Create Philosophical Thinking with Film - Waking Life (2001) | Video essay

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This video analyzes Waking Life's ability to generate philosophical thinking in all viewers.
Waking Life is a cult film from 2001, written and directed by Richard Linklater. Waking Life is very thick movie, and it begs for an explanation.
It comes down to two elements: the films usage of mosaic storytelling, and just the right amount of character attachment. The skillful use of these two really forces the viewer to reflect on the themes of the film, and encourages him/her to think philosophically.
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*TIMESTAMPS:*
00:00 Intro
01:10 Rotoscoping
02:00 37 Episodes
02:36 The Dreamer
03:10 The Meaning of the Movie
06:43 Encouraging Philosophical Thinking
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"Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach"" by Syd Field
"Philosophy and Film: An Introduction" by Thomas Wartenberg
"Philosophy of the Animated Film: Dimensions of Meaning, Perception, and Consciousness" by David Davies
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[@theubercaste]

I’ve watched WL over 100 times. It’s my favorite documentary.

[@prabhakardeep5921]

This is best movie I ever watched. It exposes me to different philosophical ideas. Great video of analyzing the film. Looking forward to the discussion and explanation of different episodes. There's much more to talk about each episodes. Thanks again for the great video. Great work.💯

[@kobolslastgleamingdragon3732]

I used to live around the corner from an independent film house that showed 1 movie for one week, Thursday through Wednesday. Me and and 2 of my friends would go every Thursday night to dinner at Sinclair’s next door and then to whatever was playing at The Capri. The night we saw Waking Life was truly exceptional.

[@lostpopcorns]

beautiful interpretation of the movie. you even made me realize some aspects that I haven't noticed before. it feels like every time I watch the movie I learn something new or my own grown perspective enables me to view it in a new angle. for example when I first saw the movie I was like 13 years old and had no clue about lucid dreams or even gnosticism. now after watching it again after many years, the demiurge talking point hit me right in my guts and the power of now felt like an infinitely true mirror of my recent life experiences. the movie grew with me and I grew with the movie. this is way more than just a flick, it's like timeless art that transmits truth on several layers. quite astonishing and mind blowing really

[@sunnysalt]

Definition of underrated, both movie and this video.

[@amadexmilby7309]

Its movies or art like this that interects spiritual questions with grounded philosophy. I can tell you that this movie really helped me wake up.

[@siphr]

Oh my God! One of my favourite movies ever. PERIOD! sad our socitey is onmajority on interested in the typical stuff, which is not bad, do not get me wrong. This move was simply another level!

[@azmanabdula]

Have you seen a scanner darkly?

[@siphr]

@@azmanabdula yep seen that too. Although it is nice. I prefer this.

[@sethflix]

I wish I could add more thumbs up to this analysis,, as it just may be the best I've ever heard. Subscribed!

[@premalabonisiddiqui3256]

I'm pretty sure he was dying. Because he got hit by a car. He even said he feels like he is being prepared for something and he is starting to think he is dead. All the conversations were a way of preparing his soul to let go of attachment to the idea of individual self existing in time and say yes to merging with God. Move on in a way. I don't think it was a dream. I think it was an experience his consciousness was having when he was teetering between life and death. He chose to accept death in the end.

[@yusramuslu4720]

i have strong feelings about this movie since before. but this is the first time i searched about it. thank you for the video!

[@cinemaghost3149]

Great analysis, i love this movie and you gave a solid summarizarion. Just subbed

[@theubercaste]

I’m ready to say yes.

[@felicityflynn6480]

I have never heard about this film before today. It sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@onkarkamegaonkar139]

Where are you?? Make more and more of such content.. The world of cinema that's now dooming behind the marvel kinda films needs guys like you... Do you have some other main channel or what?

[@alwayzcharmin]

Beautifully put together! Thank you ❤

[@damleodc3750]

Love the analysis man!great work!

[@beth003]

really great video essay! thank you :)

[@ahuvathebeloved]

amazing video essay !! this is by far my top 2 films - this and Before Sunrise. i was so ecstatic when i first watched this film and saw the characters from Before Sunrise also featured in it. thank you for the thought provoking analysis. which idea(s) will i use to get from no to yes 😌

[@hermes_job_observer144]

beautifully concise sir.

[@bioman2007]

Amazing movie and amazing video, thanks!!

[@lennardbehnke3681]

Thank you for this video!

[@killualaura]

Great interpretation! My favourite director!

[@KralicekB]

Glad i found this video. Good job man. Love the film i have seen it like 10 times+ 😁

[@omidpakbin]

Very underrated video. Great job.

[@flipgroove]

Brilliant take

[@clown551]

wonderful analysis

[@theubercaste]

Dream is destiny refers to the dreamer taking his waking life prowess into the simulation of his dream life-because if you can do that, you can do anything.

[@oogabooga685]

The movie is mostly exhilirated confusion. Oozing is a good word to describe this movie. Nice one.

[@colin1372]

Great video on a beautiful movie

[@_.rifky._]

An Perfect Review ❤

[@tedeye9542]

Thanks a lot

[@theubercaste]

I don’t get how 13,000 people can watch a video and then not subscribe to the channel leaving only 310 subs.

[@dopesick4474]

My favorite, the best movie I've ever watched

[@singha360]

Great movie and good analysis!

[@himamis18]

Great analysis!

[@emirhan3860]

well done!

[@mehboob.]

🌼

[@leststoner]

Destiny is dream

[@theubercaste]

#310🎉🎉🎉

[@Aadam-e-Bayzaar]

I love you