The Hunger Games and False Revolutions - This is a Thing

Hungry for meaningful change.
Written, created, and produced by de Janglez
Script edited by Alyssa Gelata
Music by Nate Draper.
Citation on Propaganda
Herman, Edward, Noam Chomsky, Manufacturing Consent, Pantheon Books, 2002
Citation on Marx, Production, the superstructure and revolution
Marx, Karl, “Preface to ‘A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy’”, The Marx-Engles Reader, Ed. Robert C. Tucker, Norton and Company, 1978.
Marx, Karl, “Society and Economy in History”, The Marx-Engles Reader, Ed. Robert C Tucker, Norton and Company, 1978.
Elster, Jon, An introduction to Karl Marx, Cambridge University Press, 1986.
Because I mentioned it and you should read it
Orwell George, 1984.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Making The Games
05:01 - A Story of Hunger and Strife (Spoilers)
13:37 - Symbols
16:30 - Propaganda
19:17 - Cycles and The Status Quo
20:41 - False Revolutions
25:19 - Conclusion and Stray Thoughts
#culturalrevolution #thisisathing #thehungergames

[@nunyabizness6942]

Unpopular opinion but I actually really liked the shaky cam and just the first movie as a whole. It felt raw and chaotic like how Katniss would’ve experienced it. The other movies feel like I’m watching not alongside Katniss like in the books but as a member of the Capitol

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

The shaky Cam does a great job of hiding the blood and brutality at the beginning of the games. It allows the blood bath to feel more gruesome without relying on blood or gore effects. This keeps the PG rating down but still makes the killings feel awful and hectic. I think it is used really effectively in that section, but there are other parts that I find irritating. However, that first movie is still the best in my opinion. Thanks for watching. - de Janglez

[@oliviastratton2169]

​@@CinemastersUltimateTimeline My feelings exactly. The shakey-cam was great in the opening arena scene. But overused in a lot of other sections. The other movies toned it down, but were sometimes too slick.

[@REBELIA99]

@@CinemastersUltimateTimeline I disagree. The shaky cam is used in the most genius way I've seen in film history. It actually feels like you are there and that you are really going through this with, and as Katniss, unlike the films after which feel distant. Never in my life have I felt more terrified watching a film than when the District 12 reaping ceremony begins, and the camera movements genuinely makes you realise that this could actually really happen one day. It reminds you of the atrocities of the past (WW2 specifically) and that all of it could easily happen again. Not only is Suzanne trying to tell us that the lust for power is cyclical, but that the lust for destruction of human beings amongst our own species is also cyclical. Videos we see today of horrifying war crimes in places like Palestine and Ukraine are not shot in IMAX, nor are they perfectly stable. They are shaky, they are raw and they are shot in a way where sometimes we aren't even able to see who or what is being annihilated, but we know that something truly horrific is happening. I wish Gary Ross had been given the chance to complete the trilogy the way he had originally envisioned, as I 100% believe the film series would have gone down in history as astonishing masterpieces that truly depicted the absolute terror involved with war and the fight for power. Anyway. Just my opinion, lol

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

I think the reason i have such visceral reaction against it is because shot composition and cinematography are such a huge part of the language and art of film. This is precisely the same reason you like the shaky cam though, as Ross is breaking artistic convention for a reason and it does change the experience and reaction. Thank you so much for sharing your opinion and insight. - de Janglez

[@pepperminttree]

there is an interview with gary ross where he says exactly this! he thought that if the camera was too glossy viewers would feel like a capitol citizen

[@kit1063]

As someone who grew up with The Hunger Games, rereading/rewatching this series truly does Hit Different.

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

It's amazing how real the show is but how it still spoke to us when we were young. Thanks for watching. - de Janglez

[@twistedky]

Noooo :0 the shakey cam is my absolute favorite thing ever. It makes me feel like I’m in the games and it makes it feel so real. my fav movie bc of the cameras and the color choices

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

I posted a paragraph on another post if you want to find it but i think the shaky cam does a great job creating a hectic and traumatic feeling when violence is on screen but i think is over used in the first movie. But it's still the best movie of the series for me. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. - de Janglez

[@ssnowyvibes6244]

Wow. This video is amazingly crafted. You’re severely underrated. Keep on making videos! ❤

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Thank you for watching but more importantly thank you for taking the time to write such kind sentiments. I have lots more ideas. - de Janglez.

[@alpacasuitcase4629]

It’s called revolution for a reason. As in a turn, something revolving, a revolution.

[@gnaxileen7274]

Wow I am impressed. This is my first video of yours and I am in awe of how well crafted this video is. I planned to just put it in my “watch later” but ended up finishing it, and I’m glad I did. I cannot wait to watch more of your work! 👏👏

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Thanks for checking the video out. I have a bunch more videos you can catch up and more ideas on the way. Thank you again. - de Janglez

[@pepperminttree]

the shaky cam is top tier cinematography

[@briellewools]

I just stumbled across this video had no idea this channel was so small until I started reading the comments! I thought you had to have at least 100k subs based off of how well this was put together, you’re criminally underrated. I love video essays and it looks like you’ve covered quite a bit of media that I enjoy so I plan on binging them today while I play on Palia and enjoy some herbs. Thank you for giving me a cozy Saturday to enjoy! Keep up the great work👏🏻

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Thank you for checking out the video and sticking around to watch some more. I Hope your cozy Saturday is everything you need it to be. - de Janglez

[@crimson1194]

The hunger games was one of our books in english class and thanks to autism i got tje only A in my academic path

[@Alibelle1974]

Love these videos! ❤️ keep making more!!

