My YouTube channel is called MarkOnLife and I mainly upload comedy content (sketches/parodies), as well as some vlogs, movie reviews and other assorted things!
However, the main focus of my channel for the last year or so has been a movie-based parody series. A while back, I made a sketch about Robocop (which you can view lower down on this page), because I've always been obsessed with seeing the bits they left out of movies. The banality within the drama. Darth Vader going to the toilet, John McLane doing his paperwork, etc. That led to me writing a retrospective series, where in each episode we meet a well loved (or hated) movie character and drop in on their lives.
This became Reeltrospectives.
REELTRoSPECTIVES SERIES 1
Welcome to the very first episode of REELTROSPECTIVES! A closer look at the movie world and those involved. I've been working on this project for a while, so it's just nice to finally start putting them out. First up is one of the greatest movies of all time, Steven Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece, JAWS.
Welcome to the next episode of REELTROSPECTIVES! This time we are delving into Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 all time classic creature feature THE BIRDS. I tracked down one of the stars of the movie, Stephen Corvus, and managed to get this exclusive interview. The Birds - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056869/ Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
Welcome to the third episode of REELTROSPECTIVES! A movie's fan's dream, as we get an insider view into some of the greatest movies of all time. Today we are looking at John McTiernan's 1987 action classic, PREDATOR. I had to fly all the way to Mexico to get this exclusive interview with Miguel Hish-Qu-Ten.
Halloween Special!! Today we are looking at John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic, HALLOWEEN. I journeyed all the way the USA to get this exclusive interview with Michael Myers, to see what his life has been like since we saw him last. Enjoy! HALLOWEEN - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/ Written/Produced/Directed/Michael - Mark Joseph.
Today we are looking at James Cameron's 1984 sci-fi action masterpiece, THE TERMINATOR. I managed to get an exclusive interview with one of the starring T-800's from the series, and get some juicy behind the scenes secrets. The Terminator - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088247/ Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
Since Wolfgang Petersen's fantasy classic The NeverEnding Story (1984), Falkor McStewobi's life has been a whirlwind of ups & downs. Find out everything about one of the most beloved legends of the silver screen in this exclusive interview. The NeverEnding Story - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088323/ Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
Today we look at Richard Donner's 1976 satanic masterpiece, THE OMEN. We meet anti-christ Damien Thorn, star of the movie, in this access all areas interview. Learn what life is really like for the son of the devil, and many other secrets! The Omen - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075005/ Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
It's the Series 1 finale Xmas Special!! This week we look at Chris Columbus' 1990 classic, HOME ALONE. I caught up with Kevin McCallister to find out what life has been like for him since the dramatic events that occurred in his home. How is he now?
REELTROSPECTIVES SERIES 2
I managed to gain an exclusive interview with Logan himself, know to most as WOLVERINE. Find out what his life is really like in this all VIP access pass. Is he really a loner? Is he always angry? What chills him out? Watch and find out!
We were very privileged to gain access to His Royal Highness Kong in his homeland, Skull Island, as he makes his address to the nation. What are his thoughts on life, responsbility and humankind? Find out. KONG: SKULL ISLAND - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3731562/ Last week's episode LOGAN AT HOME is here: https://youtu.be/BirlHU9Lr_0 Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
Just because you all save the world together, doesn't mean you have to be friends. Meet Red Ranger Will Buckingham, and find out what life as a Power Ranger is actually like behind closed doors. POWER RANGERS - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3717490 Last week's episode THE KONG'S SPEECH is here: https://youtu.be/rXpdXjCy63o Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
We all know him, but what is he really like? We meet Jason Voorhees himself, and find out if he's the simple creature he appears to be. Does he just kill, or does he have more to him? FRIDAY THE 13TH - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080761/ Last week's episode SOUR RANGERS is here: https://youtu.be/Xo-NRimFymA Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
One guy has had to live with Groot longer than anyone else. Meet Root, his brother. What is life with Groot really like? Is being a tree an easy life? Find out in this special family episode of Reeltrospectives! GOTG - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2015381 GOTG Vol 2.
