Film Suggestions & Requests List

Perfect! Thank you James, added it to the suggestions list now. I hope you're well!

Marty

A substantial list. It took some time, but I did think of one to recommend that I can't find in your list, "Chinatown" (1974)

James Melton

Yes! Yep, Gremlins will be edited down for posting to YouTube this Christmas (its an UNCUT currently). Thank you for the suggestion, Falcor!

Marty

Gremlins might be better suited for your Christmas List?

Falcor

Nice to see you're making such good progress with requests, this increasis the probability the reaction to my favorite will be next ;-)

Joshua1

No problem! Thank you :D

Jamie Dodds

Great to hear! I'm much better now thank you. Ooh, I'd love to watch that. I think I'd heard about it ages ago. Agatha Christie's work is always amazing. Thank you so much! Adding it now

Marty

I am well thank you! Hope you’re well also ! It’s the Agatha Christie miniseries from 2015 And Then There Were None :D

Jamie Dodds

Yeah, of course Jamie! Go for it. I love a mini-series. Thank you. I hope you're well

Marty

Am I ok to make a suggestion for a TV show, it’s actually a miniseries in 3 parts ?

Jamie Dodds

It was extremely popular when I was growing up, and the song played on the radio a great deal. Our family watched a bunch of nature programs through the 60s - especially "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom", hosted by Marlon Perkins. "Born Free" was part of that general atmosphere.

Maria Torres

Thank you so much Biff! I shall add it to list. I dont think I've heard of this film, but I'm excited to watch it and to hear the song. Apologies about the late reply too

Marty

That's okay! No worries. Haha yeah I've got quite a few to watch. But it does mean we've got a fantastic cinematic journey ahead. Aw, thank you so much, that means a lot. Well, I shall be adding them to the suggestions list for you. Thanks again and take care!

Marty

Thanks, I just wasn’t sure. I know you are smothered with great suggestions. I love what you do. No hurry, back of the line is fine. Take care

Robert Williams

Oh sorry Robert, no its not that I wasn't interested, I'd just not replied yet. Was it the one where you mentioned "Empire of the sun" and "Kiss Of Death"? If so, I shall add those to the suggestions list above! Thank you. It'll be some time, potentially, until they are watched... unless you'd like to officially request it to be added to the short list which are priority watches? If so, please direct message me which one you'd like. If I've already seen it, I'll let you know. Thank you!

Marty

Quick question, if one submits a recommendation but you don’t respond for some time, do we assume you may have already seen it or simply not interested?

Robert Williams

Recommendation: BORN FREE (1966, James Hill, Tom McGowan). Based on the non-fiction best-seller by Joy Adamson, it chronicles the tale of raising an orphaned lion cub (Elsa) by the Adamsons. I hate to use the term "heartwarming" because it usually means sentimental beyond endurance... but in this case the movie is genuinely heartwarming. The film's title song was a HUGE hit back in the 60s (as was the movie itself).

Biff McKeldin

Recommend “ Empire of the Sun” 1987 Spielberg, Williams, Bale. Also, “ Kiss of Death” 1947 Film Noir Classic

Robert Williams

Aw, you're very welcome Wolfgang! No problem at all, I can completely understand you needing to take your time. If it helps, I'm mid-editing Amadeus as being one of the next, if not the next, film reaction to go out edited down. I hope your health stays at bay for you or eases up for you somewhat. I'm so sorry you're going through it. Yes! Thank you for the suggestion of Diva, I have added that to the suggestions list. Ooh, I think I'll love that. I love thrillers, opera and I love foreign films / shows. The french language is beautiful, albeit I'm not able to speak it or understand it really. I've watched a few french pieces before, I believe. A french show I love is called "Lupin" about Arsène Lupin, the world-famous gentleman thief and master of disguise. (I haven't seen the new season). Thank you for the suggestion and as well as hoping for your health to be kind to you, I hope you're able to have a wonderful day too

Marty

Marty - Thank you for "A Night to Remember." Also thank you for "Amadeus." I started the full watch-a-long but due to my health I was unable to finish it. (Lung cancer, depression). I plan on finishing it later this week. You mentioned that you love opera. If you don't mind subtitles may I suggest 1981's "Diva." It is a French film that combines elements of opera with a thriller plot and a great chase scene.

