U.S. Availability: 10. Lucky - MAX, Cinemax, Plex 9. Bullet Head - MAX 8. The Ides of March - MAX 7. Coffee and Cigarettes - MAX, Criterion 6. Shiva Baby - MAX, Cinemax 5. Pride and Glory - MAX 4. The Foot Fist Way - MAX, Paramount+ 3. The Zone of Interest - MAX 2. Deepwater Horizon - MAX, TNT/TBS On Demand 1.Infernal Affairs - MAX, Criterion American Boy - MAX, Criterion, KZbin Victor Frankenstein - MAX Use code FLICKCONNECTION50 to get 50% OFF First Box and 20% OFF your Second Box with an active subscription at bit.ly/4ajCS7R! CANADA Availability: 9. Bullet Head - Prime Video, Tubi, Plex 7. Coffee and Cigarettes - Criterion 6. Shiva Baby - NETFLIX 3. The Zone of Interest - Prime Video 2. Deepwater Horizon - Paramount+ 1.Infernal Affairs - Criterion American Boy - Criterion, KZbin Victor Frankenstein - Disney+ U.K. Availability: 6. Shiva Baby - MUBI 2. Deepwater Horizon - STARZ, Lionsgate American Boy - KZbin Victor Frankenstein - Disney+ AUSTRALIA Availability: 10. Lucky - brollie 8. The Ides of March - Prime Video, Stan. 6. Shiva Baby - SBS On Demand 2. Deepwater Horizon - NETFLIX, Stan. 1.Infernal Affairs - SBS On Demand American Boy - KZbin Victor Frankenstein - Disney+
@justaguy61008 ай бұрын
One note about Lucky, it was basically about HDS. He wasn't married, had a hobby of singing Mexican love songs, practiced yoga, and was made basically to honor him. Outstanding list of real "movie movies" here, high quality and engaging flicks indeed!
@tiananesbitt71568 ай бұрын
Happy Friday Kurt is a treat 😂 🍿
@endorphinex8 ай бұрын
Hey Darren, have you watched Monkey Man? It is the movie that turned Bollywood into Hollywood!!
@AntonioSkater1236 ай бұрын
Foot fist way didn’t show up on HBO
@travishanmer36248 ай бұрын
My approach to all the streaming services is to subscribe to one at a time. I watch all the stuff that seems interesting over, let's say 3 months, then I cancel the subscription and go to the next one I'm interested in. (bonus points if the first month is free!) Wash and repeat.
@rustyshackleford60358 ай бұрын
Yeah I do that as well right now I have Disney plus and Hulu and Shudder and then I'll switch over over to something else soon
@BobSmith-dk8nw8 ай бұрын
It seems to me - that _Lucky_ was made as a tribute to Harry Dean Stanton by people who respected him. He's been in all kinds of movies as a supporting actor and I guess they just wanted to give him a Starring Role in something. It is a touching film. .
@70Slinger8 ай бұрын
Always liked him in the David Lynch Series an movies. One thing that always stood out with me was the Fire Walk with me film where the FBI agents are investigating the dirt mound they find a ring and the camera pans to him, he says/ If I remember correctly, "I've been to a lot of places, and seen a lot of things" I don't want to see any more. And years later David Bowie turns into a Tea pot. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@SEAKPhotog8 ай бұрын
Zone of Interest is the most powerful film I've seen in decades. And yes, the soundscape is absolutely amazing.
@flyingo7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I whittled my streaming down to Max and Netflix, but each bury SO many different films that it’s almost impossible to find anything good that I haven’t already seen. I’m off to watch your videos about newly added Netflix and Prime movies now.
@NomadHokie4 ай бұрын
Great callout on watching passively when speaking of Zone of Interest... That's a big deal to me, because 90% of the content I watch are being watched passively. Cheers and thank you.
@cck67408 ай бұрын
Her to kick A** and chew bubblegum...and I'm all out of bubblegum. One of the best lines and best fight scenes.
@buhdas566 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Where can I get that T-shirt?
@dupre74168 ай бұрын
I'm def buying that "They Live" shirt you are rocking. Nice work. This movie needs to be watched by everyone.
@akinitos31958 ай бұрын
That piano scene with adrien Brody calling back to the pianist is 👌👌👌
@ronparsons87868 ай бұрын
Scavengers Reign Is an absolutely stunning Sci Fi animated series on max that isn't getting enough attention Also Hat tip to the They Live t shirt
@cmfranklin10797 ай бұрын
Great list. Great channel. I've seen a few of these and will take your recommendations on the rest. Also, the Zone of Interest is unlike any movie I've ever seen and definitely unlike any movie I've ever heard. Either headphones or a nice home theater system is absolutely necessary for it. I think it should probably be number 1 on your list, but the other films above it are pretty awesome.
