of us where we do put our collectibles in storage and are only reminded of them every few years when we do a deep clean and see them again....and then put them right back in their boxes for another few years. That's madness! Aside from books and movies, the only Godzilla merch. that I have, and have had for over ten years now, are these Godzilla slippers: www.amazon.com/Toy-Vault-Godzilla-Plush-Slippers/dp/B000M52W2W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=godzilla+slippers&qid=1581046356&sr=8-1 They are really cozy and I wear them on the coldest of winter nights while watching movies. *2* . I LOVE the book reviews. I have found so many books from your videos which I probably would have never heard of otherwise. *3* . Your videos are so informative and well thought-out. Having said that, there are probably around 40% of them which I have stayed away from for the time being, _only because_ I want to get to the works in question before I hear your take on them. This is actually a good thing, as it has made me get to those classics which I've been putting off for so long. For example, I finally caved in and did my first *Phantom of the Opera* - _anything_ this past year by reading the Gaston Leroux novel (SPOILERS: It was AWESOME!). *4* . Everyone knows about the resurgence of vinyl. I just came from Walmart earlier and even they have their own little (terribly-overpriced) vinyl record section now. However, it seems like people are going back to cds a bit, as well...mainly for collectors to get the best-mastered versions over the lesser-quality mp3 counterparts. So, you are not alone in spinning that plastic. If you really want to do music reviews, I'm thinking you should probably explore other free video hosting services, where they wouldn't be as quick to ding you for copyright strikes. The problem with KZbin is that fair use doesn't seem to be factored in before a video gets flagged. I have no doubt that you would do the review by only playing enough of each track to get a taste, in line with proper fair use. However, I fear that your video would also probably get flagged anyway and, even if you could get the hit rescinded, it would be a huge pain and stressor you don't need. By using another platform, you can post those music reviews there with less worry. If they get flagged there, you could still get them cleared and move on with things. Worst-case scenario, the video gets taken down, the channel even gets taken down.....but your KZbin channel is free from that mess altogether. You could post a video here promoting the music review video on the other site, providing a link, and (hopefully) you can build up more of an audience by working between multiple sites. Naturally, this leads to the Patreon side of things as an option down the road, too. That's another discussion entirely, and one I'm sure you have already had with yourself as you keep growing the channel.

[@Weiselberry]

"Don't be like some of us..." Hm, too late. :) Those are hilarious slippers! Are they tough to walk in? They look like you might have a little trouble tripping over the toes/claws. Aw, thanks! I'm thrilled that you loved The Phantom of the Opera. I haven't actually read it in an appallingly long time, but I did read it cover to cover multiple times back in the day, so I guess it balances out for me? I feel like I'm overdue for a revisit though. Yeah, I'm pretty sure in most cases fair use is not factored in to a copyright strike (or just a flag, where you're not technically in trouble but whoever claims the copyrighted material gets to stick an ad on the video). And if you make a counterargument that your video (which you worked very hard on) does fall under fair use, they turn down your appeal within minutes. I question their insistence that they go back and review the video to see if you're telling the truth or not. But this is all just an enormous KZbinr pet peeve. :) I do want to talk about those cds sooner than later and I'm kind of clueless when it comes to "expanding my brand" and using other forms of social media. I still haven't decided what to do, but my strongest inclination is to just keep it as simple as possible while not making any waves. Ah yes, there is also the Patreon thing. You're absolutely right, I have had many a discussion about it, and I'm slowly inching my way in that direction...

[@missioncodez]

@@Weiselberry The slippers are more for lounging and keeping your feet toasty. Trying to walk in them, with the inevitably deliberate, lumbering steps, is basically walking like Godzilla himself. If the Big G can make it around like that 24/7, while saving the planet from all sorts of kaiju, then I can surely complete a handful of trips in the slippers, from the living room papasan to the kitchen counter, every winter without complaint. You are such an obvious Phan, you have no reason to second-guess your level of devotion to the original source material. I _was_ struck at how the Leroux telling was not _as_ romantic as some of the later adaptations seem to be. On that note, my next time at the *Opera* will be with the 2004 film. So, KZbin is just so big right now that I don't even think they can keep it a fair, level playing field. I'm sure you've seen these numbers, but they demand repeating: _"300 hours of video are uploaded to KZbin every minute! Almost 5 billion videos are watched on KZbin every single day. KZbin gets over 30 million visitors per day. In an average month, 8 out of 10 18-49 year-olds watch KZbin."_ You couple that with aggressive predatory rights holders, who flag literally _a second_ of copyrighted-material on someone's video, and then try to extort them with rights fees (often in excess of $100 per instance) to keep their video (and essentially their channel) from getting struck down....and it's just a mess all-around. I also think it's just good sense not to rely on KZbin for the end-all be-all. Don't put all of your hard work and creative eggs in that one basket, you know? Definitely ride the KZbin wave for as long as you can, but have that exit strategy already in place, all the same. On that note, I do hope that you have at least two back-ups of all your videos. Just to be safe. As for alternatives to KZbin, there's LBRY, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, among others. breadnbeyond.com/youtube-marketing/5-best-youtube-alternatives/ Facebook might be an option, in that you could create a dedicated Jerome Weiselberry account (to keep your privacy intact), and post channel updates, random musings, polls, etc. etc. there, along with those videos which be too risky to post at KZbin. It's also a great way to build awareness for your channel. Outside the box, since you will be dealing with soundtrack discussion, you may also consider doing your music review in the form of a podcast, which can be shared from just about any hosting service, without any serious risk of being flagged. These are all just suggestions off the top of my head. I only know just enough to be dangerous, as they say. In the meantime, study that KZbin Creator Playbook, explore your alternatives, and keep on keeping on cause your content is already proven, even if the system of delivering it seems more and more tenuous with each passing day. Good luck, Jerome. : ) *ETA:* As a sidenote, your 2019 stats breakdown of books by genre, movies, etc. etc. made me proud. That's the Spreadsheet Girl, we all know and love! Hopefully, your viewers will follow suit and we can all compare our respective 2020 tallies next January.

