"Deconstruction" and the Critical Drinker's Worldview

Join Ellipsus for free → https://ellipsus.app/RD to keep your writing collaborative, private, and pro-human. Will Jordan, aka The Critical Drinker, has a real problem with what he calls "deconstruction." But what is deconstruction? And what does his commentary on the subject reveal about him as a critic? Join me in this video essay as we break down this postmodernist style of criticism/artistry and Will's shortcomings as a film reviewer and media analyst. 0:00 Intro 1:28 What Is Deconstruction? 4:31 "Why Modern Movies Suck - They're Destroying Our Heroes" 8:17 "Creed - It's Just Rocky All Over Again" 12:04 "Make Fantasy Heroic Again" 21:12 "Across The Spider-Verse: Imperfect But Brilliant" 23:26 "The Drinker Recommends... Top Gun: Maverick" 25:10 "The Drinker Recommends... Cobra Kai" 29:44 The Drinker Is Really Weird About Women 31:32 Conclusion Merch: https://roughest-drafts-shop.fourthwa... Patreon:   / roughestdrafts   Instagram:   / roughestdrafts99   Twitter:   / roughestdrafts   Email: jrwrites1999@gmail.com P.O. Box 901989 Sandy, UT 84090 #books #booktok #creativewriting #literature #writing #reading #literaryanalysis #videoessay #criticaldrinker #thecriticaldrinker #starwars #thelastjedi #starwarsthelastjedi #creed #rocky #fantasy #aknightofthesevenkingdoms Citations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j...