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About
YouTuber and film analyst who shares his comprehensive interpretations of cinematic themes and elements through detailed video essays on his self-titled channel, which boasts over 490,000 subscribers. The videos on his channel have analyzed topics such as references in film, various actors' unique talents, effects on cinema and the influences that film has on culture, martial arts and action depicted in film, and so many more.
Before Fame
He was born in China and spent the majority of his childhood years there. After having seen the Disney animated film Mulan on a school trip as a child, the movie became his favorite and his passion for film was sparked. He created the first video for his YouTube channel, which discussed patriotism in Chinese cinema, in November of 2018.
Trivia
A foreign film enthusiast, many of his videos have covered movies from a variety of countries, including China, Japan, Uganda, Malaysia, and many others. In December 2020, he was named in a Polygon article listing the best video essays of 2020, along with fellow content creators like Harris Bomberguy and Jacob Geller.
Family Life
His real name is Yang Zhang. He was born in China and lives in Canada.
Associated With
On June 15th, 2021, he posted a video on his channel called "Why You Should Watch Hong Kong's Knock-Off Street Fighter," which was a collaboration with YA novelist and fellow YouTuber Xiran Jay Zhao.
