The 10 Best Movies of 2022

[@nursharabi4699]

If there is a group of people I would like to know in real life, it's the people watching your videos. Something magical and wholesome is happening in the comment section I swear

[@stevesmith4901]

You bring up an interesting point. Fans of this channel probably have something in common which makes us appreciate it so much. I've been recommending this channel to my friends and family for so long, but none of them have ever come back to me tell me they liked it.

[@davedogge2280]

The sort of people that went to the art house movie theaters of London like I did from the mid 90s up until 2010, magical times now long gone. Dont do it in Madrid in anymore despite English lanuage movies art house or otherwise.

[@l1mbo69]

He should create a discord channel

[@ehza]

Hi, nice to be here!

[@nursharabi4699]

@@erdelegy nice to meet you:) my name is Nur, 23 as well and I'm from Israel. I was released from the army a couple months back after some rough 4 years. My love for stories began when I was 2, on my grandma's lap (she was a literature teacher in HS). She used to tell me all the stories from 1001 Arabian nights and while growing up I developed interest in the structures of myths and legends... I'm planning to do some travels in Europe and than study marine biology hopefully focusing on zoology as a career:)

[@tristan-pi2gl]

Since you read every comment. Just thought I’d let you know that yours is hands down my favourite channel on KZbin. I find so many of your videos utterly inspiring and beautiful. I showed my dad, he’s a sociology professor at Cambridge university, a few of them and now watching your videos and discussing them is a great bonding experience for the two of us. Thank you. You’re awesome

[@jamesjoelholmes4541]

Hell yeah my friend. So glad you get to work on these videos. They have made a huge difference in my struggles with anxiety and existential malaise. I love that you remain optimistic about humanity. I do too, though in recent years the ugly side feels more and more common. Your essays always leave me with a sense of hope and comfort. Thank you and happy new year!

[@mmmb1228]

These videos are magical…it is in your words and mastery of the English language, you warm tone, your acknowledgment of the presence of negativity in the world, in your beautiful way of showing that often a sliver lining exists within the negativity, and in how you choose to work through the disparity and find optimism. Thank you. I listen to the videos to remember that I still have the capability to feel, deeply. I am not dead inside, but rather I am typically emotionally blunted. Thank you; your videos have created halcyon experiences for me, and I will continue to watch.

[@gK-ih2ct]

I second that. I subscribed. First time viewer

[@alliefarris9819]

Hi Tom, I wanted to add my comment to the list and tell you how much your videos have helped me. In the last few years I have experienced a lot of scary moments in my life, in the form of severe postpartum depression and now a very challenging second pregnancy, and your essays have been grounding and deeply comforting to me. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your talents with all of us. You've made a hugely stressful time in my life a lot more palatable with your unique perspective.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

UPDATE: I have been informed that Nebula Classes isn't directly included in the CuriosityStream + Nebula bundle but instead requires a small $1 upgrade. I'm sorry about not communicating this more clearly, I really thought I had all the info correct. Nebula Classes originally started out as a premium service but was later rolled back into Nebula, and so I figured this would also apply to subscribers of the bundle, my mistake! I'll be sure to double check things like this in the future. The best way to get access to the class right now is actually to just go straight to Nebula and create an account: nebula.tv/how-to-analyze-stories Thanks everyone!

[@robert3333]

Hi I signed up for Curiosity Stream with your link right after you uploaded the video but I still haven't received an email from Nebula. Is there a way I can access this manually?

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

@@robert3333 That's odd, did you check your spam folder? Otherwise I'd suggest shooting an email to either CS's or Nebula's support team (I'm not 100% sure which one covers this)

[@ranakeen9884]

10. The lost daughter 09. Mass 08. Drive my car 07. The rescue 06. The worst person in the world 05. After Yang 04. Tony hawk until the wheels fall off (Honorable mentions) All quiet on the western front The lost city Nope Good luck to you neo grande The Northman Avatar the way of water The menu 04. Tar 03. Athena 02. RRR 01. Top gun maverick

[@codylakin288]

Every single one of these that I’ve not yet seen is now on my immediate to-watch list. Thank you, always, for the compassion, thoughtfulness, and deep humanity you bring with your perspective and voice.