@vernonzehr5 ай бұрын
Bullet Head, is one of my all-time favs. For me, it's one of those "perfect" movies. There are no wasted scenes, it just works and flies by supper fast because it's so good. Saw it on Max and watched it again recently. Deepwater Horizon is also a fantastic movie. I bought it recently for streaming so I could watch it again and immediately it shows up on Max. That happens all the time for me.
@jdbankshot8 ай бұрын
best shirt yet!
@DarrenVanDam8 ай бұрын
Thanks, I was happy with how that one turned out in particular.
@billorr19756 ай бұрын
Have you see The Jacket (2005)? Your list reminded me of that movie, which I need to rewatch. One of my favorite movies.
@handwritten768 ай бұрын
Speaking of Peter Berg, I've never heard you mention the Kingdom from 2007. That movie made me sick to my stomach at points. Solid wartime movie.
@anthonybaker45088 ай бұрын
You are correct! Zone of Interest......The background sounds you hear....my God! That makes the movie. And how the family goes about life as if barking dogs, screams, and gunshots are the norm. Crazy! And I used a portable Bose speaker.
@JhappyJ7 ай бұрын
I never would’ve watched bullet head especially with such a low rating score but thanks to this channel I did and really enjoyed it .
@kennytieshisshoes8 ай бұрын
Missed The Zone of Interest when it was here in theaters and wasn’t widely interested but based on the recommendation of using headphones, I’m going to watch it. Deepwater Horizon sounds and looks great! And Infernal Affairs is also going on the list.
@redbeard368 ай бұрын
The first two Infernal Affairs movies are great and the third one is good, but it's a little confusing. The characters arcs are really interesting.
@OG.vertigochick8 ай бұрын
Kind of new to your channel, but have watched several of your recommendations for Netflix and freebie streamers and have enjoyed them all. Paprika and Hitler/Bigfoot flick were great (and all the others I watched). Since I seem to have a similar taste, I imagine I will be tuning in regularly to check out ones I haven't seen yet. Thank you for doing this!
@thecrown118 ай бұрын
Best shirt design yet Darren, what a cool t-shirt - great job 👏
@drumbum3.1428 ай бұрын
Under the Silver Lake, A Ghost Story, and Empire of Light are (also) anywhere between Phenomenal and Exquisite. ❤️🔥🎨❤️🔥❤️🔥🎨
@loganyoung24088 ай бұрын
A ghost story is one of the most moving movies I’ve ever seen. Incredible
@sandyzeiss25898 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@an6458 ай бұрын
Yes, A Ghost Story just broke my heart. A couple of years after seeing it I'm still not over it.
@justaguy61008 ай бұрын
Good picks, I'll add a series that's been overlooked for some reason, perhaps because the subject is somewhat overwrought, called "Generation Kill"
@lawrence90127 ай бұрын
Under the sliver lake is fantastic. One of the best movies to come out in a long time
@alisachamoy2258 ай бұрын
Ides of March is a great movie.
@illmannered17 ай бұрын
I watched Bullet Head based on this recommendation and I have to say it's WAY better than what I expected.. Solid movie, thank you!.. I'll have to check out some more from this list 👌
@brewsnoop4 ай бұрын
Ides of March and Micheal Clayton are two of my favorite movies.
@susanjohnson58248 ай бұрын
Great T-shirt
@bigsarge20858 ай бұрын
Dang, only seen two movies on this list! We enjoyed "Bullet Head," and "Deepwater Horizon" is good. Thank you.
@kevinbuja81058 ай бұрын
I saw it as Reservoir Dogs meets Cujo.
@Captain-Donut8 ай бұрын
‼️ Perfect Timing ‼️ 🙏❤️ Love from Scotland ❤️🙏
@DarrenVanDam8 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I had a hard time finding where to stream most of these in the U.K.
@grumpyoldwizard8 ай бұрын
You picked some great movies. I hadn't seen many of them. I intend to change that. Thank you.
@samfrito7 ай бұрын
Peter Berg is such a clever director and actor. I cant believe i never knew about him directing Patriot Day or Deep Water Horizon.
@Weathermancube7 ай бұрын
I’ll be honest not too many of your choices are for me, BUT I still love and appreciate your content! Every now and then you put me on to a gem! ❤
@avidodd267 ай бұрын
You mean i have to use the SEARCH function to find them?! How could Max do this to us!
@friendofdavid14237 ай бұрын
Hey, Darren, tell Factor_ that their food is WAY too expensive, and we're all not rich!!! They need to pull the price down a bit! WOW! Couldn't believe how much they are asking for nothing but food!
