Video Eclectic

26/03/2023

Hey there! After a very long hiatus, the channel is active again! A new video is available now, and can be found here: https://youtu.be/JR6hhHpcdHM

Kirk and Spock are two of the most intimately connected characters in modern fiction, and that is nowhere more apparent than in Star Trek: The Motion Picture...

14/01/2022

Believe it or not, a new video is up now!
This one is about Mary Sue, from her origins, to her use today, to her meaning as a story critique. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iwl0lTC8xA

Mary Sue has plagued fanfic authors since her inception, and she's gotten a real bad rap in more recent years! Come with me down the Sue rabbit hole to furth...

12/01/2022

Something fanish and feminine is on its way...

New video out Friday! Don't want to miss it? Subscribe to Video Eclectic on YouTube! Or become a patron on Patreon to see the video now.

25/09/2021

New video out now!

Today I'm looking into a q***r reading of everybody's favorite Vulcan: Mr. Spock.

https://youtu.be/l8EqQSatuVI

Spock connects with the outsider in all of us, and that absolutely includes LGBTQ+ viewers. Join me for a look at a q***r reading of everyone's favorite Vulc...

09/07/2021

A new video is out!

This is a follow-up video based on viewer suggestions from my Women in TOS series. Check it out!

https://youtu.be/e-pASuBzq9A

Oh my god, after a two-month hiatus I'm still alive and still talking about Women in Star Trek!This video is a follow up to my Women in Star Trek: The Origin...

30/03/2021

UPDATE! The channel is going on a bit of a hiatus, but stay tuned for more videos to come! Follow Video Eclectic on social media, or, even better, subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell, to make sure you don't miss a thing.

More info in this video: https://youtu.be/KNvYhGnVq94

Thanks again for tuning in to all the videos so far. Hope you'll hang around to see what's coming next!Here's where you can follow Video Eclectic on social m...

24/03/2021

In this first season finale, join MC V***r-Ware for an adventure through the history of animation! You don't want to miss this one!
https://youtu.be/a5BreRCruZw

Let's learn about the history of animation! In this, the finale of MC V***r-Ware's first season, the ponies learn first hand about a bunch of animation style...

17/03/2021

It's finally here! The grand finale of the in series! Let's talk about Dr. Carol Marcus and the best Star Trek movie. And the worst one.
https://youtu.be/JhK-2U9E2F4

In the third, finale video of this series on the women of Star Trek TOS, I talk about Dr. Carol Marcus, the woman who finally cracked the objectified mold. A...

12/03/2021

No video today, sorry, but if you want early access or Behind the Scenes videos in the meantime, check out the Video Eclectic patreon! https://www.patreon.com/videoeclectic

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10/03/2021

A new video is finally here! Part 2 in my Star Trek series is about Edith Keeler and the women of The Original Series. Are they feminist icons? Sexy objects? Both? Neither? Watch the video and let me know what you think!

https://youtu.be/7gv1WaTk5Pk

The women of Star Trek: The Original Series are a very interesting bunch. They are interesting and compelling as often as they are objectified and sidelined....

26/02/2021

New !
Today I'm talking about ! This looks at the first Star Trek pilot, "The Cage," and the character of Vina. Check it out for a reading of the original "Green Girl"!

https://youtu.be/4RFAk3ehzHU

The original Star Trek pilot contains an impressively direct metaphor for women being trapped by the patriarchy. It's a shame it was an accident.This is part...

23/02/2021

We’re back! Join MC V***r-Ware today to learn all about the wonders of nature, and explore the great outdoors!

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/G0SMGUEsKHs

Today MC V***r-Ware is here to share the wonders of nature with her friends!You can keep up with MC V***r-Ware and Video Eclectic on social media:Twitter: ht...

02/02/2021

UPDATE: The Video Eclectic YouTube channel will be going on a two-week hiatus while I move!

Hello everyone! Thanks for tuning in to the Video Eclectic videos so far. There’s more to come, including more MC V***r-Ware videos and Star Trek video essays, but when I originally planned out the channel’s release schedule I didn’t have a moving date to take into account. Now I’m moving to Canada on the 14th, and need to focus on packing and other travel logistics. Soon after the 14th you can expect new videos again, still released Tuesdays and Fridays. Thanks for your patience!

29/01/2021

It’s the season finale of Subjective Cinema! Today I’m talking with my dad about Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. Join us for conversation about suspense, family drama, and more! Check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/fEGxLIWpDC0
Or wherever you get podcasts! https://anchor.fm/subjective-cinema/episodes/The-Birds-feat--John-Dodds-epk09v

In this, the final episode of Subjective Cinema season one, I'm talking with John Dodds (my dad) about Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. We talk about suspense, ...

22/01/2021

Today I'm talking with Lara Barton about Speed Racer, The Wachowskis' technicolor fever dream from 2008! I really love this episode, so tune in and find out if you can be converted to the cult of racer!
Video: https://youtu.be/RKSxv6LEvvI
Audio: https://anchor.fm/subjective-cinema/episodes/Speed-Racer-feat--Lara-Barton-ep86n5/a-a4ddthq

Today I'm talking with my dear friend Lara Barton about the 2008 Speed Racer movie! Let's talk about the Wachowskis' brightly colored fever-dream of a film, ...

19/01/2021

NEW! Learn the history of My Little Pony WITH My Little Ponies! Hosted by MC V***r-Ware! From My Pretty Pony to Pony Life it’s all here (at least briefly)! Come with MC V***r-Ware and friends on a trip through time and toy manufacturing! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/p57YW-WvRYA

This time MC V***r-Ware is teaching Sweetie Belle and Sunsparkle where they came from! It's a history of My Little Pony, by a My Little Pony, for a My Little...