[@TheBeird]

RRR is probably my fave movie. I think you're right, Western cinema has lost it's sense of fun in favour of some nebulous idea of "realism." And this one was just fun, and larger than life, and full of imagery I'm never gonna forget. My other favorites I've seen are probably The Northman, Nope, Del Toro's Pinnochio and Banshees of Inisherin

[@nightwing8525]

RRR was just a typical south indian movie.. The reason it was not submitted from the India for the Oscars..

[@devilhunterred]

Go watch Everything Everywhere All At Once

[@BrokenTooth]

@@nightwing8525 No, I would disagree. I have seen south indian films like KGF, Pushpa, Vikram, Kantara, and Bahubali. And RRR is overall way better in terms of craftsmanship. There are no redundancy in Action scenes, the two main leads are expertly written, the storytelling is masterful. I do think that the first 2/3rd of Bahubali 2 has the best drama ever written on an Indian blockbuster, but even Bahubali 2 felt exhausting and rushed with that final act. KGF felt like it was edited by a 14-year-old who was inspired by a thousand epic trailers. Kantara had some great scenes, but there were so many boring moments where the story was dragging. Vikram, although a great film, heavily relied on the hype surrounding the big actors to please the crowd. RRR had no franchise backing it up other than Rajamouli's name. The characters were introduced as characters rather than movie stars. The story was masterfully told given how deep the subject matter is, while at the same time allowing the movie to be over-the-top exhilarating. Sure, it's not a perfect movie by any means, but it's fun and its fun does not derive from any existing franchise or the fact that the lead actors are two of the biggest names in South India. So, when you say it was just another typical South Indian film, you're missing the point as to why RRR became the worldwide phenomenon that other Indian films failed to reach. I'm saying all this an avid movie lover, who loves the experience of Cinema. And out of all the movies I have watched, it was RRR that urged me to recommend to my international friends in the US, Australia, France, and Russia. And they all loved it because it was a fantastic film even without or especially without the context of how big these movie stars are in India. In contrast, I showed KGF to my friend in France and she was confused about whether she was supposed to be rooting for the main character because his moral code was so questionable, it was hard for her to connect to him as a character.

[@smranjan]

From western there is Godzilla i.e. larger than life .

[@mariannesecret]

I just discovered your channel through this video and I feel the urge to thank you for the quality of content you provide here. Your voice is soothing, your narration is calmly paced, your manner and your message is absolutely hopeful and beautiful. It's not everyday that you encounter people that make you want to believe in humanity again, with all the atrocity and absurdness we are living in. But please do know that you just light up that hope again in me, in such a tender way. I thank you for that and wish you and your channel al the best.

[@alancastillo7932]

Your videos truly are inspirational works. Thanks to them I've been willing to keep going and to find richer meaning in what I'm doing with my life and the art I consume. Thank you so much and have another great year!!

[@dharmabum1111]

I subscribed to Mubi late this year (mostly to watch Lars Von Trier's 'The Kingdom series, which as an American with a good portion of Danish ancestry, I thoroughly enjoyed). Streamed 'Decision to Leave' last night after catching this live and must say I am a BIG FAN of Korean cinema!

[@igorkosek2094]

I watched 13 lives 2 days ago and it has stuck in my head. This story was so powerful to me. I felt dread when watching it and when they were getting closer, step by step, to saving those boys with their incredible united action, I felt like some miracle has happened. I still feel like that. Something so wonderful in each and every person that dropped everything and did all in their power to help save lives. Magnificent situation and great depiction of it in this movie.

[@benp3485]

13 lives was an experience, my aunt wept watching it.

