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What Happened to Film Theory?

2026-03-08 Film & Animation
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Pre-order our exclusive, limited edition 10th Anniversary Collection right now at https://www.theoryverse.store/discount/LEE10OFF! Make sure to grab our bundle offer for the 10th Anniversary Hoodie & Hat for only $95! We are also doing a giveaway from now until April 8th where you can get some of these amazing items for free + more 👀 Check out our community post to learn more! ► http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx8p6KwL1lmCtrRP7A51RKLDwtOKkMIgw8?si=WGiB6imSzyqmLH1d Film Theory has changed and the film industry is changing with it. Today, I want to take a look back at the history of film. How it’s evolved since the art was born and where it’s going next. Get ready for this very special episode of Film Theory as we talk about the Eras of Film! ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ *Credits:* Writers: Forrest Lee Editors: JayskiBean, Alex "Sedge" Sedgwick, Gilberto "RetiredRinne" Dias, Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi Assistant Editor: Cat Turner (AntiApropos) Sound Designer: Yosi Berman ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Need Royalty Free Music for your Content? Try Epidemic Sound. Get Your 30 Day Free Trial Now ► http://share.epidemicsound.com/TheFilmTheorists ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ #Commentary #Theory #FilmTheory

Top Comments (10)

@rainleapwashere- 2026-03-08

Do NOT scare me like that!

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@RhettHaden 2026-03-08

“I’d be on a couch for that" hits hard. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 This dude is a great new host. Miss MatPat, but I’m glad Lee is the one who took over.

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@solluxcaptor5743 2026-03-08

Im glad we had Ronnie around while we did. He was a great editor

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@bobatea3474 2026-03-08

7 minutes in and I’m waiting for a “Video killed the radio star” joke/reference

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@That-Guy568 2026-03-08

2:10 I think Mat Pat's kid has some excellent dad lore to learn about.

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@FilmTheory 2026-03-07

Pre-order our exclusive, limited edition 10th Anniversary Collection right now at https://www.theoryverse.store/discount/LEE10OFF! Make sure to grab our bundle offer for the 10th Anniversary Hoodie & Hat for only $95!

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@Sonic-T-Vessel 2026-03-08

0:18 it is different, I was expecting a closet

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@OkayYaraman 2026-03-08

I think you’re absolutely right that people want authenticity these days, not only for the reasons you mentioned, but also because of the increasing flood of AI slop. I’m much more likely to watch a video of an actual person talking into a camera than one that just has animated images with voice over because chances are that it’s AI generated garbage and I’m sure many others feel the same. So I totally understand and support this shift.

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@hatenate7921 2026-03-08

The thing that I’ve honestly loved to see since Matt left is how each host is able to make each show into *their* show rather than just being stuck with trying to continue doing Matt’s show, I’m super here for this

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@castiandisciple8363 2026-03-09

For those who don't get it: the film history section is an example of the new kind of content that Lee wants to make, in addition to the current stuff (not replacing it, don't worry)

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