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The tug of war between Disney and Sony over Spider-Man is one for the ages. Since joining forces to bring the webbed wonder into the MCU, if felt inevitable that Disney would swoop in and take Sony's prized hero. Yet, Sont still remains owner of our friendly, neighborhood Spidey. See, Disney is not willing to pay the amount Sony is asking. Should Disney bend to Sony's offer or are they missing a steal and, perhaps, their once chance? Let's find out!
Frozen 2 was one of the highest grossing movies of 2019 and, like most of the world, I saw it. Since then one scene has been getting my Theorist brain in a tizzy. We see Elsa freeze, which came as a total surprise to me! The previous movie tells us that the cold never bothered her and yet, here we are. So my question is, HOW do you freeze the ice queen herself?
Last time we talked about how Disney and Sony ended up agreeing on their new deal to keep Spider-Man in the MCU for the current slate of Marvel movies. Today, I want to dive deeper into the WHY of Disney not agreeing to pay $10 billion to Sony for ownership of good ole Spidey. You see, they may not HAVE to pay. If they play the long game, they may end up getting him for FREE! Yes, FREE! How? Watch and find out!
The trailer for the new Black Widow movie promises what appears to be an epic action movie meets spy thriller. There are a lot of questions around this movie but the one I want to focus on today is BIG question - who is the Taskmaster? The trailer sets up this masked villain, but we get few clues as to the secret identity. Today, I am unmasking this villain and how this will fit into the ENTIRE movie! Stay tuned!
I went to see CATS and it was an experience I won't soon forget. The opening song alone, well, that's everything you need to know! Jellicle songs for Jellicle cats - it makes perfect sense right? WRONG! It makes NO SENSE! What even IS a Jellicle anyway? That question has been bugging me since seeing the movie - no, since seeing the stage show years back. Today, we are solving the mystery of Jellicle cats once and for all!
We are still awaiting the final episodes of Rick and Morty season 4. This has been a very DIFFERENT season for the franchise and I think that means something. What? Well Theorists, today that is what I want to dive into! What is going on with Rick? Why has he seemed so different this season and what does that mean for the rest of the episodes? I've got a theory and it's not looking good for old Rick Sanchez...
Theorists, it's time to save Mary. With our last episode on HiImMaryMary, we got to the core of what this series is about - a girl trapped in her own mind, tormented by the monster embodiments of her own struggles. We left off with the final manifestation - The Woman in White. Who is she? What does she want with Mary? Today, we are answering those questions and figuring out how WE can help save Mary once and for all!
The finale of The Good Place was AMAZING and everything I wanted from the series. Yet, there are still a few questions left to answer. Today Theorists, I want to focus on one of my favorites, Michael Realman. You see, I think Mr. Demon wasn't just there to torture our main protagonists. No, in fact he may have been in his own Bad Place the whole time! Theorists, it's time to get Good and uncover the truth about Michael's Bad Place.
When I was watching the new Sonic movie I had to ask myself, "MatPat, why is Sonic on a road trip?" We all know that Sonic's big thing is running. He can move way faster than a car, which makes the choice of making his big theatrical release a road trip movie SUPER weird. Theorist, today I am peeling back the layers of this "plot hole" to figure out if it was a MISTAKE or, perhaps, proof that it really is about the friends you make along the way.
With the addition of Disney+ to the already crowded market of Netflix, Hulu, Apple Tv, and SO MANY other, we've come to one big question. Who will WIN the Streaming Wars? You see Theorists, with such a saturated market the bubble is going to burst - and it won't be that long from now! In the aftermath, who will be crowned the king of streaming? Did one come to mind? WRONG! You see, no one is going to win - not even the viewers. Why? It's a familiar story..
In Frozen 2, a key plot point is the idea presented by everyone's favorite snowman, Olaf. He tells us that water has memory. That is a concept that has been around for a while and, while I am not one to fault the water based science of a creature that is literally made from frozen WATER, that is exactly what I am here to do. You see, that was something I needed to learn more about and, OH BOY, did I find out how bad Olaf's science really is! Don't let a snowman teach you science Theorists!
