The Lover Within | How Moonlight Relates to ALL Men

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An analysis of the struggle with the masculine identity in Barry Jenkins' Best Picture winning film Moonlight using Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette's book King, Warrior, Magician, Lover.
Sources:
Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette - King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: amzn.to/2HfYEiZ
Filmclips, in order of appearance;
Moonlight
Fight Club
The Wolf of Wall Street
Goodfellas
The Thin Red Line
Intouchables
Creed
Brokeback Mountain
Captain Fantastic
Dead Poets Society
Into the Wild
Cloud Atlas
Silence
The Shawshank Redemption
The Tree of Life
Demolition
Fences
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Mozart - Laudate Dominum (performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra)
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[@zoned]

You brought me to tears man, tears.

[@forfreedomssake4315]

Same

[@stinkleaf]

me2

[@maxbley3539]

Me too

[@minutesofwisdom8511]

I swear man...bawling like a little baby

[@trocketflicks]

Thought i was the only one

[@afroninja239]

I noticed that at 8:00, where his phone is shown, although his mothers phone number is saved as Paula, he has a picture, presumably of himself and his mother on his nightstand. For me, this indicates that he is torn between refusing to acknowledge Paula as her Mother and wishing her to be the mother she is supposed to be. For me, this shot shows that deeply, he wishes for his mothers love but he himself is suppressing his wish. I would really like to hear what others think about this thought

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Great observation! Now I feel bad for not noticing that :P

[@r.p.6452]

Yeah, I've noticed the same... It's a psychological mechanism : pretending to himself that he doesn't need the love of her Mother and that he doesn't love her, so he can't feel the pain of being rejected. What is so true about the scene with his mother is that : it's only when he allows his pain to be expressed that he reconnects with what he really feels for his mother - not only love, but also the anger of being rejected by the only person who was supposed to love him, that's why he's angry "To whom mom ?" (i.e you were never there for me, so I couldn't listen to you) - which in turn allows also her mother to realized her own feelings...

[@jehkjshrfk]

...maybe

[@trixiepackk]

this movie makes me feel so much. I relate with his story so much. Especially the mother aspect.

[@LoverOfManyArts]

@@trixiepackk same

[@AJwin1]

I'm a 22 year old guy, and I've been a disconnected dreamer since I was a little boy. I don't just shy away from connecting with people in real life, I hardly ever leave comments on the internet, and I've gotten rid of social media as well. Frankly, I feel as though I died at 18, and I often wrestle with thoughts of completing that process completely. I just can't see a way out.

[@LEONSKENNEDY91]

I feel with you man. Just keep on fighting!!!!!!

[@tbperry83]

I feel you brother. Rediscover your creativity and write your story all the way through to the end and then a new beginning will continue on. Only you can make the choices and take the actions to feel life fully again. The pain is apart of life just as much as the joy. We know one because of the other. Reconnect with what ignites your soul and allow it to illuminate the darkness you hide in so that you can perceive your life in a new light expanding your views so that you see the world outside you is of the world inside you.

[@rickknight3823]

TreyDay 1018 That was some beautiful advice you gave there brother, I hope he finds some meaning in it.

[@lexbogie1]

Well, the fact that you’re still alive means you can change your circumstances. If you’re bullied learn how to fight. If you’re poor get a job and save and open a business it’s all possible

[@tylerdurden7484]

Thats the modern mid-life crisis of the early 20s. Im 27 and just now getti g out of it. You are not alone this is all too common. It helps to connect with others going through the same shit as you and also You should increase your testosterone and workout everyday, take magnesium threonate, lions mane, and 3g of fish oil a day. Stop drinking smoking and doing drugs, listen to akira the don and david goggins. Youve got this. Its time to be who you are and transcend your Suffering

[@BakaryD]

I could relate to the dreamer and it hurts

[@NapoleonCalland]

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[@anthonygerling6365]

I felt the same way

[@NapoleonCalland]

Anthony Gerling Then the same applies to you, doesn't it?

