House of Cards Explained: Shakespeare, History & Guilty Pleasure

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House of Cards gets its power from a few key elements: the Shakespearean magnitude, historical and present political mirrors, the dark and extra-dirty world, and the guilty pleasure of rooting for its deliciously wicked central couple. This contains Spoilers for Seasons 1-4 (no Season 5 spoilers). Sign up to our email newsletter for updates on new videos, fun film trivia, giveaways, longform content, events and more! bit.ly/2oVVB1Q
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@starwarfan8342 6 лет назад

I love the sheer hypocrisy of their names. Frank (truthful, honest) and Claire (clear, transparent, pure)

@1010megadanny 6 лет назад

i never even realised that before!

@kpimkpim349 5 лет назад

wow, never caught that

@hansellancephilippe4075 5 лет назад

Thank you so much, it makes house of cards behind the curtains leave crumbs of creativity.

@rasarmusic1 5 лет назад

😳🤯

@quietstorm7684 4 года назад

😐😐😐

@telmut247 5 лет назад

Kevin Spacey, despite all the scandal, is a phenomenal actor...

@JaneyJJJ 4 года назад

Been acting like a human for a while now...

@MrLP3xp3rt 4 года назад

@Qwerty123 he is not guilty so stfu

@janwouter5215 4 года назад

This comment didn't age well

@telmut247 4 года назад

Jan Wouter why not? I reckon it is still valid unless you have reason to dispute him being a great actor that we aren’t privy to...

@janwouter5215 4 года назад

@@telmut247 well turned out he was innocent so comments like this didn't age well. He is just a great actor nothing else. Sadly, we will never see him perform again.

@henrychan3394 7 лет назад

OUTSTANDING analysis! Loved every bit of the video.

@mequable 7 лет назад

absolutely!

@amiralamosadeghi8131 6 лет назад

ditto

@TweezerStreet 7 лет назад

Gotta share this when people say that HoC is a boring drama. It is fantastic and this video helps prove that point. Thank you!

@TweezerStreet Год назад

@@rupeshdalal7426 Nope. Might be good to have some background of how the us government is set up, but it's a gripping tale regardless.

@WiseAilbhean 5 лет назад

There are times when I'm watching this show and just get mesmerized by the camera angles and set lighting choices. They rarely seem to use much overhead harsh lights. Most of scenes are either filled with light that looks natural or dark and accented with low lights at eye level. It has a cozy look which contrasts vastly from the story and characters. Seriously, that Underwood's home looks really cozy but far from it. Matter of fact is so clean cut like a museum it's quiet uneasy. Unfortunately I feel I would still design my home like that. XD

@tyrellrivera 3 года назад

When Lady MacBeth recites, "unsex me," it has nothing to do with primal desire. She is invoking the strength and courage of a man in order to carry out her wicked deeds unrepentant. During those times, men were portrayed as the dominant sex who embodied strength and courage.

@gabymerman9005 2 года назад

And yet, the other interpretation is also interesting.

@0ohoaxo0 7 лет назад

when claire said "im next" to the cam, I shat my pants

@robertbaratheon2193 4 года назад

“my turn” but close enough.

@BehindTheFrames 7 лет назад

Honestly this channel should be huge! Your videos have never let me down 😍

@thetake 7 лет назад

+SinginHuman Thanks! That's our goal!

@duantorruellas716 5 лет назад

The lighting and the shots are incredible. The science of conveying emotion and mood with shadow and light, as well as color temperature is key here. And used very well in the angles and symmetry of the compositions . Only to Match the overall star power and great writing for this amazing series spacey showing the pure sharpness and range as well as awesome timing. Clares also played by a vet of subtle excellence. These pros bring the real along with the entire cast. Art imitates life here with grace. Good stuff.

@adrianrice2177 5 лет назад

"It's the other way around. . ." was one of my favorite scenes

@netocont4830 7 лет назад

Tight. Let's go watch season 5!!

@CS-pg4go 7 лет назад

I usually can never get passed a 10 min video but damn this one is so well made. Great job

@JH-gv8lx 7 лет назад

Absolutely fantastic analysis. I particularly liked the points on their relationship and how it moves from Frank using Claire to Frank and Claire working together.

@mbe102 6 лет назад

Something wicked certainly that way came.

@andreblackaller3560 5 лет назад

Stadium ARTs child abuse lol

@youngwolf6896 5 лет назад

This is the best RU-vid video I have ever seen. Hours and hours must have gone into making this. Great job.

@brohem03 Год назад

and all this man wanted was Secretary of State.

@ryanwilder4327 7 лет назад

this is an absolutely amazing video. such in depth analysis that I never even remotely stumbled upon that goes far beyond the metaphor of Shakespearean works and into the mise en scene of the show. bravo

@virenpathre 3 года назад

I'm offering hugs to anyone who is watching this video after watching season 6 :'/

@jnru3ns4N3 7 лет назад

I love this series so and thank you for dedicating an episode to this. 🙌🏾

@lanaalba8392 7 лет назад

Great analysis of a complex subject!

