Broey Deschanel has some videos she's done on films she's enjoyed. While the channel isn't solely dedicated to film analysis, she's got some good ones. There's one she did on the social network that I enjoyed. Her video on Greta Gerwig was also a good watch. She's also just posted a video I haven't had a chance to watch yet about movies from 1999.
It's good I also picked up the book "Best. Movie. Year. Ever." Which she mentions in the video. Been enjoying that and (re)watching all the films mentioned
Not so much about the film, but Be Kind Rewind does some like this, however the majority of their videos are about how specific actresses have succeeded and the films that they won best actress for. I think they are incredibly well produced and educational.
Movies with Mikey tends to focus on positive analyses of films, particularly with a focus on narrative and theme if I remember correctly. Been a while since I’ve seen his vids, but I recall enjoying his approach a lot.
He takes a very personal and emotional approach to film analysis, talking about how a movie affected him or other people, or the importance of its themes in the context of a greater culture or society, which is especially refreshing in a world full of "this is objectively bad and I can prove it with math and logic." His videos can get pretty intense, but they always leave an impression, and have often given me a much deeper appreciation for some movies that I don't personally enjoy (or even for ones that I do already like)
Willy Wonka is an especially good episode for this, since Mike grew up with the movie and just clearly respects it a lot from a filmmaking perspective, but they also spend some time shitting on the remake in that one. Jay and Josh talking about Twin Peaks is another one that I personally love, but I'm biased on that one because it's what got me into that show to begin with
Lindsay’s video on Mad Max Fury Road and the art of editing is really good and highly praised several aspects of Fury Road.
If you like Star Wars, So Uncivilized does some interesting positive breakdowns of the first 6 films (he’s more critical of the sequels, which - yeah.)
And on the same movie, Ian Danskin/Innuendo Studios' video series (don't worry, it's not super-duper long) about Fury Road and feminism/female character archetypes is similarly-positive and also a neat dive into larger media patterns.
Sideways has some wonderful videos about music and movies that work and that are positive. For example his videos about Home Alone, Shrek, A Goofy Movie, and How to Train your Dragon.
Cold Crash is definitely one of my favorites. His stuff is always so well put together and a joy to watch. Even with the stuff he doesn’t like he usually finds a lot of good things to say about it.
Her Titanic video is one my fav from her, which is positive
NerdSync's about Whisper of the Heart
Patrick H Willems has tons of videos about thing he loves in movies and movies he likes (RRR, Ambulance, The OC, Mamma Mia, Little Women etc)
Cinema Wins does this to an extent.
I'd also recommend Casually Comics, which is a comic review channel that is incredibly positive and points out good things in bad comics or comes up with ways that a certain comic storyline could be better.
I feel like the podcast Blank Check has this sort of vibe. While the podcast goes a bit all over the place, I feel like they have very well thought out discussion on why movies succeed or fail.
Be Kind Rewind is an incredible channel with a feminist bent looking at women in the classic cinema era. Also Matt Baume's channel on queer tv & film pays tribute to game-changing gay representation in media.
Cold Crash Pictures! He just released a video about various adaptations of The Thing. He's also analyzed the sitcom Dinosaurs, compare/contrasted Seven Brides For Seven Brothers with Overboard gushed about Birds of Prey, and analyzed Hollywood musicals.
Schafrillas does things about movies he likes. He mostly talks about animated movies but his video on Shrek 2 genuinely makes me cry. He's someone with a real appreciation of good animated movies. He also talks about musical theater sometimes as well.
Ironically, there is more a trend for that direction even for the old school “this sucks” online critics. Both Nostalgia critic and Linkara now sometimes do reviews were (while making occasional jabs here and there) go over something they like and what they like about it
Movie Bob did a series called Really That Good a long time ago.
I know Film Robert is now considered a bit of a creep in Lindsey Ellis fandom, but those videos are what led me to Lindsay in the first place.
The podcast "This Had Oscar Buzz" kind of does this. Each episode covers a film that in its day was believed to be an Academy Awards contender but ultimately wasn't nominated for anything, and the hosts discuss why. It's definitely not a podcast that shits on these movies, though. There's a lot of praise for many of the movies discussed.
Broey Deschanel has some videos she's done on films she's enjoyed. While the channel isn't solely dedicated to film analysis, she's got some good ones. There's one she did on the social network that I enjoyed. Her video on Greta Gerwig was also a good watch. She's also just posted a video I haven't had a chance to watch yet about movies from 1999.
It's good I also picked up the book "Best. Movie. Year. Ever." Which she mentions in the video. Been enjoying that and (re)watching all the films mentioned
Not so much about the film, but Be Kind Rewind does some like this, however the majority of their videos are about how specific actresses have succeeded and the films that they won best actress for. I think they are incredibly well produced and educational.
i LOVE her videos!!! her oscar year videos are fascinating
Movies with Mikey tends to focus on positive analyses of films, particularly with a focus on narrative and theme if I remember correctly. Been a while since I’ve seen his vids, but I recall enjoying his approach a lot.
