10 Feel Good Movies SteveForFilms 2026-06-05 | Here are 10 films that will brighten your weekend.This was inspired by a video by Jamie @MuckMan_Movies channel.Here are some more recommendations from channels:@ian23doc youtu.be/I3B2Auw1HBM@neilsmoviechannel3199 youtu.be/MHniOd22Nf4@roybarratt5609 youtu.be/Es-puT_86hQSeveral of these films have been championed and reviewed by @solitaryronin1 Tale Of Tsar Saltan youtu.be/1U9nAVMYM-QThree Wishes For Cinderella here: youtu.be/3HSd8zCZAZwSwing Girls youtu.be/1oOdU82V37APaterson was just recommended in a recent video by @goosesmovies
Incredible Films with LESS than 6 out of 10 on IMDb SteveForFilms 2026-09-14 | Some of the films are not masterpieces, but at least two of them are. ...and they are all quality films in a variety of ways.Please enjoy and share your favourite films that have low scores on IMDb.Four Sided Triangle is available to watch here:youtu.be/23A8jWZk0LIThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works.
10 Best Films Watched in July & August SteveForFilms 2026-08-31 | I watched 34 films through July & August. These were my favourites. All strong recommendations.This video features...11: The 1976 Paris–Roubaix cycle race featuring Eddy Merckx, currently available to watch here youtube.com/watch?v=gUDhvIXCtKk 10: A classic starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine and James Garner, with a Queer edge, available from @britishfilminstitute 9: A recent film from Romania available from Dekanalog. Great fun.8 and 4: Championed by @KatieoftheNight Two Giallo (Gialli?) starring the stunningly beautiful Edwige Fenech, both available on @shamelessfilms654 6: A wonderful classic from Walerian Borowczyk, also featured at @michaelbartlettfilm youtu.be/GeKnqh4OlRk5: Recommended by @solitaryronin1 - A 70's New York cop drama starring Yaphet Kotto and Bob Balaban. Released by @kinolorber youtu.be/SLthDyrLVRI3: An early @criterioncollection release of a Japanese classic featuring Kishi Keiko (Keiko Kishi) who passed away 7 August 2026 at the age of 93.2: Recommended by @RogerKirby13 - A French neo-noir dark comedy psychological crime thriller starring the incredible Patrick Dewaere and Marie Trintignant (daughter of Jean-Louis Trintignant) and available from @radiancereleases youtu.be/e4MaeO435g07 and 1: Two films directed by Daisuke Itō and both starring Machiko Kyō. I'm not sure if there are English language subtitles available for these. These need Blu Ray releases.I have watched 111 films this year.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works.
10 Avant-garde films I Like SteveForFilms 2026-08-16 | What arty films do you like? These are 10 I really like.I'm not a massive fan of experimental and avant garde films and there are loads of greats I'm missing.Thank you to @barrymoore4470 for suggesting this video.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works.
30 Great OPENING SHOTS in Movies (...in release date order) SteveForFilms 2026-08-01 | Some are obvious, some are obscure, and one required a lot of pixelation (which was fun to do).What are some of your favourites?Opening shots (not opening scenes) are the very first images we see that form part of the narrative.This topic was suggested by @michaelbartlettfilm 1965s 'I Saw What You Did' was recently recommended by @solitaryronin1 here: youtu.be/f-vWz48gZdUCheck out those channels.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works.
My 10 Favourite Films of the Decade so far (not ranked) SteveForFilms 2026-07-26 | I've watched 145 films released in the 2020s.These are the 10 I've liked the most.What are your favourites of the decade so far?Honourable mentions...Animated film: Look BackPerformance film: Bo Burnham: InsideDocumentary: Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Comedy: Palm SpringsThis list is not ranked.Your top 10 will be different to mine.Thank you to @TheIcelandicPsycho for suggesting this topic.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works.