@jotade20988 ай бұрын
John carroll, Harry Dean and David Lynch? that should be number 1
@paulburke91988 ай бұрын
Bullet Head , Love it ! if you 've missed it , catch it , Final scene kills me every time .
@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart7 ай бұрын
Coffee and Cigarettes is a timeless piece.
@josephwirtz71207 ай бұрын
Saw coffee and cigs at a film festival in Cleveland.
@rustyshackleford60358 ай бұрын
I've only seen Deep water Horizon and Victor Frankenstein on this list so far both Excellent movies I want to see some of other movies soon 🙂👍
@AndrePennycooke7 ай бұрын
This was another great episode, Mr. Van Dam. May I ask what headphones you use to watch movies?
@DarrenVanDam7 ай бұрын
It depends, but in my theater I have big over the ear Audio Technicas that work great.
@AndrePennycooke7 ай бұрын
@@DarrenVanDam Thanks mate, I'm going to watch "Zone of Interest" tonight with my trusty Sennheiser RS.
@bohdaicitta8 ай бұрын
you're doing god's work here, thanks
@kevinbuja81058 ай бұрын
They actually built a full scale rig for Deepwater Horizon. My favorite part is when it all goes sideways.
@billlyon76967 ай бұрын
I’ve seen and enjoyed Lucky 😊
@deepthought66014 ай бұрын
Mark walburg is an amazing actor in my opinion
@Imanifesto8 ай бұрын
I need the DVD workout 🏋️♂️!
@121GigawattProductions7 ай бұрын
Tarantino steals a moment from American Boy for Pulp Fiction.
@keithb40778 ай бұрын
Out of bubblegum? By the end of the week, you'll be all out of those shirts! 👊
@manicdan4818 ай бұрын
Woot for Infernal Affairs trilogy! Only got to see the first one, time to solve that problem.
@trendinghain8 ай бұрын
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@andreashaynes33468 ай бұрын
Excellent FLICK CONNECTION Darren. Some quality recommendations, especially Deepwater Horizon. Many thanks for sharing with us. Much appreciated. Always look forward to your posts 👍⭐️👍
@amdi89668 ай бұрын
The zone of interest is possibly the most unsettling holocaust flick
@rustyshackleford22228 ай бұрын
I love your videos. There is absolutely NO WAY I can sit through Zone of Interest with headphones. I'm too soft
@dupre74168 ай бұрын
I don't have Max but I enjoy your recommends enough to watch anyway. Am I the first person to use recommend as a noun?
@altullis68008 ай бұрын
to Dupre te correct word would be reccomendations
@hob9768 ай бұрын
Damn it - that shirt's good. I never buy expensive t-shirts but I might need that one.
@eduardok81598 ай бұрын
Infernal Affairs is a better movie than The Departed. It is more subtle… and the soundtrack is great. I saw it back in 2004, that’s also probably why The Departed looks more like an American style remake of the original. The two others, IA 2 and 3, and not on the same level as 1. I believe it was the highest grossing Hong Kong action movie… probably ever?! Maybe Darren can look that up.
@S1L3NTG4M3R8 ай бұрын
THANKS DVD
@Maya_Pinion8 ай бұрын
Heyyyyyy, ole pal,ya didn't give me a 👍up, so yup. 😊
@Smoothjazzsundays7 ай бұрын
Blood simple is on MAX. NUFF SAID.
@SuperLocrian8 ай бұрын
Thanks Darren - Cigarettes and Coffee is one my favorite Jarmusch joints... fairly accesible too! However, NOT gonna watch Zone of Interest - nope, nope, nope. Instead, how about a double feature? Sophie's Choice and Leaving Las Vegas? Requiem For a Dream and Irreversible? or if you really wanna be devstated... The Flash and Madame Web!🤣
@J4M150N.8 ай бұрын
I started watching The Foot Fist Way over a decade ago and had an acid flashback mid through. Never finished it. Don't do drugs kids.
@deltaforcechristians10308 ай бұрын
What type of headphones boss?
@thebergkampfan8 ай бұрын
I think this is the first list where I have watched only one movie from it. The Foot Fist Way.
@oaktree16268 ай бұрын
Exact same for me 😊
@tiananesbitt71568 ай бұрын
Inland Empire is not to your liking?😊
@Xxxero428 ай бұрын
I rented Coffee & cigarettes bc I heard Jack White was in it. It was interesting.
@Heyitskrystal8 ай бұрын
In SHIVA BABY she’s a 21 year old college drop out NOT a high school girl.
@stevedemarest2768 ай бұрын
Is that supposed to be Roddy Piper on that shirt?