15/01/2021

On today’s episode of Subjective Cinema I’m talking with Nicolette Paglioni about the stunningly beautiful film Loving Vincent! The importance of visuals to the film means that there’s exclusive content in BOTH the video and audio versions this week, so if you like one I would HIGHLY recommend checking out the other!
Podcast is available at Video Eclectic on your favorite platform, and the video is available here: https://youtu.be/4K7DX6GTyZQ
Subscriptions and comments/reviews are appreciated on every platform!

Today I'm talking with Nicolette Paglioni about the stylistic masterwork that is Loving Vincent, the 2017 film where every frame is hand-painted. It's a mast...

12/01/2021

New ! Today on the first episode of Stupid S*** Central we're pitting our pups against one another in a pet battle of wits! There's a lot of and , so check it out!
https://youtu.be/FD98I32Fvm4

In this first episode of Stupid S*** Central, pets go head to head to see who's smartest! Who's YOUR favorite? If you want to test your own dog with these ac...

11/01/2021

Subjective Cinema is now on Apple Podcasts! If you tune in there, please subscribe and leave a review, it really helps keep the show going.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/subjective-cinema/id1546451109

‎Film Reviews · 2021

08/01/2021

New Subjective Cinema! This week I’m talking with my love Cameron Mitchell about Night at the Museum. We have a lot of fun talking about history, the film’s import to Cameron, and the late, great, Robin Williams.
Check it out as a (primary link): https://anchor.fm/subjective-cinema/episodes/Night-at-the-Museum-feat--Cameron-Mitchell-eokj8j/a-a49k32n
or here as a : https://youtu.be/McTQPAnBJqo

Today I'm talking with my darling wife about a movie that captivated the kids of the 2000's! Or at least captivated enough of us to get two sequels. (Minor CW: brief mentions of the holocaust, as it is Cameron's field of study as a historian.) We'll be talking about the importance of learning about....

05/01/2021

New video is up!! Join MC V***r-Ware, our favorite host, and learn about . I'm really, really excited about this one and I hope you'll check it out! https://youtu.be/d7_xtoRbU_Q

Welcome to Learning is Fun, with MC V***r-Ware! Today, MC V***r-Ware and the kids are baking some cookies!Sources:Recipe: https://www.cookingclassy.com/class...

01/01/2021

Video Eclectic and Subjective Cinema are live! Check ‘em out!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViCHgL0hV9I
: https://anchor.fm/subjective-cinema/episodes/The-Princess-Bride-feat--Shelby-Turner-eo93le/a-a47njf5
Today I’m talking with Shelby Turner about . It’s a great time! Just tuning in or subscribing supports the channel, so give us a look! Ring in the new year right, with a brand new channel.

CW: brief discussions of death/su***de in the context of the film. The discussions of su***de do not appear in the abridged, video version of this episode. Today I'm talking with Shelby Turner about The Princess Bride, an absolute classic! We cover all kinds of things including masculinity and gende...

31/12/2020

Tomorrow! Video Eclectic launches! With Subjective Cinema, episode one! Shelby Turner and I will be talking about cult favorite , and for the next few Fridays I’ll post more new episodes featuring a variety of movies and guests. You can tune in on , , Google , and more, or watch an abbreviated, video version on !

30/12/2020

2 days until Video Eclectic launches! Coming soon to the channel are a series of video essays on women in Star Trek. This three-part series will look at how women are portrayed in the original series, how those trends started to change in the 80s, and how they’re being reinterpreted in the reboots.

29/12/2020

3 days until Video Eclectic launches! Coming soon to the channel is Stupid Sh*t Central, a show where my friends and I compete long-distance. Expect dogs and food shenanigans!

28/12/2020

4 days until Video Eclectic launches! Featuring Learning is Fun with MC V***r-Ware! This fun-filled, educational pony adventure will start on January 5th when MC V***r-Ware and friends learn about baking.

26/12/2020

Trailers are live! For both the Video Eclectic channel (https://youtu.be/DjXA84R4dYM) and the Subjective Cinema podcast! (https://anchor.fm/subjective-cinema/episodes/Subjective-Cinema-Trailer-eo4kno)

Video Eclectic is set to go! I'm looking forward to sharing a lot of cool stuff with you, starting with the Subjective Cinema podcast (also available here: h...

23/12/2020

Coming soon to Video Eclectic: Learning is Fun with MC V***r-Ware, the host of this magical, My Little Pony YouTube series! MC V***r-Ware is excited to show you, and her pony friends, all kinds of cool things, from sugar, to animation, and beyond. Check out the full cast of characters!

21/12/2020

Coming soon to Video Eclectic! Subjective Cinema is a podcast where I sit down with some of my favorite people to talk about their favorite movies. Plus, here's some hints at the movies that will be featured! Join us on YouTube, or wherever Podcasts are found, as we discuss the best movies ever made (whether the reviews agree with us or not!)

12/12/2020

The History Stitchery (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHistoryStitchery) is a charming Etsy shop run by channel favorite, Cameron Mitchell! Cameron offers a variety of lovely crocheted and sewn items, many of which can be customized. They even have embroidered face masks for sale! You can be safe and stylish. Cameron is not only an upcoming guest on Subjective Cinema and a voice actor for The MC V***r-Ware show, they are also my wife!