Unboxing a Kenji Mizoguchi Boxset and Double-Dipping SteveForFilms 2026-07-20 | This is the last part of my Japanese films and pickups series.Here's the video featuring the Kenji Mizoguchi Volume 2 box: youtu.be/_Lf4SIGgy0cHere is the other pickups video I made:youtu.be/EZwTXc3VeHEThere are Japanese film location videos here:youtu.be/9iWgvTb1YX4youtu.be/MXZI5muMIaQI hope you enjoyed going on this journey with me.
Sean Baker’s Best Films ...so far! SteveForFilms 2026-07-19 | All STRONG recommendations.These are the best 5 Sean Baker films according to Letterboxd ...and I agree.This video could also be titled the Honourable @solitaryronin1 irritating characters Top 5.The intro music is from Starlet.
DVD Pickups and a Director Discovery! SteveForFilms 2026-07-18 | I've just watched two great films by a wonderful Director I'd not heard of.To watch Mike's discussion of the director go here:youtu.be/BZk89OSdqXY?t=983Thanks.
Found Filming Location - LOVE EXPOSURE SteveForFilms 2026-07-12 | Images from the location of the iconic fight scene from Love Exposure (2008)Watch the film if you get the chance. It is fab.!This upload is about the film. Any comment not directly about the film or the art of film-making are likely to be deleted or ignored. Please direct those comments to other channels or websites. Thank you.
Ranking Recent Watches - April to June SteveForFilms 2026-07-02 | I watched 37 films April to June. These are my 10 film recommendations that are all really interesting in their own way.Total films watched for the first time in 2026, so far: 76Mr Klein was recommended by @solitaryronin1 Check out all his great recommendations. The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works.
Film locations - Red Post on Escher Street (2020) SteveForFilms 2026-06-23 | One of the best films I watched last year.Here is a variety of images from some of the film locations.Most of these locations were pretty hard to track down.I haven't included images of Shibuya Crossing because it is a very well known spot and I didn't want to include spoilers.I hope you find this video interesting.Watch the film if you get the chance. It is fab.!This upload is about the films. Any comment not directly about the film or the art of film-making are likely to be deleted or ignored. Please direct those comments to other channels or websites.
DVD and Blu Ray Pick Ups SteveForFilms 2026-05-31 | This is my first attempt at sharing some recent movie purchases.It's what the kids call a Haul Video.I realise the image is a bit over-exposed and the sound quality isn't great, but I had to use whatever was to hand..I hope this video is of interest.In July I hope to create more of my regular videos. PLEASE STAND BY :-)
10 Recent CRITERION recommendations (with Solitary Ronin Films) SteveForFilms 2026-04-20 | Solitary Ronin joins me to suggest 10 great @criterioncollectionfilms released since 2020 (spine number 1000 or above).All these films are available from Criterion.In the UK they are available through DiabolikDVDThank you to @solitaryronin1 for being part of this video.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
The 10 Best Films Ive Discovered so far this Year SteveForFilms 2026-04-08 | I've watched 38 films in 2026. These are my 10 favourites, including 7 films from Japan.Time Stood Still was recommended by @michaelbartlettfilm I first heard about Cash Calls Hell from @solitaryronin1 Mr Thank You (1936) is available to watch on YouTube with English subtitles youtu.be/nIeGNKu9YSENo animals were harmed in the making of this video, but Jeri Ryan kills a pig in Men Cry Bullets.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
5 Films from 5 Countries (...including my FILM OF THE YEAR so far) SteveForFilms 2026-03-30 | A selection of 5 fab films not in the English language.This includes the best film I've watched so far in 2026.This was an idea by @Hilz_onthehunt Thank you to @timcole418 for tagging me.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
My FAVOURITE 90s FILMS ...an Update for 2026 SteveForFilms 2026-03-17 | Inspired by @roninazarintalk1293 and @roybarratt5609 this is an update to my mid-2024 top 20 films of the 1990s. This new shortlist includes 2 NEW ENTRIES and 1 RE-ENTRY.The 90s produced a lot of good films and fun blockbusters. These are the films I am personally most likely to go back to.A few films have dropped in my appreciation because the filmmakers have since tarnished their talent.Please share your favourites.Thank you to @Hilz_onthehunt for tagging me in his video.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
FILM LOCATION visit: Powis Square, London SteveForFilms 2026-03-08 | On a February day I took a small detour to visit an iconic filming location from one of my favourite films of all time....Powis Square, London, W11Chas (James Fox) arrives at the house of Turner (Mick Jagger).I hope you like it.This was an unplanned visit and I didn’t have opportunity to line up shots.
Actresses I Will Watch in Anything SteveForFilms 2026-02-23 | These are some of my favourite actresses.Who are your favourites? share in the comments.Probably my last video for a while ...but keep an eye out for more coming in the future.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Favourite Films Watched in 2025 - Ronin and Steve Discuss (Part 1 - films 10 to 6) SteveForFilms 2026-02-16 | Reuploaded to fix a couple of edit issues.This was recorded on 19th December 2025 with Solitary Ronin from Solitary Ronin @solitaryronin1 The earlier upload and comments are here:youtu.be/RbnOSq8O-GcThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
21 Romantic Films #love #film SteveForFilms 2026-02-14 | These are from a video I published 2 years ago.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
My 10 (13) Favourite Films of the 21st Century ...so far SteveForFilms 2026-02-04 | These are my favourite films of the century so far.This was difficult. So many fantastic favourites had to be left out.Three choices are Director double-bills.Making the list was inspired by @roybarratt5609 The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Favourite Films Watched in 2025 - 5 to 1 - Ronin and Steve Discuss (Part 2) SteveForFilms 2026-01-19 | Favourite films 5 to 1. This was recorded on 19th December 2025 with Solitary Ronin from Solitary Ronin @solitaryronin1 A huge THANK YOU to Ronin.Films included here are available from@criterioncollection, @Eurekaentertainment , @SecondRunDVD , @thirdwindowfilms , @Curzon , CultFilms, DiabolikDVD and others. The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
My 25 BEST FILM DISCOVERIES of 2025 SteveForFilms 2025-12-14 | I've watched 177 films in 2025. These are the 25 I enjoyed and loved the most. This list is ranked 25 to 1, with 3 films sharing the no.1 position. I just couldn't decide between them. They are all incredibly good. I hope you enjoy.Many of these films came recommended by@solitaryronin1 @michaelbartlettfilm @goosesmovies @VulgarianTroglodyte @neilsmoviechannel3199@thefilmloner @bobsvintagemovies also@JodiesMovieRealm for championing Straight Time, and Marion Cotillard for recommeding Fanfan la Tulipe youtu.be/sPP5CuNVNU8&t=10The coming year is going to be very busy. I might upload more videos, or I might not. If not, Thank you to all the YouTubers who have been on this journey with me.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
The 5 BEST Films I Watched in November SteveForFilms 2025-11-30 | I watched 18 films this month. These are the 5 I liked the most. These were all First-Time Watches for me.My total for the year so far: 165 filmsNext month....my favourite film discoveries of 2025.Marion Cotillard’s Criterion Closet Picksyoutu.be/sPP5CuNVNU800:00 Film 100:29 Film 200:57 Film 301:12 Film 401:32 Film 501:59 EpilogueThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.End
UNDERRATED GENRE GEMS - with Steve and Ronin SteveForFilms 2025-11-11 | Film recommendations from 16 movie genres.This is a collaboration with Solitary Ronin @solitaryronin1 Share your recommendations for films that are underrated / under-appreciated / under-seen films.- - - Genres - - - 00:00 Action02:10 Adventure04:42 Comedy08:14 Crime11:10 Documentary13:23 Drama16:55 Fantasy19:55 History23:37 Horror26:45 Musical29:47 Mystery31:46 Romance34:01 Sci Fi36:08 Thriller38:13 War40:34 WesternSome of the labels mentioned in this video are:@deafcrocodile , @chanel88Films , @radiancereleases , @criterioncollection , @cipictures - - - Copyright - - - The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Movie Dance Montage - Celebrating 500 Subscribers SteveForFilms 2025-11-06 | These are all clips from films or from scenes that I love. Most of these films have featured in my previous videos. 10 of these films are amongst my Favourite Films of All Time.This video marks my channel reaching 500 Subscribers. ...and many of them are real cool people!!!Thank you to anyone who Subscribes to my channel, watches, likes, comments. I love you All.How many of these 37 films do you know? Feel free to Share your total in the comments, below.Less than 10 = You’re missing out on some SUPERB movies 😗10 to 19 = Your journey to Cinephile is well under way 🤓20 to 29 = Wow! You really know your stuff! 