Wolfgang Wolf

Hi Ms Bulsara! Not sure if you mean the film or the show. If you mean the film, good news is I've watched that and it's available as an Uncut reaction already. If you mean the show, them yes I will be hopefully getting around to that once I've watched a couple of the other shows off the list. But I promise it will be coming all the same 🦇🧛‍♂️

Marty

Is there IWTV in the future?

Ms Bulsara

No worries, you've got all the time in the world (to react to Severance, I mean!). It just occurred to me how close it's getting, if you *did* want to react to it before s2 starts, so I thought I'd mention it. Could be fun for a post-holiday winter project (and the atmosphere in the show is wintry), but I realize you probably have a reaction/release schedule planned already. 🙂

Tess

🙈 Thanks Tess! I'll reply to your message hopefully later

Marty

9 weeks until the S2 premiere of Severance...9 episodes in S1 of Severance... just a thought. 🙂

Tess

You’ll probably have so many questions as to the accuracy of the movie which I’d be more than happy to help answer ! :D

Jamie Dodds

It certainly is Jamie! A brilliant film, one which I very much cried at too. Hopefully coming to Patreon soon in a few UNCUT film reactions time!

Marty

Is that A Night to Remember I spy on the WATCHED list :O

Jamie Dodds

Thank you Nicky! I shall certainly add that to my suggestions, I can't wait

Marty

I think you would love The Women (1939)

Nicky Silver

Ooh yes Tess! Fantastic suggestion. I'll add it to the list! Thank you so much

Marty

Stand By Me was excellent, and I think Marty would enjoy it!

Tess

Yeah Joshua, they have certainly shrunk! Most definitely and I'm hoping to get around to both in the coming weeks. Possibly one of them soon if I can, as I've been working non stop on this edit at the moment. I'll hopefully get to reply to your direct message a little later too. Thanks again Joshua

Marty

Nice, especially the list for Patreon requests has shrunk a lot, that gives hope and maybe I'll get a reaction to Kiss of The Dragon in addition to my movie request this month, even if that would of course only be a bonus that doesn't necessarily have to be there, but I wouldn't object to it either ;-)

Joshua1

Aw thanks Jen! It seems you do too with those suggestions! Oh my god, that's so COOL!!! I love that. I had no idea people did cosplay of Mary Poppins, but I cab imagine it's amazing and creative as hell. Have you seen the newer Mary Poppins 2 with Emily Blunt? I saw it at a midnight showing when it came out and it was a very special moment. I loved it and whilst it was a lot different, I adored most of the choices. Even the animated style being reprised! Although I'm still a little miffed they didn't get Julie Andrews at the end... but I LOVED that they did include Angela Lansbury as The Balloon Lady. She's amazing and has a big oast with Disney, so smiled at it. I'm so glad people are still fans of Mary Poppins though. Ahh yes! I saw your comment and meant to reply, I bought the TKAM book because of it! I have yet to read it though, as I'm waiting for it to arrive. Yeah it's definitely one that gets passed over most of the time here in the UK. Or at least it was when I was in education. Oh nice! I had a feeling that was the title of that with the poster. Yeah I think it was as well (from memory). Ooh yes, a fan of physical media! Blu-Ray films are just immaculate (albeit somewhat feature bare sometimes) and are my preferred way to watch films. Even the ones I watch on the channel. Almost all the films are sourced from the Blu-Rays. Thank you! I can't wait to get to them. With many films on the list, it might take a while, but I'll try to bumo it up to be sooner rather than later. Take care Jen!

Marty

I had a feeling you'd seen those two, since you obviously have great taste, and a bit of an affinity for older movies, but I had to check anyway! I cosplay as Mary Poppins at the big Disney convention when I go. HUGE fan. 😄 btw, I may have left a comment on the TKAM video, but you should check out the book. It's required reading here in the states, and it's wonderful. Princess Bride (also incidentally based on a very good book) is indeed the one where the title can be read both ways. I think that poster was for an anniversary edition? I just remember I hadn't seen it before buying a nice blu-ray at some point. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it!

