*What is your favourite Sad Spaceman Movie?*

@LoverboyMedia

3 жыл бұрын

The Cat In The Hat

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoverboyMedia great shout

@kvaknanhere2250

3 жыл бұрын

I love first man

@KurticeYZ

3 жыл бұрын

Solaris & ad astra (blade runner is my fav sad earthman movie lol)

3 жыл бұрын

Moon

For a second there I thought the title was, “Why are Spacemen Movies so Bad” and was about to wring your neck.

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

I could never

@KurticeYZ

3 жыл бұрын

@alexander soelaiman i like or enjoy most. Few i dont like but... yea. Your pretty much right lol imo

This topic reminds me of this quote: "What disappointed me most about First Man, was how sad everybody was. Everybody inside was glum, and space flight is joyful, it's hilarious, it's magic. You can fly, you're seeing the whole world. These guys were going to the moon, they had a lot of responsibility, but where is the spark of joy that is there in every second that you're on board a spaceship?" - Retired Astronaut Chris Hadfield

@KurticeYZ

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good point and a necessity for space travel i'd think. But most these movies are about the extreme cases of survival in space (haven't seen first man though). Still makes for great drama & tension building, deep thoughts, etc. Its fun to me lol

Sad Spaceman movies are the best. Ad Astra is also going to be a classic. Great video.

@Inosix

3 жыл бұрын

Ad Astra sucked hard. What the hell are you talking about?

@Pablo-ze6un

3 жыл бұрын

@@Inosix Terrible ass take. Ad Astra is amazing.

@joseluissanchezjr

3 жыл бұрын

Its good but not that good lol

@lefunghi6151

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people didn’t like it but because nothing else was running in theaters at the time I went to see it in IMAX. I was one of maybe 4 people in the entire theater. I love that movie and I think the experience in the cinema elevated it a lot. It’s far from your conventional space movie and It’s great because of it. Not a feel good story. Not a lot of big action moments but a lot of visual drama. It won’t be a classic. It’s going to be a cult classic. To special a movie to be popular.

Because in space no one can hear you scream.

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

And cry, I suppose. Unless your space dad is there, played by Tommy Lee Jones

Because it’s dark, empty, and unending. Humans can’t comprehend not having control of ones self in the middle of space as a fun experience. Then theres all the things that could go wrong. It’s very reminiscent of the fear of the deep sea for people. That’s just my view before watching the video.

love to see the sad spacemen getting the recognition they deserve. great video roby!

The title had me wheezing, instant click! Never thought about it, but these spacemen really do be sad out here

Well at least the martian ain't sad

Reminds me of my favourite line from Patrick Swayze from Ghost (1990) "The love inside, you take it with you"

This was a really beautiful video essay. I don't mind you not posting videos on the regular, as long as the ones that you do are as good one as this one.

This one definitely hit different, especially at the Epilogue. Thank you for making videos like this, Roby.

Passengers in an interesting flip on the alone in space idea. While it's more of an adventure movie with more humor and romance, and Chris Pratt's character is sad and alone briefly before waking up Jennifer Lawrence's character I feel like it tackles similar ideas of existentialism, isolationism, and the human spirit. While Passenger's had them playing basketball and going on dates bringing a lighter side to being stuck in space and fighting not to die before reaching the new planet I feel like the movie was big on human's will to survive and make the best out of situations. Not saying Passengers was the greatest sci-fi movie but the Sad Spaceman Cinema made me think of it. Another great video Roby!

Back in 2014 (I was 14), my dad and I went to the movie theater at the mall and he asked me which film I wanted to watch, either Interstellar or The Amazing Spider-man 2. I chose TASM 2 and have regretted never having seen Interstellar in cinemas to this very day. I love TASM 2 but man if could go back...

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

Oh golly.

@clarkdelis8270

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobyFN2169dtf a decision I've had to live with ever since

@MaliceAttention

2 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad. I doubt Interstellar was made for teenagers anyway. I mean, sure, it would have been an amazing movie with enough action and mysteries to keep young audiences at the edge of their seats; but to appreciate the work of art it is better if the spectators have experienced some of the emotional and existential motifs addressed in its narrative, soundtrack, and pictures. Not to mention it demands certain knowledge of cinematic language one can only acquire by watching films from different genres and decades through their life. In conclusion, I doubt you would have watched and enjoyed the film the same way as if you watch it as an adult.

Perhaps a correlation can be drawn to "sad seaman" movies - where the men sail further and further from home in some search for meaning in life. ....or even "sad soldier" films where some loner goes off to war to escape the society he was raised in.

