We Are All Meant To Shine - The Philosophy of Doctor Sleep

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Doctor Sleep kind of went under the radar for me at first, but I really enjoyed it when I finally sat down to watch it (saw the 3-hour director's cut), what are your thoughts on the film? Let me know below!

[@theunraveler]

I thought the movie sort of parallel Star Wars in a way since I can never divorce Ewan McGregor from Obi Wan Kenobi. His character of Danny Torrance sacrifices himself so that Abra may live. At the end of the movie, he becomes a Force Ghost to mentor Abra and teaches her new techniques to shield herself from the other ghosts of the Overlook Hotel. The movie is also about confronting fear which is the destiny of the Jedi since towards the end of the movie, Danny Torrance had to confront the ghost of his father and pass the temptations of alcoholism

[@TIm_Bugge]

Started the movie without knowing that it was a sequel. Distracted when I realized that it was a sequel. Wasted several scenes trying to reorient my imagination and rehabilitate my willingness to suspend my disbelief. Then when I finally understood that it was going to be an action/comic book flick rather than a psychological thriller like The Shining I discovered that I had in fact been deeply delighting myself in the moments of serenity achieved by Danny in the movie from the first scene. I was touched.

[@TimMer1981]

Also watched the director's cut: love how Stephen King always knows how to evoke our deeper knowledge of our realities, including true evil versus true good, the struggle of light versus dark, the process of shifting between those two and the reasons behind it.

[@Shakenmike117]

Some great elements were buried under hollywood shlock and much of what made The Shining great was disrespected and felt largely played for nostalgia.

[@Enzorgullochapin]

Like anyone I suppose I'm holding on for tomorrow... losing faith | my departure from theism [cc]

[@ACinemafanatic]

The shining was about how alcohol can destroy a family while doctor sleep is about overcoming addiction and having redemption

@Jason McGrath *sigh* 🙄 Sure, a movie about a alcoholic who stole from a junkie single mother and left her to die with her baby and then ends up quitting alcohol, getting a stable job and saving a child from a horrific death isn't about redemption.

[@doriadragusin8881]

Not alcohol... but trauma ... alcohol is just the simptom... its giving into fear..fearing pain

[@bucketstuck7137]

A bit reductive but Kk

[@hamzaorakzai3490]

Probably the most underrated and unfairly overlooked movie of the year, a modern day horror classic that didn't get the attention it deserved. Mike Flanagan is a genius. Great video.

[@john7217]

overlooked

[@RevoVansen]

it is my favorite movie of the year.

[@nicholassams6107]

Hamza Orakzai Hear hear ❤️👍

[@pedromoutadepinho7145]

I never was a big King reader,but i read some of his books(Under the Dome,The Dark Tower,etc).I never read The Shinning or Doctor Sleep though,so i was surprised to immeadietly recognize King's style in the movie.Like i was just watching his book on screen.

[@MrTidx90]

I just watched it for the first time today and i must agree with you. It wasn't marketed correctly at all. This was a superb film!!

[@lonesaiyan27]

as someone who struggles with alcohol abuse, that bar scene hit me in the feels

[@publicopinion3596]

Same I'm going through alcohol withdrawal atm made me tear up

[@lonesaiyan27]

@@publicopinion3596 hang in there! one day at a time.

[@publicopinion3596]

@@lonesaiyan27 appreciate that! I'm hanging in there there😎

[@the300XM8]

Never had a drinking problem, but I did with drug abuse. I will visualize this scene every time I get in temptation

[@lonesaiyan27]

@@the300XM8 same here. I think it's always helpful to take a moment to pause and think before reaching for what's comfortable but bad for us

[@kirani111]

“Find the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Beautiful words to live by.

[@bucketstuck7137]

*grant me the serenity

[@asterginete3812]

This film really hit me, especially the dying patients in the hospital. I’ve always feared death. I want to believe that there’s life after death, because when I do die, I just fear that there’s nothing. That it’s just like going to sleep, but not waking up. The feeling that there’s just nothing after we die is very scary.