@theaustinfound83808 ай бұрын
Bruh dope they live tee
@GTH3218 ай бұрын
Zone of Interest was terrible
@kennhiser7 ай бұрын
"actually"
@mikeat26378 ай бұрын
I have always felt that Infernal Affairs was very superior to The Departed for its sheer grittiness and manic action. I didn't know there were two sequels, so I guess I will have to watch all three, lol.
@keithkester85748 ай бұрын
Peter Berg also directed Lone Survivor with Mark Whalberg
@mikem14578 ай бұрын
Are Gosling's eyes that whack, or did they do that for the movie? I never would've noticed otherwise, but that long shot...wtf?
@G3AUXduckY0URS3LF8 ай бұрын
When you gonna do a “straight to video” “worst movie ever seen” or “best decade movie” lists?
@davidanderson_surrey_bc8 ай бұрын
Today's sponsor: Max Factor.
@thekevmeister778 ай бұрын
I am abandoning max due to their volume issues - commercials are 5x as loud as whatever show im watching. I went back to my seafaring pillaging route.
@DadandThad8 ай бұрын
The original Infernal Affairs is far better than the Scorcese version. That's saying a lot.
@binaryvoid01017 ай бұрын
MAX's film collection and the KZbin community are considerably broad and diverse so it was a bit of a let down to see that your recommendations were pretty much white, male, and English-speaking centered. Let me help a brutha out! Here's some underrated recommendations on MAX:
@binaryvoid01017 ай бұрын
*TAMPOPO* (1986) _A tough, hardworking owner of a small noodle restaurant in Tokyo sets out to create the perfect bowl of noodles._ Directed by Juzo Itami 100% 🍅 Rotten Tomatoes 1 hour 55 minutes
@binaryvoid01017 ай бұрын
*ZOLA* (2020) _Based on a famous 148-tweet Twitter thread by stripper Aziah Wells back in 2015. A stripper goes on a road trip to Florida with a prostitute, her boyfriend and a violent pimp and tweets about their misadventures._ Directed by Janicza Bravo 88% 🍅 Rotten Tomatoes 1 hour 26 minutes
@binaryvoid01017 ай бұрын
*DOPE* (2015) _A chance encounter with a drug dealer throws the lives of three nerdy teens in Inglewood, California, into chaos in this coming-of-age adventure. Filled with nostalgic 90's hip-hop and composed by Pharrell._ Directed by Rick Famuyiwa 88% 🍅 Rotten Tomatoes 1 hour 43 minutes
@binaryvoid01017 ай бұрын
*MONOS* (2019) _Loosely based on The Lord of the Flies, this crazy adventure thriller was Colombia's nomination for the 2020 Oscars. "Monos" translates to monkeys, the nom de guerre of a group of teenagers holding an American hostage in an isolated bunker._ Directed by Alejandro Landes 93% 🍅 Rotten Tomatoes 1 hour 43 minutes
@binaryvoid01017 ай бұрын
*ANIARA* (2019) _A spaceship carrying settlers to Mars is knocked off course, causing the consumption-obsessed passengers to consider their place in the universe.._ Directed by Pella Kågerman & Hugo Lilja 71% 🍅 Rotten Tomatoes 1 hour 46 minutes
@WhiteKnightSys8 ай бұрын
Ghost dog is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I can be entertained by bad movies, but that one is offensively bad.
@daynitelatearly44078 ай бұрын
Bang up job. Bad terminology, sounds more like they messed up the job.
@randomreviews42787 ай бұрын
2:13 yawn booooooooooooooooooring
@Maya_Pinion8 ай бұрын
Agreed. Takes forever to find something* good* that i havent seen over and over on max. I gave up,till number 3 came along. Every human being should view it. Unbelievable,how we can seperate our life from others right over a wall. Sooo enlightening,sad. Thanku D for mentioning it. 👍Ides of March- excellent title. Caesar of rome, murdered on 3/15 the Ides of March.
@Maya_Pinion8 ай бұрын
Separate.
@cassidee14738 ай бұрын
Do not watch Bullethead if you love dogs.
@kevinmontgomery13838 ай бұрын
No animals were harmed during the filming of this movie. Three stunt men however, lost their lives!
@robertfuller21968 ай бұрын
I love how kids think movies that were made when they were prepubescent must be "buried" simply because THEY have just discovered them 😂
@factsonly21428 ай бұрын
Kid with a gray beard??
@robertfuller21968 ай бұрын
@factsonly2142 My beard had that much gray in it at 30. Today, a 30-something is more than young enough to be my kid.
@GrizzlyPookie8 ай бұрын
I just think you’re an asshole fuller and just let him do his thing. Plus the guy is clearly not a kid so. Just let him keep doing his thing and telling people what he thinks are good movies to watch.
@MissBliss8188 ай бұрын
I'm sure he was still an adult when all these movies came out though.