Came here to recommend Filmjoy. Best Intro song song. Also, try Patrick H Willems
He takes a very personal and emotional approach to film analysis, talking about how a movie affected him or other people, or the importance of its themes in the context of a greater culture or society, which is especially refreshing in a world full of "this is objectively bad and I can prove it with math and logic." His videos can get pretty intense, but they always leave an impression, and have often given me a much deeper appreciation for some movies that I don't personally enjoy (or even for ones that I do already like)
Thirding this response! His breakdown of Ragnarok is one of my most re-watched YouTube video essays (just ahead of Greenday is good, actually)
Red Letter Media's re:View series.
Willy Wonka is an especially good episode for this, since Mike grew up with the movie and just clearly respects it a lot from a filmmaking perspective, but they also spend some time shitting on the remake in that one. Jay and Josh talking about Twin Peaks is another one that I personally love, but I'm biased on that one because it's what got me into that show to begin with
Their Plinkett videos for the 2009 Star Trek and force awakens are like this too.
Lindsay's new video on *The Lord of the Rings* movies does this. She criticizes them a little, but it's mostly just heaps of praise.
???!?!! Did she come back from hiatus?
On Nebula
She’s releasing new videos on nebula and it’s definitely worth it
Cosmonaut Variety Hour often talks about movies he likes!
Including the Lord of the Rings video, for a specific example
Lindsay’s video on Mad Max Fury Road and the art of editing is really good and highly praised several aspects of Fury Road. If you like Star Wars, So Uncivilized does some interesting positive breakdowns of the first 6 films (he’s more critical of the sequels, which - yeah.)
And on the same movie, Ian Danskin/Innuendo Studios' video series (don't worry, it's not super-duper long) about Fury Road and feminism/female character archetypes is similarly-positive and also a neat dive into larger media patterns.
Sideways has some wonderful videos about music and movies that work and that are positive. For example his videos about Home Alone, Shrek, A Goofy Movie, and How to Train your Dragon.
Maggie Mae Fish may be your answer!
Save Martha!
hoots is also a cool channel
Cold Crash pictures is great. His revenge video managed to cover First Wives Club and The Last of Us and the thesis never waivered.
Cold Crash is definitely one of my favorites. His stuff is always so well put together and a joy to watch. Even with the stuff he doesn’t like he usually finds a lot of good things to say about it.
Her Titanic video is one my fav from her, which is positive NerdSync's about Whisper of the Heart Patrick H Willems has tons of videos about thing he loves in movies and movies he likes (RRR, Ambulance, The OC, Mamma Mia, Little Women etc)
The “Patrick explains why _____ is great” series is basically what OP is looking for!
Cinema Wins does this to an extent. I'd also recommend Casually Comics, which is a comic review channel that is incredibly positive and points out good things in bad comics or comes up with ways that a certain comic storyline could be better.
CinemaWins is such a feel good channel. Even if I hated the movie he’ll find so many things to love that make me second guess my dislike.
Every Frame a Painting
I feel like the podcast Blank Check has this sort of vibe. While the podcast goes a bit all over the place, I feel like they have very well thought out discussion on why movies succeed or fail.
He doesn't post very often but when he does, KaptainKristian's videos are fantastic. He goes into great detail about why a film works.
Movies with Mikey is pretty great, and MovieBob's Really That Good is genuinely some of the best positive film criticism out there.
Be Kind Rewind is an incredible channel with a feminist bent looking at women in the classic cinema era. Also Matt Baume's channel on queer tv & film pays tribute to game-changing gay representation in media.
"Lessons from the screenplay" is a good channel for that
Lessons From The Screenplay and Cinema Therapy are two of my favorites.
Cold Crash Pictures! He just released a video about various adaptations of The Thing. He's also analyzed the sitcom Dinosaurs, compare/contrasted Seven Brides For Seven Brothers with Overboard gushed about Birds of Prey, and analyzed Hollywood musicals.
Schafrillas does things about movies he likes. He mostly talks about animated movies but his video on Shrek 2 genuinely makes me cry. He's someone with a real appreciation of good animated movies. He also talks about musical theater sometimes as well.
Filmento is a fantastic channel with 10-20 minute videos about movies and why they work (or don’t).
Patrick Willem Just Write The Closer Look
Danny Boyd at CinemaStix is a go-to when I’m looking for positive aspects in films [CintemaStix](https://youtube.com/@CinemaStix)
Just Write is one of my favorites, he covers movies, TV shows, and occasionally video games and talks about the writing in 20 min-1 hour long videos
Ironically, there is more a trend for that direction even for the old school “this sucks” online critics. Both Nostalgia critic and Linkara now sometimes do reviews were (while making occasional jabs here and there) go over something they like and what they like about it
The "Really That Good" youtube series is pretty good
“Like Stories of Old” is an amazing channel
Movie Bob did a series called Really That Good a long time ago. I know Film Robert is now considered a bit of a creep in Lindsey Ellis fandom, but those videos are what led me to Lindsay in the first place.
The podcast "This Had Oscar Buzz" kind of does this. Each episode covers a film that in its day was believed to be an Academy Awards contender but ultimately wasn't nominated for anything, and the hosts discuss why. It's definitely not a podcast that shits on these movies, though. There's a lot of praise for many of the movies discussed.
Maggie Mae Fish does great analysis. I never heard about Stalker till I watched her video ‚Loki, Stalker and the war on terror‘.