[@dopaminecloud]

Do you know why it's scary? It's scary in the implications it has for those still living. Because as an event itself, it'd be a beautiful mercy for it to be like that. We can't see it that way, because we're alive still. And that type of death re-contextualizes the events we experience while alive in a bleak way.

[@fromthebackseat4865]

Mark Twain once said that we were dead for hundreds of millions of years before we were ever born, and it never caused us the slightest inconvenience. If anything, we should feel liberated by it. I mean it’s amazingly absurd, everything, life. We live our lives constantly in search of some greater meaning, but life is defined by the very lack of meaning at all. How strange it is to be anything at all.

[@daves-c8919]

Yeah, that last curtain closing is super scary… But I tell myself that the sun doesn’t owe me its rays… That none of this experience, from having a mind being able to receive and process and integrate information, to having a body that can move through the world, none of it is owed to me. It seems like gratitude and kindness, when possible, are the best way to exist before the end….

[@PolishBehemoth]

There is life after death. Heaven and hell are real. Thousands of people arouns the world have seen both. Hundreds of sighting videos are on youtube. Stop believing we are accidents of notbingness. Its foolish and its not true.

[@Yours_sincerely_thedreamer]

I want somebody to watch me the way you watch movies, the way you see them. As works of art. Beautiful people see beautiful things beautifully.

[@Therealhtrinity]

Marieles Mystic Music 💜💜💜

[@purpleflows5680]

Such a generous and completely accurate compliment☺️

[@simplyhenrytube]

Not an unreasonable desire. But don't forget to watch yourself that way, too.

[@benxamin13]

I agree. Because I found some of the stuff in the movie cheesy... but everything he appreciates from it in this video was there too.

[@officert5147]

A mood 😌

[@RylehFtagn666]

I have a similar relationship with my father. My father is still alive. He tried to kill my mom when I was four. He used to beat me. Now that im 32, when i give him chance after chance to change, he has tried to hurt me, take my kids away, demean me. I am better than he is. I am a good father, a good husband, and he has no power over me. I am calm when he physically assaults me, and I do not fight back. I am not him.

[@Stargaze79]

I went into the theater with very low expectations - something that's become the norm when it comes to Stephen King adaptations - and left very excited. I had that feeling of having experienced a rare occurrence in modern day cinema. Your summary is very accurate and beautiful.

[@uqbar42]

9:21 "Ka is a wheel, Doc" As both a filmmaker and a Stephen King fan (a Constant Reader) that quote gives me chills. The underlining truth King and Mike Flanagan give to us is clear: We have to use Ka in our favor as long as we can, we have to face our demons no matter what because they'll always come back, and only by trusting our Shine and our Ka-tet we can defeat them.

[@jademarieblackburn8744]

💗

[@JayAveryvanillaskies318]

As someone who struggles with self hatred, addiction, and the esoteric...I loved your video so much. I think the struggle for all of us as humans is walking that wire between the light and the dark. We run away from both when it is both that serve our growth. Shine on.

[@Success4u247]

Jay Avery Here is a story just for you Jay. A man is on his knees in the dark under a street light, looking for something, another man passing by says.”What are you looking for?”.My keys , he replied. Well can I help you find them , He asked? Of course, . After what seemed a long time the man asked.Are you sure you lost you’re keys here? No replayed the man on his knees , they are over there in the darkness, Well why are we looking here? Because this is where the LIGHT is at . The End/Beginning. My God bless you on your journey in life. From one who ventured into the DARK and came back to wholeness. This journey began in 1983 . When I was in my Early 20s .Sure it’s painful. But it’s infinitely more rewarding than Addictiveness.

[@MC-dz8be]

@@Success4u247 thank you for that story

[@coppercarver]

Best video yet buddy. This one hit hard. Your own personal light shines strong.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Thank you for this! Stephen king definitely discussed philosophy in his works. The books were absolutely wonderful to read. Shawshank Redemption is one of his finest. I start my philosophical studies in May this year. Four long years ahead of me but Marcus Aurelius said it best, not everything is found in great books, it's in your soul and retreat there if needed.