@sacmakiz 7 лет назад

Wonderful analysis!!! I just watched the fifth season of HOC and I am still living in the blue & yellow clouds of cold heartedness..

@jimmyrussels9685 7 лет назад

Like the impression your doing of Frank

@kashifashraf8085 5 лет назад

Love it and I never saw the movie and/or drama twice but not remember how many times I watch house of cards

@adamm2091 5 лет назад

It is interesting how as their relationship deteriorates, so does the quality of the show. Frank and Claire climbing together *was* the show. As they took the show in the direction that you explain in the last minutes, as well as S5, it seems to lose much of it's depth, gravity and interest.

@hazel43717 7 лет назад

Great video, but as someone who is hard of hearing it's rather distracting and difficult to grasp everything you're saying when you're talking over clips of the actors talking. Perhaps you could keep this in mind for your next video. :)

@MarioRossiAncora 6 лет назад

Hazel Allen Agreed. Loved the analysis, but they could have lowered the audio of the clips when talking over them.

@ruddiko 6 лет назад

ADHD?

@rasarmusic1 5 лет назад

ruddiko Maybe you have ADHD? The first thing Hazel wrote was that she’s hard of hearing. It’s not about focus.

@amistrophy 4 года назад

English subs are out :p Just took a few years...

@SunshineSML 7 лет назад

We do MacBeth in school and I just thought that House of Cards is just MacBeth in the modern day

@athee569 7 лет назад

Screen Prism is now my favourite channel on RU-vid ! Fascinating insights

@patm9426 7 лет назад

Great analysis, narration is excellent and the voice is smooth

@JPActivity 7 лет назад

Analysis was really great in this and I was very impressed! I actually did my own with a particular focus on the latest season however not with the same depth as yours!

@roddo1955 5 лет назад

The narrator has such a weird timbre to his voice and there is such emphasis on plosive sounds. Also the talking over dialogue forces the listener to single out his voice over the din of ambient background sound. Hypnotic.

@MrUFXO 7 лет назад

I just discovered this channel and I am so shocked that I didn't discovered this channel before. Good job! I love your analysis.

@martinachan7719 7 лет назад

EXCELLENT analysis. Could you do more after season 5 ?

@MsRoxanne45 7 лет назад

Great analysis!!

@rahallivex 6 лет назад

Loved the first 2 seasons just epic and brilliant in every way.

@lara2594 6 лет назад

Oh my God, thank you so much for this video, absolutely inspiring and eye-opening! I now totally consider writing my dissertation about the Sheakespearan influences on House of Cards!!!

@zaubertomate665 7 лет назад

You guys definetly should make another analysis for season 5

@avedic 7 лет назад

This was SO well done! I've seen a few of this channel's videos, and now this one clinches it for me....just subscribed! Keep up the great work...this is truly intelligent creative interesting content and analysis.

@camille.8285 7 лет назад

I LOVE YOU SCREENPRISM YOUR VIDEOS ARE BEAUTIFUL ANALYTICAL AND REMARKABLY NUANCED THANK YOU SO MUCH IM CRYING SO GODDAMN AESTHETICALLY DELICIOUS

@eusouagua 6 лет назад

Amazing series! Amazing analysis!

@daniels.os. 7 лет назад

Remarcable analysis. Congratulations!!

@ivanbarone4380 7 лет назад

Good good good job with this analysis!!

@iluvtacosmi7733 5 лет назад

Stunning work!

@teddypattinson5772 7 лет назад

Beautiful analysis

@sakuradeva555 7 лет назад

Amazing video as usual!

@vai82 7 лет назад

Excellent. Loved the voice of the narrator as well.

@alister214 7 лет назад

well done video. full of insights without cheesy one liners

@kevinspacey9976 Год назад

Thank you ❤

@ivanpb1983 7 лет назад

Just subscribed! Love your work.

@impsdelights1757 6 лет назад

Beautiful analysis. I love it.

@jearmin 3 года назад

Very insightful exploration, thanks!!

@ViviNyc1 6 лет назад

Phenomenal analysis! Thank you.

@leonardojus1 7 лет назад

Good job, guys! That was truly great.

@lily-_- 7 лет назад

Wow, this was great! I've definitely subscribed. Thanks for making such high quality videos :)

@shadowninja-vv3uw 7 лет назад

this was PERFECT

@jearmin 3 года назад

Congratulations on the quality of your analysis and the evidence shared. And well-chosen title.

@comblee9968 7 лет назад

How come I never hear about this amazing channel before!!

@fredkelly6953 6 лет назад

Nice job, you've earned my sub.