Jen

Hi Jen! Ahh, "It's A Wonderful Life" is actually one of my favourite Christmas films, so whilst I won't watch it due to having seen it, I love the suggestion of it. Ooh yes, I've heard of "Lawrence..." but have yet to see that one. I'm so glad you like "TKAM", it's superb. Thank you for joining and subbing! Oh my god! "Mary Poppins" was a favourite of mine growing up. I actually wore the VHS out! Haha. It's weird with "Big Fish", as I'd sworn I'd seen it years ago when we rented the film... but checking out the trailer, I've never seen it. Oh yes, I've heard good things about "The Princess Bride"... I think that's the one with the poster that reads the same upside down or something, isn't it? I'll definitely check out the rest to the suggestions list, thank you! Thank you for the mention of the Ghibli issue, I'd actually found out about that a little while ago when they were suggested. Yeah, quite a few channels were struck and removed. I'm so torn on whether to do them. Yeah, exactly that. I'm likely going to put them up on here as UNCUTs / watch alongs for now and hopefully just show the bare minimum will be fine for YouTube. I'm always very careful with my editing anyway, as I try to perfect getting everything looking okay, making sense and also keeping within fair use. Can be a nightmare, especially with stuff like the BBC shows. It's so strange, but it is copyright.. it's just very severe as a sudden take down for Ghibli content. Much appreciated though Jen! Have a wonderful day and thank you for joining us here

Marty

A few suggestions for oldies: - "It's a Wonderful Life" for the holidays, if you haven't seen it before. It's my favorite. :) - "Lawrence of Arabia". It's very long and pretty slow, but some of the best cinematography and acting of its time, if not of all time. I subscribed after seeing your "To Kill A Mockingbird" reaction, and this one came out the same year. Gregory Peck won Best Actor that year, but it was very close with Peter O'Toole's performance in this one, to give you some idea of the quality. It was also hugely inspirational to Steven Spielberg when he was a teenager. - "Fiddler on the Roof," is maybe one of the best musical adaptations of all time. Top five in my book for sure. - "Mary Poppins" if you haven't seen it. Not quite so oldies/new stuff, I just really like them: - "Stand By Me" - "Godzilla Minus One" - "Big Fish" - "Princess Bride". If you haven't already seen it, it's required viewing. Everyone should see it at least once. By the way, I saw the Ghibli suggestions on the list. Be very careful with those. I've heard Ghibli is HARD on reactions. Fairly sure channels have been taken down for them before, or at least gotten into some trouble. Either be very careful with your editing, or maybe do them exclusively as watch alongs?

Jen

I'm so glad you liked it Brigid! I know, that ending came as a surprise for me too. It worked up to it really well. The film is so wonderful. I thought it was a simple romance at first. I'm so glad you got to finally watch it and enjoyed it! 🤗

Marty

Just finished Brief Encounter. My goodness....that ending....the husband knew! The whole time he must have known something was up! What an incredible film.

Brigid O'Shea

🥺 Aw, sorry about that Brigid! Trust me, it's a wonderful romantic film and it may even surprise you a little. Also, you'll be wanting lumps of sugar in tea afterwards haha. Yes! If you do get to watch it, let us know what you think of it. I look forward to more recommendations 🤗

Marty

Well shucks, too bad as I would have enjoyed watching along with you, but given your high praise of it, you've inspired me to watch it this weekend. I'll go back to the drawing board on recommendations 😊.

Brigid O'Shea

Okay, I shall do. Thank you Mel. I'll make sure to get the tissues handy. I hope you're well

Marty

Hi Brigid! Oh, Brief Encounters! Brigid, I absolutely adore that film! I saw it many years ago, but it stays in my brain as I want to go to the train station someday. Unfortunately that does mean I've watched it already, but I think you'll love it all the same when you do get to watch it. Apologies! If there is another film you'd like me to see, please let me know and I'll add that one to the suggestions if I've not seen it. I love the choice of film!

Marty

Hi Marty, not sure if this has been suggested yet, but a film I've always wanted to watch and haven't yet is "Brief Encounter", 1945.

Brigid O'Shea

oh goodness me, Dear Zachary is going to be an experience. An incredibly important documentary--excellent recommendation, but brace yourself for that one.

Mel Dase

Ooh! Thank you Tom, I'll note that! It's good to know

Marty

FYI, the suggested movie "It Happened on 5th Avenue" (1947) is a Christmas comedy.

Tom Tattershall

Hi Marla, it's still there just above "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" on the suggestions part of the list, if that's any help. I have to use CTRL + F to find titles now haha. I hope you're well!

Marty

Hi Marty! Have you taken "Enchanted April" off the list?

Marla Mize

Hello Marty. I know you've got a lot to catch up on. I hope you're feeling better. Thanks for your reply and for adding the movie to your list. Seems it would be a lifetime though, to get through them all!

Dirk

Ah yes! The Andromeda Strain, brilliant film. Yeah, as Scott said, that one has been watched :) Both the uncut and the main YouTube version should be available if that's any help. As for "Out Of The Past", I'm definitely adding that one to the list too! Thank you again Dirk, haha yes it may do, but I'm definitely trying to ramp up the watched films over the next month ;)

Marty

Great suggestion Dirk! Sorry, I've been SO behind on comments etc, as I've been trying to catch up on everything else. I love the sound of the film. I thought I had seen it, but turns out I hadn't! I shall add that to the suggestions list for you :D Thank you Dirk!

Marty

You should definitely do your Severance watch/edit and upload it by, say, November or so (if not earlier) because more and more people are discovering the show and getting excited for Season 2, which begins airing January 17, and many of them will be searching for Severance content on YouTube. The finale of Season 1 was breathtaking, and fans are in a constant state of intense anticipation, but due to the strikes, the second season will air almost 3 years after the show's premiere...! It's only 9 episodes, so not too daunting length-wise. 🙂

Tess

Oh great, thanks for letting me know Scott. Just joined recently.

Dirk

FYI, He's done The Andromeda Strain, A really good reaction. you should be able to find it here.

Scott Howard

One other film I'd like to suggest, if you haven't seen it: 'October Sky' 1999. One of my favorite dramas, based on a true story, with a wonderful cast and great direction.

Dirk

I'm a Science Fiction & Film Noir fan. I see a number of really good ones already on the (ridiculously long) list. Would like to suggest 'The Andromeda Strain' 1971. Also 'Out Of The Past' 1947. Looks like it might take you years to get to all the movies listed though !

Dirk

Aw thank you for that Tess! Sorry I'm so so behind on comments, but do want to take the time to reply to a ton at some point. I appreciate the comments and do see them when they come through though. Oh that's cool with the contrazoom in Severance! I can't wait to see it. Thank you! Yeah, that's pretty much me too. It sounds so good. The conversation with friends came about when I spoke about a FILM (not a show as I thought) called "Sorry to Bother You", which they said the premise reminded them of Severance. It's another weird mind bending show about a telemarkerting call centre and weird mind things (from what I remember)... some weird things anyway. It's VERY Black Mirror. I think you'll love it!

Marty

Oooh... Tess and Robert, I really do need to check this out. I'll definitely add it to the top of the suggestions list!

Marty

Thanks Scott! Very much noted. I will definitely add in the 50s WoTW too! I loved the radio drama when I did it and would love to see it brought to film, along with the Shrinking Man film

Marty

You said it perfectly Tess. After I watched this on TV as a kid, I became obsessed with my height. I constantly checked my height for over a year…

Robert Williams

Excellent! I commented under your Jaws reaction on YouTube the other night that the contra zoom/dolly zoom is used in Severance in a very effective way. 🙂 I went in totally blind after hearing the intriguing premise, so even the casting was a pleasant surprise for me. I'm kinda obsessed with it actually; I've been reading the Severance subreddit and trying to recruit more people to watch it and so forth. Hopefully you've remained spoiler-free. I think you'll love it!

Tess

Ahh Tess! Yeah it looks SO good! That was actually one I'd picked out myself after a few friends of mine mentioned it to me when it came out. I was so intrigued and really want to check it out. I can't wait to watch it either! Ooh, I need to get watching it as soon as I can. Thank you for letting me know about Season 2!

Marty

I saw this on TV, age 8 or 9 or so, and the ending gave me my first experience of what I now know to be 'existential horror'

Tess

Yes, 'Double Indemnity' is quintessential film noir, along with 'Out of the Past' . Another Noir that is not very well known is 'Detour'. It's rather short and fairly low budget but packs a wallop. There are quite a few Noir films that are worth watching.

Dirk

SO HAPPY someone suggested Severance! Seconded! It's one of the most brilliant TV shows I've ever seen. Season 2 comes out in 6 months, I cannot wait!