[@rcecile]

Putting this on my "Watch Later" for this evening! I love your videos, and I'm really glad to see that you're still making them when you can. Genuinely, there are very few creators/video essayists who maintain such quality writing and thoughtfulness. When I see one of your videos, I know that I will be watching more than a summary of the media you're discussing or a compilation of other people's words. You always have something substantial to add to the conversation, and the people that are lucky enough to have found you notice that! I'm pretty sure I found you when I was looking for a Hilda review around The Mountain King special's premiere, and I'm so glad I did.

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I hope you enjoy the video. Hit me back with your thoughts once you have watched. Thank you again. - de Janglez

[@user-sq9hu6us8c]

Great video, was honestly shicked how little veiws it has, great analysis, great production, great visuals🙏💥

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Thanks for checking it out. - de Janglez

[@Anonymous36]

Haven't watched this yet. But I'll always be floored by the author's decision to have Katniss fire the arrow at the new president. To me, it felt like a poignant criticism towards how the anger of the masses gets molded into settling into yet another status quo that's not in their favor.

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Wait till you watch cause that's exactly the point i make. Hope you enjoy. - de Janglez

[@thegodofimagination]

998 subscriber and very happy to be as this video is amazing and will definitely watch others

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Thanks for watching. The back catalogue has some good stuff in it so i hope you enjoy. - de Janglez

[@thegodofimagination]

@CinemastersUltimateTimeline I end up watching your planet of apes video and Andor video so far

[@-Carlisle-]

In what world is 20 years old not a young adult??? lmao thanks for making me feel old

[@Balrog-tf3bg]

As a middle schooler, hunger games was my thing. Not saying it’s perfect, but it taught me a lot of hard concepts in a way a young person could easily comprehend. Maybe not my favorite series ever, but it definitely compared to avatar in impact

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

It's a series that gives more every time you come back to it. Thanks for sharing - de Janglez

[@AngieDeAguirre]

996th subscriber! Let's gooooo!!! Awesome vid!!! ❤

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Thanks for subscribing and for watching. - de Janglez

[@bobafettjr85]

Welcome back. I hope grad school is going well. I didn't even see you posted a video about Shogun a few weeks ago. I'm going to watch that later. When I was younger I always thought, "Yeah Katniss saved the districts!" I never really realized that of course it's just going to keep going in cycles with the powerful on top. I was even confused why she killed Coin the first time I watched it. Sports stadiums cost millions and are usually subsidized by tax money, so your metaphor wasn't far off.

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Always good to hear from you. I hope you are also keeping well. as Always thank you for the kind words and for watching.- de Janglez

[@regelitoom2919]

Congrats on 1k brother

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

I kind of can't believe it. it's not a lot compared to some channels but it's a huge milestone for me. - Thanks for watching. - de Janglez

[@thackerybinx2637]

How old are you now that you think 20 is not a young adult? You’re not even out of your adolescence at 20.

[@KatalovesLinkinPark]

These terms in media are misleasing. Young adult is like 12-18 and new adult 18-25

[@beetlebob4675]

​@@KatalovesLinkinPark That's insane. People under 18 aren't adults. At 20, you've only had an adult experience for two years. Should be a young adult. Lol

[@KatalovesLinkinPark]

@@beetlebob4675 yes I agree

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

@katalovesLinkenPark is right. the term young a adult means a bunch of different things and across different fields. In fiction YA is meant for older teens but in sociology anyone before mid 30s when "settling down" occurs is considered young adult. Great questions and discussion! - de Janglez

[@Marce_Rodriguez]

Question, is he Canadian? The “OUUT” gives him away. lol Love the video

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

Ahahahah, I always spell it "Oot" but i suppose the effect is the same. Thanks for watching. - de Janglez

[@rebbeccahoneycutt7941]

You know I just realized I don't get motion sick watching these movies..... I have definitely gotten motion sick at a movie due to the camera, but not for these..... huh. 😅 thanks for that!

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

hahaha glad i could help. - de Janglez

[@veronicamaine3813]

The reason corporations do not have a vice grip in Panem is because it is a dictatorship. In a dictatorship power must be concentrated in the dictator. Corporations offer an alternative power source and that is not tenable, because if power can be found in another way than through loyalty to the dictatorship, it will undermine the dictatorship (and the only point of a dictatorship is to keep itself in power). In the real world you can see this playing out in China (arguable a current dictatorship of one party but quickly becoming a dictatorship of one man) where any corporate leader who is deemed a threat is cut down - e.g. Jack Ma.

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

In historical Dictatorships we still see corporations exist, they just usually have a branch or department that is set up to communicate with the government. While the corporations are usually owned in part of whole by a party official if there is a way to make money a corporation would still exist. However, your point about consolidating power around a single person is well made and the reduction in competition reduces how well a corporation could thrive. Thanks for commenting. - de Janglez

[@ruriva4931]

0:58 20 is a young adult though

[@barborastanclova]

The video is amazing... Your accent makes me laugh tho... I learned English watching HIMYM and I was thought to make fun of it😂❤

[@CinemastersUltimateTimeline]

What accent? What are you talking aboot? Thanks for watching. - de Janglez

[@ThePinkDragon]

so many sad deaths

[@lexxwippel]

BEEN YELLING THIS !!!!! Hunger Games to leftist ideals pipeline 🤞🤞🤞 🇵🇸🕊️

[@indiesci-ficritic5044]

Your perspective of capitalism is very Marxist, just like the political dynamic in the Hunger Games novels.