I proposed to my girl when i was 34 and she was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 weeks later... I did everything i could to be a rock and be there for her, went to all the treatments, every dr appointment etc. And it wasn't until about 2 and a half years later when she was still battling the cancer we were told it spread so much there wasn't much more they could do, and it was then i finally broke down... Cried in front of her and could bo longer hold it in... I realized as much as it is important to be a support to loved ones, they also need to be that for you. (For anyone wondering, she did pass away 2 months after that appointment, the kids are both over 18 and in college and have done well, and im still a mess most days, 10 years later)
@Eiahtx21 күн бұрын
Stay strong, brother.
@gregorymeyer179821 күн бұрын
@Eiahtx thanks man. I appreciate it
@nont1841121 күн бұрын
I think that the main reason Harakiri (and many other movies made by Masaki Kobayashi) is so underrated was because, like some youtuber I cannot remember said (I can remember him now. His channel name is LowercaseJai. Awesome channel. Awesome videos), he did something that Akira Kurosawa wasn’t fully committed to do: making a strong anti-government critique via his works. Not saying that Kurosawa is bad. Kurosawa is fantastic but most of his works are about personal conflicts and whenever it's political, it's mainly the adaptations of Shakespeare (that’s why international audience love him) but Kobayashi criticized Japanese government strongly. That’s why his work didn’t sell quite well (at least at that time) to the Western audience. Western audience has this misconception that samurais were extremely honorable and wouldn’t descend to corruption like Western politicians and aristocrats. And they actually believe that “Bushido” is what defines Japanese society (despite it was only constructed during Meiji period as a pro-emperor propaganda, which snowballed into horrific war crimes in ww2). That’s why the movie like Last Samurai that portrays samurai in a heroic sense sells so well in the US, in contrast to the movies that portray samurai as corrupt and scummy like Slience (Martin Scorsese film) and Kobayashi films, which later became cult classics. And that’s also why Shogun is such a breath of fresh air for American audience because Shogun portrays samurai as the way they actually were, not some idealistic hero, and the true nature of samurai was best represented by the titular character himself, Lord Toranaga, whom I considered to be one of the best villain protagonists this year alongside the Penguin and Jimmy from Mouthwashing. My take might be wrong. Feel free to disagree but please do it respectfully.
@retro-ronin20 күн бұрын
I felt like Harakiri is to the samurai genre what Unforgiven was to the western genre. A complete dressing down and deconstruction of the mythos around these "legendary" heroes and "examples" of chivalry for what they truly were.
@ClassicMovieMan-ws2jz21 күн бұрын
Literally the first takeaway I got from watching this film for the first time was how Tsugumo was peak masculinity. Nice to be validated.
@warlordofbritannia21 күн бұрын
My experience has taught me that if you teach yourself not to worry about things beyond your control not only will you better control your feelings but you’ll also feel less anxiety in general. If you’re still having trouble, try to visualize something other than the worst case scenario and convince yourself that it is more likely (which it usually is).
@fripsite21 күн бұрын
I thought you were going to talk about lesson on reframing narrative with this one, but MC is so badass it's worth putting the storytelling aside to learn from him
@MacabreStorytelling21 күн бұрын
It definitely could be an entire hour long video itself. The way it plays with structure and chronology in order to turn a tragic tale into a mystery/thriller is fantastic. The film is practically 75% just dudes talking while sitting in one spot and it's riveting. A masterpiece.
@MadMaks2721 күн бұрын
Yet another top quality video. Easier said than done but I try remaining patient with myself. Think before doing anything else. My grandpa taught me that the more patient I am with my thoughts feelings and actions. I'll understand myself and perhaps the world more clearly and faster. "Whoever has the most patience. Gets where they're going the fastest."
@FortKnoxMovies2 күн бұрын
I grew up with an abusive step mother, and when I was upset at anything one of her catchphrases was “You have no right to feel that way!” This mindset was so ingrained into me that it led to me having serious issues with emotional regulation specifically anger issues. I got into therapy for anger management when I was in college, and the first thing they taught me was that I was allowed to feel however I felt about any situation. Turns out giving myself permission to feel was how I unlocked the key in controlling and conquering my emotions. It would take several sessions and years to master, but I have learned that emotional regulation is not absence of emotion it’s acceptance of it. It’s allowing yourself to feel what you feel acknowledge how you feel and in doing so giving yourself clarity on how to act. As oppose to fighting your emotions which only ends with your emotions controlling you.
@eddiehumetewa406921 күн бұрын
Lets gooo! I absolutely love this movie and haven't seen much analysis on it. Great stuft as always
@SaltyCalhoun17 күн бұрын
Thanks for these videos. I grew up with no father figure whatsoever, and these videos give me some perspective, pretty late as I'm inching closer to 30... Better late than never I guess
@liamrogers842119 күн бұрын
This film is one of my favourites and I'm glad to see you covering it.. You're an underrated KZbinr, love your videos.
@coldsteel711520 күн бұрын
Was not expecting a 60s black and white Samurai film to echo themes so relevant today. I guess they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
@HdjdjdjfBdndndn21 күн бұрын
The final duel in this movie is so damn good
@jamesmaxwell194018 күн бұрын
Excellent video! One quick note, there was a third true "man of honor" in the film: Hikokoru -- the master swordsman who committed sepuku after being disgraced rather than hiding and waiting for his topknot to grow back
@TheOrian3412 күн бұрын
At the same time, isn't preferring death over disgrace exactly what the fake masculinity is attached to? Instead of living through it and show strength in another way. The truly manly thing would've been to not hide despite his cut top knot.