🤩30+ = You need to get out more 😆 (...and so do I 😅)The good music used here is Youth Party - LemonMusicStudio- - - Copyright - - - The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.The films in this compilation are:Duck SoupGolden FernHeart of StoneScandal in SorrentoJirocho FujiThe RiverCairo StationThe Hidden FortressFuneral Parade of RosesThe Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherTyphoon ClubPerformanceMarriage Italian StyleAn Actor's RevengeApocalypse NowDaisiesGinaBadlandsTropic ThunderFrankBarton FinkMotel DestinoBaby Assassins 2Let The Right One InMoonrise KingdomSinnersCafé NoirQuadropheniaThe EndDinner In AmericaBoratEx MachinaChungking ExpressAmerican HoneyTo Die ForNapoleon Dynamite...and the bonus...The Lobster
The 4 BEST Films I Watched in October SteveForFilms 2025-10-31 | I watched 17 films this month. These are the 4 I liked the most. These were all First-Time Watches for me.My total for the year so far: 147 filmsNovember will be my channel's final Monthly update.Thank you to @goosesmovies and to @VulgarianTroglodyte for their recommendations.00:00 Film 100:28 Film 200:40 Film 301:01 Film 401:32 EpilogueThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.--End--
Celebrating Elsa Lanchester SteveForFilms 2025-10-27 | Performances from the legendary Elsa Lanchester spanning almost 5 decades.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Top 10 - Celebrating Catherine Deneuve SteveForFilms 2025-10-21 | The beautiful and talented Catherine Fabienne Dorléac (Deneuve) stars in more than 100 films. These are my current favourites.Thank you to @goosesmovies for encouraging me on this project and for recommending a film I hadn't previously seen.I've not seen many of Deneuve's films but these have been the most special to me. Role and screen-time was a factor in my ranking, hence Dancer In The Dark is lower despite being a superb film.The song at no.9 (Rêves secrets d'un prince et d'une princesse) is by Michel Legrand and Jacques DemyThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Discussing LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD (1961) SteveForFilms 2025-10-06 | Come with us on a journey through time and space, to the world of Marienbad.Mike from @michaelbartlettfilm and Steve from @steveforfilms chat about this classic film.The film is available on the Criterion Collection, spine no.478Some good videos about Last Year At MarienbadEdgar Wright on FilmmakersOnFilms youtube.com/watch?v=MOJDk3UxJHAThe Obsessive Goes to the Movies youtube.com/watch?v=JgY0xLgetQkAllan Arkush on Trailers From Hell youtube.com/watch?v=b8nmwBZKvcQThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
The 5 BEST Films I Watched in September SteveForFilms 2025-09-30 | I watched 12 films last month. These are the 5 I liked the most. These were all First-Time Watches for me.My total for the year so far: 130 filmsThank you to @michaelbartlettfilm for recommeding INDEPENDENCIA and ZAMAThis is available on DVD ONLY from @SecondRunDVD I was inspired to get HEART OF STONE by @RazorwireReviews Unfortunately this version appears to be restored by a computer.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.--End--
Celebrating Maggie Cheung SteveForFilms 2025-09-19 | A compilation to celebrate the wonderful Cheung Man-yuk (Maggie Cheung).The songs here are:Tian Mi Mi recorded by Teresa TengPerfidia composed by Alberto Domínguez, recorded by Xavier CugatMaggie May by Rod Stewart & Martin Quittenton covered brilliantly by Mojo Thunder feat. Blake Willoughby @mojothunderofficialThe films featured here are (in order that they appear):Comrades:Almost A Love StoryHeroIrma VepAshes Of TimeIn The Mood For LoveDays Of Being WildThe Heroic TrioGreen SnakeAs Tears Go ByThese are all favourites of mine (with the exception of Heroic Trio - but Ms Cheung is sooo iconic in that one!). The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
The 4 BEST Films I Watched in August SteveForFilms 2025-08-31 | I watched 17 films in August. These 4 were the best. They are all First-Time Watches for me and are all recommendations.Thank you to@solitaryronin1 for recommending several great films.@VulgarianTroglodyte for recommeding the 3 hour 38 minutes Eureka Katalin Varga is available as part of the Peter Strickland Curzon Collection.King Stakh is available from @deafcrocodile and DIABOLIKDVD The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.--End--
QUENTIN TARANTINO on True Romance... I dont ask the questions SteveForFilms 2025-08-27 | Performance is available on the Criterion Collection, spine no.1252Hans Zimmer in the Criterion Closet is here: youtu.be/2o4oC0diM8EThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
PERFORMANCE (1970) starring Mick Jagger - Mike & Steve discuss SteveForFilms 2025-08-26 | Mike and Steve chat about one of the greatest British Films of all time.Gangster filmRock'n'Roll filmInfluentialInnovativeCult ClassicStudio disasterPERFORMANCE ( directed by Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg) is a film we are both fascinated by. Steve thinks it is the greatest film of all time. Mike has the film on the fringes of his favourites list. Comments welcome. Please note, we are aware we made quite a few errors in the process of talking about this film.Thanks for watching.@michaelbartlettfilm@steve_for_filmsThe film is available on the Criterion Collection, spine no.1252The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Viewer Ranked Hitchcock Films SteveForFilms 2025-08-18 | These are the Top 10 Hitchcock films, based on the comments on my own ranking video.Thank you to those who commented.The ranking was calculated by the number of people who listed the film amongst their favourites. Where there was a tie, the Letterboxed score was used to separate them.More feedback is welcome.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Celebrating Alfred Hitchcock SteveForFilms 2025-08-12 | He made 55 Feature Films. Most of them are great. These are the ones I enjoy watching the most ....not necessarily the greatest.Share your favourite Hitchcock films.Please comment. ...whether you like/dislike/Subscribe or unSubscribe :-)00:00 - Ten00:19 - Nine00:34 - Eight01:04 - Seven01:30 - Six01:47 - Five02:02 - Four02:26 - Three02:41 - Two02:59 - One03:08 - OutroThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
The 5 BEST Films I Watched in June/July 2025 SteveForFilms 2025-07-31 | I watched a whopping 32 films in June and July.These 5 are the ones I liked the most. They are all First-Time Watches for me and are definitely recommendations.Take Me Somewhere Nice is available from @vinegarsyndromefilms The Golden Fern is available from @deafcrocodile Thank you to@solitaryronin1 for recommending The Night Porter@VulgarianTroglodyte for recommeding YearningMy total for the year so far: 99 filmsThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.0:00 - First film0:27 - Second film0:49 - Third film1:05 - Fourth film1:28 - Fifth film2:02 - Outro--End--
5 Utterly unique FILMS I watched recently SteveForFilms 2025-07-26 | A mix of interesting and memorable films I watched for the first time in June or July.Thank you to @RazorwireReviews for recommending "Silent Star" and the boxset from @Eurekaentertainment Thanks to @michaelbartlettfilm for recommending the enchanted "Last Year At Marienbad",and to @bobsvintagemovies for recommending the British curiosity "Deep End".The clips used here are for inspiration, criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
12 Films Conspicuously Missing from the New York Times list SteveForFilms 2025-07-09 | More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. The list is pretty good. Here are 12 notable omissions. These are all great films that I would have expected to appear somewhere on the list.The full list of films included is here:nytimes.com/interactive/2025/movies/best-movies-21st-century.htmlPlease share you thoughts on the list.This video was inspired by @neilsmoviechannel3199 The clips used here are for inspiration, criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Celebrating Vittorio De Sica SteveForFilms 2025-07-06 | Born 7th July 1901, Vittorio De Sica acted in 167 films and Directed 32 films. His films won awards including the Palme d'Or (at Cannes) and The Golden Bear (in Berlin). Sophia Loren won Best Actress Oscar for her role in his film Two Women. He was an actor, dancer, film-maker, fool, card-player, and he was a Gentleman who worked with many of the same actors over and over again.Many of De Sica's films are available to watch on YouTube.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.0:00 - Actor1:10 - Director2:12 - Outro