[@Emy-fv5ny]

Then change, it's difficult but you can do it. I know you can do it!

[@Life_moreabundantly]

As A 29 Yr Old Black Man From Oakland California Rediscovering My Way. This Was & Is Enlightening!!✨✨ Blessings!! Thank You!!!!!

[@orchidmusic3556]

Good luck on your journey my friend, all the best!

[@Thedodogos]

Stay on the path

[@Andreaxromerooo]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU

[@Life_moreabundantly]

@@Andreaxromerooo I Love The Love! Keep Shining Your Light!✨ & Thank You!

[@Life_moreabundantly]

@@orchidmusic3556 Will Do! Blessings⛅

[@_Cato_]

I've been in a deep shadow for over a year now and I thought that I was okay for a time but this video has wrenched out all of my pain and laid it bare before me. There's so much pain...but so much potential. Thank you, LSOO. You have stirred my soul.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

Enthios How are you feeling today?

[@_Cato_]

Catherine Fernandez This is a few months late but I'm much, much better. I've settled into my responsibility; working towards a degree, building friendships, focusing on weightlifting, reading more, and overall just striving for a better tomorrow. At this point I just don't think about the source of my pain and I try to work beyond it. There are still bad days. But I'm so much better and it means so much that you cared enough to ask. Truly.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

Enthios I know this doesn’t mean much as an internet stranger, but I’m proud of you friend! We all seem very different on the outside, but we are all united by that source of pain. I know how that feels as well. Let it pummel you to the ground when it needs to, but paradoxically let it make you stronger. I’m glad you are growing and expanding. Good luck with school and I hope you meet good people along the way! I believe Nietzche said, “he who has a why to live can bear almost any how”. I appreciate the update! :)

[@SkurtavusGrodolfus]

Enthios I'm damn proud of you' buddy! Keep at it!

[@plantemor]

@@_Cato_ ❤❤❤ i hope youre still doing well !! The world needs you😊❤

[@FicByPab]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite film analysis series. All of them are incredibly well balanced studies of film theory and human behavior/philosophy.

[@steven3hunnid446]

Yeah he guuud🔥

[@schodes]

Hey Tom, that tickled my brain! Thanks for helping me learn somethin' new.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Thank you Will, glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregtankersley9976]

I did not come onto youtube to cry.....but, this connected with me so much

[@napalminthemorning8309]

This movie made me cry. This video made me cry. I've been in so much pain my whole life and I can't let it go. Great video.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

I'm a female and this applies to me. I cried. I hate to admit it, but I cried.

[@_Cato_]

Catherine Fernandez You have a good soul, Catherine. Don't ever let that flame die.

[@ppytc]

i cried too Catherine. I cried too.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

You are very sweet, Enthios. Same to you. Big hug. Let's all remember some tender humanity. Heaven knows how this world tries to break us from it.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

Thanks for making me feel less alone with the feeling. Best to you.

[@sophiejones7727]

very true. the lover is for both men and women although a woman's struggle with the lover energy is likely to be different from a man's.

[@Hirogawa]

Dude, I've been struggling with major depression and affective problems for a long time now. Your channel came to me in a very fortuitous moment. Your videos hit me on a very personal and therapeutic level. Thank you so much.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Excited to share this new video on one of my favorite films of last year, so glad it won the Oscar for Best Picture!

[@terrancejohnson3071]

Like Stories of Old I absolutely love this film. 👍💝 I have seen it 8 times.

[@smokeylonesome4328]

+Like Stories of Old- Recently discovered your channel. That Tree of Life video was amazing! It'd be pretty cool if you made a video on a Lynch film (that is if you're a fan).

[@MBrowne36]

Thank you so much for these videos! I love the breakdown of the King Warrior Magician Lover Motifs. I will say, that unlike the King and Magician videos, by focusing on one film, the full range of the Lover archetype was lost and it became more about Moonlight than it was about the Lover. I also think, if we are talking about the Lover in moonlight, we have to begin with Juan, who acted as both a Lover and Magician in spite of the oppressive setting. It is too simplistic to say that Chiron simply replicated the behaviors of a drug dealer when referencing Juan. That relationship was both foundational and atypical. Thanks for these videos. They are lovely.

