About The Gemsbok

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Analysis of games and films, written and produced by Daniel Podgorski

My style of writing and analysis comes from a formal background in literature and philosophy. The videos on this channel range between (1) applying strategies and concepts from literary theory and philosophy in order to provide close readings of games and films, and (2) lighter review-style content.

Philosophical Analysis of Demon's Souls

A thorough philosophical analysis of FromSoft's Demon's Souls, drawing on the field of epistemology. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:37 Soul Form, Body Form, and Mind-Body Dualism 00:14:04 Myths, Mysticism, and Demons 00:26:40 World and Character Tendency at a Glance 00:34:25 The Soul Arts and the Nat…

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Literary Analysis of My Dinner with Andre

Film analysis exploring the structure, central character arc, and meaning of Louis Malle's My Dinner with Andre. 00:00 Introduction 02:26 The Structure of My Dinner with Andre 09:21 The Meaning of My Dinner with Andre 14:06 Conclusion The Gemsbok site: https://thegemsbok.com/ The article that bec…

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Mechanical Critique of What Remains of Edith Finch

Critical analysis detailing the uneven quality of the mechanical designs in What Remains of Edith Finch. 00:00 Introduction 02:23 Artistic Achievement in the Mechanics 09:44 Missed Potential in the Mechanics 20:12 Conclusion The Gemsbok site: https://thegemsbok.com/ The article that became this v…

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