[@ruburtoe1]

It's the original muse, the fundamental inspiration, the omnipresent filter through which all insight and books of knowledge are derived.

[@One21Jiggawatts]

3 years into your philosophy studies, I’m curious to know how it changed you.

[@PayondeAwsome]

I was expecting this to be a middling movie when I went to see it, but I was surprised by how good it was. I think it's the caliber of sequels as like Blade Runner 2049 in that its the sequel to an old movie and didn't become a financial success despite being a really great movie.

[@Theorak]

One of my top films of last year and favorite books. Doctor Sleeps is a perfect sequel.And your essay once again put's into words what makes the story connect so much.

[@MrSiriusAB]

For me this was definitely about fighting addiction and alcoholism

[@mecthegreat92]

Believe or not they are the same thing.

[@Barbro247]

The addiction theme is a mere footnote. The hidden symbology and legends revolving around the elite torturing, raping and killing children in ritualistic fashion in order to harvest steam (adrenochrome) has been around as long as the written word has existed. That is what this is all about. Danny is just a character used to tell a story that is literally based on real life. Eaters of children is a common theme in Stephen Kings work. Human trafficking is a bigger business than drugs.

[@jaycastle2897]

Mankind's search for substance, the stuff of legends, Achilles' Heroine.

[@Dr.Beetlejuice110]

My favorite scene in this film is when he sits at the bar with his father and has a final conversation with his father.

[@timmaloney9976]

Same.

[@nobaso620]

Thank you for this vid philosophy saved me from the deepest depths of depression.

[@iampeaceful]

I literally looked up for you few minutes ago to get my dose of philosophy and here you are :)

[@yamiraserret]

In tears. An utter thank you for this

[@dangermouse4856]

one of the very few channels that gets me to watch a new video immediately. kudos to you, good sir :)

[@JaketheJust]

In the book, I thought the theme was one accepting your death and embrace living. The villains were quasi-immortal and when they became infected they desperately tried to stay alive and died a painful demise. Where Dan was surrounded by death as Doctor Sleep but gave the dying peace as they left.

[@spiritualgainz5874]

You shine bright YOU shine on my friend

[@bluevortexpng1211]

this is such a beautiful analysis. i loved the part of the video where ghost-jack's speech was edited over the scene of dan in the aftermath of billy's death. dan could've wiped his pain and grief away in that moment with the drink, but he chooses not to, and in doing so he refuses to let the ghost of his father continue to haunt him in this way. i don't think it's a coincidence that ghost-jack describes drinking as an "eraser to a blackboard", while abra (who is a part of dan's recovery and self-acceptance) initially communicates with dan using the blackboard in his room-and in that scene of dan post-billy's death, he throws away the drink and instead chooses to save abra. taking an eraser to the blackboard would ease his pain temporarily, but doing so would mean turning his back to that connection he's forged. i absolutely love this movie and this video gave me an even higher appreciation of it (something i didn't know was possible). thank you for making it!

[@havinfunfallin9458]

I want to thank you, this video made me truly think about myself and decided to take the sharp pains of self discovery. Now two years on and into my transition, with out this idk where I would be. Thank you

[@thewreckofisgard6380]

When billy died I was so sad. But I feel like Danny knew his spirit would be around still so it hurt less. Also the scene with Jack and Danny is good, but I don’t like how they never seem to reconcile with each other. In the book: Jacks spirit helps kill Rose the Hat when Danny and Abra confront her at the campsite where the Overlook used to be. That felt really compelling to me and a perfect way to redeem Jack as well.

[@thewreckofisgard6380]

Then again I’m not a huge fan of Stanley Kubricks version of The Shining. It’s an okay movie with great visuals. Jack should have more substance to him and the story itself should have been less of a standard ghost story. The book kept you guessing as to how real the ghosts were and if Jack was just going stir crazy from being stuck too long in the Overlook.

[@D3adli35hWi5h]

Man I FREAKING love your videos. They help find stuff inside of me that I am too scared/stubborn to find my self. Keep making these beautiful videos.

