I'd rather have your opinion than that of the 'professional' movie review establishments, who are paid to give substandard films a favourable review. It's your integrity and the relaxing quality of your videos that made me subscribe in the first place. Thanks very much. As far as I'm concerned, you're doing a grand job.

There is a 2016 horror/thriller movie called "The Forest" about a woman searching for her missing sister in the Aokigahara Forest.

I loved Babylon. Seriously, everything you could want in a film. Power of the Dog I'm interested in seeing. Barbie was just ok. First Man is great! I watched The Shining much later in life & I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great recs Stephanie!

Lords of Salem is great, my second fav Rob Zombie flick. I've never heard of Sea of Trees but sounds great, I have to order that one, Thanks and great video as usual.

Genuinely surprised by your inclusion of Barbie, as I was under the impression that that movie was universally loved. (I haven't seen it myself.) Fun list! I too enjoyed Lords of Salem, and The Shining is in my top five..

Hi friend. Nice choices. 👍 I hate when people hate on a movie just because it's a all female cast. You brought up Ocean and I'll bring up Ghostbusters. I absolutely loved it ‼️ Take care 👍

I too grew up on the shining. Great 4K also. I thought power of the dog was really good. Had no idea what to expect when I sat down to watch it. I like action movies, but also love a movie that is carried by the story and the actors. I see why Campion won an Oscar.

"Your - Hunter from the Future" should be on this list.

Nice list!

People hate Barbie because it has an important message AND is a good movie. Thank you for always being real, Stephanie! ❤

Love this concept haven't heard of some of the movies but agree with you about Barbie i honestly enjoyed this one, will have to check out First man as it sounds like my cup of tea i just subbed to your channel as i saw you over on Larry's channel i also do movie and series reviews amongst other types of videos over on my channel

I definitely want to check out The Sea of Trees and I picked up Power of the Dog, but haven't gotten to it, yet. There was a lot I liked about Babylon, and some that I was just kinda there for. I certainly didn't hate it, though. KZfaq needs to get their act together. They still don't want me to know about your videos. Maybe they'll sort it all out soon. Thanks for another fine video. Have a good one.

I think I liked O8 I don’t remember. I watched Star Wars 7 I think with subtitles and it had the name of who was talking and when I see and hear words it comes together. 2 birds

The beauty of movies is that people aren't going to like the same things. In so many ways, we bring our lives and perspective on life and art into a viewing - it's impossible for everyone to agree. What I hate is when people dislike a movie others love yet get all high and mighty about it, as if their thoughts on the film are the one and only truth and try to belittle anyone that loved it. If people are enjoying a film then that's great for them!

Nice list! I loved Babylon and Tar as well. One for me is I ❤ Huckabees. I think it's a masterpiece, but many people loved to trash it back in the day. Nowadays, it seems to be forgotten, and is stuck on dvd.

Another great review! I absolutely adored Barbie haha It was in my top 5 of last year. Also love The Shining and really enjoyed First Man and Oceans 8

Lots of great picks! Tar I think is the best movie of 2022. First Man’s space/launch scenes are some of the most awesome things I’ve experienced in a theater. As for The Shining, I’m in the group that’s underwhelmed by it. I’m not that young (late 30s), but I didn’t see it until I was an adult, so I have no nostalgia for it. For me it just wasn’t scary, nor did I find the characters interesting and also I was confused by it-was it a ghost hotel or is the guy just crazy or what. However! Enough people I trust have recommended it that I’ll give it another chance. Maybe it will improve on second viewing.

I enjoyed PotD. Great performances all around. It builds. Classic slow burn. Fun video. Babylon is still bad. LOL

The Shining is great. I find it hard to watch, though because of the dreadful abuse that Kubrick dished out on Shelley Duvall. It caused her serious, long lasting problems, and although her performance is very convincing, that doesn't justify treating a person like that.

I am one of the few that thought Babylon was so interesting! And I loved Tar!! I’ve already watched it 4 times. It’s one of those movies that when I’m finished I just want to watch it again. Oceans 8 worked for me too. I enjoyed it as much as the other ocean’s movies. People seem to just dislike all female cast movies!

