The Most Dangerous Mind in Cinema History

[00:00:00]Welcome guys. In today's video, we're diving into a forgetting movie. One of those films with no major fan base, but it tackles an issues that was a huge deal in 1970s America. Today, we throwing it back to the 70s to understand the psychology of fame in the US back then. In the 1970s, talk shows in America started becoming a stable of media. The country was coming out of major political turmoil like the Vietnam war. People back then needed as base for planned honest conversation. This made shows like Johnny Carson and Dick Cavit incredibly influential. The hostess themselves become superstars. They were famous icons which was something totally now for the media at the time. A guest who appeared just once with a famous host could be recognized on the street.

[00:00:54]the very next day. And that's where the idea started. Talk shows become a shortcut to famous. You didn't need talent. You just needed to get into that studio. This where the king of comedy comes in explaining the dark side of the subition. Robert Bopkin believes fame is all about being in front of a talk show camera even if he's not talent and even if he has to do crazy or basic things.

[00:01:21]The host in the movie Jang represented those 70s hostage who was world could be make or break a guest. The film shows that these shows weren't just interviews. They were star vectors. It was a dream that made opposite people lost themselves for just one shot on TV.

[00:01:42]You might think I'm just rambling, but wait until you hear the actual plot. The movie started outside Jerry Ragford studio. The crowd is cashing the host screaming just touch him or get a big picture. In the middle of the shows, we see Robert Bopkin. He doesn't look like a star, but he acts like he belongs in that inner circle. He forces his way into Jerus Limu and talks to him like they are old friend. Jir listen just to be polite and gives him some generic advice. But Robert has it as a promise of stardom. Robert goes to the production office and tells them Jerry told me to come. They listen to his tape, weak jocks, robotic delivery, and misplaced confidence. They reject him politely, but Robert doesn't see it as all. He thinks the imolizers don't appreciate his talent. This shows his biggest flaw. He can't judge his own abilities. After the rejection, he decides to show up at Jerry's house uninvited. Jir is shocked and snaps at him. We are not friends. Don't come back. For Robert, this isn't an insult.

[00:02:57]It's just an obstacle to overcome. He takes a girl he likes to Jerry's house to prove he's a big shot. Of course, he gets humilated in front of fear. This shatters his last bit of balance and he starts believing Jerry is dodging him out of July. Robert takes it to the next level. He won't wait for Jerry to get it. He will force him. He teams up with his delusional friend and say kidnap Jerry. The gun is a toy but their serious sins is terrifying. The only order Robert gets a guest is bought on the shore. Not money, not long-term fame, just that one moment under the lights. The show agrees to save the host and Robert goes on live TV. He delivers mediocre jocks, but the audience love because they think it's part of the act.

[00:03:49]>> Evening ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce myself. My name is Rupert Pumpkin.

[00:03:55]>> I was born in Clifton, New Jersey, which was not at that time a federal offense.

[00:04:01]Is there anyone here from Clifton? Oh, good. We can all relax now.

[00:04:07]Now, I'd like to begin by saying that my parents were too poor to afford me a childhood in Clifton.

[00:04:13]But the fact is, you know, they're no one is allowed to be really too poor in Clifton because once you fall below a certain level, they exile you to Payic.

[00:04:26]BUT, YOU KNOW, MY PARENTS did put the first two down payments on my childhood.

[00:04:30]Don't get me wrong, >> this proves the movie's core idea. Media can create a star out of thin air.

[00:04:37]Talent doesn't matter. The screen is everything. After his arrest, Robert becomes a phenomenon. The Bers talk about him. Expertise in lies him and he even gets a book deal. The public looks at him like an icon. Even so, he's a kid neighbor. The movie leaves the ending ambiguous. Is it real or just his fantasy? The point is fame has become a game you can win even if you're a criminal. Robert's character is built on a total lake of selfawareness. He has delusional confidence. He lives in a starched fantasy having imaginary interviews in his head. The guy is completely disconnected from reality.

[00:05:20]His entire value comes from being on screen. Without it, he doesn't exite.

[00:05:25]This is tied to the 70s culture that started linking personal wars of media prisoners. The movie explaines one thing. Society and media create people like Robert. People who believes they deserve fame for doing absolutely nothing. And that's why the king of comedy is one of the most important city of fame in Hollywood history. And the ending video.

[00:05:51]I hope you like this video and peace.