When it comes to the Finding Nemo franchise, Pixar really seemed to do it's research. Their fish science went the distance to make the movie feel as authentically under the sea as possible - mostly. You see, clownfish are very cool creatures, very RESOURCEFUL creatures. With Nemo's mom removed from the picture due to natural predators, Marlin stepped up to solo parent. One point for good dads! Except... maybe not? You see, we need to talk about Marlin.
Mulan is an AMAZING movie - the songs, the characters, the redefining of roles in society! During my previous Disney series of videos where I figured out the most deadly of Disney movies, Mulan peaked my interest for another reason. While researching the avalanche scene where the majority of the Huns were taken out, I learned a bit more about how the science of avalanches work. It posed the question, did Mulan's rocket attack REALLY defeat the Huns or did the Huns ACCIDENTALLY defeat themselves? You are about to find out!
The new Sonic movie is FULL of hidden gems, the most important of which has to be how ADORABLE the redesign of Sonic ended up. That's not the point of this theory, though. No, today I am focusing on one key detail from the movie - Sonic's shoes. Specifically, the fact that Sonic seems to keep ruining them. You see, this detail says something VERY important about the way Sonic runs. What is that? Watch and find out!
There have been MANY installments to the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise over the years. I've been looking through them with my current free time and realised that NO ONE is really "winning" against Freddy Krueger in these movies. He's always there once they, inevitably, fall asleep. I want to figure out how you can actually BEAT Freddy Krueger at his own nightmarish games.
The Netflix documentary Tiger King has taken over almost every corner of the internet, from memes to theory channels alike! One of the big "mysteries" of the series, of which there are arguably a TON, is the question of whether or not Carole Baskin fed her husband to their tigers. Joe Exotic certainly believes she did and tried some... questionable tactics to make his point. Today Theorists, I am dipping my toes into the world of true crime to see if it is possible to get rid of the remains by feeding them to your tigers - or rather the big cats that the couple had on their property at the time of the "disappearance". This is about to get REALLY weird!
With Black Widow being pushed back to the end of the year, we have plenty of time to dissect the trailer for any and all secrets hidden in it! I think that by using the Black Widow trailer, I've figured out exactly what Marvel has planned for Phase 4 - and boy is it a doozy! I think not only are we getting General Ross as Red Hulk, but I think we may be getting an entire lineup of Dark Avengers! Get ready for some serious theorising folks!
With the state of the world at the moment, there is a lot of mystery surrounding what the world's new normal is going to look like. What businesses will make it, what ones won't. One that looks poised to go under and likely not survive is your local movie theater. You see, in a world of streaming, direct to home releases priced like a theater ticket, and the possibility of large scale gatherings being put off for longer yet - it's not looking good. Will movie theaters survive the pandemic? Well, let's talk about it.
With all this unexpected free time on my hands, I've started rewatching some of my favorite shows. One of those is, of course, Community. Thanks, Netflix! Community is a show of many long running gags and hidden jokes, most of which were resolved by the end of the series. One of the biggest unsolved Easter Eggs of the whole show is the secret identity of the ACB - the You-Know-What Bandit. Who is this masked jokester? Is it the ever loveable Abed? Everyone's favorite Dean? Who can't we trust? Today I am putting on my detective hat ro nab this perp once and for all!
'Never Ricking Morty' maybe be the STRANGEST episode of Rick and Morty ever! It also may be one of the most genius. You see, this episode was the writers talking to us fans of the show. They were breaking the 5th wall, if you will. Yes, 5th. Rick and Morty won't just settle for 4 or below, they have to take it to a whole new level - one full of evil Mr. Poopybutthole, Evil Morty, half gone Ticket Takers, and more! What was hiding behind the absurdity of this episode? Hand over your tickets because you are about to board the Theory Train!
Scooby-Doo has been around for YEARS! It's gone through many reboots, spin-offs, and movie versions. What if I told you that every Scooby-Doo show and movie was connected in one giant, tangled timeline? That it is a vast multiverse rivaling that of Marvel itself! A multiverse full of real life celebrities, ghosts and ghouls, the characters of Supernatural, and one alien dog named Scooby-Doo. That's right, Scooby-Doo is not a dog - and I have the proof!