[@chetthebee1322]

Don't forget your owls!

[@kaylanash3588]

I mostly come here looking for Jane Eyre reviews, but I watch all your reviews. You make Godzilla sound interesting and I'm not even into Godzilla. Having said that, I do think your Godzilla blanket is pretty neat. I wish there was such a thing as a Jane Eyre blanket though. Have you seen any more of The King's Academy musicals? They are just now uploading the Hunchback of Notre Dam and they are in the mist of performing Jeckell and Hyde the Musical.

[@Weiselberry]

Well, I wasn't really into Godzilla when I started the series either. I've come a long way. :) Oh, can you imagine? You could have pictures of the best scenes from all the different versions or something! I haven't yet gotten to watch more of their musicals, but THANK YOU for reminding me (again!). :)

[@feslenraster]

Jerome, you should have more subs and fans, is there a place where we can support you? :) and merry new year!! (says it in Eddie Murphy voice, ala Trading Places)....er happy new year! Thank you so much for making me wanna go back to rewatching all the Godzilla films. I read...haha, knee jerk, watched your book reviews. Thing is, it's not the reviews, it's the books. I've actually never read Jane Eyre, but it's not my type of books. Books are varied for all viewers :). VERY cool Gojira blanket!! I like the idea of Kindle, but I never read enough to justify it these days.

[@Weiselberry]

Aw, thank you! As of this moment, no, but I am working on it. :)

[@feslenraster]

@@Weiselberry As for Kindle, you're partially right about the self-publishers. I didn't go that route as a former budding author, since I couldn't afford editors/proofers :).

[@theheadshot45]

Have you ever read Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle?

[@Weiselberry]

I've looked it up on GoodReads before but I haven't read it.

[@juanfrancisco8834]

Liked the Invaders review best

[@bettytigers]

Could you maybe do some fun things with your owls stuff? They could do a play about wisdom or something.Enjoyed the video,and I won't be offended if none of my suggestions inspire you.It's like offering people chocolate or buscuits,I'm content if they refuse!

[@FurashiiGoji8933]

New subscriber! I really love your videos and gotta say that you really have big passion about Godzilla (Me being Godzilla fan as well!) And wanted to ask you..How do you feel about the upcoming Godzilla vs Kong this November?

[@Weiselberry]

Aw, thanks for subscribing! I appreciate that. :) Oh, has the release date been moved to November? I hadn't heard that. I'm excited for it. My sensible side tells me to chill and keep my expectations low (so if it's bad I won't be as disappointed), but I can't help it. I think it's going to be wild and crazy and I'm looking forward to it. :)

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

Can you make some reviews of artists' biopics ? There are some movies about Chopin, Beethoven, el Greco, Tchaikovsky and Van Gogh. And also there are some biopics about cinema stars : Momie Dearest, Stan and Ollie, Bud and Lou and W.C.Fields and me. Some of these are hard to find.

[@MikeADee]

Awesome blanket, maybe you should hang it on a wall (out of the sunlight). As for still buying CDs there's nothing wrong with having physical media. I bought Godzilla king of the monsters soundtrack on vinyl (I see your "outdated" digital media and raise you with archaic analog format muhaha!) Perhaps you can spruce up your book reviews videos, maybe dress like you did back in your older videos or add pictures or photos give the audience something visual to work with, ie be creative and attack the problem from different angles.

[@juanfrancisco8834]

Just hang the blanket on the wall

[@boilingfrog783]

Hi. I didn't notice the hives until I read your intro and even then it wasn't very noticeable, although I usually watch your uploads on low definition as hearing you is the priority and it saves on data... 🙂 Anyway, get well soon 😷🤒🤧 I'm definitely here for the movie reviews, not being anywhere near as voracious a reader like yourself. I have read all Jane Austen's novels though, if that redeems me at all 😁 It's probably tantamount to heresy to say this in your comments section but I'm afraid I don't get the Godzilla thing - *SORRY* 😕 The blanket *is* very colourful, though. The way you were modelling it suggests that conversion to a robe, or - maintaining the Japanese theme - a kimono would be a good use for it...? It *would* be nice to see more Hitchcock reviews this year. I don't think you've done *Saboteur* yet - so how's about it? One of my favourites 🙂 Best wishes for 2020 🙏

[@Weiselberry]

The hives cleared up within a couple hours (they're probably not even noticeable in the latter half of the video, which was filmed a couple hours after the first half), but thanks for the well wishes anyway. :) I actually have already done a review of Saboteur, so you're in luck!

[@boilingfrog783]

@@Weiselberry - Oh, what?!? I *knew* I should've checked out your Hitchcock list, first... Okay, I'll take a look right now. Thanks 🙂

[@vicman3122]

I have a question for you,Do you want to learn Spanish?,I am asking this because I am looking for someone to practice my English and I bet that it must be interesting to keep a conversation with someone who knows a lot about popular culture

[@bwk2235]

Good afternoon!