[@samchaloner1472]

LSOO your videos always seem to come around when I'm in need of them most. Keep Shining, you make our world brighter when you do x

[@vhampyre01]

I could listen to you talk about literally anything. You have such a wonderful perspective and a beautiful way of speaking. Keep doing what you're doing, please.

[@ludicrousspeed9711]

I do so much appreciate the work you do. The philosophical insights you bring to bear on the subject matter are so precise and poignant. It reveals subtext that must otherwise be inferred. No matter how good one may be at this you can never catch all the angles and perspectives. Before I watch any of the movies you have "done", I watch your breakdown beforehand. Thank you very much,and good day to you sir!! Inlakesh!

[@laralebeu36]

This was for me more about letting go of the old identity you cling to and choosing a good feeling one. Thanks, this made me cry and gave me inspiration for my new identity: the light.

[@indiracamotim2858]

I always end up feeling like a dam ready to burst and really crying big fat tears from the very depths of me. Your videos hit this deep. Namaste 🙏🏻

[@1daddyDA]

Kings Doctor Sleep is fantastic. Riveting and a masterful work of fiction. His characters are so well drawn you can almost feel them as well as see them in every detail. I want to watch the film but the images of the book are so fresh in my mind I will leave it a bit longer. This was a wonderful piece and certainly does justice to what I can see will be a fantastic film.

[@yunix2396]

This one hit an emotional core; I had a similar outlook that mirrored your analysis, but yours put it succinctly. Thanks for the video, this movie is honestly one of my favorites.

[@keinacho0715]

One day I’d like to hear about your own story, how you manage to shine your shine. You’re clearly talented, and you’re not afraid of using the gifts in you. I’ve been under a lot of attacks and I could lose some battles sometimes. The message you delivered through this video really helps me. Never let the world discourage you, never seek for validation from other people because your shine is from God. You shine on.

[@xMostHated]

This one brought tears to my eyes. Thank you as always

[@Success4u247]

His story is my story . My shinning is my wounds I suffered as a child at the hands of emotional vampires. Thanks for posting

[@emmanuelcaneschi2746]

Wonderful, absolutely love this channel.

[@JohnHolmes3.0]

What a wonderful video, as always. Thank you for uploading this; you've helped me appreciate an already great film even more.

[@MikiaKoko]

Love is what we are born with, fear is what we have learned. Powerful!

[@termin8r23]

What a profound and beautiful video.

[@Reoyeah]

I can't wait to see what Mike Flanagan does next. Doctor Sleep turned out to be one of my favourite films of the year, I also thoroughly enjoyed Gerald's Game. Those two movies feel so tangible and sincere. And your analysis, I think, made it even better for me. Thank you!

[@forscheeer1]

Thank you for this brilliant work! Your channel and videos truly have this "shining". This channel is the ONLY ONE where you´re not only watching but literally listening to you and answering oneself at the same time!

[@RobertMorgan]

Think about this idea: The light that shines the brightest is that light which you try to hide.

[@katherinekelly6432]

You know a person by their relationship to change.

[@AspieMediaBobby]

Precisement!

[@LifeTheoremTV]

It's challenging to not think of Kubrick's brilliant Shining while watching Doctor Sleep and compare the two, but I appreciated the themes and messages within both films. Each one very distinctive and I'm glad Doctor Sleep was it's own film and not a sort of mimic to Kubrick's style. I love Ewan's acting and his character's journey through the story.

[@CustodianVirgil]

I absolutely loved this movie. This and Joker were probably my favorite of 2019.

[@jesseruiz8411]

I felt the same way 🤙🏼

[@ericthomas6726]

You have no idea how much this video helps me.

[@Lagash]

This video is a work of art on its own. Thank you, you really got me emotional and reflexive. Just what I was looking for. I've subscribed.

[@tubbythump9321]

I've gained more respect and appreciation of the film from the depth of insight explored in this anaylysis. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@Kaaosification]

Another brilliant piece. Thank you

[@ScotisticDad]

A video analysing my favourite horror movie that also quotes Orb Mama. Excellent!

