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Original Sin: From Preacher’s Kid to the Creation of CinemaSins
And this book here… is it a memoir? Kind of. Is it a humor book? Yeah, a bit. Is it an instructional tome? Here and there.
Perhaps best known as the snarky narrator and co-founder of the viral YouTube channel CinemaSins, Jeremy Scott cracked the code of turning a passion for film and sarcarm into a full-time job.
Original Sin: From Preacher's Kid to the Creation of CinemaSins (and 3.5 billion+ views) is Jeremy's compelling story of family, career, and a deep love for movies that launched him into internet stardom. In his trademark, unapologetic voice, Jeremy gives an irreverent and honest take on the wild ride to creating a YouTube sensation. This memoir-with-a-twist sprinkles readers with his personal advice on the combination of dumb luck, know-how, and je nais se quois it takes to be successful on YouTube while hilariously relaying how two friends stumbled into fame.
With anecdotes of laugh-out-loud misadventures and insightful, actionable advice for aspiring YouTubers, Original Sin is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look into the inception of an internet sensation. But more than that, it's one man's love letter to humankind's greatest escape, a pastime that allows us to dream and dwell on beauty, art, and truth. Original Sin is Jeremy Scott's ode to cinema and how often life can imitate the movies.
Perhaps best known as the snarky narrator and co-founder of the viral YouTube channel CinemaSins, Jeremy Scott cracked the code of turning a passion for film and sarcarm into a full-time job.
Original Sin: From Preacher's Kid to the Creation of CinemaSins (and 3.5 billion+ views) is Jeremy's compelling story of family, career, and a deep love for movies that launched him into internet stardom. In his trademark, unapologetic voice, Jeremy gives an irreverent and honest take on the wild ride to creating a YouTube sensation. This memoir-with-a-twist sprinkles readers with his personal advice on the combination of dumb luck, know-how, and je nais se quois it takes to be successful on YouTube while hilariously relaying how two friends stumbled into fame.
With anecdotes of laugh-out-loud misadventures and insightful, actionable advice for aspiring YouTubers, Original Sin is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look into the inception of an internet sensation. But more than that, it's one man's love letter to humankind's greatest escape, a pastime that allows us to dream and dwell on beauty, art, and truth. Original Sin is Jeremy Scott's ode to cinema and how often life can imitate the movies.
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288 pages, Paperback
Published May 18, 2021
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About the author
Jeremy Scott
7 books260 followersJeremy Scott is a writer and entertainer from Nashville, TN. He is the co-creator & narrator of CinemaSins, a YouTube channel dedicated to movie-related comedy that has amassed over 3.8 million subscribers in under 2 years' time. A former online marketing consultant, Jeremy spends his time writing, being sarcastic, and greenly hoping to find a good laugh once a day.
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May 15, 2021
After reading 174 pages of Original Sin: From Preacher’s Kid to the Creator of CinemaSins in one day. What did I learn or truly gain from this book? Not jack at all. Correction, let’s pump the brakes on this one because I did learn some things from the co-founder of CinemaSins. Before we get there this is going to be as transparent as possible to present readers with an honest review. Not pulling back on any punches just like Scott’s book here. Original Sin is definitely a book for the hardcore fans of the YouTube channel. Probably not for the casual viewer or anybody else outside that particular list. The memoir is junk food for the brain that provides a quick read that’ll bring the reader the occasional chuckle or two per chapter.
Yet, one can’t help but notice that the author talks in circles almost as if they’re eating up pages in order to meet the quota of what makes a legitimate book. Some pages didn’t need to be included because the reader has already read the drivel before. Jeremy Scott loves to get drunk on his business trips, he brags how much money he makes, brags about the expensive food he can afford, and that the reader should try that expensive food. Then there’s repetitive cursing, and I get it that some people curse a lot when they talk. I am guilty of that, but there’s a point where it becomes obnoxious to read and it feels like reading a pre-teen learning his first curse word. As I was reading further into the book realizing how often Scott gets drunk and makes a mess of himself. I then remember this is a man in his 40s that has a family; there was a wave of secondhand embarrassment.
Jeremy Scott makes it clear numerous times that his book isn’t about how to be famous or successful. It’s about a man wanting to share some of his personal stories and I do appreciate his sincerity. Dumb luck is a big part of success for Scott and a lot of other people as he mentions in his book. That is something I agree wholeheartedly with. I appreciate his love for cinema, food, and Mystery Science Theater 3000. With that said Original Sin is for the hardcore fans, it’s not worth the price at $17.99 because this is something that could have easily been a YouTube short on his many channels.
Yet, one can’t help but notice that the author talks in circles almost as if they’re eating up pages in order to meet the quota of what makes a legitimate book. Some pages didn’t need to be included because the reader has already read the drivel before. Jeremy Scott loves to get drunk on his business trips, he brags how much money he makes, brags about the expensive food he can afford, and that the reader should try that expensive food. Then there’s repetitive cursing, and I get it that some people curse a lot when they talk. I am guilty of that, but there’s a point where it becomes obnoxious to read and it feels like reading a pre-teen learning his first curse word. As I was reading further into the book realizing how often Scott gets drunk and makes a mess of himself. I then remember this is a man in his 40s that has a family; there was a wave of secondhand embarrassment.
Jeremy Scott makes it clear numerous times that his book isn’t about how to be famous or successful. It’s about a man wanting to share some of his personal stories and I do appreciate his sincerity. Dumb luck is a big part of success for Scott and a lot of other people as he mentions in his book. That is something I agree wholeheartedly with. I appreciate his love for cinema, food, and Mystery Science Theater 3000. With that said Original Sin is for the hardcore fans, it’s not worth the price at $17.99 because this is something that could have easily been a YouTube short on his many channels.
June 2, 2025
This was an absolute blast to hear. The fact that the author self-narrates (always a feature I enjoy) contributed greately to to the experience. I could tell very early on that I was listening to a fellow Gen X'r, and was not even slightly shocked when he confirmed it. Of course, it helps that I find the humor in Everything Wrong With to be my cup of tea - the humor in the book is absolutely on par. I will note that the language is... adult.
One side note: I would also suggest certain sections in this as required reading for Christians as a "what not to do" for fellow believers. It was heartbreaking to hear about the author's turn from faith.
Ultimately I would strongly recommend this to most readers.
One side note: I would also suggest certain sections in this as required reading for Christians as a "what not to do" for fellow believers. It was heartbreaking to hear about the author's turn from faith.
Ultimately I would strongly recommend this to most readers.
June 3, 2021
New drinking game: Take a shot every time Jeremy writes the word "movie". No, wait, don't. You'll die.
But seriously though, I enjoyed this book. It really did feel like a friend was just talking to me and telling me awesome stories. Jeremy really does have a way with words.
But seriously though, I enjoyed this book. It really did feel like a friend was just talking to me and telling me awesome stories. Jeremy really does have a way with words.
October 2, 2022
Love anything Jeremy writes or narrates. Even though he is soooo tired of it, lol.
Great insight to a true cinema lover.
Great insight to a true cinema lover.
February 2, 2026
very entertaining. if you like the humor of cinemasins you should read, or better yet, listen to the audiobook
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