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Final Update

Hey everyone,


Hope you are all doing well. I don’t have a ton to be able to share this month but just wanted to check in with you and give a final progress update on the video before its release. I’ve got about three more weeks left before it is totally 100% finished. I wanted to get it out in early September but I really don’t want to release this one until I can really get it perfect and it just isn’t there yet. Everything is still going well and I’m working on it every single day to try and get it done as quickly as I can, there’s just a lot of moving pieces on this thing that have been hard to manage all at once. The final video script is roughly 160 pages, which is more than I’ve ever done before and is pretty massive in scope (covering about sixty years of history), but I’m feeling really good about it. I’ve worked closely with an editor on the script to make sure it is as good as it can possibly be, and I’m super proud of what I’ve got here to share with you all soon. 


I also want to share what the video is actually about because I’ve not done that yet, but it is covering the entire life story of the filmmaker John Waters. Not just his work, but I’m basically biographically looking at every aspect of his life and how that informed the way that he did things and the decisions that he made. Like I said before, think comparatively to what I did with Nicolas Cage but much more in depth. I really hope that you enjoy it. I’m very happy with how this is shaping up and have poured everything I’ve got into it. It is going to be five chapters long, with six different outfits and five different set designs with one other chapter being filmed outdoors, and will probably end up being in the range of six to seven hours long in total when it is all edited together. I’m also going to include a few pictures I took when I was building the set earlier in the month. 


I’ve started working on stuff for the second channel and have some of that ready to shoot as soon as I’m done with this, which is also when I’m going to sit down and finally figure out the additional tier benefits and get all that sorted out on here. I just need to be done with this project first before I can mentally move on to figuring out the next steps. I really appreciate you being patient with me here on this one. I know it has been a while and has been longer than I initially anticipated, but after I finish this then I will regularly be putting out content on the second channel so there will never be another time like this where I am just gone for a prolonged period of time like I have this summer. I really appreciate you all, and hope all is going well in your lives. I’ll be back really soon with the finished video. 


Thanks again,

-Zane

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Comments

That’s been bothering me too, they’ve done it to literally every video. Don’t these people have anything better to do? Also I feel like negative comments with five likes are getting boosted more than positive comments with 50 likes. I don’t know if it’s something in the YouTube algorithm that tries to fuel controversy or if it’s just a coincidence, but either way it’s really annoying. IPOS, if you’re reading this, I certainly would understand if you turn off your comment section, but I do really think you’re making the right decision leaving the comments up and just ignoring the negative ones. If nothing else the hate commenters are just boosting your videos in the algorithm, and besides that they’re just making themselves look like crazy weirdos with way too much free time on their hands. Most of the hate comments are left by the same few people who feel the need to spew venomous bs in every comment section anyways, they’re not representative of the majority. I still see a lot of new positive comments on your videos though, there are a LOT of people who love your content and appreciate everything you do. Please keep that in mind, and please don’t try to make your videos any less political to kowtow to the hate mob. Analyzing horror movies from a political angle has always meant so much to me, and I know I’m not the only one who feels that way, so please don’t get rid of that.

Original Orangutan

Haha yeah they’ve been at it consistently for about four months now but it’s okay, I never really check the comments and nothing like that is going to ever stop me from making things

In Praise of Shadows

The comments on all your videos are depressing. Granted it does make the haters look bad. Are they at it every day? Please keep on making videos though. If you want to ofcourse. Take care. I don't think I'll look in the comments section on the youtube videos anymore.

Bill Sanderson Jr.

Hi Zane. New patron, longtime viewer. I just want to say I’m really excited to see what’s coming for the channel and this project in particular. You are easily one of my favorite channels. And knowing this project is coming soon is such great news! When the drama went down, I had a lot of mixed feelings about the situation. But ultimately the thing I wanted most was for you to continue your work. We are all human and make mistakes. And as far as the hatred you received from certain fandoms I won’t name, you never deserved that. And to have your integrity questioned by people who clearler had never watched your videos was so frustrating to witness. Homophobic slurs and the most vile things I’ve ever seen from complete strangers. It was bizarre. People calling you racist and I’m just thinking “okay. The person who made a multi hour length video to dissect the life of HP Lovecraft, going in depth into his abhorrent racist remarks in excruciating detail to explore the psychology behind why he was the way he was is racist. Sure.” Like I obviously don’t know you personally. But if there’s one thing I feel you are, it’s authentic and honest and that comes through in your work. I think you are a good natured person. Apologies for the wall of text. Persevere. You got this.

Agent Lee Harker

So looking forward to this; your Nicholas Cage video was a goddamn masterpiece. Went on a Cage binge after watching. :3

PEEPZILLA!