Today we are diving back into the crazy, messed up world of Rick and Morty - with special guest Neil deGrasse Tyson! Since I have an expert onboard, I thought we'd explore one of the more scientific mysteries on the show, the portal gun! Don't lie, you've wished you had one so you could hop around the universe too. Well, the first step is understanding how it works. Theorists, prep your back up clones and we get ready to break down the science behind Rick's portal gun!
With everything happening in the world today, late night talk show hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert have not been able to record their shows in front of live audiences like normal. Instead they have pretty much become YouTubers - setting up cameras in their house to talk to and getting their families to participate as a stand in for crew members and famous guests. Now, I give them credit for trying to adjust and keep making content how they can, but come on. These hosts do NOT know how to YouTube. What do I mean? Listen up Theorists and welcome to This Time Today with MatPat.
I really got to thinking after watching episode 7 of Rick and Morty season 4, 'Promortyus'. Those alien facehuggers posed a very interesting question, but maybe not the one you were thinking. See, their evolution as a society to find more meaning brought them to peace - even if it was only a ploy by Summer. Yet, it didn't last. What does this have to say about us all and our pursuit of more? Let's find out!
We did it, Theorists. We've reached the end of Rick and Morty season 4 - and what a season it was! It feels both like nothing happened at all and that EVERYTHING has changed. Maybe that was the point. In the season 4 finale, we were hit with a WHAMMY of a twist. There really is a Beth clone! Not only that but Rick, and by extension us, have no idea which one it is! That leads to what could be the final straw for Rick and his family.
At the end of Spider-Man: Far From Home, we were given one of the biggest reveals in the MCU so far! Bigger than Thanos. Bigger that the original reveal of Nick Fury. It was the reveal of J Jonah Jameson - and not just ANY J Jonah Jameson! We were rewarded with the familiar face of JK SImmons, the same J Jonah from the Sam Raimi Spiderverse! That bombshell got my Theorist brain tingling with ideas. Today, we are focusing on J Jonah himself and figuring out once and for all if he is a good boss or a CROOK!
Ever wonder if something scary could be living right under your feet? No, I don't mean bugs or your downstairs neighbors. I mean underground, like mole people or the monsters from The Descent. Haven't thought about that horror movie in a while, huh? Don't worry Theorists, with today's episode I'm going to make sure you never forget it or it's cave dwelling monsters ever, EVER again.
Star Wars has a LOT of ever shifting lore. One piece that has stayed and evolved since the original trilogy is the Force Ghost. You know, the blue filter versions of all your favorite dead Jedi that pop up to appease the fans - I mean, give sage advice. It's true, when we look at Force Ghosts throughout the franchise, they seem mostly useless. Until we get to the newest trilogy, where they are shooting lightning and lifting giant ships out of the ocean. What?! If these Force Ghosts are so powerful and able to interact with the real world, why do they not help out with all the crazy stuff going down? That's what I aim to answer today!
When it was announced that the infamous Snyder Cut of the DCU Justice League movie was going to be released on HBO Max, it definitely caught my attention. This movie has been hyped up by Snyder and fans SO MUCH that I don't know if it can live up to the expectations... but I don't think it has to. What I mean is, this movie CAN'T fail. The build up, the hype, the dedication of the fans - it has all come together to make this movie too big to fail. Even if it may be just as lackluster as the original.
Naruto is an anime staple. It was also a pioneer for many memes, the most famous of which is arguably the "Naruto Run". You know the one - arms back, forward lean, head down. It's used as an example of silly anime choices, but what if I said there may be some merit to running like that? Hear me out! The Naruto Run may NOT be as dumb as we've all been thinking!
Batman, or rather Bruce Wayne, is the richest man in Gotham. We all know that. Well, today I am here to prove that FACT is a LIE! Yep, good ole Brucey has been beat by none other than his biggest rival. Somehow our favorite ever smiling big bad Joker has come out on top of the money game. How? Well Theorists,to answer that question we'll need to revisit one of my favorite Batman movies ever - The Dark Knight!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a gem in the history of movies. It stands out not just for the acting and the main story, but all of the things you can find hiding beneath the surface. It is a surprisingly ominous movie and the character of Willy Wonka is at the center of the horror. We've talked about Wonka using the Golden Tickets to pass off his OSHA violations onto the winner, but what if that was not the only trick he's trying to pull? What else is Willy Wonka up to? Watch to find out!
