Every one is the hero of their own story.

Watching his videos make me feel like I've been slapped in the face with a feather duster. If you want good film and TV discussion and analysis, listen to Max Gilardi, not this moron.

@Carlos Almonacid - A piece of constructive criticism: If you want to be taken seriously with your suggestions, and in general, you shouldn't attack people, especially a stranger and without any reasonable cause, in this lowly fashion (re your insulting language). Would you have written "Check out xyz, he's a better speaker and more knowledgeable on the topic in my eyes", I would possibly have done that, but the way you're talking and expressing your opinion makes me perceive you as a person whose recommendations can't be worth considering. Not that it would be of any relevance to you in this particular case, but assuming that this post is representative for your overall attitude and behavior, it would certainly be of help to you in many other contexts, incl relevant ones, to change it.

It's a rhetorical thing. He's being self-ironic - he speaks about having taken the hero's journey a bit too literally as a young man. In the end he states, "maybe this was Joseph Campbell's real message".

only at the end does he seem to get Joseph Campbell at all. Campbell was an expert on many cultures around the world and the last thing he was , was narrow minded ,Like Alan Watts he knew " you are it" pantheism god is alive in us all

Wonderfully written, friend.

I was going to add to what you've said here, but quickly realized that your comment can stand alone. It needs no support. Excellent. Thank you.

I agree, I think this guy totally missed the point. Campbell's work is culturally universal. The crisis point is a metaphor for overcoming the narcissism of the ego. (Watch the Bill Moyers interview)It is represented in all cultures in different forms. Many times it's overcoming the sins of the forefathers. Luke has to overcome the "dark side" of his father. Old Testament, New Testament themes one completes the other. Campbell talks about how we do this as a culture and we amend our selfs from collective ego states of our forefathers to a higher consciousness in our present and hopefully setting the stage for a greater consciousness for our children. That's about as cultural as it gets...I get the sense that the speaker himself is on the cusp of his next journey beyond some form of guilt. Why he thinks it's ok to drag Campbell's work through the mire because of holly woods newer trend is really lame. The dude could watch the first scene of Kevin Smith's "Chasing Amy" and maybe he'd get a clue how laughable white and black really is.

While I admit I don't know much about Campbell's works, I also feel I should point out that middle school is a very vulnerable age and what happens early in life effects our later lives. That, combined with the lack of respect and funds for education, the presence of tenure, and the outright disrespect many people (including themselves) give to younger generation as a group can lead to serious misunderstandings at best and things like prejudice, hate, bullying, and death at worse. Although I have to admit some things he pointed out make me feel it was less about the hero's journey itself and more about how society has influenced individuals to feel about themselves. In all the media I've encountered the ONLY time I found changing diapers as an important aspect of character development, and not just mentioned in passing, where an infant to toddler was not the main character was in Tamora Pierce's fourth book of Song of the Lioness. It's not often a Lady Knight gets a baby thrust at her I guess! Books like that are rare. And aside from moments of humor in either Baby Geniuses... or Rugrats... you really don't see it at all and definitely not in a way that doesn't relate to making fun of the situation. I agree he missed the point of the Hero's Journey. (From what I know of the hero's journey it's very applicable to almost any situation and doesn't follow a direct timeline of events.) He pointed it out himself at the end. He also pointed out his own flaws and many other reasons aside from Campbell that he felt contributed. Whether we like it or not, being white, male, straight, and able-bodied is much more heavily represented in the media and does give an higher chance of personal success from birth. Success can be defined in many ways. I don't meet all of the categories I listed but I also meet more than others. I see the differences in what I go through and what those is all those categories go through. I also see the differences in myself and those who meet none of the categories. To be honest, it felt like he used the Hero's Journey to give him a chance to relate it to those topics without upsetting too many people over touching the still somewhat taboo topics such as ongoing prejudice. All in all I appreciated it.

Or, after reading about it a bit, I find out it does follow a distinct timeline of events and that the only reason I thought otherwise was because too many of my friends (mostly of the same categories he's in though my 17 year old sister too, not that I think she's the best example) rave about it and apply it to everything and not only myths. Also it's kinda sexist... and there are too many cases of other people replicating his works but attempting to alter them to fit modern media. I can easily understand how the guy got confused and I outright admire him for not being the kind of guy that actually called me stupid for disagreeing with his "fact" that every story followed the same pattern.

can you not say "blacks" it doesn't sound very good and makes you sound not so smart.

how about african americans? would you like Caucasians to be called (assuming you are caucasian) whites, racist pricks, people who shoot up schools, incest makers? don't be so ignorant man, c'mon.

Oh, sorry. I thought you were trolling me. You just didn't know. My bad.

what?

Seriously, it's no big deal. A lot of people make that mistake. Good day to you.

+Mad9977 He only Speaks about the list of the 100 best Movies. So they Are not in them, or Are n protagonists

Companion92 the title is "Why is Hollywood so white" and not the best movies... just sayin'

and there I thought I was the only one hahaha xx

There will come a time, man. The universe provides. -And soon hopefully.-

He provided the point that only white males are more likely to exit a movie theatre with increased self esteem. Then he linked that to % white protagonist and % minority viewership. I think is referring to the affects on the greater whole while you are focusing on the few. Quite frankly it is your statement that I find condescending that you associate identifying with a white male protagonist with maturity and intelligence. Perhaps it is actually you who has failed to see the real point.

Robert Bowis I didn't associate identifying with a white male protagonist with maturity and intelligence, I associate the ability to identify with Campbell's hero regardless of their gender, race, class, etc. as maturity and intelligence. Not caring what race the Buddha or Luke Skywalker belonged to is the mark of a serious reader/viewer.

Colin Cassidy Because there is really a general difference in what they experience in real life? And the media is showing the side that the powerful can see? It would be a really good world if everyone is treated the same and we can see ourselves in each other all the time.

Wow

That's not a smart argument. Basketball players are chosen because of talents and stats and keep in mind the history of professional basketball STARTED with racism and segregation. So the emphasis on it being predominantly African American is both amazing and a triumph of change, but also based on objective talent. As far as your feelings regarding rap. Talent and authenticity are huge within the genre. However, despite white rappers who fit the mold of hip hop like Eminem and Mac Miller, you have a growing industry of those who don't like Iggy Azeala and Lil Debbie. Please no reverse-racism arguments in here for future notice. -The Management

Cameron Kennerly So basically my argument is invalid because you don't like it. I got you. Have a nice day.

No. Your argument is dumb for the reasons I've stated earlier, not invalid. The points you made weren't based in logic and more from what I would assume, reprisal on your end from the feeling of being attacked as a (presumably) white male. You should try not to be so sensitive and some times just let other people have a win once in a while. Whether it be basketball or rap. You can't rule the world ya know? Oh well. Enjoy your day. If a video such as this sparks such an envious base level response, you're probably a sad and failed man. Good day sir.

Larry jones you should check the actual definition of racism

Seemone Osinnowo I am totally missing the point you are trying to make. Do you have your own "actual" definition of the word racism? I ask you this simple question. Is it possible for any race of people to have racist in it? According to any reliable dictionary, the answer is yes, there are racist people in all races. I am doing my best to understand the point you are trying to make. Do you have a personal definition of what racism is, or do you agree with the dictionary definition? Could you please tell me what you consider the definition of racism to be? If you disagree with the dictionary, then please tell me where you got your definition from?