[@tessfairfield6435]

There’s something about your videos which films me with warmth and nostalgia, even when talking about things I have no experience with. It feels like sitting down with a grandparent and hearing them reminiscing about things which you know nothing about yet they make them feel so familiar and intimate regardless.

[@madmalkim2895]

Dear Tom, I stumbled upon your videos as a source of assignment I had about nihilism which you talked about After Life. I think it was a great analysis of the theme and character and I was hooked up with your other videos like the multiverse one and false icon one. I am grateful that I made that assignment myself and actually finished the video instead of skimming or copying my friend's work. You are an excellent qualitative content creator. Thank you Tom.

[@skoomamuch356]

I saw 'The Menu' at the theatre with no one else but myself. Decision to Leave is my favorite in 2022. Happy Holidays LSOO channel

[@divyanggolani6967]

A wild guess. Aftersun will be in the top 5. It was for me.

[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Haven’t seen that one yet :( It just released here last week or so but I’m excited to see it!

[@divyanggolani6967]

@@LikeStoriesofOld No worries. It's quite the experience. Best to go in completely blind. Even knowing what the movie is about might affect your experience of the movie. I kinda read the IMDb synopsis before watching it. I really wish I hadn't done that. Still, it was one of the freshest experiences I've had in years. Partly because it was personal for me.

[@jacobchapman890]

Grateful for this channel and your effort to nurture optimism in yourself and others. It really is so cool to be blending a love of movies with filling the world with positivity.

[@ArielleBiscayart]

Exactly!

[@franciscordon9230]

This channel is amazing, deep and insightful and beautiful

[@casterfras]

Your Feeling the Void video brought me to tears just like Everything Everywhere All At Once did. Thank you so much for your heartfelt words, in depth videos, and dedication to bringing a spark of hope to humanity.

[@ArielleBiscayart]

So well said!

[@noraN33]

Everything everywhere all at once is hands down the movie of the year, perfection on so many levels. Nothing comes even close. I enjoyed the Northman a lot but the Daniels stole my heart ❤️

[@ladyreverie7027]

Agreed

[@jonathann5205]

Truth

[@dragonprince7]

RRR

[@Patryyyyck]

bad taste, there are many movies better this year

[@wrezzii]

Saw it,but didn't really get the hype it has.

[@nithinjpathalil6709]

Your commentaries provoke a certain nostalgia .. the way good books and movies do. and your voice is unique, but somehow feels familiar and soothing. Thank you for your work !!

[@nickysagan]

Dankjewel voor het delen! Ik kijk af en toe een film van jouw lijst de afgelopen 2 weken en net The Menu gekeken en die vond ik te gek! Eerder vanavond The Northman geprobeerd maar daar kwam ik echt niet doorheen dus na 10 minuten weer afgezet.

[@matthewharris3898]

Just yesterday, I watched, Three Thousand Years of Longing, and I loved it! Tilda Swinton is wonderful. Being a storyteller myself, I resonated closely with the main themes of storytelling and elevating people into new awareness, appreciation of themselves and the world around them, and thereby seeing and experiencing the world anew. The cinematography and visual effects of colour and dissolution of elements in the 3D realm, really took me into the visceral experience of other worlds. I loved it, and it made me want to explore how to produce movies and/or television shows. It is a Kennedy/Miller production, and no doubt, all of that experience of building the detailed worlds of Mad Max and Babe, has paid off in the set pieces in this movie. 4 stars.

[@benp3485]

The movie was amazing, I shared it with my friends and I'm glad they liked it too.

[@baileytate3938]

That was such a beautiful film. I am glad to see that other people loved it as well.

[@williamsolis1]

I appreciate your relaxed insightful style

[@crca486]

Just off the movie theater, where I watched The Fablemans. My favorite movie of 2022 is definitely The Northman.