With the release of the Hamilton musical on Disney+, it got my mind thinking. Now that Netflix movies and other streaming titles are being considered for the Oscars thanks to "the times", what about Hamilton? Does it count as a movie? It is certainly shot like one and we are treated to an up close, more film like depiction of the Broadway show. So, does that mean that Hamilton, like other streaming movie releases, should be able to win an Oscar? Well, Hollywood should get ready to get turned upside down by one Lin Manuel Miranda.
Have you all been watching the Rick and Morty anime shorts? I have and let me tell you, there is a LOT hiding there! Things like the PROOF that our very own Rick is actually a MORTY! Are you thinking, "How is that possible?" Welcome to timeloops, Loyal Theorists! Where Morty is his own grandfather and grandson all at the same time! Get ready for this wild ride!
Did you ever expect me to cover Kung Fu Panda? Loyal Theorists, never doubt the extents I will go to for a theory. Today, we are getting to the center of Kung Fu Panda's biggest question - why is Po the Dragon Warrior? Now I know we can just say because the plot says so, but I am a man of science and overanalysis! There has to be a logical explanation of why this panda is the chosen one. It turns out, I was right! Let's dig in!
King Of The Hill was a memorable show, one full of a lot of little details if you were looking for them. You know, Loyal Theorists, that I am ALWAYS on the lookout for clues. Remember how Hank and Peggy struggled to have more children after Bobby? In fact, it's a running joke in the show how he and his wife would have more kids if it were not for Hank's condition. Now, what if I were to propose the idea that maybe Hank never did have a biological child with Peggy? Who would that leave to be the biological father of Bobby? Watch to find out!
I'm ready to ruin your childhood once again! Today, I've set my eyes on Ratatouille - or more specifically our little rat chef Remy. Such a good guy right? WRONG! Remy is a JERK! Throughout the entire movie, he's only out for himself with no concern about his so-called "friends". What evidence do I have to back this up? Who is the REAL person (or rat) you should be rooting for? Time to find out!
The new trailer for The Batman starring Robert Pattinson looks very interesting... and surprisingly familiar? You see, with all of the hints hidden in the newest trailer - and I don't mean the riddles - I think I've figured out the ending twist of this movie! Loyal Theorists, you may be thinking, "Matpat, how can you possibly know off of the trailer?" Never doubt my ability to theorize out of the smallest details! You see, I think the big twist of this movie will be that The Batman is actually... well you'll need to watch to find out!
The Walking Dead is ending and I think I've figured out what is going to happen! Today Theorists, I'm going to get into EVERYTHING. From where is Rick Grimes, to who are the Three Rings, to how The Walking Dead: World Beyond is going to PROVE once and for all that there is a CURE to this zombie virus! Yes, I said a cure! Theorists, this may be my biggest prediction theory yet!
Have you ever wondered if the house in Up could really float away on balloons? So have I but that is not the most INTERESTING question! You see, people have tried to figure that out before. What I aim to do today, Loyal Theorists, is figure out the actual COST of making a balloon powered flying house WORK! That's right, we are not stopping until this house would really fly!
When you watch the Friday the 13th franchise enough times, you start to notice things. Things like the fact that Jason is teleporting - or at least COULD be teleporting. Stick with me here, Loyal Theorists. I know Jason is supposed to be SLIGHTLY more realistic that Freddy from The Nightmare On Elm Street... but what if he's not? We've seen Jason do some CRAZY things. Is it so hard to believe that he could be zipping from place to place via teleportation? Let's find out!
Remember Arthur? The aardvark that helped you know how to SPELL aardvark? This PBS show is still running and I think it's about time I ruin it for EVERYONE! It's my job! I started watching through some episodes and started to notice something: there are a LOT of bunnies on this show. Now, there are plenty of jokes to make about rabbits but what I have to show you is MUCH darker than that. I am about to pull back the veil to show the tragic secret of the Arthur universe.
It Follows brought a very original and terrifying monster to our screens. The Entity that once attached to you and follows until it can end you. The only way to save yourself is to pass it along to someone else... or is there another way? Is there a way to actually defeat the monster? Loyal Theorists, this will have to be one of my most clever solutions yet! Let's get SCARY!