[@ppiorkowski1502]

@Like Stories of Old it took me awhile to watch Doctor Sleep as well. But when I did I really enjoyed it. It also made me watch The Shining again and really fall back in love with the movie. Your video was AMAZING!! It has brought a beautiful new light to both films for me. You have a real talent my friend the way you edit mix , to the soft background music , and even your narration. All I can say is Shine on my friend Shine on.

[@nachiketmirkar4653]

much needed at this time. thankyou

[@zfoska]

Your new video notification is breath of fresh air. 🙏

[@lddevo88]

I still tear up watching this film - really made me realise how much I still care for these characters all these years later. Beautiful analysis.

[@d0a0m]

You always manage to ensnare my attention. Another really good job

[@CyberSpiral11235]

This video hurt to watch. But it was a good pain. Like debriding a wound. It hurts like all hell but it's the only way to save the organism and make it healthy again. But man, when those feels start feeling and you realize just how much you've held yourself back and hurt yourself in your own life... oh man do those feels feel feely. Great work as always.

[@skoomamuch356]

1:43 Danny Cameo

[@skullpunch2482]

Best book adaptation I've ever seen

[@petervanzyverden]

Thankyou for letting your light shine with this beautiful and thoughtful analysis :)

[@soakedbearrd]

This was a fantastic movie, sad I didn’t hear about until I watched it tonight. By far one of the better horror films I’ve seen in a while. But at it’s core, it’s a story about choice and the human experience. It’s about fear and bravery, shine and darkness, and how it affects us all. It’s about corruption ms purity, but also about redemption and sacrifice. There are many themes explored and done very well.

[@dimaz7909]

@LSOO thank you so much for sharing making this and for seeing the depth of the story. Much love, Namaste 🙏💚

[@kalkhan208]

Running away from myself... I guess. Ah yeah, now there's a pickle, running away from yourself. You take yourself with you wherever you go...

[@RevoVansen]

I get choked up practically every time I see these videos.

[@whysoserious652]

Great performance by General Kenobi.

[@melkor0626]

Fun fact: the guy that tells his friend about number 19 is the actor that played Danny back in The Shining.

[@jesseruiz8411]

Haven’t started this video yet but I just watched this movie a few hours ago and it’s easily one of my favorites ever. Got pretty big into philosophy in 2020 and definitely got that many times from this movie

[@timmaloney9976]

One of my favorite of your videos, this movie really hit me on an emotional level in exactly the way you phrased here. Keep up the great work, I'm glad to follow your channel and to hear your thoughts on this underrated yet beautiful movie!

[@dizzy212]

Most underrated channel on KZbin

[@missgingerlime]

This is a spectacular film, and a beautiful analysis. Thank you.

[@phantomasuras]

You sir are a master story analyst, I didn't even came close to decipher the message of the movie, but I guess you can say that you can interpret it a lot of different ways, still I appreciate your approach and being able to share with the world.

[@officert5147]

I loved this movie, thought it was brilliant. I knew MF was onto something when I saw Oculus. It REALLY shines in scenes like the bar scene, and the hospice scenes. Unfairly overlooked! Edit: just finished this video--it was beautiful and made me appreciate the movie even more, gave me context for why it's great. thank you!

[@milk4you1200]

Thank you so much for making content.

[@perico8989]

This KZbin channel is underrated

[@fattyjaybird7505]

Great video! Probably the most in depth ive heard, thanks!

[@markmcguffin873]

You shine on Like Stories of Old. Great mind 🧠 🖊

[@Yemundo]

thank you for making your videos..

[@afeniarana5578]

Perfect homie

[@kivsto8130]

Mike Flanagan is my favorite horror director this past decade

[@SeanLKearns]

I first saw this movie when I had a week of sobriety, revisiting at six months is a whole trip.

[@oscarcr7622]

Cuando ví la película pensé inmediatamente que talvez tu harias un vídeo sobre ella. Me sorprendió mucho como trata esos temas y deja un trasfondo muy lindo. Mirar tus vídeos es una agradable forma de dar un largo suspiro cuando me siento muy mal. Muchas gracias.

[@karem8647]

Maaaan I really needed this video with all the quarantine happening right now . Amazing movie selection as always 👌 keep it up

[@nicolasriversmusic]

Bravo to you...

