Callum Nathan Thomas Edmunds / MauLer93 / MauLer and the EFAPshere - Objective discussion about not-Channel Awesome featuring Rags, Southpaw and more!

[TheImportantFart]

Still angry about Bly Manor:




Does Jay have any opinions of his own, or does he just act as MauLer's attack dog on everything, terrified that if he thinks for himself for once, he'll be subjected to a 10-hour takedown?

 

[LionoRaptor]

Can someone explain the whole Spiderman argument to me again ?

There is nothing wrong with any of the Spidermans series imo.

Raimi Spiderman was made in the pre Dark Knight years as a fun goofy film. It didnt need to feel hyper realistic. It could afford to be comic accurate.

MCU Spiderman works as a part of a connected universe. It is also hamstrung by lots of legal issues from Sony so it can't be comic accurate.
The reinvention of Vulture and Mysterio works perfectly for me.

Webb Spiderman is the only one that doesn't work imo. Filmento does a great video on why that is. Just too many plot points with no time to develop.

 

[PenguinSuitAlice]

Can someone explain the whole Spiderman argument to me again ?

There is nothing wrong with any of the Spidermans series imo.

Raimi Spiderman was made in the pre Dark Knight years as a fun goofy film. It didnt need to feel hyper realistic. It could afford to be comic accurate.

MCU Spiderman works as a part of a connected universe. It is also hamstrung by lots of legal issues from Sony so it can't be comic accurate.
The reinvention of Vulture and Mysterio works perfectly for me.

Webb Spiderman is the only one that doesn't work imo. Filmento does a great video on why that is. Just too many plot points with no time to develop.

Here you go:
https://kiwifarms.net/threads/callum-nathan-thomas-edmunds-mauler93-mauler.51562/post-7957597
https://kiwifarms.net/threads/callum-nathan-thomas-edmunds-mauler93-mauler.51562/post-8005260
Watch the review at your peril. There was already arguments with HiTop and MauLer over the Raimi movies before Southpaw made his review before this, but it was that review which convinced him the SM2 was bad.

Also, I found this:

I think Elvis is just completely ignorant of their behavior. Probably doesn't have to time or the sanity to go through all of their videos and tweet timelines. I don't blame him.

 

[biscuitscilia]

Still angry about Bly Manor:

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Does Jay have any opinions of his own, or does he just act as MauLer's attack dog on everything, terrified that if he thinks for himself for once, he'll be subjected to a 10-hour takedown?

>Some critics might devote a lifetime to perfectly dissecting all the subtleties and nuances of that, or any work.
>some critics might then just fart "it was boring and not scary and Hill House was better" onto a page and call it a day.
This is coming from a YouTube critic who started off as a commentary channel with less film experience than the people he covers.

 

[Korpon]

Still angry about Bly Manor:

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Does Jay have any opinions of his own, or does he just act as MauLer's attack dog on everything, terrified that if he thinks for himself for once, he'll be subjected to a 10-hour takedown?

Jay unironically said "uwu"

Just when I thought he couldn't get any cringier.

Also, I found this:

I think Elvis is just completely ignorant of their behavior. Probably doesn't have to time or the sanity to go through all of their videos and tweet timelines. I don't blame him.

It seems Mauler's constant "cutesy" tweets at Elvis worked, he'll probably appear as another one time guest that realizes EFAP is trash then doesn't come back.

 

[Idiotron]

"Some critics might then just fart "it was boring a dn not scare and Hill House was better" and call it a day"

Oh, you mean like when EFAP "reviewed" I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Andy Kaufman and the review was "it was boring and artsy fartsy and nothing happened" and called it a day?

These fucking people, man.

 

[PenguinSuitAlice]

It seems Mauler's constant "cutesy" tweets at Elvis worked, he'll probably appear as another one time guest that realizes EFAP is trash then doesn't come back.

I wonder what E;R thinks of them now? He came on two or three times, barely said a thing except when ATLA showed up, and hasn't shown up since. I think this case probably appies to Internet Historian, I think. Not sure about some of the others, though. ItsAGundam and Dankula seemed to get along with them well enough and their EFAPs were too recent to tell.

EDIT: Batwoman confirmed coming soon as well as a preview clip.

They seem to be doubling down on the annoying editing.

 

[Clorox Cowboy]

I wonder what E;R thinks of them now? He came on two or three times, barely said a thing except when ATLA showed up, and hasn't shown up since. I think this case probably appies to Internet Historian, I think. Not sure about some of the others, though. ItsAGundam and Dankula seemed to get along with them well enough and their EFAPs were too recent to tell.

I'm inclined to think that E;R has a real job based on how infrequent his video uploads are. He comes across as someone who sees youtube more as a hobby in his spare time. Unless there is something on his Twitter that contradicts this I don't think he really has time for EFAP.

