For the past twenty-eight years, Geoff Kaufman (geoffkaufman.com) has been … Read Full Bio ↴For the past twenty-eight years, Geoff Kaufman (geoffkaufman.com) has been leading audiences to find truth, humor, and beauty in folk music. Whether singing sailor songs with his quartet, Forebitter; or environmental songs on board the Sloop Clearwater in the Hudson River; or in solo performances at coffeehouses throughout the Northeast United States and festivals in Europe, Geoff has entertained and touched audiences near and far.

Songs of the sea, songs of the earth, songs of the heart and the spirit—all of these are in Geoff Kaufman's ditty bag. Ancient ballads, work songs, and songs of love; poignant songs of people in struggle, humorous glimpses of human foibles, and insights into history—all of these are likely to be woven into one of Geoff's concerts.

Above all, at the core of Geoff's performance is his rich tenor voice and an exuberant love of singing. And part of that love is to entice audiences to sing along, to share in the exhilaration of full-throated vocalization if they wish. In this age of electronic overload and passive media pabulum, Geoff likes to stress the "live" in live performance, promoting participation, be it by voice or heart or mind.

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@DarrenVanDam

1y↑59

20. Woman Walks Ahead
19. Red Eye
18. Cellular
17. The Perfect Host
16. The Tailor of Panama
15. Hot Summer Nights
14. Eight Legged Freaks
13. The Card Counter
12. From Hell
11. Paris, Texas
10. The Eyes of My Mother
9. Blackthorn
8. Frank
7. The Next Three Days
6. Dragged Across Concrete
5. RocknRolla
4. A Private War
3. They Shall Not Grow Old
2. Lord of War
1. Blood Simple

*Dates are subject to change so make sure you've clicked the subscribe button.

@JohmathanBSwift

1y↑1

I've never seen Paris Texas. I've always wanted to see paris Texas.
As a matter of fact, I just wrote down Paris Texas before watching your upload.
I just watched The Eyes of My Mother. A lot of the movie didn't bother me. I like the B&W,
I didn't think the acting was that great, but Ithink that was becuase of the director's wants for the film.
Card Coounter looks good. I haven't watched Bone Tomahawk yet, but I have seen it pop up
a number of times, so Dragged Across Concrete will be on my watch list.
Lord of War and Blood Simple are excellent. Haven't seen them in awhile.
Just watched You''ll Won't Be Alone 2022. I liked it. We actually, loved it.
Thanks for the list.

@S1L3NTG4M3R

So I need to check these out....

17. The Perfect Host
15. Hot Summer Nights
13. The Card Counter
11. Paris, Texas (Think I saw it) ?
10. The Eyes of My Mother
9. Blackthorn
8. Frank
4. A Private War
1. Blood Simple (Think I saw it) ?

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@DarrenVanDam

1y↑59

@The_Guy960

1y↑1

Hot Summer Nights is one of my favorite movies

@grymreefer420

1y↑2

8 legged freaks was the first movie I ever saw in theaters! I honestly like it so much still! Hold a fond memory lol

@BlackSeranna

1y↑1

I haven’t seen a lot of them, so that’s nice you’ve made a list for me!

@qanondon2100

1y↑1

Barbarian 2022 just started showing 😭

@kevinleblanc6721

1y↑2

good hit on the card counter really good flick

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@xpkareem

1y↑9

The Perfect Host is great! David Hyde Pierce absolutely KILLS IT. Throwing you off with Niles face.

@LarryLeeder

1y↑14

I first saw Blood Simple in 1985 when it was released on VHS and it blew me away, I was 16 and working in a video rental store. Excellent choice for #1.

@jakes3059

1y↑2

Love the Perfect Host!

@MrLando0

1y↑6

Red Eye is a pretty underrated Wes Craven movie. Worth a watch.

@bobd5567

1y↑6

Some I haven't seen but the ones I did are some of my favorites. And "Blood Simple" deserves #1.

@DW-ld4ri

1y↑6

Thanks Man, we're the same age and you always point me towards some good choices I likely never would have found... and saved me a lot of time scrolling menus 😆. Its like when blockbuster had they're employees pics section back in the day, only better. Keep up the great work, I really appreciate it!