[@arno-creations]

Hoping you make a video dedicated to aftersun when you get a chance to check it out, easily one of the best movies I’ve seen in the last 5 years

[@marmight739]

Was thinking the same thing. I haven’t been able to fully articulate what was so special about the movie yet. I think I’m just hoping Tom finds the words so I don’t have to

[@WarbossPepe]

You're a legend Tom. Thank you for your videos, they're encouraging, hopeful, and thought provoking. Looking forward to seeing more in the new year.

[@neumanotavio]

Well, that's a lot of movies to add to my watchlist! Thank you so much for all your videos Tom.

[@liverbot4854]

When you watch RRR, please try watch it in its original language, Telugu. Netflix only released the Hindi dub.

[@lakkadbagga]

@@liverbot4854 +1

[@peachmousse]

Everything Everywhere All At Once & Decision To Leave were very impressive to me, too. Originally, I didn't really watch movie reviews, but I started looking for a lot of reviews from these movies. There are a few that come to mind. “Hundreds of universes needed to fully understand a person's life.“ (Kim Soo-Young) ”Life is a wave of probability that depends on your choice and a particle that exists at the moment.” (Im Soo-Yeons) “Like the fog of Ipoh, a fictional city, love is densely packed in the frame. The movie completes the love through eternal pending.” (Son Hee-Jeong) “Like the clothes that look blue and green, We sink deep into our heart between pending and eternal.” (Lee Dong-jin) It was a rich year to see various movies besides the two previous films. After watching the video, I found out about movies that I didn't know, so I should watch them. Thank you!:)

[@delevingne8691]

My favorite movies of 2022 1. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 2. The Batman 3. Top Gun Maverick 4. EEAAO 5. The Northman

[@CarloAriedo]

This channel is everything to me. ❤️ Sending much love from the Philippines🇵🇭, Tom 🥰 Happy holidays and wishing you all the best this coming 2023! #LSOO

[@johnwolf2829]

If you have not seen "Who we really are... when everything goes wrong" I suggest that you do, ASAP. I still think that it is his masterpiece.

[@pdzombie1906]

I loved The Fallout, but the debut of the year was Charlotte Wells' 'Aftersun'. Period.

[@lukasoc1518]

greetings from Podgorica from Dubravka, Fiya(the dog) and I. thank you for making these and for your humanity and kindness

[@esock2001]

Tom, I’m so happy you created a best of 2022 video. I constantly go to your page and work my way through your backlog to take in as much from you as I can. You have such a deep knowledge of cinema and philosophy, and you articulate it so beautifully. You have inspired me to think harder and deeper about films, to not run away from challenging ones and instead think of why it challenges me. Your podcast with Thomas is a dream come true as well. Cheers to the new year.

[@ArielleBiscayart]

So well said!

[@lucad6649]

Handsome, cinephile, and intellectual. Legitimately love your content so so much.

[@ornlu_the_wolf]

Great work this year, Tom! =)

[@TheANDREW1789]

Each video I’ve watched on your channel has helped me ponder life more deeply and has blessed me in unique ways. So thankful for your work!

[@28Pluto]

Three recommendations for 2022 that I loved that not everyone is talking about.... "To Leslie" "Hit the Road" "You Won't be Alone"

[@Oakrider0]

Thanks so much. Especially that 'Decision To Leave' is a one of kind. Thera are countless kinds of love in this world and this movie is showing one of them in the best and utmost form which movie as an art can express recently. Highly recommended.

[@benp4877]

Your video essays are on the cutting edge of film and criticism, man. Good work. I tell everyone I can about your channel.

[@Aalpine001]

Your personal favourites are my favourites because YOU are my favourite creator! ;)

[@anubratoroy749]

This year has been a great year for movies!! Not just from an entertainment perspective but from a humanitarian perspective of how many movies focused on the importance of community, friends and family, how we can help each other in moments of grief and overall the hope that good side of humanity that prevails when we are lost and hurt🤞😃😃 it was just amazing!! With more hope looking forward to a new year, happy new year to you all!!👍🏻🤩🤞

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

I notice that as well. Everything Everywhere All at Once, After Yang, Broker, Hustle, Turning Red, Causeway, where all great reminders of the importance of family and friends.