Film Theorists, did you watch Winnie the Pooh? I did and one of the things that sticks in my memories with sharp clarity is Pooh's huge love of honey. That Pooh bear was never far from a pot of honey. It was one of his biggest passions. It seemed to me like he ate it for pretty much every meal. Now, I may not be a specialist on bears but that strikes me as a very dangerous diet for a bear or any animal! Is Pooh's love of honey actually killing him? It's time to find out!
What is scarier than a creepy puppet? A creepy puppet that is the avatar of an insane killer determined to teach people lessons with very... EXTREME escape rooms. Well, maybe not inase. No, no, no! I am not saying Jigsaw was the good guy all along. It's not that kind of theory. What I am saying is that maybe he wasn't COMPLETELY wrong with his basic idea. You'll have to watch to find out exactly what I mean!
The MCU is in trouble - and no I am not talking about how Marvel has had to shuffle around their phase 5 releases in 2020. Sure, we still have no Black Widow movie and we're getting trailers for the Disney+ shows like WandaVision that keep getting pushed back but what I am talking about... is Thor. Thor is going to destroy the Marvel multiverse. From the comics to the movies, it's all going down because of our favorite lightning god. What dark fate awaits our favorite superheroes? Let's dive into it!
With the return of The Mandalorian season 2 to Disney+, I felt it was about time to also return to a Star Wars theory. In a previous theory, I talked about how the Jedi could be construed as an 'evil' order. Today, I'm taking that kind of idea and flipping it to talk about the Empire itself! I think The Mandalorian provides us with even more clues that the Empire may not be as wrong in it's philosophy as we thought! How? Why? Well Theorists, make sure you Baby Yoda is somewhere safe because this is about to take a turn to the dark side...
We all know what the moral to The Lorax is, right? Respect the environment and conservation. Well guess what, you're WRONG! At least, you are wrong if we are talking about the 2012 movie version of The Lorax. You see, that movie made some... interesting changes to the story we all know and love. Changes that kind of ruin that message. In fact, it almost turns it on it's head and says the opposite. Yet, the movie STILL claims to be about environmentalism. Get ready, I am about to expose all of the LIES of The Lorax movie!
Listen, if you watched the solo Aquaman movie or Justice League, it will come as no surprise to you that Aquaman is a jerk. That is his whole persona, the likeable jerk who talks to fish. That Theorists, is not what this episode is about. We are not here to critique his attitude. We are here to give you the evidence you need to convince you the Aquaman is NO ONE'S hero! In fact, this guy is damaging the one thing he's supposed to hold dear and protect - the ocean! Strap on your SCUBA gear and get ready to dive in!
Theorists, do you like to move it, move it? Well, I hope so because today we are talking about the Madagascar movies! You know, the ones about the zoo animals that end up on Madagascar and hijinks ensue? Exactly! When you look at the movie on the surface it seem like a standard kids movie about talking animals but when you look deeper you start to realize something. Some dark... and hungry. These animals are not made to survive the environment they end up in and realistically the ending of Madagascar would be much more of a downer... Theorists, get ready to enter the jungle.
The Grinch is a Christmas classic in all of it's iterations. From the original to the Carrey to the newest 2018 version, the Grinch has found his way into our holiday traditions. In a previous theory I talked about the problems with his heart growing three sizes. Today, I'm here to figure out if the Grinch was RIGHT to be angry at the Whos. You see, I think there was a reason we all missed - a medical reason. Get your earmuffs ready, Theorists, we're about to get LOUD!
We all know how WRONG Frieza was in Dragon Ball Z about it taking 5 minutes for the planet to blow up. We've laughed about it, we've made memes about it - you get the picture. Guess what Theorists, it wasn't Frieza who was wrong it was US! Frieza was actually a tactical GENIUS! Charge up your special attacks, because I am about to blow your mind!
Titanic is a movie that has stood the test of time... and has one of the BIGGEST unanswered questions of any movie. No, I don't mean could they both fit on the door if Rose had just moved over a little. I mean the question is Jack a time traveler sent to make sure the Titanic sinks? Yes, that age old question. Well Theorists, today we are going to answer that once and for all!