Another Hollywood romance! Meet Andrew {classified} Ripley, son of Navigation Officer Ellen Ripley and a Xenomorph. How did his parents come together in this unlikely pairing? Was it all plain sailing? Find out in this all access interview. ALIEN - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748 You can see the last episode, GUARDIANS OF THE CANOPY here: https://youtu.be/D5p_cCqphew Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
Andrew {classified} Ripley is son of Navigation Officer Ellen Ripley and a xenomorph actor. In Part 1 we looked at how Andrew's parents came together, now in Part 2, we learn about his life as a human/alien hybrid. ALIEN - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748 You can see the last episode, ALIEN Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/Vv3poioqKTI Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
They say never meet your heroes. Well there's no more heroic than Optimus Prime. Meet the autobot leader himself, and discover how being a leader is harder than you might think. Has leadership got the better of him? How does he cope? Who is he really??
This week we meet former ruler of Sumaria, and Scourge of the Seven Sands, Mesektet II. Find out what his (un)life has been like. How did he go from ruler to actor?
REELTROSPECTIVES SERIES 3
Lassie Fontaine has lived a life that most dogs can only dream about. Glitz, glamour and untold fame. But has life always been that way? Is all that glitters gold? Find out more about this Hollywood starlet in this VIP access interview. Lassie Come Home - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036098/ Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
In 1968, Rosemary Woodhouse gave birth to the son of the devil. 30 years later, Adrian is now a man. But how much has the spawn of Satan actually grown up, and how has Rosemary coped with it all? Rosemary's Baby - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063522/ Written, produced and directed by Mark Joseph.
Ian Avondale is a spider, and he has Fanxiety. I was lucky enough to meet with Ian, who appeared in the smash hit 1990 creature-feature Arachnophobia. His life hasn't always been easy, so was the movie a turning point? How has his life changed since? Find out in this exclusive interview.
As I said earlier, REELTROSPECTIVES all started from an earlier sketch, showing the day to day life of one of the most action packed movie heroes every created, the one and only Robocop. I just loved the idea of seeing behind he scenes of Hollywood's greatest characters. So here's my mockumentary, "Robocop: Beneath The Armour". (feat. Rachel Parris - The Mash Report, Austentatious)
Robocop: Beneath The Armour
SAS (SOCIALLY AWKWARD SITUATIONS): A SURVIVAL guide
BBC Brit made a series of comedy videos on how to survive embarrassing situations, starring Hari Sriskantha, Kirsty Mann & myself, directed by Dipak Patel (BBC Comedy).
Hari Sriskantha, SAS Survival Expert, helps you out with how to tackle awkward greetings. Let us know in the comments if you have any tips or socially awkward situations of your own!
Small talk can often result in awkward silences but Hari Sriskantha, SAS Survival Expert, is here to help with some top tips on how to avoid those socially awkward situations. Let us know in the comments if you have any tips or situations of your own!
This week we help you land the job of your dreams by mastering the socially awkward situation - the job interview! If you have any of your own tips, let us know in the comments below...
This week we help you with one of the MOST socially awkward situations - bumping into an ex! If you have any of your own tips, let us know in the comments below...
We help you out with some top tips to talking to someone you fancy! Do you have of your own tips or socially awkward situations you've been in? Let us know in the comments below...
OTHER SKETCHES
Mark & Andrew are enjoying a computer game, when Mark receives a somewhat inconvenient phone call. ----------------------- Written & Directed by MARK JOSEPH SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/markonlife?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/markjosephactor LOOK AT MY FACE ON INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/markjosephactor JOIN ME ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Mark-Joseph-Actor-Comedy-markonlife-YouTube-7147519021/ SPOTLIGHT: http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/4054-6725-1488 IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1752522/ Camera & Editing by ANDREW GENTILLI http://www.andrewgentilli.com -------------------------------------------------- Video Notes: I do not own the rights to the movie "Predator 2" in any way.
Mark and Andrew are best friends. Yet, their relationship is far from perfect. --------------------------------------- Written, produced, directed & performed by Mark Joseph and Andrew Gentilli.