@residurna7797 7 лет назад

wow, you really deserve more audience... outstanding

@XPhantom101 7 лет назад

Incredible work

@antij1 7 лет назад

i LOVE his channel and this show is AMAZING 😩 might be greedy of me but it would be gr8 if yall did a short vid on the 5th season bc I feel that the Shakespeare influence rlly reached it's peak this season! & how hey structured the confusion this season it was sooooo good. luv this video tho 💖💖💖 want more 😍😍

@kevinspacey9976 Год назад

Thank you so much ❤

@LiYanyi 6 лет назад

Great analysis, I held my breath when I'm watching it! OMG!

@AM-sp6je 7 лет назад

This is brilliant!

@jakeu123 7 лет назад

How is this channel not bigger?

@orangewarm1 5 лет назад

Claire does show regret for being childless. in one episode she even suggests a child.

@erinbroderick4272 3 года назад

I believe every time Claire uses potential pregnancies it was for her own gain, a tool for her use nothing more

@veronicab15 11 месяцев назад

She gave up children for his gain, so her honest desire to be a mother coupled with knowing she did give that up for him and not her gain, explains why in the end she finally chooses to get pregnant. She does everything for herself now.

@LunarEclipseB05 Месяц назад

@@veronicab15I wonder if she will be a true mother and become better

@nickyg2x 7 лет назад

And I hit subscribe to the channel. This is a gold mine.

@mizz9863 5 лет назад

Excellent video

@RockWeller 4 года назад

Absolutely loved these series

@sophieschade9111 7 лет назад

That last frame though

@holcombas 6 лет назад

This was amazing!!!

@samriddhswaroop715 5 лет назад

Now that's what I call perfect analysis!

@v8Buster87 5 лет назад

These women put so much work into these videos.

@himynameisnickolas 7 лет назад

This was great!

@ericcartmansh 7 лет назад

God damn this video is chillingly good

@mbaustin100 11 месяцев назад

Random question but what’s the background music? It’s hauntingly beautiful.

@shadow_psych7069 7 лет назад

Very awesome analysis! The very end of the video just made me realize that Frank didn't do that at all in season 5... I think that fact definitely deserves some thought as to why. There's no way it's absence is meaningless. :P

@francescolrn 7 лет назад

I'm just here waiting for this channel to blow up

@alvaroga1n 4 года назад

Amzing video wow I love this show its so entertaining and interesting

@Touchgrassplz 7 лет назад

great stuff~!

@edwarddavidson5391 6 лет назад

Great explanation.GREAT show.I personally have always loved Kevin Spacey,Especially in things like American Beauty,Kpax,Outbreak,Casino Jack,THE CLASSIC The Negotiator of course.I wad hooked on House Of Cards the moment I knew Kevin Spacey was in it let alone not having started yet.Pulled a couple all-nighters Binge watching this show.I'm Canadian as well 😎

@amandapanda733 5 лет назад

Brilliant. Well done! Please, someone, do a literary analysis on the Macbeth with Pattrick Stewart, and his take on Macbeth. The woman who played Lady Macbeth did a fantastic job. I'd love to see your critque.

@larsickenroth3258 3 года назад

Great, great piece. Request: playlist per voice actor/author?

@ethanthornton7719 2 года назад

great content :)

@crimsonsbowtie2184 6 лет назад

Man I'm going to miss this show

@jayfolk 7 лет назад

screenprism finally making analysis as good as wisecrack.

@FelipeMoscaritolo 7 лет назад

Great video, man! Just take a look at the audio volume, cause sometimes the references are louder than your voice over.

@JaceTan-90 6 лет назад

Can't wait for another review just before Season 6

@michaelcain9324 6 лет назад

Wonderful.

@justinfalls2806 3 года назад

Now I want to watch this!

@marcusthompson1031 7 лет назад

best view I've seen all day..

@davisoaresalves5179 4 года назад

BEST SERIES OF ALL TIME.

@luminousblue1539 4 года назад

good job

@Outsider.X 3 месяца назад

The welcome back opening of Frank Underwood is just way too powerful❤❤

@davisoaresalves5179 4 года назад

My favourite series.

@jackdutfield6096 7 лет назад

glad that this was in my recommended, and by liking i hope it pops up in someone else's

@exiletsj2570 5 лет назад

How have I only just found this?

@broeretop1 7 лет назад

Hey, I got a question! The bits of video you used for the Shakespear analogy, are those series of movies? A And could you tell me their names?

@albertonajarro 2 года назад

Amazing

@himurahaibara1459 6 лет назад

".......untill we subtly root for his success" Yes that's a real guilty pleasure

@lesliesnow3791 5 лет назад

I don't know why but sometimes I wish that Frank and Claire Underwood were my parents.

@aleluia1903 6 лет назад

@ScreenPrism this video is ingeniously worked out.... i have no words - in a good way! :)) One thing that i really want to know it's the name of the song/sound effect from 8:37.

@mylesschutte6257 7 лет назад

I want to see an analysis on why Frank did what he did at the end of season 5 when he... sabotaged himself. Does he really believe the real power exists outside the Whitehouse? It's such an odd shift for him that's not explained.