One of the most frequent questions I am always asked being the host of the greatest movie podcast ever (opinions may vary) is “What’s your favorite movie?” That answer has been the same since I was 11 years old. But it also isn’t as easy to explain why I love some movies more than others.

As an art form, movies are by their nature interpretative. Some people will point to a film’s box office total as a barometer for a film’s quality, this might not be true again because although it might be popular to the masses it might not appeal to you. I am looking at you Avatar, which is not one of my favorite films, not by a longshot.  

Also, if the film wins an Academy Award for Best Picture, that hardly means it’s one of my favorite films, looking at you The English Patient, in fact I hardly agree with the Academy. Having said that, I am sure that some people love Avatar and The English Patient. And that’s what makes movies so great.

I, also am not a professional critic. I love film. I try and find merit in all film. As a host of a podcast that attempts to give every movie a chance, I believe that is the best way to approach movies, let the lights go out and try and enjoy yourself. You might find a “diamond in the rough.”

When thinking of my favorite movies to share with you, my loyal listeners, I thought 100 wasn’t going to be enough. So, I am proud to present my 150 Favorite Films, right now. These will change, I know they will.

See you at the movies!

***Spoilers Ahead!***

128. The Rod Stewart Concert Video (1984) Directed by Carolyn Raskin

The Movie: Join Rock ‘n’ Roll Superstar Rod Stewart as he performs in front of a sellout crowd in San Diego in 1984! Also included a mini Rod Stewart documentary that features Jeff Beck!

Set List:

Scotland the Brave/Infatuation/Bad For You/Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)/I Don’t Want to Talk About It/She Won’t Dance With Me/Hot Legs/You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)/Baby Jane/(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay/Young Turks/Passion/Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?/Maggie May/Some Guys Have All The Luck/Stay With Me/We’ll Meet Again

Why I Love The Rod Stewart Concert Video (1984): I have told this story many times, but this was my first memory of listening to and loving Rod Stewart. My dad was working on something in his garage and my brothers and I were most likely driving him crazy.

My dad sent us downstairs with his bootlegged copy of The Rod Stewart Concert Video and told us to pick our favorite song and let him know.

When Rod came out in a hot pink suit, canary yellow shirt and Ray Bans, singing “Infatuation” I was hooked. I ran upstairs and told my dad the first song was my favorite. My dad told me I had to watch the the whole concert. I did. Over and over again. And a life long obsession was born.

But forget all that and the heavily edited songs, seriously during “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Stewart goes from being on the ground to instantly back up singing the final verse, it is awesome watching Stewart in his prime. He runs, jumps, spins, shimmies, and pours his heart out for the entire runtime.

There is no better introduction to the awesomeness of Rod Stewart than this grainy, but totally radical concert video.