@MaliceAttention

2 жыл бұрын

That explains why this trope works better with male protagonists and directors.

Damn, the quality on your videos just skyrocketed ; ) Really good stuff, keep it up man.

1:28 in and I am already enjoying this video so much lol. Sad Spaceman Cinema should be a band name.

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

The highest form of compliment

Speaking of Solaris, will you talk about Tarkovsky’s filmography at some point?

Great video bro, I loved Interstellar, First Man, and Ad Astra! Last night I got to see Solaris 2002 so that I can watch your video. Can’t wait to see your next video. Also can you talk about 2010: The Year We Make Contact?

I love the video but the phrase "sad spaceman" just makes me chuckle every time for some reason XD

Never even considered that there was such a sub genre before! Good essay

Awesome analysis. Would have loved to see something about “Moon” in there but only because it’s a personal favorite

Moon

Considering that I lose energy when during winter, when it’s cold and dark, I’m not shocked that all guys are sad. At least I’m at my house and can walk around.

Underrated video essay.

Robbie i'm fairly certain you're a baseball star. because everytime i see you on my screen, you hit a home run.

AWESOME video dude keep up the great work!! :D

moon is a really interesting film in this sub-genre. Follows a lonely spaceman with no one but a clone of himself, so in some ways he is still alone

I love everything about this video essay

Personally, I use the term “Sadstronaut Movies”

Exceptional work, a big step up!

Amazing film essay, thank you

Great work!

I watched this only now cause I wanted to rewatch these movies but man I didn't expect this to be so good. Straight up one of my favourite video essays ever. Fantastic job

Great video once again, Roby! Love me some sad spacemen.

I haven’t seen all these movies so I can’t watch this video but I am commenting to support

It was so beautiful, thank you for this emotions

Wow that copy of 2001 a space odyssey is so beautifully worn!

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

the wonders of 2nd hand book shops Dude

"The film addresses issues that affect each of us: Depression, isolation, spirituality, the very idea of a god or an afterlife, are things we think about daily" This doesn't seem to apply at all, I wonder what made you say that.

@THESERIOUSKNOB

3 жыл бұрын

I mean it does in some way, whether you have any of these or believe in them is irrelevant. They are pretty important things people toil with to varying degrees.

YESSSSS. SOMEONE WHO ALSO APPRECIATES THE BEAUTY OF LONELY SPACEMEN

To be honest, i would love to watch a funny space station sitcom though:)

Moon's Sam Bell doesn't count as a sad spaceman(men?) too?

Does 'Moon' fit into this sub genre?

This video is so good

Can you do a video on Tim Burton or Paul Thomas Anderson's filmography, please?

great. now i wanna be sad in space

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

Significantly prettier than being sad on earth

Quick question: why talking about the mediocre Solaris and not the masterpiece Solaris?

@KurticeYZ

3 жыл бұрын

I liked the remake (haven't seen original tbh though)

@boboboy8189

3 жыл бұрын

Wait, there's 2 Solaris?

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

The remake is excellent

@kat8559

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Does he really think an american remake is on the same level as motherfucking tarkovsky?

@sigurvit9689

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, really it’s not excellent, even without comparing it to the Tarkovsy’s one. 😅

I love ad astra most outta the list but solaris is amazing too. Great vid & dissection

I think Robert Pattinson's "High Life" also qualifies as sad space movie ,don't you think so ?

ground control to Major Tom...

Would High Life count?

The Star Wars prequels are sad spaceman movies and you can't change my mind. That being said, Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris, and Ad Astra are probably some of my favorites. Though, surprisingly, I haven't seen First Man, Interstellar, and Soderbergh's Solaris so I have some good stuff to watch

I've watched a video that coined these as members of the "sadstronaut club" but I cannot for the life of me find who made it.

@VISHAL2071998

3 жыл бұрын

Royal Ocean Film Society

Zero dislikes. We love to see it

Ad Astra is a masterpiece

I'm a personality prototype. You can tell, can't you?

What about first men to the moon hg wells

Gravity also fits this sub-genre.

wow

Optimist*

Who Is tha Troby?

Roby's masterpiece?

Because they are in a dark place

spaceman bepop?

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

Really gotta watch that

No Sam Rockwell in Moon?

@RobyFN2169dtf

3 жыл бұрын

Didnt really find it as engaging as everyone else

@NerdZoneDE

3 жыл бұрын

but... he is a sad spaceman nonetheless

@zwaieff3695

3 жыл бұрын

@@NerdZoneDE isso

What about first men to the moon hg wells