@jamesmaxwell194012 күн бұрын
@@TheOrian34 That's why I put "man of honor" in quotes -- it's strictly going by their own code of honor, not by real masculinity
@TheOrian3412 күн бұрын
@@jamesmaxwell1940 Ah, didn't notice that.
@TheKastyl21 күн бұрын
ok man i'm gonna go watch it and come back after this intro
@masudashizue7774 күн бұрын
Excellent evaluation of this film that should be better known overseas. It has always been one of my top 5 films.
@ohitsthatguy807921 күн бұрын
I love this series. I don’t know if I need it, but I know a lot of folks do
@SahilRaj-tw2xb20 күн бұрын
It's a good day when Macabre uploads.
@patrickthompson321621 күн бұрын
I can't wait for the day we get one of these videos about Aragorn
@cynicalleviathan17 күн бұрын
The first Masaki Kobayash movie I've seen and all I'll say is I'm very keen to check out more of his filmography. Harakiri was a brilliant first experience with this guys work, hopefully he's made more gems.
@ringkunmori21 күн бұрын
Hey Mac, a character I recommend you look into is Vash The Stampede from the Anime, Trigun, who is probably the best depiction of a hero who follows the no kill rule. I think he can be a very positive male role model
@gangganggang221921 күн бұрын
Vash is a really cool guy. I'd also recommend Thorfin in season 2 of Vinland Saga
@deletedTestimony21 күн бұрын
Vash was my role model growing up. Goofball, kind to all, absolute badass, took pain for others to a fault. amazing show.
@Rox123ify21 күн бұрын
Kinda reminds me of Kratos at the beginning of GOW testing Atreus's anger. Anger can be a useful tool, but only if you can control it.
@AjayRiver21 күн бұрын
One of the top male role models in media is Giles from Buffy
@sardonically-inclined764521 күн бұрын
3:25 Widow(er)* Literally the only correction I have for this
@boreddude769821 күн бұрын
Been waiting for another one of these, loved the Roadhouse one
@juanig419814 күн бұрын
a small correcting on stoiscism since i am a dweeb it's not just negleting emotions,it's about managing and feeling only those who have to do with your actions if you do not have control over something you should be mortified by it,also it invites to not take people and things you have for granteed and to do right by your fellow man whenever you can,but of course dipshits with roman statues as a pfp don't really read that much,anyways great video
@VICTORZITOSS13 күн бұрын
Yeaaaah Let's get this video to a lot of views in the first hour so that it gets love from youtube Algorithm bless this video which i liked even before watching it because it's that good Seriously, sometimes i end up pissed off because i can't like it again after watching it, fix that youtube Lots of words lots of engagement, yadda yadda
@gangganggang221921 күн бұрын
HELL YEAH Harakiri is PEAK I want everyone to watch this film please
@JimBz8421 күн бұрын
Holy shit! I forgot i was subbed to your channel! Hell yeah!
@orterves21 күн бұрын
1:53 modern "stoicism" is completely divorced from Stoicism, so much so I feel like it was made up by hedonists to denigrate actual Stoicism
@pikachuuprising63721 күн бұрын
Loved it. Still awaiting six feet under essay.
@Sidharthavicious21 күн бұрын
Macabresolutely Fabulous!
@stevecavalle16 сағат бұрын
It's my top 2 best movie of all time just below 12 Angry Men with Fonda
@reginaphalange941721 күн бұрын
Emotional control isn't characteristic of men, unless you consider women to be like children
@MacabreStorytelling21 күн бұрын
@@reginaphalange9417 which a lot of “traditional” men do lol
@reginaphalange941720 күн бұрын
@MacabreStorytelling yes, wrongly
@reginaphalange941720 күн бұрын
@MacabreStorytelling yes, wrongly
@Cheatcoe21 күн бұрын
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!!!!!
@MacabreStorytelling21 күн бұрын
@@Cheatcoe vibing
@Punchout10121 күн бұрын
Babe... Kino just dropped
@HungL0W21 күн бұрын
Kept us waiting huh?
@JMD50121 күн бұрын
I love the original and remake.
@pranavnambiar881620 күн бұрын
next lesson in manhood video you can talk about thors or thorfinn from vinland saga
@SallyLock103emeCaris20 күн бұрын
Interesting ❤
@V4Now20 күн бұрын
Is this film a western yet?
@PDog6921 күн бұрын
This is a great movie
@Teddy-zr8yv19 күн бұрын
I don't like Andrew Tate, but the charges were dropped, It doesn't matter how we feel about someone Don't leave information half done For the sake of the argument we must be honest, thanks for making me discover this movie because this is a 💎 check road to perdition and if you want put it in this series... merry christmas ❤
@MacabreStorytelling19 күн бұрын
The charges were not dropped. Make sure you read the article instead of just the Twitter headline.
@Teddy-zr8yv19 күн бұрын
@MacabreStorytelling Ahh, I get it now, they gave the case back to the prosecutor's office, uff 😅 thanks for correcting me man, merry christmas
@edatthegovernance21 күн бұрын
No, you're based. (Small smile, slightly watery eyes.)
@barco9919 күн бұрын
1. I'm not japanese 2. This is not needed
@MacabreStorytelling19 күн бұрын
@@barco99 you low key sound like a whiney bitch so maybe you should give it a watch
@barco9919 күн бұрын
@MacabreStorytelling Getting a job and a car is being man enough. I don't need to be some sort of samurai to be a man.
@a13m3418 күн бұрын
it is important to take wisdom form from many sources 🤓☝️