Tess

Same here Scott, both of those movies stuck in my mind as a kid

Robert Williams

I haven't thought about this movie in long time. I watched it as kid and was just totally drawn into it. It would be a great reaction. Two movies that really shook me as a kid was this one and War of the Worlds. It funny to think about them now.

Scott Howard

Good suggestion Robert! Thank you for that. Definitely adding it!

Marty

Suggestion The Incredible Shrinking Man 1957

Robert Williams

Yes, the Barbara Stanwyck version. I think it would be a good one for this channel. There's a really good line in this movie. But i won't say what it is. Until after you react to it.

Scott Howard

Hi Scott, did you mean the original 1944 version? I'd love to watch that one. I hadn't noted down a version when putting it on the list. I did notice a few reactions to it, but can't wait to watch it myself. I'll try to watch it sooner rather than later for you! I'll move it up to the requests list for you

Marty

I’m always baffled that no one has reacted to Double Indemnity, for me, It set the standard for film noir. I see it on the list down there somewhere so that’s good.

Scott Howard

My total pleasure!

Maria Torres

Hi Maria, yeah it's definitely a lovely pick of films! I can't wait to delve into more. Thank you so much for your choice of film, I've added that to the requests part of the list for you! I've heard of it before, but not of what it was about or who was in it, so I appreciate that. Oh wow that's a lovely cast! Especially Prunella, as yeah I love Fawlty Towers, it's one of my favourites. Oh cool, it's a UK film too! Thank you so much Maria!

Marty

Holy Moly, have you got a shopping list ahead of you! I'm going to add one to it - "Hobson's Choice", from 1954. One of my very, very, favorite movies. Stars Charles Laughton and a very young John Mills, along with Brenda deBanzie. Also featuring a very, very young Prunella Scales in a small role (if you know "Fawlty Towers", she's Mrs. Fawlty). Directed by David Lean, proving that he's just as gifted on a small canvas as he is with an epic. "Hobson's Choice" is based on a play which takes place in Salford, near Manchester, and Lean filmed the movie in Salford itself.

Maria Torres

Ohh, sorry about that Mel. It's because the requester asked to change it as they weren't too sure whether they would work for a reaction or not. The reason for *redacted* was just because they had changed their minds, however I did not want to remove them as I do still want to react to them. So it's okay, I'll still be watching them! It just means they won't be as immediate, due to them no longer being requests. The only reason I didn't move them to suggestions is because I'm really intrigued to watch them sooner rather than later. Aw, thank you Mel! That's much appreciated! I'm so glad you love it all

Marty

Thank you Mel, I've now added that to the list! I had meant to add that before, as I've seen a few people mention that one in comments. Much appreciated! No worries about adding to the list, it'll happen and it means more greats for us to watch together!

Marty

Adding a recommendation (goodness me, I feel somewhat guilty adding to your burdens like this, but I haven't seen it mentioned here yet): Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (if you haven't seen that yet). As always, thank you kindly!

Mel Dase

Quick question: why do Mullholland Drive and Midsommar have *REDACTED* next to them? I'm sorry if this is explained somewhere, I looked but couldn't find it. (am personally hoping that it does not mean these were removed from this excellent list). Thank you again for all you do and all that you share!

Mel Dase

You might do The Witch around/after late Halloween; it has a bleak late-autumn feel. And I second that Meet Me in St. Louis would be good for Christmas time. It takes place in all four seasons, but the winter/Christmas one has the most famous scene and song. It's a lovely, funny, tender classic film and I think you'll enjoy it.

Tess

No problem Robert, it looks like a great film anyway!

Marty

Ooh, thank you Robert! I'll have to check that one out. The name rings a bell, but not seen it. I appreciate the suggestion and I'm adding it to the list!

Marty

Robert Williams

I've just popped up a poll, so hopefully it helps! I could only include 25 options, but it's a start!

Marty

Thank you for that Laura! I've now amended it 🤗

Marty

Thank you Robert! I'll add that to the suggestions now. That sounds great, thank you!

Marty

A very good idea Tess! I may have to do that, as at the moment I've been prioritising requests and working through them as quick as any free time will allow. I can only vote a few things at once, so will just have to pick a few at random. Thank you!

Marty

Marty, you are in great need of a poll to help you sort out this list! 😂 One where those polled can checkmark several. You might end up with (for example) Amadeus at 4 votes, What We Do In The Shadows at 3 votes, and so on, which could help you prioritize them. Good luck, lol! 🤍

Tess

Thank you Tom! I thought I'd replied to this. I'll change it now! Much appreciated

Marty

Robert Williams

Oh! Not my suggestion but I think the last two on the list right now, The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer, are one movie with that whole title ;-)

Laura M

The latest entry on the recommended films list I suspect should be The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) a comedy starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy and a teenage Shirley Temple.

Tom Tattershall

Thank you Laura! Apologies for only just replying now. I had before, but I was getting an error at the time whilst away. I presumed it had sent, but it hadn't. It's okay, I'd love to watch the show at some point too, so definitely adding it to my suggestions! It does look very good and VERY Lockwood & Co! Thank you

Marty

Thank you for the suggestions Robert! I'll add those to the list and I'll hopefully be getting around to watching "To Kill A Mockingbird" at some point soon. Thank you!

Marty

Thank you Scott. I have now had a few requests for this, so have moved it to the Patreon requests and hope to get around to it soon. As for Stranger Things, that's a fantastic request, but I'm already a HUGE fan of the series and have seen every episode. I'd love to watch Season 5 on here when it releases though, if you'd be interested in me checking that out. Thank you for the suggestions, I'm adding them to the suggestions! That's great, at least it means there will be some new things for you to check out for yourself and watch along too! I hope you're well Scott. Apologies it took me forever to reply to this. Kind regards

Marty

Robert Williams

I see that 'To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)' is on the suggestion list. Which I think means it's not a patreon request. So I would like to make it a patreon request. I would also like to request, as a tv show, 'Stranger Things'(Netflix). Couple of suggestions based on what I've watched with you. Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) ( Ah I saw this on the suggestion list) Double Indemnity (1944) The Odessa File (1974) I didn't see those in the suggestion list. Lot of good suggestions in the list. Also, A lot I've never heard of and I consider myself a major film buff.

Scott Howard

I know I shouldn't suggest another TV show, but I just started watching Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix) and it looks VERY good, kind of Lockwood & Co crossed with Julie and the Phantoms and The Sandman, if you can imagine that. Just FYI!

Laura M

Thank you so much David! I'll add those to the list now. I've been meaning to check those out for years too. I hope you're well!

Marty

I mentioned them in your Easter Parade comments, but for more Judy Garland, Meet Me in St. Louis and A Star is Born (1954).

David Wayne Fox

Fantastic! Out of the two, I feel like "Happy" would be most like the barmy nature of Dirk Gently, but The OA does have that heavy Sci-Fi theme to it. I hope you enjoyed it! Also, I have to say that "The OA" is incredibly slow in the first episode and doesn't seem at all like a Sci-Fi show at first. But it starts with an odd style to it in comparison to how it continues in future seasons.

Marty

Ooh, those are new to me, thanks!! I will definitely check both of them out, I've already downloaded the first The OA episode :-)

Laura M

Exactly! Friends at the time had no idea what show I meant. They said it sounds weird haha (which it does from the premise). I'm so glad to have found someone who loves it! Ahh thank you very much, I do love that kind of thing. Im glad to see you have impeccable taste too. Two other shows I'd recommend with a similar oddball/crazy feel is the show "Happy" (again, not many know of it) or maybe something less comedic but an odd premise is "The OA" which is a little strange, but great and the last Season goes really wacky

Marty

Haha that's awesome! Most people never even heard of that Dirk Gently show, or just think it's weird. I suspected you had superior taste but this confirms it :-)

Laura M

Hi Laura! Ahh, thank you haha. Yeah, I've definitely got a few to go from the immediate list, including completing a GV series that was requested some time ago and hadn't got around to yet. I'm a few episodes in, but those potentially may only be posted as uncuts up on here for now. Yeah, Good Omens is one of the things I've also been starting on, alongside catching up with the few Patreon requests left on the list. I've been sprinkling in a few others from the main list though, one of which is coming soon. Ooh! Great idea with Noises Off, as I've not seen that yet I don't think and I love Michael Caine's work. However, you are a legend for that second request of Dirk Gently as I LOVE that show, but alas I've seen every episode multiple times as it's a huge favourite of mine. I didn't think I'd be seeing that in the suggestions as I wasn't sure if many had seen it! The US version with Elijah Wood is definitely the better one, it's 100% more crazy and so so good!! You've got amazing taste haha. The weirder it gets as the series went on is just perfect! I'm glad you love it as well. I just wish more people had heard of it. Definitely a top odd TV show for me in my favourites

Marty

I've been hesitating to make a suggestion since you have more than enough to deal with here already! (And also I don't want anything to distract you from watching Good Omens ASAP!) But I'll throw out a couple of things that you can consider in a few years or decades... Movie: Noises Off, 1992, Michael Caine. Light and fluffy comedy about a theater show, with a fantastic ensemble cast. TV show: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (the 2016 one with Elijah Wood). Very underrated but crazy good. (And crazy.)