Still, it's amazing just how disinterested he was when he was on. I love E;R's videos and think he's very funny and charismatic in his scripted content. I was actually ready to subject myself to the rest of the crew to hear him, but his presence is so minuscule I couldn't do it. I can't tell if it's just a case of awkwardness or if he just legitimately didn't care but honestly he might as well of not been in the one I listened to.

 

[Idiotron]

They seem to be doubling down on the annoying editing.

That shit happens to a lot of content creators.
They think that they need to up the production value (even though nobody asks for it) and slowly start replacing substance with Aftereffects and such.
As a result, they don't have time to create engaging content that people want to see because they're busy adding bullshit special effects and fancy editing, making their content look like a glorified tech demo rather than entertainment.

This is actually the same problem that Hollywood has.
You listen to the director's commentary for that shitty Lion King remake and Jon Favreau seems to only be concerned with "fur textures" and "sand particles" instead of making an engaging movie.

 

[biscuitscilia]

That shit happens to a lot of content creators.
They think that they need to up the production value (even though nobody asks for it) and slowly start replacing substance with Aftereffects and such.
As a result, they don't have time to create engaging content that people want to see because they're busy adding bullshit special effects and fancy editing, making their content look like a glorified tech demo rather than entertainment.

This is actually the same problem that Hollywood has.
You listen to the director's commentary for that shitty Lion King remake and Jon Favreau seems to only be concerned with "fur textures" and "sand particles" instead of making an engaging movie.

It's ironic since Mauler used to bitch a lot about presentation and how many video essayists use their editing as a substitute for substance.
I really hate the perception that flashy editing = quality content. I feel like editing is universally misunderstood or given too grand significance from YouTubers, it's like MTV for Zoomers. Fast pace ADHD editing that hides the shallow, bland commentary. Mauler's no different, but he manages to lack pacing in his actual videos.

 

[PenguinSuitAlice]

It's ironic since Mauler used to bitch a lot about presentation and how many video essayists use their editing as a substitute for substance.
I really hate the perception that flashy editing = quality content. I feel like editing is universally misunderstood or given too grand significance from YouTubers, it's like MTV for Zoomers. Fast pace ADHD editing that hides the shallow, bland commentary. Mauler's no different, but he manages to lack pacing in his actual videos.

I just wish he would finish up his reviews in a timely manner. I don't expect him to put something out every week, maybe just every few months. If he actually did that, I probably could look past a lot of his flaws as a reviewer If he just made his reviews. I wouldn't even mind the length. I respect his desire to make long reviews. I agree with his opinions 90% of the time. I usually understand why he dislikes certain types of film and value what he has to say. It's just that when he has an opinion that upsets a lot of his viewers he doubles down and tries to explain to them how they are wrong instead of agreeing to disagree. The fact that he spends so much time on low-effort content in infuriating to me. A good portion of his fans probably agree with this sentiment too. His personality problems were only exposed to us by his overuse of EFAP and social media. I would still be a fan probably if he had stuck to making his reviews for his newfound audience. These EFAP minis are basically the junk food of MauLer content, and he's just trying to make them something more than they are, which are glorified reaction videos. Which would be fine, but he puts way too much effort into what is basically low-effort filler.

 

[HavaLottaTimetoSpare]

It's ironic since Mauler used to bitch a lot about presentation and how many video essayists use their editing as a substitute for substance.
I really hate the perception that flashy editing = quality content. I feel like editing is universally misunderstood or given too grand significance from YouTubers, it's like MTV for Zoomers. Fast pace ADHD editing that hides the shallow, bland commentary. Mauler's no different, but he manages to lack pacing in his actual videos.

I think what really makes this annoying is that there are a couple of Youtubers who DO have actual film industry experience and a level of expertise with editing software (or at least the ability to pay people who do) and instead of just working within their limitations, people like Mauler go 'I can do that, it's easy!" and then show their whole ass in the attempt.

 

[Cemila Mandes]

I'm inclined to think that E;R has a real job based on how infrequent his video uploads are. He comes across as someone who sees youtube more as a hobby in his spare time. Unless there is something on his Twitter that contradicts this I don't think he really has time for EFAP.

Still, it's amazing just how disinterested he was when he was on. I love E;R's videos and think he's very funny and charismatic in his scripted content. I was actually ready to subject myself to the rest of the crew to hear him, but his presence is so minuscule I couldn't do it. I can't tell if it's just a case of awkwardness or if he just legitimately didn't care but honestly he might as well of not been in the one I listened to.

The about tab on E;R's channel pretty much confirms this - he says he only makes videos in his "free time".

 

[starborn427614]

The about tab on E;R's channel pretty much confirms this - he says he only makes videos in his "free time".

It takes a large amount of energy to be edgy on camera. I don't blame the guy if he wants to take it easy in his free time.

 

[PenguinSuitAlice]

It seems Fringy is making a Mandalorian video tomorrow.

I've never watched any of his videos. may be worth a watch.

