Visual Findings Archive

Welcome to my personal blog, where I curate a collection of videos that I've watched and truly enjoyed.

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“Leni Riefenstahl was a pioneering filmmaker and the most significant propagandist of National Socialism. She provided Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels with stylistic grandeur. Riefenstahl transformed them into icons. Her footage of the Nazi Party rally in Nuremberg in "Triumph of the Will" and the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin in "Olympia" remain etched in collective memory to this day. In doing so, she created a heroic epic for the Nazis. The American philosopher Susan Sontag coined for this phenomenon the term "fascist aesthetics."

Films, advertising, music videos, and photographers worldwide have drawn inspiration from her style, influencing everything from "Star Wars" to Calvin Klein underwear ads.

Leni Riefenstahl remains a highly controversial figure: What is the responsibility of the artist? What should art do? A new film titled "Leni Riefenstahl," directed by award-winning German filmmaker Andres Veiel, makes the case that art cannot exist independently of political and social circumstances.

Despite her attempts after World War II to distance herself from her actions during the Nazi era — more specifically, to deny them — she never expressed remorse or admitted guilt, nor has she acknowledged or understood the devastating impact of her work.

Recent research, along with a documentary by Andres Veiel, has shed new light on Leni Riefenstahl's life and career. The examination of her estate, which includes 700 previously sealed boxes, has allowed for a reassessment of her influence on film and art history.

The tension between artistic merit and ethical responsibility lies at the heart of the ongoing debate surrounding Riefenstahl's legacy, which remains highly relevant today.” —DW History and Culture

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“Developed by a studio named Bloober Team, Observer is a criminally underrated diamond-in-the-rough video game that has easily become one of my favorite horror experiences of all time. Tonight, we're going to kick back a bit and head through my experience together.” —Nexpo

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“A full history of the Metal Gear franchise. From Hideo Kojima joining Konami's MSX division, to the most recent rumors regarding Bluepoint and the mysterious "BlueBox Studio."

Celebrate nearly 35 years of one of the most iconic stealth action video games of all time by learning how the series has evolved! Metal Gear is a stealth action video game series created by Hideo Kojima and produced by a Japanese holding company called Konami. The series began as an MSX pixel stealth action game, and has grown to be one of the greatest - most recognizable video games in the history of the medium. This documentary will cover it all, including: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, the NES releases like Snake's Revenge, the highly influential Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, all of the PSP and Gameboy releases, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and everything in-between!” — Nick930

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“A deep dive into one of America's most infamous unsolved crimes. This is the tale of Room 1046.” — Spektator

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“In this video we’ll be looking at how Resident Evil 7: Biohazard earned a reputation for being the scariest game in the series, whilst also discussing the horror inspirations that informed its design.”— Ghost Waves

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“In this video we’ll be looking at how Death Stranding borrows elements from the horror genre to create a world that haunts both the gameplay and story.” — Ghost Waves

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“Rockstar Games isn’t just a gaming company—it’s a revolution. From pushing the limits of open-world gaming to igniting some of the most heated controversies in entertainment history, their story is anything but ordinary.

With Grand Theft Auto VI on the horizon, the world is holding its breath. But how did a small group of outsiders with no programming experience create an empire that changed gaming forever? This is the untold story of power, rebellion, and controversy—a journey that started with two brothers who didn’t just love crime movies… they wanted to live them.

From GTA’s shocking origins to the Hot Coffee scandal that nearly destroyed them… from the game-changing Red Dead Redemption 2 to the $2 billion mystery of GTA VI, this is a tale of risk, ambition, and an unwavering defiance against the system.

Buckle up—this is the wild, unfiltered history of Rockstar Games.” —Explorist

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"In Deep Dives 006 - The Evil Within 2 Story Explained/Analysed, I am covering the excellent The Evil Within 2. What I'll be doing is diving into The Evil Within 2 story, explaining and analysing the hidden themes in the game while taking an extended look at the characters." —Deep Dives

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"In Deep Dives 002 - The Evil Within Story Explained/Analysed, I am covering another one of my favourite games of all time, The Evil Within. What I'll be doing is diving into The Evil Within story, explaining and analysing the hidden themes in the game while taking an extended look at the characters and other random facts." —Deep Dives

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"In Deep Dives 003 - Silent Hill Story Explained/Analysed, I am covering the horror game that started it all, Silent Hill. What I'll be doing is diving into the Silent Hill story, explaining and analysing the hidden themes in the game while taking an extended look at the characters." —Deep Dives

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"This Death Stranding documentary details the development of the video game Death Standing and goes behind the scenes of its creation. After saying goodbye to Konami and the Metal Gear Solid series, Hideo Kojima’s legendary return to the video game world as an independent developer, along with the reveal of Death Stranding, seemed like it happened in the blink of an eye. However, a lot happened behind the scenes before he reached his ultimate destination and this documentary explores all that and more." —ThatGuyGlen

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"In the early 1990s, Charlie Sheen had seen a Japanese horror film so disturbingly realistic that he immediately reported it to the FBI. And he wasn’t the only one—authorities in Sweden, Great Britain, and Japan also launched investigations, all asking the same question: Was Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood a real snuff film or a masterclass in gore filmmaking?" —Toni's Film Club

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"In 1989 an entire family would seemingly vanish into thin air, the only case of its kind in Canadian history. What caused an entire family to disappear? Or, perhaps more importantly: who?" —ABSTRACT

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"The Schizophrenic Psychology Of Indika - Religious Horror - Story Explained Psychologically" delves into the psychological underpinnings of the game Indika, analyzing its narrative through the lens of schizophrenia and religious delusion. The video explores how the protagonist's experiences—such as hearing voices and perceiving demonic figures—can be interpreted as manifestations of schizophrenia, particularly religious-themed delusions and hallucinations. It discusses how cultural and religious contexts influence the content of these psychotic symptoms, aligning with studies that show religious themes are common in delusions and hallucinations associated with major mental disorders . The analysis also considers how Indika's internal struggles and perceptions reflect a complex interplay between mental illness and religious belief, offering a nuanced perspective on the game's psychological narrative.