@dirtybird311

1y↑5

RockNRolla is my JAM!!! I love that movie, and Lord Of War is so freakin good! The Weather Man came out close to LOW, and Nicolas Cage is fantastic in both of them. The Weather Man is very underrated!

@edd77777

1y↑1

I like this YouTube format much better than the "shorts" version you've been using a lot recently.

@wompa70

1y↑3

David Hyde Peirce is a phenomenal actor. I'll be checking out "The Perfect Host" for sure.
I enjoyed the hell out of "Lord of War." Need to watch it again.

@bicycleninja1685

1y↑1

Always solid content here. Amazed how you can spot all these movies and give a good low-down as to why to watch.

@richardstill8689

1y↑29

Just to let you know "From Hell" is based on the Alan Moore graphic novel so was never intended to be a "based on a true story" kind of film but instead telling a fictional story with a true story as it's backdrop, and yes "Paris, Texas" is in my all time top ten, and that Ry Cooder score is haunting

@thecrown11

1y↑2

I was just about to post same! Utterly incredible graphic novel and a must read. The film is only peripherally linked I thought. Good movie but Moore’s work here is essential.

@antoniomcmahon3499

Alan Moore "Swamp Thing" saga story arch is imo top 10 in comic book history. But tbh, anything Alan Moore is the shit!!

@richardstill8689

1y↑2

have to agree, but also look at the others of his time, Dave Gibbons, Frank Miller, Grant Morrison and Neil Gaiman (before he got woke) the 80's and 90's were a golden age for comics, a time when graphic novels became a thing and not just "comics are for kids" but an art to be respected, so many great stories told without the need to pander to some demographic, MAKE COMICS GREAT AGAIN

@shauldavid841

From how was based on a graphic novel so historical accuracy is not essential

@richardstill8689

@Shaul David exactly what I was saying, the fact it was based on a work of fiction, Alan Moore never claimed historical accuracy, it was always a fictional story with a factual background, that is what I said, so your point is?

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@ericstewart5852

1y↑7

HBO max dose an outstanding job as far as content goes you can always find something worth watching but just wanted to say thank you when ever I'm looking for a movie to watch I always go and check out your recent videos always have great options thanks so much for your time and effort

@SBeech

Love this latest offering! Once again, you've shown me that we have very similar taste. I've seem and love many of these movies including Red Eye, The Perfect Host, From Hell, and Rocknrolla,. And couple of my favorite movies to quote are in this list!!

Eight Legged Freaks... "It's a spider...man!" LOL
The opening lines from Lord of War are GREAT! :D - "There are currently 550 million firearms in world wide circulation. That's 1 firearm for every 12 people on the planet. The question is, How do we arm the other 11?" CLASSIC!!!!!

@axelgallrein7058

1y↑6

You haven't mentioned it, so I guess you may not know: "From Hell" is pretty much a remake of the 79 "Murder by Decree" starring Christopher Plummer. Check it out, I like both...

@cusman

1y↑1

7:15 Eight Legged Freaks is one of my personal favorite creature features

@alisachamoy225

Thanks so much for the recommendations! I watched The Perfect Host last night and LOVED it!

@BuddhaFang

Paris, Tx ❤️ plus an amazing soundtrack by Ry Cooder with Harry Dean Stanton singing in Spanish

@t_mcb_1342

1y↑3

your recent review of good Freevee films has directed me to movies i have wanted to see for a good while... thank you...

@izzo2998

1y↑18

I've seen Red Eye like 5 times. It's one of those fun movies that you put on in the background when you're doing something else. As he said, it's silly, it's popcorn-y, but it is actually entertaining. There's a part where a missile is heading towards a hotel that's thrilling.

@zdelorean88

Think I'm going to watch it tonight, its been a while.

@averagejoe8839

Good call on Blood Simple! I watched this back in 85 and knew it would be a classic! Definately check it out. Fyi, the feme fatal is a young Francis Mcdormand who starred in the movie Fargo.

@moopnoom7349

Wow, this was exactly what it says for once on the internet...
Good actors, good plots and ideas, none of which I've seen and they aren't to obscure or have to many folks ya never heard of. Great list and no bs. Well and presented and clear. Can watch these this weekend. Respect to you sir, thanks!

@Xxxero42

I love
Red Eye,
Cellular,
The Perfect Host
Eight Legged Freaks,
And The Next 3 Days.

I'll check out a few of the others.
Great video, as always!