[@darinbasile6754]

I really like your choice of Marianne Williamson for quote sources in this. Thanks for another goodie!

[@Eudomac99]

10:19 It's over Rose-the-hat I have the high ground!

[@jittichai7872]

Amazing analysis. Wonderful assay that makes my cry. You shine on!

[@portalkey5283]

Beautiful as always. Thank you!

[@theoldknowleadge5892]

I would really love to See an essay about V for vendetta , and man you must tell me what should i do to build such a skill to effect people emotions like you, some of your videos literally made me cry !!!

[@siddharthshrivastava4389]

This is the best analysis of this beautiful film❤

[@mrKWJones]

I needed to hear this, thank you

[@AllanFrench]

Thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much for the 16:9 aspect ratio. My plasma screen thanks you!

[@fredericksharon6908]

I love your videos .. been years and ur still at it.

[@ffederel]

As you say, "The act of confronting our demons can be dangerous and painful and should not be taken lightly." As a Buddhist monk, I've seen a number of people trying to "confront their demons" and go astray (as in seemingly psychotic etc). There is a world of conditions to factor in. That probably makes for countless ways to go adrift. To some extent, the technique one engages in determines one's experiences, but there are other conditions such as: one's performance, one's motivation, one's goal, one's expectations, one's capacities, the baggage one brings in one's "journey", the doctrinal framework in which the practice is embedded, the community that supports (not) one, and so forth.

[@Rossbuckle1]

I just wanted to take this moment to thank you for your videos and content, honestly the way you do what you do, its like art, its so beautiful, i get so emotional sometimes watching your videos, they have so much impact and give me so much insight, i pull so much from them. I really want to keep this short, I've watched so many of your videos and I have been showing some of my friends your work, the level of creativity and how you put these videos together, just amazing, I really hope you see this and feel how much appreciation i am sending you! Thank you!

[@donnydarko7624]

Pretty excited that Flanagan has been dropping hints about overseeing the Dark Tower series. I think he's the right person for it.

[@michaelcarbajal.]

I hope with time this movie will receive the recognition it deserves

[@alphamineron]

I know you usually focus on high production value, works of cinema but can you ever try doing a video on the Philosophy behind The Doctor, from the TV series Doctor Who? It doesn’t have a well defined structured 3 hour screen time designed to perfection to bring forth a set of ideas like cinema usually is. However, the show is very distinct at its core. The Doctor, who is a TimeLord, essentially a superhero but they didn’t give him special abilities like super-strength or flight but rather two hearts. A hero who doesn’t have a special ring or god weapon but rather a screwdriver to fix things. A hero who doesn’t have a tank or techy armor to move around in but rather a telephone box that you can call.... Doctor Who takes on the ideas of morality with a hint of sci-fi fairy tale magic of things like a bigger on the inside box that travels in time and space. A lord of time, traveling around helping out the universe. Doctor Who feels silly from the outside, sort of like how some would laugh at Minecraft, but when you step inside and look again... you find beauty you won’t find anywhere else. Beauty that’ll make you question, how could you have lived your life without it?

[@nathanfiveoh6387]

Song lyrics about "Shining Your Light" : All people sitting in the darkness (Shine the light) Stand up and share a little brightness (Shine the light) In a world that grows so faint and dim I believe His light will enter in. Everybody ! Shine the light, don't hide the light! If they find the light (Then the world will change.) All the people gotta see the light, so be the light (For the world we pray) That in our eyes they'll see the light! All people sitting by the lampstand (Shine the light) Let it shine from the valley to the highlands (Shine the light) Every boy and girl, every woman and man, Share the love received from the Maker's hand. Everybody Shine the light, don't hide the light! If they find the light (Then the world will change.) All the people gotta see the light, so be the light (For the world we pray) That in our eyes they'll see the light. Everybody Shine the light, don't hide the light! If they find the light (Then the world will change.) All the people gotta see the light, so be the light (For the world we pray) That in our eyes they'll see the light! Credit April Meservy

[@whenyoucomeundone]

Thank you for making this.