EDIT: It's already out. I'm wrong. It's supposed to be focused on fanservice in writing itself but is instead just an attack focused on the Mandalorian. Unsurprisingly he is a wannabe writer like many of his peers.

EDIT: Wow this video's subject material is incredibly obvious and basic. the rest is just echoing MauLer and his own opinions from the EFAP minis, probably rubbing it into the detractors.

Judging by the slowing down of his channel's content, his life has become EFAP as well, like Rags. Shame I only see him as a faceless bootlicker with no real personality. The only reason I remember him is because of his name being memorable.

 

[Cemila Mandes]

It takes a large amount of energy to be edgy on camera. I don't blame the guy if he wants to take it easy in his free time.

And that's the thing about E;R - he's playing a character. He doesn't say much on EFAP because he doesn't care about their sperging.

 

[PenguinSuitAlice]

And that's the thing about E;R - he's playing a character. He doesn't say much on EFAP because he doesn't care about their sperging.

I think he felt pressured by his audience into it. They expected him to be the same as when he is on video and have a good rapport with the others. MauLer probably stopped asking him to come on when he realized he was a bad guest.

 

[NoodleToodle]

Southpaw grows more of a ego and becomes more and more insufferable by the day it seems. This dude is really behaving like his opinions are objectively factual. All because he made a mediocre, hour and a half long video nitpicking the shit out of a 16 year old superhero movie.

It will be satisfying to watch this guy get put in his place someday.

 

[Korpon]

It seems Fringy is making a Mandalorian video tomorrow.

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I've never watched any of his videos. may be worth a watch.

EDIT: It's already out. I'm wrong. It's supposed to be focused on fanservice in writing itself but is instead just an attack focused on the Mandalorian. Unsurprisingly he is a wannabe writer like many of his peers.

EDIT: Wow this video's subject material is incredibly obvious and basic. the rest is just echoing MauLer and his own opinions from the EFAP minis, probably rubbing it into the detractors.

Judging by the slowing down of his channel's content, his life has become EFAP as well, like Rags. Shame I only see him as a faceless bootlicker with no real personality. The only reason I remember him is because of his name being memorable.
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I swear, EFAP is just a weird curse on some of these guys' channels, first Mauler himself, then Rags, and even Fringy. He actually got a decent amount of views for a small channel with that Deus Ex video probably cause of the title, which reminds me of Whitelight, who interestingly released his first "X Year Later" video on the exact same day, and was recentlyish on an EFAP, odd coincidence.


I feel like Fringy could have capitalized on that, considering it's one of his most viewed videos on his channel, but his video output really started to slow at this time, as a year later, he would appear for the first time on EFAP on Episode #5, which is the same episode they reacted to Jay's Black Panther video.

Right after appearing on EFAP for the first time, he has only put out a total of seven videos over the course of over two years, which is odd to me considering before his slowdown he was making quite a lot of videos, his oldest ones being seven years ago themselves. He definitely seemed like someone who wanted to get some traction on YouTube and get a lot of subs, but he kind of let it died. I would say it's because of some kind of burnout, but considering he would be able to appear for 78 episodes, literally the second most frequent guest, I imagine he simply went the way of Rags and Mauler and let EFAP be his main thing as you said. (Rags himself was similarly uploading many videos and even garnered a fanbase before EFAP seemed to kill it)

I mean if someone like Jay could keep uploading rather regularly even after becoming a main EFAP orbiter, surely Fringy could as well.
As for E;R:

He definitely seemed to only be on EFAP when he was either bored (I mean he sounds like he wants to die of boredom when he's on) and/or he had many requests bugging him to make an appearance. He only really has "passion" for the topic if it's something he's interested in, like A:TLA or people praising Korra.

Southpaw grows more of a ego and becomes more and more insufferable by the day it seems. This dude is really behaving like his opinions are objectively factual. All because he made a mediocre, hour and a half video nitpicking the shit out of a 16 year old superhero movie.

It will be satisfying to watch this guy get put in his place someday.

I feel he always had that ego to him for a long time, even when he first made an appearance on EFAP, but it seems like this most recent SM2 video really got him going in his head and now thinks he's the hottest shit around, completely unaware of how much of a moron he comes across as. He's worst than Mauler when it comes to that honestly.

 

[PenguinSuitAlice]

I feel he always had that ego to him for a long time, even when he first made an appearance on EFAP, but it seems like this most recent SM2 video really got him going in his head and now thinks he's the hottest shit around, completely unaware of how much of a moron he comes across as. He's worst than Mauler when it comes to that honestly.

I honestly think MauLer Jr. started really getting aggressive about SM2 not just because of the pushback and some personal drama, but because of his daddy giving him approval and even saying it changed his mind. That's a dream come true to an orbiter. He made an objective statement the God of Objectivity gave his glowing stamp of approval to. He probably thinks he can't do any wrong right now. The only way to shut him up about this at this point is if his dad scolds him for his behavior, which I think is unlikely considering MauLer is enjoying the drama as well.