[@JulienJalPouget]

Thank you so much !

[@jobsmine]

Great thing you mentioned Cosmospolis. brilliant and underrated film.

[@KerioFive]

Finally some movies I haven't seen on anyone else's list! Good stuff

[@paolojpmv]

An absolute blessing also to have discovered your channel this year, all the best with your future endeavors

[@chewiewins]

Love your natural manner and seemingly sincere without the snobbishness some movie critics fancy themselves to be. Thank you.

[@lanegeorgeton8266]

Again, thx. Your stuff helps. We forget sometimes that Crime and Punishment is a hopeful tale

[@IndigoMist44]

My cousin recommended your videos to me and I've only just gotten around to checking out some of your work. This is my first video of yours, but I'm already hooked. I'm looking forwards to catching up on all your old videos and checking out your newer ones too. Keep up the great work! We appreciate you :)

[@bikramdeepyadav7493]

Your video is so cozy and comforting bro

[@maxtalksfootball3159]

I watched this channel for so long and it really is great to see it now getting the type of audience it always deserved

[@ertugrulserdaroglu6505]

Finally i found a channel with someone talking about any kind of movie in a way, i would describe it as neutral in many cases, that makes me think about watching this movies. And, and thats really important for me, the films are often as described or like i felt they are. Looking forward to see more of this channel.

[@anabelapavio]

Great contente! And love your soothing voice 😊 LUV FROM PORTUGAL!!

[@BadassRaiden]

It's actually getting really difficult for me to keep track of any movies and TV shows that come out, because streaming services flood the arena and there is just so much coming out, and the majority is overshadowed by the few that end up getting all the advertising like Avatar.

[@davedogge2280]

exactly right there @Anthony Smith. I watched few movies this year as there was so much trash and I watch this whow and then I am reminded of potentially great movies some that I vaguely heard of and forgot about and other that I've never even heard of.

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

I recommend you watch more trailers, write down the ones you like, and then wait for reviews to finally decide whether or not they're worth watching. I watch close to 100 films a year and I still miss a lot, but it's really about watching the films you want to see, the films that move you and changes how you think. Of films not mentioned in this video, go watch trailers of: Licorice Pizza, Broker, Hustle, Aftersun, Turning Red, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, The Wonder, Causeway, Glass Onion, She Said, See How They Run, Three Thousand Years of Longing, Bad Luhrmann's Elvis, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, You Won't Be Alone, Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, See For Me. I can highly recommend all of them.

[@arpitshivhare217]

Mee too watched just the highlighted movies bcz it's really difficult to find the type of movies that you'd love in this ocean and also I didn't had much time bcz of studies.

[@felmonmadronio6730]

@@erdelegyThe film was a metaphor to the Irish Civil War, which is the complete opposite of everything you said. It was a beautiful film, no doubt, but I think the message is a lot darker than you think.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

I get what you're saying to a point, but I'm able to find droves of movies each year to see; so many that I can't find time to watch many of them at the time. KZbin is a good source, but RT, the Roger Ebert sire, numerous film review and film festival sites as well as studio websites have that vast majority of films listed, most of them including reviews and/or general critics ratings.

[@heyheyhey121121]

I greatly appreciated your emphasis on 'rewatching' which I find is the most essential metre for determining a film's value

[@Gewtb]

Your voice does make the world a little bit better. Thank you for that. I would love for you to make a second channel where you speak your thoughts about the meaning of life, love, death, friendship, evolution, god. Perhaps stories about your own life experiences and how you think it has shaped and inspired you. Anyway, great channel. Been watching for a few years. You got something special in you, would love for you to share more of it.

[@thesedgeman9863]

thank you. all the best for 2023. you're an inspiration.

[@danielrosenblatt1383]

Thank you for what you are doing.

[@atakenaka]

Very nice list, I'll be watching a bunch of them. Thank you!