Fun list. I did see Tar and thought it was a fantastic picture, especially with how topical cancel culture is these days. I also saw Sea of Trees and I don't remember it much except that I did think it was a bit of a slog. I found it because they filmed a portion of the movie in Ashland State Forest which is in my hometown. Movies I love that are hated? Hudson Hawk - I love this movie. It's just fun and light and doesn't take itself seriously at all. Danny Aiello and Bruce Willis really work together. Three Stooges (2012) - Another lite and fun movie that is a great take on the original Stooges. Plus, Larry David as a nun was a stroke of brilliance. Way of the Gun - Tarantino-esque movie that got very mixed reviews. I thought the story was compelling and the characters were really enjoyable. I mean... Benicio Del Toro and James Caan... c'mon! Payback - I don't know if it is hated, but it is overlooked and I have seen people say it was dumb, but to me, this is the perfect kinda movie. Fun characters, the simple premise with a dash of oddball, and a nice payoff. Freejack - Yeh, it's preposterous and Mick Jagger's performance is laughably horrible, but that is what makes this so fun. Plus, Anthony Hopkins grounds it. Bodysnatchers (1993) - while it is not as iconic as either the 56 or 78 film, it is still a damn good take on the story. I didn't think they could go wrong with this "franchise" until Nicole Kidman's Invasion. The Crush - it is sort of a low-budget thriller, but I enjoy it and love the ending on the horse carousel. Alicia Silverstone is totally believable as a psychotic teenager. Hero (1992) - I like this little parable of a miserable guy becoming a hero. Most people probably didn't like the character, but I thought it was hilarious and they work Dustin Hoffman's transformation really well. A Kiss Before Dying (1991) - Love this little thriller. Matt Dillon is scary as hell as the power-hungry boyfriend and it may be cheesy, but I love the reveal at the end.

Wasn't so into Babylon at first but as it went along it kept getting better. Great cast. That said, I watched it on a DVD I borrowed from the library. Not an ideal presentation. Will likely upgrade some day.

Like a lot of Kubrick's movies, The Shining is re-watchable. I watch it every couple years or so.

I'm 45 and watched The Shining for the first time a few years ago and didn't really care for it. I'm not so sure it's a generational thing. Perhaps it just doesn't hold up compared to modern cinema? I'm not sure what it was but I just didn't like it.

Sorry hated Babylon but love the shining and power of the dog. Must have a look at those others you mentioned. All the best

Out of the list in this video I have only seen Oceon's 8 and the shining and loved both of them

The shining being on this list surprised me, I also personally love the film and it is my #1 of all time and it’s crazy that some find it rather ehh

I loved Oceans 8 and it’s a damn shame that we’ll probably never get a 9 and 10. That cast was AMAZING!

The Shinning really was a huge disappointment to me. Sitting in the theater on opening night, the movie starts and in the first 15 minutes the MAIN, HERO is killed off and no hedge animals. I hated it and forever questioned why Stephen King let them to that to his vision. The acting was great the story got so twisted away from the book that I just have never been able to watch it again. The second making of it was not so well acted but at least the old man lived and rescued them which followed the book. Poor Stephen King has had several books made into movies that the directors ruined.

We must have similar tastes in film I loved The Humans, a great assessment of the film, I liked all of your choices that I’ve seen.

I thought the reason people hated Power of the Dog was because they didn’t like the homosexuality + cowboys thing. Sam Elliot (I believe that’s his name, he’s the older man with THE mustache) took offense as did others with Campion’s portrayal of cowboys. I’m sure there were people who may have found the movie boring but I distinctly recall there being much more of an uproar about the homoeroctism applied to cowboys. It was a very political attack of the film, that’s what I recall anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️

I liked Ocean's 8. Does it beat the other Ocean's movies? Probably not but for me it was fun enough. I still need to see Babylon. Maybe this video will make me put aside 3 hours to watch it. 😁

The sea of trees sounds good! It reminds me of the 2016 movie The Forest! I think it is about the same forest. This movie got bad reviews also, but I enjoyed it! If you get a chance check it out!

Very interesting movies and very interesting titles

The sea of trees and the shining are brilliant movies, the others I haven't seen. as for Barbie that needs burning 😂😂 great video Steph. Oh I meant to say I love After Hours movie directed by Martin Scorsese but everyone I know that has seen it doesn't like it.

Your description of Babylon is spot on but the screenplay was a mess, to say the least. I was there in the movie theater, as a movie lover, and it was not a good feeling, negative experience all around. Sorry Stephanie, I cannot lie to you. Barbie was a big disappointment. First Man is one of my favorite movies. Great video, well done !

I completely agree with Lord's of Salem. I have always loved that movie. The imagery at the end is so creepy to me. I believe it's his best movie. I like Sherri Moon too!

Just a couple of corrections on name pronunciations for the British actors (from a Brit). It's pronounced Cate Blan-chut (not blanchette like you said it) Helena (Bonham Carter) is pronounced hell-en-na.

I haven’t heard the younger generation not liking the Shining.. but they are the tic toc gang, short attention spans. Not surprising. And they’ve probably seen the scary bits before they saw the movie anyhow.

I definitely like Babylon, Tar,First Man I don't think folks like dramas like we did in the 50s

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Steph, I nearly threw up when I saw "Children of a Lesser God", because it was about a guy who was entrusted with teaching vulnerable kids--and he was downright exploiting them!

