Film Theory — Season 2016

Aired 2 January 2016 • 13 min

Today's episode promises to be CRAPPIER than ever - because we're talking about The Martian. That's no judgement on the movie, it's just that the film is ACTUALLY full of poop and poop science. But the question is...is the poop science actually a load of crap? Hold your nose and dive in to discover if it is actually possible for Watney to survive on Mars like the movie portrays.

Aired 17 January 2016 • 14 min

We all love to root for Luke while he's landing the crucial shots to destroy the Death Star...but what if we've been wrong all this time? What if destroying the Death Star is COMPLETELY wrong? This episode shows exactly why the destruction of the Death Star would have not only hurt the Rebel Alliance, but the entire galaxy...

Aired 28 January 2016 • 15 min

MatPat explains how Batman destroyed Gotham.

Aired 11 February 2016 • 14 min

MatPat explains how he believes The Walking Dead will end.

Aired 18 February 2016 • 13 min

Although it's been the butt of many jokes throughout the series, one big question has always remained in the Simpsons universe: Where is Springfield? Today, the Film Theorists answer the question 27 years in the making.

Aired 24 February 2016 • 17 min

MatPat explains how Trump is winning with Reality TV.

Aired 25 February 2016 • 14 min

How do you really silence the "Merc with a Mouth" once and for all? Crash two alternate Earths together? No it's simpler than that. If you want to kill an immortal like Deadpool target the mind.

Aired 17 March 2016 • 14 min

Batman VERSUS Superman? Sounds like the most one-sided fight in history! How can a normal human overcome a super-powered alien? Well, when you look at the science, the odds may be more in favor of Batman than you might think. Superman better watch out because with our help (and some simple science), Batman is going to have this fight IN THE BAG!

Aired 5 April 2016 • 13 min

Zootopia, has something for everyone: cute bunnies, a positive message, and CRACK COCAINE! How much do you really know about this new Disney classic? I got way more than I bargained for after comparing this story to actual historical events and outlining the real themes of race, drugs, and crime that you can see in the movie. Take a look and see how far down the rabbit hole of Zootopia really goes...

Aired 14 April 2016 • 12 min

Ok, let's be honest. When I started this episode, I planned it as an April Fool's joke for the channel. But after researching it, it turned out that the theory of a sharknado is BIZARRELY plausible. With Sharknado 4 coming out this summer, we should all be prepared in case of a REAL shark storm!

Aired 23 April 2016 • 12 min

Infinite timelines, infinite possibilities. But what does this have to do with how Rick wound up in jail? We may have months to wait before one of the best shows on TV (Rick and Morty) comes back for season three; but, you don't have to wait that long to find out why Rick is a wanted man. The series has left us plenty of clues.

Aired 14 May 2016 • 15 min

Fullmetal Alchemist would have you believe that Ed and Al failed in human alchemy because they were missing a soul. Well guess what, they've been lying to you. In fact, they were missing something much more fundamental - the correct recipe for a human body.

Aired 26 May 2016 • 12 min

With another mutant war on the horizon in X-Men Apocalypse, I thought it high time to start looking into the powers and weaknesses of these extra-normal humans and prep some strategies on how to handle some of the franchise's heavy hitters. And who better to begin with than the man himself - Magneto.

Aired 2 June 2016 • 11 min

Aired 10 June 2016 • 12 min

Aired 14 June 2016 • 14 min

Dory may seem like a funny and harmless ally to Marlin in Finding Nemo, but could she be hiding a massive secret? MatPat is back with even more evidence to prove she's a faker.

Aired 30 June 2016 • 14 min

Aired 12 July 2016 • 15 min

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared may seem like a nonsensical overload of the senses, but hidden under the imagery is a tragic story of an overlooked creator and a trapped child that MatPat is here to reveal.

Aired 21 July 2016 • 15 min

Aired 28 July 2016 • 17 min

Aired 2 August 2016 • 12 min

Aired 16 August 2016 • 15 min

Aired 30 August 2016 • 14 min

Aired 10 September 2016 • 14 min

Aired 16 September 2016 • 18 min

The Blair Witch Project is a classic horror movie about three unknowing people targeted by a vicious supernatural threat, but what if the real threat was much more grounded in reality? MatPat exposes the real monsters in this story.

Aired 27 September 2016 • 16 min

MatPat pits three fictional schools, Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, Hogwarts, and Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Children, to find out which one is the supreme learning institution.

Aired 6 October 2016 • 16 min

Salad Fingers is a classic YouTube horror experience, but beneath the grotesque and uncomfortable imagery lays a sad tale of a family tarnished by hatred MatPat is here to reveal.

Aired 14 October 2016 • 16 min

Aired 19 October 2016 • 13 min

Aired 29 October 2016 • 13 min

Aired 8 November 2016 • 14 min

Aired 16 November 2016 • 16 min

Aired 22 November 2016 • 15 min

Aired 29 November 2016 • 15 min

Aired 8 December 2016 • 18 min

Aired 17 December 2016 • 17 min

Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones loves alcohol, that is clear to see. But how much is he actually consuming, and what effect should it be taking on him? MatPat investigates.

Aired 23 December 2016 • 18 min