We read the most disgusting Colleen Hoover Book so you donāt have to : they literally read it all the way through while making funny commentary. So far, itās like four videos For different books of the same author.
Wrapping gifts using no tape with Rajiv Surendra: I recommend his channel in general because heās so calming to watch. He has a clear vision about this channel and executes it so elegantly.
The Juno Effect: the teen pregnancy panic: discusses the interesting phenomenon of pregnancy panic that was frequent in the 2010ās primarily. I looove Mila Tequila.
The Last Bronycon: a fandom autopsy: pretty self-explanatory.
Disney Channelās Theme: a History Mystery: they unveil who made the famous early 2000ās Disney channel theme song. So engaging.
I watched every āThe Fault In Our Starsā ripoff: Caleb hilariously evaluates the problem with romanticizing diseases through movies. The comments in this one are funny as well.
Good teeth are a luxury only the rich can afford: title is self-explanatory. What made it so compelling to me, is the fact that she shared her own experience while growing up poor and not being able to afford to have nice teeth, which rooted what she was saying to her own reality. I feel like it doesnāt happen as much with people who do video essays anymore, but I found it touching.
Apr 4, 2024
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Commentary/ video essays/ analysis, etc.: because these keep me from having my own opinions, prevent my brain from having wrinkles in it, and I enjoy them.
Content about current topics in general:
1. Uncarley
2. D'angelo Wallace.
3. Tee Noir.
4. Shanspeare.
5. Philosophy TubeĀ .
6. ContraPoints.
Journalistic content/ documentaries:
1. CHUPPL.
2. Defunctland.
Content primarily centered around movies and shows:
1. Yhara Zayd.
2. elle literacy.
3. Trin Lovell.
4. Friendly Space Ninja.
Content centered around fashion:
HauteLeMode.
Booktubers: because I love to read. They are not as numerous because I'm picky with the personalities I take recommendations from.
1. Shawn Mccomb.
2. Ana Wallace Johnson.
3. Csop.
Note: I also recommend Uncarley's videos. She started as a booktuber but pivoted into more of a commentary channel. However I love her recommendations still.
Podcasts:
1. Girl Historians: A Comedy Podcast: each season they talk about different topics. It's two seasons so far. First one was about the the sinking of the Titanic. Currently they're talking about the Salem Witch Trials.
2. NickyandCoco: they talk about people and/or brands in the entertainment industry and how they have gotten a push through the lens of marketing. It's been very educational.
3. BroskiReport: another comedy podcast I love.
4. Rebuttal Podcast: Reb Masel goes in depth about cases that the public may not know about, contributing to this true-crime podcast through her perspective as a lawyer.
Vloggers: they have a special place in my heart because this is how i learned English and itās a method Iāve used with the other languages Iāve been learning.
1. Hannah Elise.
2. Nailea Devora.
3. Kennedy Walsh.
4. Avrey Ovard.
5. Emma Chamberlain.
Feb 22, 2024
Caleb Joseph was my first post on here when I recommended his video: A Complete History on my Feud With Colleen Hoover (hilarious btw). Now I rec one of my favorite videos on the internet, Caleb Joseph watching every ripoff from The Fault in Our Stars. He essentially analyzes the formula that these movies use to kind of fetishize and mystify at the same time, people with illnesses, from cancer (it's always cancer, isn't it?) to those weird diseases that almost nobody has, like being allergic to the sun, etc.
Through an ironic and satirical lens, he exposes his opinion. It's such a funny video to me and hopefully you can watch. It echoes one of my recent anti-recs, which is how I remembered this gem existed in the first place. I just think he hits the nail on the head with this one.
Jan 9, 2025
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The video essay space is so oversaturated and there are a lot of people that donāt really have opinions or evidence they just repeat stuff but here are some people that make insightful video essays in my opinion and some recs for videos to watch
the stars are for my fav channels
tv/movies/pop culture
Big Joel
Broey deschanel - love the saltburn video
Cj the x - very chaotic but insightful videos on a range of topics
Friendly space ninja
Jane mulcahy - has great videos on hallmark movies
Jenny Nicholson * - yes the videos are long but i have watched them all multiple timea
Lindsay ellis *
Lola Sebastian * - her videos on cannibalism, tennis and James franco are amazing
Mina le * - love her recent video on the evil symbolism of milk - she talks a lot about fashion as well
Pop culture detective - breaks down tropes like harmless peeping and āborn sexy yesterdayā
Princess weekes - media analysis from an intersectional perspective
Sarah z - Iām not always familiar with the media but itās always interesting
Sloan Stowe *
Skip intro * - great videos on copaganda
The morbid zoo - great videos on the sound of freedom and civil war
Verilybitchie - love the video on Spider-Man and class
Yhara zayd - havenāt always seen the relevant movies but every video is very insightful and well put
Social commentary/politics/philosophy
Alice cappelle
Intelexual media * - so underrated she discusses history sociology and pop culture with a focus on black women
Olisunvia
Philosophy tube
Contrapoints - love the twilight video
Shanspeare *
Miscellaneous/informative
Bobby broccoli - amazing videos about science scandals that are interesting even if you have no special knowledge about science like me
Horses *
knowing better- analysis of religious groups and history
Kaz rowe - great videos on a range on crazy phenomenons from a range of historical periods
Lemmino - animated videos about various mysteries
Merafromyoutube - K-pop analysis
Micthesnare - music history and commentary
extra: last week tonight with John Oliver - not exactly video essays but very well researched and funny deep dives into a range of topics
Sorry this list is so long I apparently watch a lot of video essays
Anyway hope this list is helpful <3
Jan 7, 2025
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