[@wmritchey1101]

You are so good at this! Thank you

[@benp3485]

Your voice is calming, I need to watch some of these recommendations. thanks

[@ankit_s]

This is the best video on KZbin about top 10 movies of 2022. Decision to leave is my personal favourite of this year abd deeply realtable

[@konnorjames5615]

This channel brings me so much value. Thank you

[@cezariri]

The best youtube channel... Sending hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@muckinabaht]

IDK why but I didn't know you had a patreon. Your content is absolutely worth it.

[@sampoultney7373]

Abit late to the party, I know... I am so glad I support this channel Tom. Since being introduced to your work via the Blade Runner 2049 essay, I avidly anticipate the next video. As a supporter of only two channels, I am proud one of them is yours, as the quality is in itself it's own justification. Even the podcast is great too. Thanks Tom. P.S. I know it's a 2019 film but I really enjoyed "Arctic" with Mads M.

[@baboono6138]

I watched The Banshees of Irisherin last week and it was absolutely fantastic. I loved the story but more than everything it's the construction that I enjoyed the most. You can see McDonagh's theater background as the movie really feels like going to see a play and it gives an extremely real aspect. I even wrote an article about the use of time to create a profound story (only in French for now unfortunately)

[@budguesor9222]

The Batman, Thirteen lives, After Yang and The banshee of inisherin. This is really Collin Farrel's year. He has put out splendid performances, as he has done over the years infact. I just wish Brendan fraser was nominated in any other year so that Collin could earn his deserved oscar without competition.

[@thedivinemessenger]

BRO i just want to say again thanks.. everytime i comment i have to say it man thanks for your channel your content your light to the world wow! inspire me on so many levels and the way you see film is similar to mine but on another level your mind is incredible! i read alot of books so i understand fully about what you say about movies. Man thanks again this is by far my favorite youtube channel..

[@joshmartin4815]

Hey man - another great year. Thanks for all the content. I (a Canadian) luckily saw Banshees at the IFI in Dublin and it was a surreal moving going experience. I hope you love it.

[@leopheard]

Did you see the comparisons with the division of people when the war of independence was over and the civil war started? I e. Free state vs Republic?

[@dave9944]

Very interesting analysis. Really appreciate an in depth exploration of cinema experiences. Sending love & light from Atlanta, GA, USA.

[@mirandaharmata2905]

Have watched and listened to you today for the first time. Enjoyed your calm, insightful and sensitive approach. Thank you🙏🏼 Viewing from Australia

[@ACBYT]

Agreed about The Menu, it was the first time I saw a movie twice in theaters in a while. Really fun to see with a room full of other people.

[@markvandenberg4606]

Ik volg je al sinds 40.000 subscribers. Wat een vooruitgang… Gefeliciteerd met je nieuwe project en het allerbeste voor 2023!

[@marshayame]

Such a unique top 2, I respect it. Thirteen lives has been on my list so now I have to watch it asap!

[@writvo]

Just found your channel and already being a fans, Tom. Best regard from Indonesia.

[@i_so_late]

thank you, finally someone giving The Menu some love

[@radioactivedetective6876]

Indian cinema is a lot more than extravagant blockbusters and musicals. I hope you will explore some of the excellent films by smaller production houses that do not get all the media attention & exposure as the big studio productions.

[@najiteachebo7795]

Thank you for the videos! I always look forward to what you have to say! Decision To Leave was probably my favorite this year!

[@rohan225-u1g]

I've been here since you had under 10k subscriptions. Your growth is so well deserved my man.

[@szihszo]

tl;dr Last Year's Additions - THE LOST DAUGHTER (Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal) - MASS (Directed by Fran Kranz) - DRIVE MY CAR (Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi) - THE RESCUE (Directed by Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi) - THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (Directed by Joachim Trier) - AFTER YANG (Directed by Kogonada) Honorable Mentions - TONY HAWK: UNTIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF (Directed by Sam Jones) - ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (