Free YouTube Movies Worth Watching

ando here · 01-15-2022, 12:57 AM

Must say, they're getting better with their picks. So I thought I'd start a thread to herald some of the better ones. My tastes do err toward the classics. If you discover a good freebie of whatever stripe streaming there please share! Keep in mind that the window for most of these streamers is about a month - so don't wait too long to check out a favorite.

Tonight's pick (just added today) -

the manchurian candidate (1962, john frankenheimer)

An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.
Bizarre and prescient, American power politics on the big screen has seldom been this fun to watch. And everyone from Spike Lee to Ridley Scott has quoted from the frames of Frankenheimer's vision.

rubber soul · 01-15-2022, 06:12 AM

Is there a section that tells you how to find these free movies? I err towards the classics as well.

ando here · 01-15-2022, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

Is there a section that tells you how to find these free movies? I err towards the classics as well.

Yep. But I swear they don't list em all. Seem to always find the good ones by association (or accident).

ando here · 01-15-2022, 10:27 PM

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, Joel & Ethan Coen)

In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.

One of my all time faves despite events wrapping up too neatly. Bonafide 21st Century classic in my book, though.

ando here · 01-17-2022, 08:18 PM

high noon (1952, fred zinnemann)

Plankton · 01-18-2022, 08:57 AM

These two were enlightening:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kREXK5sVjQ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKmGUIM1uAI

Plankton · 01-18-2022, 08:58 AM

Do not seek the treasure

ando here · 01-18-2022, 07:17 PM

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Do not seek the treasure

Yeah, been meaning to watch Sound City but the Muscle Shoals doc is a classic. I mean, Jesus, I’d LOVE to visit and record a session of anything just to say I experienced firsthand the magic that made those great Rolling Stone and Aretha Franklin records.

Plankton · 01-19-2022, 07:50 AM

It's amazing how those 2 places were the datum points for rock and roll perfection.

ando here · 01-21-2022, 02:44 AM

the last detail (1973, hal ashby)

Two Navy lifers are ordered on a last detail before vacation, escorting a young recruit to jail for theft. One of Nicholson’s -and Ashby’s - best (imo) and a lot of ad-lib fun. Not an legal upload so check it out before it’s pulled.

01-15-2022, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
ando here Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: NY, NY Posts: 1,802	Free YouTube Movies Worth Watching Must say, they're getting better with their picks. So I thought I'd start a thread to herald some of the better ones. My tastes do err toward the classics. If you discover a good freebie of whatever stripe streaming there please share! Keep in mind that the window for most of these streamers is about a month - so don't wait too long to check out a favorite. Tonight's pick (just added today) - the manchurian candidate (1962, john frankenheimer) An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy. Bizarre and prescient, American power politics on the big screen has seldom been this fun to watch. And everyone from Spike Lee to Ridley Scott has quoted from the frames of Frankenheimer's vision. __________________ "A musician plays music. Other people name it." - Artie Shaw

01-15-2022, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
ando here Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: NY, NY Posts: 1,802	O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, Joel & Ethan Coen) In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. One of my all time faves despite events wrapping up too neatly. Bonafide 21st Century classic in my book, though. __________________ "A musician plays music. Other people name it." - Artie Shaw

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ando here Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: NY, NY Posts: 1,802	high noon (1952, fred zinnemann) __________________ "A musician plays music. Other people name it." - Artie Shaw

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	These two were enlightening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kREXK5sVjQ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKmGUIM1uAI __________________ See location...

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Do not seek the treasure __________________ See location...

01-19-2022, 07:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	It's amazing how those 2 places were the datum points for rock and roll perfection. __________________ See location...

01-21-2022, 02:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
ando here Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: NY, NY Posts: 1,802	the last detail (1973, hal ashby) Two Navy lifers are ordered on a last detail before vacation, escorting a young recruit to jail for theft. One of Nicholson’s -and Ashby’s - best (imo) and a lot of ad-lib fun. Not an legal upload so check it out before it’s pulled. __________________ "A musician plays music. Other people name it." - Artie Shaw