I’ve always loved John Waters, even my conservative mom loves him. That really is a perfect topic for a channel like yours, I’m so excited to see it. Don’t sweat over the video taking longer than expected, I’ve noticed your videos show up a lot more in the algorithm around Halloween, so this is the perfect time for it to release. I’m glad to hear you’re doing well, keep your head up, I can’t wait to start seeing more of your content again! Edit: Also it’s great that you’re adding new Patron tiers, I know a lot of people want to give more, I’m looking forward to see what the new tier rewards will be

Original Orangutan

John Waters? 5/6 outfits and sets?? 6-7 hours??? The time and energy alone that you've put into this is amazing. I cannot wait to see the results! Without obsession, life is nothing. 🖤

Trish Velazquez

Thanks! And it might be better to split it in two, it’s a hard question because often part 2’s don’t do well with viewership. I’ve gone back and forth on that, but I ultimately feel that it’s a little fun to come back with a big event style video that’s over the top lol might not be the right call, I’m not sure. I’ve experimented a lot with different ways I could cut it in two and none of them feel super great to me for different reasons.

In Praise of Shadows

6-7 hours? Thats awesomely wild. As a monetization thing, would it not be better to split it into two videos? (I really loved the nick cage video)

MTG_Fox_Moulder

glad to hear you're hard at work, excited for the new video

Ron

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited! You are an inspiration! 💚

Cathy Ruoff

Can't wait, Zane! I can't think of anyone better to do the man and his work justice.

Akshat Sharma

Can't wait!

Sammy C.

"six different outfits" OH HELL YEAH! Looking forward to this one, happy to hear you having so much positivity towards this Waters project! I can't wait to watch it.

Frederik H.

In hindsight, I'm not surprised its John Waters after what you've said before. I know nothing about him other than the moustache, but am looking forward to see what he's all about. Can't believe I thought it was Orson Welles now.

Arcee the Autobot

Awesome! If you’re trying to keep dust down, I recommend using a wet abrasive sponge with a deep bucket of water to smooth out your joints and drill holes.

diedfamous inc.

I must have watched your catalog twice waiting for this next, one. Totally looking forward to it. Easy sub to the upgraded tier. Keep cooking, bud.

Comrade Junki

Glad to have signed up for the Patreon,hope your plans go well,I am unfamiliar with this director,but I look forward to the video regardless.

DEVIL CEREAL

Terrific! I look forward to your video. Take your time, I know it will be well worth the wait.

Ter Mar

Some just get this man the funding to start doing huge scale documentaries. He’s clearly got the drive and talent.

DungeonDaddy

Also, please tell me you reference his famous quote about books: “If you go home with somebody and they don't have books, don't fuck them.”

Ter Mar

Thanks! I’m similar on Cry-Baby, but I don’t outright hate it or think it’s a fully bad movie. As you’ll see, Waters was in a deeply weird place in his life and career when it came time to make that one which I think had some effect on it.

In Praise of Shadows

Wow, what a great topic, I’ve watched or rewatched most of his movies over the past few years, so I’m really looking forward to this video.

Chris Sherman

I love John Waters as a person and an auteur director. What he did for queer cinema (and cinema as a whole) cannot be measured - contemporary indie film would be a totally different beast without Mr. Waters’ contributions. With that said, I have never (despite efforts) been able to sit through Cry-Baby…please tell me your video essay will give me an appreciation for that film because there’s just something about it I could never “get into”. Much love as always, Zane!

Ter Mar

Oh a second channel! How fun, you’ll probably be able to do other sorta stuff that interests you that way. Very interesting.

grigori karpin

Omg I am so so excited!!!

Irene

This about to be a banger. I can feel it

Ernesto Flores

This is so cool! I hope you’re doing well and I can’t wait to see what comes next :)

Frogurt

Awesome man! Thank you

RMD1992

It hasn’t been launched yet but will the same day as the new video, I’ll be putting a link to it here when I’ve got it up and running.

In Praise of Shadows

Sure thing, I’ll be putting a post up here with a link when it’s time to open things back up.

In Praise of Shadows

There’s definitely a lot of that for him, especially in his output in 1960’s which I talk about a lot in the video. He’s a fascinating figure to me, and I’ve loved being able to dive into him to such a degree here.

In Praise of Shadows

When it does can you send me an invite?

RMD1992

what's the second channel

Little Old Lady Who

Thanks! And yeah, I’ve not been on there this summer though. People on there were getting screenshots of their names put out there when things were really hot so I’ve closed the discord to prevent any forms of harassment. It will eventually come back, but just for the safety of folks I don’t want to do that until things have more or less calmed down.

In Praise of Shadows

Definitely going to be interesting. While I can appreciate that John waters is an artist…I have to admit I find him at times an example of some of the most annoying examples of those types who throw crap together and say “it’s twansgwessive” to justify it

Pan Dulce Warrior

Looking forward to it Zane. ❤️

oddoneindeed

I LOOOOOOVE JOHN WATERS!! Thanks for coming back in style

Rezolution

Hey Zane, this is awesome! Do you still run the discord group?

RMD1992


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