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In abstract:
- Tech Advisor highlights Jenny Nicholson’s viral YouTube content material, together with her newest “Incubus” Twilight knockoff evaluation and former hits like her Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser overview.
- Her video essays cowl numerous matters from failed theme parks like Evermore to critiques of “Expensive Evan Hansen,” “The Vampire Diaries,” and Church of the Rock’s elaborate Easter musicals.
- Nicholson’s signature deep-dive type exposes plot holes, poor writing, and unintentional humor throughout leisure properties, making complicated cultural criticism accessible and entertaining for viewers.
Lengthy-form YouTuber Jenny Nicholson, who specialises in fandom tradition, odd components of the web and theme parks, is again with yet one more deep dive right into a bizarre subculture – a film known as Incubus, which is actually a knockoff of Twilight.
Earlier than her most up-to-date drop, she went viral for her spectacular and scathing overview of the now-defunct Star Wars Lodge, which is formally identified by Disney as Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
In the event you’d prefer to spend a while delving into her biggest hits, then we’ve received you coated – these are the very best Jenny Nicholson video essays.
The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Lodge
We merely can’t write this checklist with out together with this viral hit, which precipitated shockwaves throughout the Star Wars fandom.
Nicholson paid a whopping $6,000+ for the two-night keep on the Star Wars Lodge for herself and her sister, with the expectation of an opulent setting and a meticulous live-action roleplaying expertise for Star Wars nerds.
Whereas she praised the quirky performances by actors and the limitless buffet, the video particulars a laundry checklist of shortcomings: from tiny rooms with barely any house for baggage, to a pole that blocked viewers members from viewing the musical dinner present.
At 4 hours and 5 minutes, that is her meatiest video – however belief me, it’s price each second of your time.
The Church Play Cinematic Universe
Not solely is that this my favorite Jenny Nicholson essay, it’s additionally one in all my top-rated movies full cease.
It’s an evaluation of 13 of the Easter musical exhibits produced by Church of the Rock, an Evangelical place of worship in Canada. As a substitute of simply placing on a conventional service, the pastor and members stage an unbelievably elaborate play, themed after a widely known movie and/or franchise, combined in with pop songs.
These performs incorporate non secular references all through and embody parts of the standard Easter story. For instance, in 2009 they showcased ‘Pirates of the Galilean’, that includes ‘Captain Jack Saviour’ as the primary character.
This present makes use of a formidable duplicate of the Black Pearl ship on a turntable, full with functioning cannons. In the course of the story, Jack is crucified by Barbossa and tied to the mast of the boat. When he makes his triumphant rise from the useless, the solid sing ‘What Will We Do With a Risen Saviour?’
Be careful for the repeated cameos from the pastor, and horrible impressions of well-known characters.
THE Vampire Diaries Video
Disclaimer: you don’t must be a fan of 2010’s The CW hit The Vampire Diaries to take pleasure in this video. In reality, it’s in all probability even higher in case you’re not.
Nicholson delves into the baffling lore of the present, from debating how vampire blood works on each people and creatures, to steer Elena’s evil arc throughout which she exhibits up at a celebration making scathing remarks whereas Icona Pop’s hit ‘I Don’t Care’ blasts within the background.
She additionally features a standout part in regards to the lazy writing for the character Bonnie, which features a love curiosity that’s (kind of) her personal brother. In the event you’ve ever watched another CW hit like Supernatural or collection within the Arrowverse, you’ll recognise the cheesy modifying type and bonkers plot particulars.
With fourteen million hits and counting, that is one in all Nicholson’s hottest movies, and it’s straightforward to see why.
A needlessly thorough roast of Expensive Evan Hansen (2021)
You might have heard of the musical Expensive Evan Hansen in passing, however not many individuals understand how unhinged the movie’s plot is. Thankfully, Jenny is right here to assist.
Nicholson tears aside the film adaptation of the stage present, which was launched in 2021. It starred Ben Platt, a 27-year-old man who is unsuccessfully attempting to cosplay as a highschool character.
Evan must be the protagonist you root for, however as Jenny particulars, his lies are malicious and a poor excuse for his loneliness. I received’t spoil how dangerous they’re, however belief me… they’re dangerous.
Nicholson incessantly attire up for her evaluation, and that is one my private favourites, incorporating a messy wig, darkish eye baggage and ill-fitting striped polo – not forgetting the damaged arm, in fact.
There’s one thing unsuitable with Hallmark’s youtube channel
In the event you’re quick on time and may’t decide to a multi-hour Jenny Nicholson video, then this twenty-minute Hallmark YouTube evaluation matches the invoice completely.
I didn’t even know that Hallmark had social media channels like this, however Nicholson delves into the hilarious lore of everybody concerned, together with the rivalry between presenters Nicole and Lauren.
These movies are supposed to train viewers easy residence hacks, however they’re fully ineffective. For instance, in a cocktail suggestions video, one of many examples entails a mysterious punch that was made forward of time (with no recipe detailed within the video), with only a little bit of dry ice added to it.
Nicholson picks aside these low-cost and unintentionally humorous movies, and rightly so.
Evermore: The Theme Park That Wasn’t
In the event you had been intrigued by the theme park side of the Star Wars Lodge… I imply… Galactic Starcruiser, then you need to completely try Nicholson’s expertise with Evermore in Utah, which additionally went out of enterprise.
In principle, Evermore seemed like each fantasy fan’s dream. This theme park was speculated to take inspiration from renaissance festivals, The Lord of the Rings, steampunk and D&D, and have a completely immersive expertise with actors, animatronics and rides.
In the event you thought Disney’s expertise was a flop, you’ve seen nothing but. This park opened half-finished, with barely any meals choices and no liquor licence. Storylines and quests had been a whole mess, with performers seemingly as confused because the friends.
It completely closed in April 2024, so this video is among the few remaining reminders of its existence. As all the time, Jenny delves into the failings of the park and isn’t afraid to name out those that must be held accountable.