Laura M

Thank you Tara! Much appreciated and no problem at all. I know it's a bit diffcult navigating the whole list (it's difficult for me too, unless I use "control find" haha. From what I remember on the list, I believe Charade and What We Do In The Shadows (both TV series and film) are on the list. As for the rest, I shall add them now as I don't think I've seen any of them! I thought I'd seen "Some Like It Hot" and I know of Almost Famous from the posters (but haven't seen it). I hope you're well and thanks again!

Marty

Couple of suggestions (with huge apologies if you've already done them or already got them on the list): - Charade (1963) - Some Like It Hot (1959) - Victor Victoria (1982) - What We Do In The Shadows (2014) - The Fisher King (1991) - Almost Famous (2000)

Tara

I'm glad to see that there's some films on there that you love Mel! Yeah, I've heard SO many people talk about Midsommar, so will be very interested in seeing it as it looks amazing. Thank you!! I've got so many that I can't wait to sink my teeth into (no puns intended for one I haven't put on the list, What We Do In The Shadows - I need to add this)

Marty

Haha!! Yeah, it does seem that way, but I am planning on ramping up filming more of them as soon as possible. It's been a weird one the end of last year into this year with personal stuff, but I've got a few filmed so far. I just need to edit them. It's just getting the time to both record and edit the videos together that takes a while 😅 Thanks for sticking with me though Rob! It means a lot!

Marty

Dear Lord. You'll be still doing reactions from the grave!

Rob

oh my goodness, The VVitch and Midsommar are two of my favorite films, I am so happy and excited to see your take on these two in particular! The whole list is packed full of fantastic films and shows... what a treat for us!

Mel Dase

That's probably very true actually. It has been a lot more recently since posting the series. Plus, Tennant in Who could have also spurred it on. Probably a mix of both

Marty

I've noticed that Good Omens fans have a lot of cross over with fans of Our Flag Means Death. That probably explains the sudden onset of recommendations!

Megan Anne

Thank you so much Tess, that's actually a really good idea. Once I've got things a little more sorted within a week or so, I'll definitely be implementing more polling to diversify the films chosen. When it comes to series, those I'll do on a different poll together I think. It still means I'll do them all, but just in an order of what people may prefer seeing first. The only ones that may not be used for these however are the Patreon requests, but maybe those can be done as their own poll to see which one comes first. Thank you so much for the great idea. I'm really wanting to streamline the way I'm doing things at the moment and whilst I've got it sorted quite well, the polls will make it easier to know what people would like to see first

Marty

Another idea for you -- maybe you could do a poll of the suggestions, to find the ones your subscribers are most interested in, especially if more than one film/show could be selected by each individual. I don't know if Patreon has a poll with that capability, though. At any rate, it could help you sift through that long list!

Tess

Brilliant Megan! I've got it on the list now, it looks amazing! Quite a few people have mentioned it to me this past week haha. Oh cool, I didn't know it was a Neil Gaiman show. I definitely need to get on that one at some point. Beautiful! What We Do In The Shadows does look brilliant too. I think I was told the film is what I should watch first over the TV Show. I didn't realise it was still an ongoing series! Some friends mentioned this show to me some time back, I just never got around to it 😅 Probably a good thing, as now I can see it here!

Marty

Wow! I highly recommend Good Omens on your suggestions list. David Tenant and Michael Sheen are amazing. Jon Hamm is also great in it. Created by Neil Gaiman. The first season is based on his novel, and the second is original material. Just got picked up for a 3rd season! I also second a comment mentioning What We Do In The Shadows. Both the movie and tv show are incredible - can't go wrong with either. Some of my favorite comedies of all time. The show will be ending next year with its 6th season.

Megan Anne

There are definitely some great gems on there! Ooh wait, is that the 2022 series? I'd heard about this some time ago, I thought back i n 2018/19 so maybe it was word that they were making it. I haven't read the novel nor know anything about it, so that will be different. With that and "What We Do In The Shadows", knowing it's about vampires too, it seems we'll have quite a bit of vamps on the channel at some point or another haha. It's a shame I don't still have my vampire teeth... hmm, might have to buy some more now haha. Oh no, I'm so sorry Maggie! I saw that many years ago, but I do really love it. Both Leo & Kate give superb performances in it. Feel free to ask for other films though if you'd like and thank you so much for the suggested request 😊🩷 I hope you're well!

Marty

Oh my gosh! So many exciting reccs on this list! It's a little less known but I would love to see 'Interview with the Vampire' TV series Marty or if you're looking for more film reccs (I know those are easier haha) - I'd love to see your reaction to Titanic if you haven't seen it? 😊🩷

Maggie

The series (based on the movie) is definitely worth watching on the channel, yes! I look forward to more of your reactions! Just discovered you over the weekend with your reaction to "Moonstruck"!

Tara M. Wilcoxon

Brilliant, thank you! Would you say the series is something to watch on the channel? I didn't realise there will be 6 seasons!! Good to know though, maybe I'll do them over time. But yes, film first! Thank you Tara

Marty

You should watch the movie first. Both Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clemente star in it. The series is funny too, so you should check that out. Sadly the upcoming 6th season will be the last one.

Tara M. Wilcoxon

Thank you! 💐

Tara M. Wilcoxon

This is a fantastic idea! Thank you for letting me know, as I wouldn't have known otherwise. I don't tend to pre-look up films for certain days, unless I hear anything about them or am curious to the plot. Like the fact that I'll be doing "Easter Parade" (1948) for Easter, but that one's in it's title. I'll definitely try to aim for May 1st. Oh god, yes! I love the sound of Midsommar but it hadn't twigged that it meant the time of year. I kept thinking like the TV series "Midsomer Murders" (spelt different, I realise now) - Thank you so much, I love to get ideas like this. It does very much help me out

Marty

Ahh yes! Tess, your "Boy" request is the one in the requests list ;) I remember writing that one from your mention of it before! Another Waititi film that's meant to be great, so I am definitely looking forward to it. PLUS, the 80?! YES! I love the 80s. I love that there's a lot of your thinking aloud ideas there too haha, we all have great taste!

Marty

Oohh yes, a group of friends that I used to work with recommended this to me a while back and I kept meaning to watch it, it's another Taika Waititi production isn't it? (from memory) Apparently there's a film and TV show? Which one do you think is better or are they both similar? Should I watch both on the channel? All the questions haha! Thank you so much, have a wonderful day too. If you're around for the livestream later, then I shall see you there

Marty

When I saw someone else suggested The Wicker Man, it gave me an idea for you, Marty. (No worries if you're not into it, of course!) The Wicker Man takes place on May Day, which is central to the plot. You could time your reaction to air that day! There are other seasonal films, besides Halloween and Christmas, that could potentially help you plan out your calendar. Another one is Midsommar (right there in the name of course--midsummer/the summer solstice). Anyway, just a thought!

Tess

Oh my, all my 'thinking aloud' request ideas are up there, lol! I know I only get one so I'll say 'Boy'. It's a beautiful, touching, funny little film and semi-autobiographical for Taika Waititi, who spent childhood summers with his Māori family; he plays a version of his father in the film. It's set in the 80s too, so my GenX self enjoyed that!

Tess

Good taste on all three of those, Tara! :)

Tess

“What We Do in the Shadows” is another recommendation. It’s a mockumentary about vampire friends who live with each other. So funny! Anyway, have a wonderful evening and week!

Tara M. Wilcoxon

Thanks Tara! That's down to you guys being so awesome. Ooh yes! I've heard good things about them, so will add them now! I'm not sure if I'll update this list consistently too, but I'll try to. Technically I do have Letterboxd that I've tried to keep up to date too, but there may be some missing on there. I'm glad you like the list! You can see there's plenty of love for the classics too

Marty

Tons of awesome movies on this list! I'd like to add (unless I missed it on that list): "The Haunting" (1963 version) and "The Uninvited" (1940s, I think, but it stars Ray Miland among others.

Tara M. Wilcoxon