@tmcdon

Darren, always appreciate your work and your recommendations. Thank you.

@debiesubaugher

1y↑5

The Perfect Host was AMAZING

@debiesubaugher

1y↑1

@Bruce Lortz yay

@mosiarmstrong

1y↑2

I remember watching this with my own wife because the thumbnail looked interesting. It didn't disappoint in the least.

@andreashaynes3346

That was a great FLICK CONNECTION, Darren. Dragged Across Concrete is an excellent recommendation. Many thanks for sharing this Flick Connection with us and catch you soon. Take care all ⭐️⭐️⭐️

@artvandelay1967

1y↑2

Rock n Rolla might be my favourite guy Ritchie film. amazing cast.

@shellyboggs9093

1y↑1

Loved Perfect Host!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@stavrosp1154

1y↑7

You have two of my all time faves here with From Hell and RocknRolla. From Hell is amazing and even though it is fictional set around true accounts, it's so believable as to the possible true identity of Jack the Ripper and how that was never solved. Plus that ending kicks my butt everytime when he puts the coins on his eyes to pay the Ferry Man. "Goodnight sweet Prince". And even though Snatch is the one everyone knows(for good reason, it's a fun ride, plus it's pretty hard to top Brad Pitt's pikey in it and Jason Statham in a more chill role. Oh and Dennis Farina is freaking awesome as well), but RocknRolla is such a far superior crafted movie and there are serious movie genius moments in it as far as camera work, especially when Gerard Butler is being chased by the Russians. Tom Hardy as handsome Bob, plus Edris Elba, Thandie Newton, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Strong, Toby Kebell and Ludacris. It's just genius filmmaking, but unfortunately they'll never make that remake, The Real RocknRolla, which is truly a tragedy... 😛🤪🤓

@BillyJoeJimBob8

Totally agree regarding "RocknRolla"!!! One of my all-time favorites to be sure. Almost every featured actor is perfectly cast in their roles.

@DougCarnivore

1y↑2

Mr. Van Dam….stay brilliant. Your stuff is great! Thank you.

@DarrenVanDam

Right on 🤟

@nicknacks9309

You know I really appreciate these videos/ lists that you put out. Like if I look up top movies blah blah because I want to see something good I haven't heard of yet I'm always taken to these lists of movies that I've heard of or seen a million times. Somehow though I've seen quite a few videos from this channel and the movies are always new, you don't repeat movies for different lists, and they're movies I've generally never heard of. For example I love mel Gibson movies but I've never even heard of dragged across concrete. Idk how you keep pumping out unique lists like these but keep up the good work 👍🏻

@AutoEdits

Another good one dude! Helped me pick my viewing for this evening... you rule!

@apurugganan

I remember watching The Tailor from Panama on VHS, you have good taste as well. And the FC poster behind you stands for Fight Club, but you don't need to confess anything 😜

@ashun9792

always love your recommendations

@HelRayzer12

1y↑3

While Snatch is easily my favourite Guy Ritchie movie of all time being that it's my favourite movie of all time RocknRolla is such a damn good time! Cast is great, story is fun and I fell in love with Toby Kebbell for his acting of Quid! Such a fun character.

@gatekeeperboxing5898

13w

My Fav Guy Ritchie movie out of the ones i've seen so far is The Man From Uncle. He does not appear to be one of my fav directors. I've seen Snatch, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Revolver, Sherlock Holmes, Rock N Rolla and was not all that impressed with any of those.

@splod44

"The Perfect Host " was outstanding thank you

@whtyc

Such a great list. Definitely checking out the ones I haven’t seen yet, but thank you for getting the word out on Lord of War! I’m still one of the only people I know that’s seen it. Very underrated

@frederickthompson8686

1y↑2

This guy is a great reviewer! Thanks.

@DarrenVanDam

My pleasure!

@warpathh

1y↑2

I really wish you did more periodic summary lists like quarterly or semi-annually or something to sum up the best of the best.

@ttrestle

Definitely going to check out Hot Summer Nights and A Private War.

@richjohnson8261

1y↑1

New subscriber here, thanks for this. These look good and what we needed here in our house.

@richjohnson8261

The Card Counter is the only one I have seen and I want to watch them all now.

@7streetoak

1y↑2

A most excellent list! I just can't get any of my friends to watch Lord of War. It's a masterpiece and the key to everything!