I really like Babylon watch in a very not warm theater and time went by fast. Barbie was a movie that i though i was not going to be a fan of and i really enjoy it. The Shining is great. And that movie this year that got tons of hate and i really love was Argyle

Lords of Salem is actually the only Rob Zombie movie I love and purchased on bluray! I HATE The Shining, mainly because it is not the fabulous book it was based on. I love King and it's not his story. btw, I'm 69.

Salem’s lot I need to get watch it

Understood. I like Ishtar. 😊

Was not aware the younger generation was not digging on the Shining. If they are bored then it is because they spend 16 hours a day staring at their phones and have zero attention span.

I miss your lives with Dave. How come you dont go on live anymore?

I love BABYLON, TAR is great, so is THE SHINING. BARBIE sucked as did OCEAN'S 8.

Young people just like short dancing videos.

Criterion I need more more I just have 4 so far

I have every version of the shining read the book twice. Say redrum all the time to scare people. Best 4K so far. Gen z are stoopid

I’m mid on BAB I didn’t understand what was going on they kept jumping timelines ? It looked good and for once female nudity in this century

Cabin in the Woods is a great story with monster's enough to make a long, I would say 2 season+ series ... Massive wasted oppertunity, Chuck got a look we are "gay's in a series" $hit show with only the last season with old film cast members worth a look. (like the tat's)

Yakuza Apocalypse Killer Joe Blue Velvet (Ebert hated it) Synecdoche New York

Loved power of the dog and the shining, sorry hated Babylon, found it long and boring. Will check out some of these other titles. Cheers

I love A 24 movies

Oceans movies

Many people expected/wanted "First Man" to be about America's exceptionalism (like "Apollo 13"), but instead it's about Neil Armstrong's personal journey. For me, "First Man" is an excellent movie.

The shining Stephen king I would like check it out

Not surprised today's teen's & 20 something's don't like The Shining. Today's generation have a "short attention span" they're prefer 30 second tick-tok videos as a form of entertainment. Thinking & focusing goes against their grain.

"Babylon" for me was a very frustrating watch, I made a note (cos I'm a geek and not on Letterboxd) "There's a great movie in here somewhere but it's way too long, very annoying at times and generally all over the place". I think Margot Robbie is fantastic in it but her character goes too off the rails to maintain interest, I think Brad Pitt is also fantastic in it and I love his character's (very small) story in the movie. At 3hours 9mins there's a great 90mins movie in here somewhere but it's very poorly thought out and put together imo...worth a one time watch because of a few excellent elements (some of Margo Robbie's scenes and pretty much all of Brad Pitt's scenes...especially the walk up the hill for that awesome "shot") but I could never call it a good film and would never watch it again. I didn't like "Power of the Dog" at all but as you suggested, I (and the two people I watched it with) couldn't get through it, it was so dull, slow and I forget where we all agreed to turn it off but 30mins in sounds about right. "Barbie" I had a good (one time) watch with but I think for all the "wrong" reasons...for me (especially with a few drinks ;-) ) it was a movie that was so bad it was "good" but it really was bad imo. I thought the messaging was terrible on all sorts of levels but was done so ineptly that it came off as funny...but hey, we all have different tastes and different ways of looking at the World and if people liked it then all power to them. I would say that I'm not normally a fan of Ryan Gosling at all but I enjoyed his performance a lot and he gained my respect because he really lent into the role he was given and arguably (for a lot of people) stole the movie from Margot ! I also thought Simu Liu was quite good for the same reasons. Not a good movie at all but I had a (one off) good time watching it. "First Man" I saw at the cinema and I thought it was OK, it was no "Apollo 13" and again, not a Ryan Gosling fan but I thought he was OK in this, mainly because the character he played was "warts and all" and I enjoyed his performance...not a great movie but I enjoyed it enough as one time watch. "The Shining" is a strange one to see in this video as many people regard it as a classic, I'm not the biggest fan of it but I've got to say I've enjoyed it more with every watch and the last time I saw it I thought it was pretty good. There is something very unique and eerie about the way the hotel is filmed that makes it almost the star of the movie, with Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall being co-stars...it's not one of my favourites but it is a very good and very unique movie imo. I haven't seen any of the others in your list.

Steph,was "Barbie" a satire?

I hated Barbie I don’t mind mind watch the movie

Barbie I used pull off the heads of my dolls when I was little I was just a kid

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Sorry about your ear. Hopefully it's only a minor problem, like too much wax. My movies nobody likes are Miracles (1986), and Zorro, the gay blade (1981) I'll defend them the end.

The Shining is the golden standard of horror. I think all of the parody over the years has to have diluted peoples' perceptions of it.

Despite no interest in Barbie I did like it. I don’t get the hate from conservatives