Celebrating Nicole Kidman - 10 roles SteveForFilms 2025-06-19 | I first saw Nicole Kidman on the big screen in 1984.These are my 10 favourite Nicole Kidman film roles. I saw 8 of these films in the cinema.What was your first Nicole Kidman film?What is your favourite Nicole Kidman film?The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.0:00 - 100:19 - 90:33 - 80:50 - 71:05 - 61:18 - 51:34 - 41:45 - 31:59 - 22:15 - 12:40 - Outro2:57 - Other videos
Filming Locations: I START COUNTING SteveForFilms 2025-06-07 | In June 2025, with @bobsvintagemovies I embarked on a trip to Bracknell (UK) to visit some of the locations from the British classic film, I Start Counting, starring Jenny Agutter, Bryan Marshall, Simon Ward and Clare Sutcliffe.The film also features Phil Collins (with hair!) in a minor role as an ice cream salesman.The film is available from the BFI.The theme song "I Start Counting", was sung by Lindsey Moore. The film's soundtrack by Basil Kirchin was released in 2008 (Trunk Records).Our trip was carbon free.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
The 4 Best Films I Watched in May 2025 SteveForFilms 2025-05-31 | I watched a 12 films in May. These are the ones I enjoyed the most. They are all First-Time Watches and strong recommendations.Total for the year: 67 films0:00 - First film0:20 - Second film0:35 - Third film0:59 - Fourth Film1:30 - OutroThe Touchables is very hard to find and I couldn't find a copy on physical media. I had to make my own restored version from low quality footage online. If you know anything more about this one, or want to know more, please let me know.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
15 Favourite Shower Scenes SteveForFilms 2025-05-26 | These are some of my personal favourites. My #1 was probably the first shower shower scene I saw and it made a big impression on me. ...a fantastical scene in an unforgettable film.Please share any of yours in the comments or on your own channel.Hitchcock's PSCYHO is one of the greatest but there have now been so many parodies and pastiches.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.This montage has been created to promote great films. Care has been taken to ensure this compilation complies with YouTube's policies.
4 Favourite... DOOMED ROMANCE FILMS SteveForFilms 2025-05-16 | These are four of my favourite movies about doomed love/romance.Share your favourites in the comments or in a sperate video.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
Favourite Faces... Machiko Kyō SteveForFilms 2025-05-10 | One of my favourite actors - Machiko Kyō, born Motoko Yano on 25 March 1924 and staring in more than 80 films.The films included here are:The Face of AnotherBlack LizardThe Wandering PrincessFloating WeedsStreet of ShameRashomonUgetsuThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
4 Favourites... Car Movies SteveForFilms 2025-05-10 | These are four of my favourite car movies.My four favourites are:The Rover (2014)Drive (2011)Bullitt (1968)Vanishing Point (1971)Share your favourites in the comments or in a sperate video.The clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
The 4 Best Films I Watched in April 2025 SteveForFilms 2025-04-30 | I watched 14 films in April. These are the four films I enjoyed watching the most.For their excellent movie recommendations, thank you to:@solitaryronin1 @VulgarianTroglodyte @JodiesMovieRealm Total for the year: 55 filmsThe clips used here are for criticism and commentary within the bounds of fair use. This is a transformative effort with different expression (commentary and positive criticism) and different in character relative to the original works. The amount and substantiality of the portions used in relation to the work as a whole is a minimum necessary. These clips avoid story spoilers and inclusion here does not negatively affect the market value of any of these works. This video is not for profit.