@84bmw325e

1y↑1

I think Lord of War is Nicolas Cage's best movie.

@ayroncon2957

Great list. Thank you.

@panicandfreakout-

BLOOD SIMPLE!! you got this one right! My favorite movie of all time!

@adamnunya3924

god damn dragged on concrete was slow at first but so worth it for the tenseness of the ummm last thirdish? great rec!

@maplebob23

1y↑1

I’m mostly doing Halloween movies now, I got Peacock for the new Halloween. And then I watched The Conjuring on HBO and then Insidious and The Black Phone back on Peacock.

And last night took a break for 2002’s The Importance of Being Earnest, which I greatly enjoyed.

Then I noticed one of main actors was from Cemetery Man ( which, the Italian title is better ). So now I kind of want to see Cemetery Man again. But I think I will do Insidious 2 and Conjuring 2 first.

@mtaras71

So glad you mentioned The Next 3 Days. Feel that movie is soooo underrated, and didn’t really get a lot of hype…truly an all-time fave of mine, and let’s face it, Russell Crowe is pretty awesome in it!! Thanks for all your recommendations…I’ve really enjoyed your channel with in-depth reviews.

@TK-mf5in

I’ve seen Frank and Red Eye. Frank is one of my favorites and Red Eye was surprisingly good. Thanks for the recommendations

@hhhmmmmmmmm

1y↑1

Ur so good at this.

@michaelmurray214

The card counter was amazing!!

@dougpettey7144

"The Tailor of Panama," is flat out awesome!

@ljg7777

Hi , love the show... just a quick friendly heads up... Domhnall Gleeson, The name of the actor who starred in ' Frank ' his first name is actually in the Irish Language and when translated into English, he then becomes - "Donal" Keep up the great work... cheers.

@DaleSpencerovercomingfear

Great job on the heavy lifting with these deep cuts.

@howardgreenwich490

1y↑14

You forgot to mention the score in Paris Texas is by the amazing Ry Cooder, and gives the film an additional layer of bluesy atmosphere and emotional punch. Also not sure why you didn't mention it was directed by another amazing movie genius, Wim Wenders.

@benlozier3290

38w

You ever consider phrasing your comment like you aren't being self-righteous? Just say.... the score was great. The director in that other movie was a major factor too.

@kijanailis

The Perfect Host was AWESOME imo.

@khomo12

Great list!

@shannonelizabethkelley7822

Love ur videos so u helpful

@Vladtheimpaler5211

1y↑1

Really appreciate what you do sir. Your videos are fantastic and your recommendations are spot on. Thank you. Paris Texas is an amazing film. I lived in TX for some time and that movie captures the heart of that state. Incredible cinematography and gorgeous quiet moments.

@alexdevey3188

1y↑1

Just watched, the stranger. Like twisting a elastic band between two fingers, slowly. Not sure about the pay off but really enjoyed. Love to know what you think. 👍

@AndrewWatsonChangingWay

Thanks for reminding me I should see Paris, Texas - even though you didn't mention the Ry Cooder music.

@cynthiastrawbridge6376

1y↑2

Loved ‘Red Eye’. I will try ‘Eight Legged Freaks’. 🎃 Halloween is almost here. I am done with an one pound bag of candy corn. Can’t wait to buy more candy the day after Halloween. Thank you for your work. Good afternoon. 🤡☠️👽😈🙀

@JohmathanBSwift

1y↑1

@kathymentzer4839

I've seen perfect host twice, it is really interesting throughout the movie,the ending is crazy.

@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394

44w↑1

The Coen brothers are unreal. Right out of the gate they make a 100 dollar movie that not only is better than anything most directors could produce on their best day, but there are even a good bunch of remakes of it.

@KW-ov2dv

EXCELLENT #1 pick

@teresab5842

1y↑1

Darren have you checked out ‘No Such Thing as Monsters’ on Prime? Very underrated indie flick..well worth a watch!

@carravagio16

would love your thoughts on Memoria with tilda swinton. enjoy the channel thanks

@tudorjason

16w

Red Eye is always fun to watch
A few minutes in, one may think it'll boring
But that's all introduction and then the suspense and actions starts
Some great acting too

@RemingtonSteel

Rock n rolla is amazing. If you like Snatch and Lock stock, you will LOVE this one

@twistedbunny

I caught it off the top of the narration but brawl in cell block 99 is one of the hardest films i've ever watched, 100% would recommend

@alejandrojaen2305

30w

You earned my LIKE with the the comment about crash. I never felt it deserved that oscar.