[@citycrusher9308]

@Like Stories of Old. It makes sense that you would use a gay man to make an unbiased look at the Lover archetype. Given that men who look at the spiritual side of things, tend to worship women, using a hetero sexual pairing would inevitably mean demonizing the male in order to uplift the female aspect of love.

[@dotJahn]

I did not come onto youtube to cry.....but, this connected with me so much

[@dotJahn]

this was an amazing video

[@CptRexFilms987654321]

That was like the most powerful thing I've ever watched. I loved Moonlight immensely but you've given me a far deeper appreciation now, thank you

[@SoundBlackRecordings]

This is the only analysis of Moonlight ever! I want to cry. Broken down perfectly. Made me see some things in myself that were relevant to the subject at hand. The only thing I disagree with is that this movie is at all about race. I think for white audiences it's about race because white people are not the central focus. It's not about race when it's only one race dealing with it's own internal bullshit. Black people have issues all to our own and white people are not the cause of all of them. His issues had nothing to do with race but African-American cultural values which favor masculinity and toughness.

[@AndresDeMoya]

It's not only cultural is also educational. I live in latin-america, and here the education treshold is really shallow. So people are less propense to open their minds and see the world in a different way as how it has been shown to them by their ancestors. Masculinity and toughness is really a must here if you want to survive. That's why our culture is so violent, it even permiated into the maternal way of thinking. If your child isn't the macho archetype most mothers would hate their children. As a man who grew in a fatherless family and with a loveless relation with my mother I understand this movie really deeply. And I had never noticed that detail about the name of his mother in the phone but it hit me hard when I saw it in this video because I have my mothers full name on the phone as her ID. That was really deep and interesting. Also you said is not about race but imagine changing the skin tone of the protagonist to white, latino or any other... It wouldn't change that much the story, would it?

[@DarkAngelEU]

It wouldn't change the story so much but it IS refreshing to see this story being told with black people because it's typical to show homosexual stories with white people. In Europe this film was also interpreted as something racial but generally no one is really accepting towards homosexuality, everyone says they're okay with it but when it comes down to it they don't want their own children to be different because they know it will give them problems in the future. Luckily things are changing slowly and perhaps in 10-20 years we won't care so much about these things anymore :)

[@MaureenMurphy_]

Judy Apelsin Idk I think it has something to do with race bc usually, there are people who are like “Black men aren’t gays! It’s something that the Jews or white people have implanted into our black men’s heads, they’re not truly like that!” Or something like that.

[@jorgeandrestorreszambrano1910]

For more reference on this issues read "Things Fall Aprt"

[@thirtythreeflavors]

Agreed.

[@callysto_ii]

This... Is literally a depiction of my life. Some of the things you've described, I've felt for years, I thought it was just me being broken.... Thank you...

[@paramedivmso4]

Hey new sub here. I have to tell you man. You are not a critic of movies. You are a channeler . You are expressing the true human emotion found in film, which is another form of channeling. You do it so well. Your speech is great and so fluent. Your words alone reach our souls. And everyone who watches your "channel" knows what I am speaking about. Up until 2 years ago I would have over looked the real meaning in most films. Part of the awakening in all of us. You my friend are assisting others in finding the deep part inside us all we are so desperately trying to remember.

[@purple0hairstreak]

I really enjoyed your more academic approach to video essays. As someone else said here, I like the balance of brains and heart that you present. Thanks for a new perspective on Moonlight.

[@alexanderelvis1114]

All my friends who are melencholic souls, who are betrayed and who are in grief!! Please know that Universe takes care of u! Keep moving!! Show must go on!!

[@rexuisus2802]

This video made my eyes water, my fist clench, my head bow. Thank you.

[@mateoromo5587]

I love this video. Six years have passed and it still inspires me like the first time.

[@DoodleSix]

Same

[@YuriRadavchuk]

This archetype has shown me where my trauma resides. Thank you for the whole series. It might not heal immediately, but it clears a vision of what to do

[@josephyap4189]

thanks for writing this comment, my own experience resonates with what you have written.

[@samfisher1663]

Thank you, i’ve been really struggling lately with a lot of pain. This movie spoke to me, more than I like to admit. Your analysis not only added to my experience of what I got out of this film, but heightened/amplified it. Made me cry out of frustration that I didn’t see these things in my first viewing all those years ago. I’m grateful for this channel, I come back to your videos often. Thank you man.

[@SloppyBalboa]

OMG Im so grateful to come across this channel. I found you in the comment section of an eternalised video. I broke down when you started talking about the dreamer Resonates with my upbringing, always isolated and disconnected. Thank you

[@commies.are.not.people]

I think my mom and I have to have a long conversation that I'm ready to have. Thank you.

[@TheLoveMonkey]

I couldn't help noticing your KZbin name. It is divisive and creates unnecessary fear and defensiveness. I urge you to change it.

[@commies.are.not.people]

@@TheLoveMonkey I don't understand, communists are not people

[@commies.are.not.people]

@@TheLoveMonkey also, don't be a whiney bitch.

[@buriednameless965]

@@commies.are.not.people dehumanizing your enemy makes you incapable of fighting them because you cannot empathize or understand their motive. I'll take a commie who sees me as a human being over a capitalist who sees me as inhuman any day

[@siggy2609]

Damn. When you started talking about the dreamer, I felt like every point was a punch straight to the heart. I knew exactly what you would cite as the next atribute of the dreamer as if I had read or rehearsed ot before. I started tearing up at the bus stop and had to just cower away in a crevice and quickly sort myself out. On a more positive note, i've now watched all of your KMWL archetype videos, and they are hands down some of the best pieces of analysis on KZbin. Well done!

[@MiistTeh]

This video changed me forever. Thank you so much. This video was my reassurance to my being. Everything is connected and happens for a reason.

[@chrismtauer]

Finally finishing KWML and this video series has been a really huge deal for me. I've never been much of a reader. It's hard for me to focus on books unless they *really* enrapture me. I first watched your video essay on the King last year and it inspired me to buy the book. I've only just finished the book (after owning it for about a year) and I can positively say that you've helped me get back into reading, especially nonfiction philosophy and psychology. Thank you SO much. I have and will continue to recommend your channel to every one of my friends because you're just that wonderful as a content creator. Every one of your videos, without fail, brings me to tears of joy and hope. NEVER give up this passion of yours. I can tell it means a lot to you and it means a lot to many people. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@indiracamotim2858]

You literally take my breath away with your videos. Sometimes I can barely breathe with so much emotion. Bless you for keeping us connected and reminding us of the beauty within, despite so much resistance outside of us. 🪔🌺🌸🪔 NAMASTE 🙏🏻

[@camilovargasgarrido7492]

I found myself in a way aweaking to a live that is not dull, where I am no longer afraid of what I feel... beautiful video... ❤

[@mikemoss629]

Not only is the video itself incredibly well made in terms of editing and pacing, the analysis and commentary are clear and full of heart and wisdom. It is because of your channel that I’ve begun to read King, Warrior, Magician, Lover and I can’t thank you enough for introducing these concepts and that book into my life Your work is needed in this world, thank you for your service 🙏

[@SiddarthaTB]

Man, I have been a dreamer for so long, but recently I have been opening myself up again and it feels great to finally let things go. This video was so good

[@k.theindifferent7931]

All these years later and this film and your video still helps me and brings me to tears. Thank you.

[@benparrish672]

Great video man! I had a difficult relationship with my mother, but Nothing like the movie. We were both too self loathing to share a healthy love with anyone. But, I Never doubted that my mom loved me more than life itself. I am blessed that she was my mom. I lost her 6 years ago at the age of 52. I forewarn all of you to have the tough conversations with your loved ones before they leave. We only get one MOM

[@amandapoyner8141]

Beautiful. Just like the Masculine. I am rooting for the masculine to reconnect, to heal, to take his place … as a Man … in whatever way plays out the meaning and purpose of this Rising, for him (or the masculine within women). It's time. Rise and Shine.

[@victorlV154]

Thank you LSOO, i had a hard time expressing to myself why I love this film but through you essays I see and experience what layers cover stories and what layers I discover in the inner self. Do continue

[@manuelalonsodominguezvazqu2145]

I bought the book after I watched your videos. It was a life-changing experience. As many, I had grown up in a fatherless home, and this has truly helped me to find my own path to manhood, real manhood. Thank you so much!

[@YounRangr]

I often wondered why we grow up not being able feel to be our true self, persistently not welcoming or accepting our own openness. You have given the name to what I lived more than a third of my life with, the Flatten Effect (which I had called the cursed emotion). Also, I was the dreamer from an early age too; and I am still working away from it despite my late internal growth from my father's death 4 years ago. Your video raise some internal emotions that I realize I continue to repress and ignoringly postpone, because I still don't know how to deal with them.

[@iminpayne4042]

i always watch your videos to go to sleep. not because they’re boring but there’s just something nice about going to sleep hearing your analysis on movies. it’s 3 AM and i’m barely heading to bed so i’m gonna watch this. happy late New Year everyone:)

I feel deeply moved by this video essay. Thank you for this, Like Stories of Old. Really.

[@lscanlon9908]

I've been waiting to watch this video for a few weeks now. The title was enough to make me go get the movie and watch it before diving into this one. I watched the movie last night, slept on it, and then watched your analysis this morning with some coffee. Thank you for your work! Now it's time to go do mine.

[@plantemor]

Reading the comments is very emotional. You made a video that allowed people to be vulnerable together and open up ❤

[@jorgemoreno44]

I just bought a pyramid and placed it at my desk, where I can see it. On each side it says one of the following words: Warrior, Lover, King, Magician... and the top is my goal. Thank you, your work is truly appreciated!

[@carstengrimm7221]

This is beautiful work. Such a powerful film, and given such a respectful and complimentary treatment here, too. Bravo. From a very happy Patreon supporter.

[@HomespunWisdom]

Your videos are eloquent, sensitive, poignant and uplifting. Thank you!

[@haidengeary8277]

Therapy, that is what Toms videos are to me.

[@daniela_k]

This is one of the most intelligent and avant-garde channel I have found in my taste. This channel reminds me of who I once was as a kid, a kid with a huge hunger and thirst for knowledge and freedom. As a movie lover, I have not only been interested in being entertained in a superficial way. I have always "read" the movies between the lines, looking for secret codes and expressions. Because this is how art should be approached. Every good movie always ends with a "bistory". It is the story that the spectator tells himself after the film ends. Can you make such a video? :-)

[@daniel_netzel]

Excellent video, keep at it and you're going to be a lot bigger in no time.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Thanks! Let's hope so!

[@Rustyy.shackleford]

Wow...he has more subs than u now

[@BruceRodriguez]

@@LikeStoriesofOld you did

[@FrankSustainAMustly]

Wow that was great! There was so much hype around this film that my rebellious instinct prevented my from fully enjoying it. Will definitely go back and watch it again now. Thanks!

[@FrankSustainAMustly]

PS. I will probably purchase those books as well. Maybe if you provided links to them in the notes you could get a little money from the affiliate marketing as well? Thanks again.

[@gjford1951]

Thank you for consistently treating this movie with the respect and seriousness that it deserves.

[@altermachina]

That was great, beautiful. Thank you. I love your channel ;)

[@LivSal22]

Truly exceptional! As a Jamaican-Canadian of mixed racial heritage who is gay, I especially appreciate the representation you brought to your channel- of a perspective that is surely unlike your own- yet you put yourself in these shoes; your articulation allow many others to likewise see thru an open heart-mind. Thank you Brother Man 🙏🏾 #LSO #OneCircle #OneTribe #OneLove

[@jimothyworldbuilding3664]

These videos have really helped me. I think I've cried a good 8-10 times watching them. I first watched these for characters I'm writing in books, but they've helped me see so much into myself as well. Thankyou for making these.

[@Buget-Holodeck]

I don't think I've ever been so emotional from watching a KZbin video before. Thank you for that gift.

[@christippen]

Yea, I cried. You hit my emotions with the visuals. Thank you. It was a long needed release. I can move forward.

[@EricCKeys]

Brilliant. Thought I couldn't appreciate the movie anymore and find myself appreciating it more after this. Bravo good sir.

[@joelbowes]

You have some beautiful and inspiring videos on this channel. I love the mixture of head and heart in your style. This is a great companion piece to Moonlight, as you put into words some of the concepts that weren't quite solidified in my mind after watching it. Your video has also propelled me to explore the King, Warrior, Magician, Lover archetypes further.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Thanks, I read the King, Warrior, Lover, Magician book years ago and love watching movies through that lens, I was always surprised that no one else applied them to film (that I know of). I might do some more in the future if an interesting movie comes along :)

[@rubenr.2470]

your video atmosphere is so gentle and calming

[@daves-c8919]

These 4 videos are so important.

[@denverblu]

This video is so beautiful, thank you for opening me up to Moore and Gillette. And thank you for your beautiful videos

[@destinystarr3837]

Your video made me cry. Beautiful analysis for a beautiful movie.

[@tastegeorgia674]

This is just stunning

[@PediMoos]

all four videos made me cry man, fricking all of them thank you.

[@plantemor]

That was beautiful ❤ I love Moonlight. I loved Chirone as if he was my own child and the entire movie I was so fucking scared for him and just wanted to protect and show him that he is worthy of love. The ending is probably when I was the most scared for him and when it ended I deflated into my chair. So fucking relieved. It's such a masterpiece and criminally underrated.

[@andrewrizzo9903]

Great job, man. You certainly have a knack for this.

[@jafetnone6784]

Everytime I come back to this video I cry.. so hard .. this time it isn't the exception

[@jonjohnsonreads8292]

One of the best books of all time; the lover is the last form to master in my opinion If people become obsessed with their inner magician, then warrior, then king/queen, it becomes a lot easier to fulfill the lover archetype

[@blackphillipppp]

This was truly beautiful!

[@claudiavalero9349]

My! I can not even say how much I like the approach of this chanel. So beautiful, great content: smart and touchful.

[@AndarooPandrew17]

God man this one and the one you did on the movie The Grey brought me to tears. You are a phenomenal analyst. Thank you.

[@Brooklynbaby47]

Not having a father to guide me in life has lead me to many different outlets to find my masculinity and even validation (which may explain why I am gay). It’s an on ongoing journey and blessed to have Dr.Jordan Peterson as a father figure. Seriously ,if you had a healthy father or figure in your childhood don’t take it for granted.

[@AvelierPlays]

I wouldn’t look at Peterson as a positive father figure, I know he has gained a lot of popularity and following, but not for the right reasons.

[@Brooklynbaby47]

@@AvelierPlays i respect your opinion but I stand by what I said in regards to Dr Jordan Peterson.

[@yoongitrash2699]

its one thing to respect internet figures for their content, but i would strong advise against people turning popular figures into actual parental figures. always good to have a healthy distance away from people you dont know/havent met. also, i dont think sexuality can be really determined by parental figures. more than likely, your gay cause something about nature rolled a dice and your brain works a specific way. such is life 🤷‍♂️

[@irreadings]

Damn man, that's not the first video of yours that makes me cry

[@stevenyilin]

Thankyou so much for helping us all learn about the differents facets of our own psyche! Amazing subject well explained!

[@poppystils974]

Dude, you are a genius. Your videos and your writing about them is genius.

[@OMIMmusic]

Oh boy this hits home too deeply. Repressed lover here, there's no doubt about it. Thank you so much for this brilliant analysis! 💓

[@PR-qp8iz]

This KZbin channel is too good. Thanks for creating it!!!!!

[@jeremiahs.8652]

Still find myself returning to this, this is probably the only time an analysis of anything has made me feel something, if only that it's very hard not to relate from where I'm from. If I'm honest to myself, there are feelings of resentment related to every aspect of my life that I bottle up inwards and let out in private. I don't feel at home in the gender role I'm in, but it's so hard to branch out when everyone is policing each other.

[@plantemor]

Have you considered distancing yourself from the toxicity in your life and start over? I did something like that and it vastly improved my quality of life. I don't know your situation or your age of course, but if you someday get the opportunity to start over and start finding people who accept you for who you are, I highly recommend it. It might even help mend some toxic older relationships if you put some distance between you and them? I hope you find your way through this patch ❤

[@ManelzinSwag]

I'm surprised and happy to know that someone or something actually cares about us men. Thank you for posting this video.

[@mister_mover]

Hello Tom, you have touched my heart buddy. I feel a ton lighter after watching this video, much love and gratitude :)

[@starflowy]

This series on male archetypes has been mind blowing, thank you. I know you suggested reading material if we're interested in archetypes of the female psyche, but I think it would be so amazing and helpful if you could make videos on those too. Your understanding and the way you put your videos together is really something else. Thank you again! PS I haven't seen most of the movies you reference in your videos but I've been watching them all just so I can understand your videos better :)

[@tjt6071]

Really powerful. I didn't love Moonlight on my first viewing, but this definitely makes me want to see it again

[@MavTactics23]

Nice piece. I almost feel you've just scratched the surface with this.

[@kazumikyo8600]

You made me cry man. You're great

[@smishize]

Your narration style is quite calming. Very nice.

[@sreyahsusankurian4981]

This is such a profound look into the movie. Thankyou

[@UniqueisUnity]

Beautiful video. You are an incredible orator.

[@serbianduck6501]

While watching this video, I cried for the first time in 2 years. I just wanted to say thank you

[@williamblair1123]

I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@LogicGated]

Really great analysis, got choked up watching it.

[@Fernui]

I can't say anything that it doesn't mean that this is an excellent video! Moonlight it's the kind of movie that at the end, it's claiming for a reflection, about the movie, and about ourselves. I am glad of discovered your channel and this video, like lot's of others that are helpfully, i wish for more people to see it and open the perspective for new ideas and visions. And thanks for the tittle of the books, they look so interesting and i would take a look. Regards from Argentina, I hope to see more of your content like this!

[@ChrisBrodhead]

Wow that offered deep insights into some of my favorite films that helped me understand why they are so powerful and meaningful to me. Great job! Thank you for making this.

[@LeBingeDoctor]

I cried at the end, I'm deeply grateful for helping me better understand my main archetype. I was the dreamer and today more the addicting lover. Also it was caused not by lack of motherly love, but the bullying at school. The lack of love or support where you're supposed to find it is I think what drives the lover into the shadow lover, not only the parental love.

[@freegadflyathome]

I love your input so much! Glad I found this channel!

[@khurrammughal8999]

your all videos are the best on youtube! your deep analysis, music, selections of shots all are very well synchronized . two thumbs up

[@singh5131]

your review touch deep into the heart man. i shed a tear watching your analysis. you are a talent bro. keep that up

[@younggoon507]

great video :) this book was my only birthday wish. Although english is not my first language, I am looking forward to reading & understanding the book.

[@MrAvidLearner]

These Archetype series are helping me become a better man, I hope. Thank you.

[@Kevinhonhep]

Wow. I need to rewatch Moonlight. Thanks for this

[@swamibendananda1368]

Hey, just watched all four videos on the archetypes, fantastic work my friend

[@Archflip]

Wow. A very well made discussion on this topic. I look forward to your videos in the future.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Thanks! Already working on the next one! ;)