@rayorton7996

Rocknrolla was such a fun. As Darren mentioned, there was a hint towards a sequel snd heard mumbling about a trilogy. Still holding out hope.

@S1L3NTG4M3R

1y↑2

Thanks sir

@S1L3NTG4M3R

@Juohmaru79

I think that you should have mentioned the next three days is a remake of the 2008 French film Pour elle by Fred Cavayé. He has made some great movies. Also Craig Zahler is an awesome filmmaker, I'm waiting for his next project.

@drumbum3.142

1y↑1

My Favourite from this is (Easily) RocknRolla.. ...Deserves a Sequel.. IF - Done "Correctly".. .
. ... ..
A Couple others that deserve a shout out are 2 Guns. As well as the Transcendental Blade Runner 2049

@clmclachlan

Oh how I love Harry Dean Stanton - just watched Lucky. Will look for Paris Texas for certain.

@veselinvasilev9362

16w

Thanks!

@paulfillingham2958

1y↑1

Paris Texas and Blood Simple are two amazing films

@MsWillowbayOrelse

Frank is fantastic!! The end is beautiful.

@m.rivers9201

I want to see Woman walks ahead part II, where Jessica's character confronts Sitting Bull on why his people upon winning the land in battle committed genocide on the people that had the land before him. She Demonstrates the Wild Irony of his people's position and that although the Americans may not be perfect at least they allowed his people to survive.

@DannyHustle

Thank you Darren. I 👍 all the time but never comment. Realized I should. As a fellow movie fan I watch your content anytime I'm looking for something I know I will enjoy. Your opinions are appreciated.

@bySterling

U Dialed my movies in for the next two weeks DVD! Rocknrolla first to view

@likearollingstone007

I loved the Card Counter

@hexboxx735

Thanks mate awesome

@LuisDiaz-fs8uh

I have seen 10 of these. "A Private War" is REALLY good.

@grizzledsentinel4691

The Tailor of Panama definitely deserves to be higher on the list. It comes closer to Dr. Strangelove but with it's own unique feel than any other movie that I think I've seen. It has slightly less of the comedy but it is one of the best satires that I've seen.

@d1specdrifter

1y↑1

Seen them all actually .👍👍👍

@thecrown11

1y↑1

Great list Darren. Sought out Eyes of my mother from one of your earlier lists. I love grim dark violent stuff, but as soon as she got in the bath, I switched it off - too much for me - and that doesn’t happen very often! Grim AF

@tobycatVA

Have a couple of hours to kill and want to watch something, something engaging, something entertaining, something thoughtful, checked with Flick Connection, watched five top lists, mission accomplished, time killed, all desired somethings accounted for, this happens way more often than not. 🤔
Thank you Darren VanDam for the quality work you do. I may one day stop watching Flick Connection long enough to . . . connect to a flick. 🤣😎

@rogerpattube

1y↑1

7. The Next Three Days is brilliant

@bjorncarlgren710

The next 3 days, Rock N Rolla, and Lord of War are amazing movies!!!

@djmiffet5934

Do they show the making of They shall not grow old? That was very interesting.

@shannonwilliams9744

I watched this as soon as it came out. I loved it it was dark but good

@dannyrichard5079

I always admire most of your picks, but I’m actually surprised that “ Barbarian” isn’t on this HBO list…. Nevertheless,Thank you for what you do and Keep up the great work!

@tudorjason

16w

The Perfect Host sounds similar in tone and a plot point here and there to a film called Money, starring Kellan Lutz, Jesse Williams from Grey's Anatomy, and Jess Weixler from The Good Wife.

@Topgunphoto

Women Walks Ahead is worth the watch, enjoyed it. A Private War is worth the watch as well.

@gmoney5947

Everyone needs to see Blowout (1981) - A Brian De Palma film.

@kaleequanz1346

the perfect host is one of my favorites

@jenniferlawrence2988

Hey. Wanted to let you know that I really appreciate that you don't forget people like me who love the odd, artsy, strangeness for the times when I'm in a "mood". 😁👍

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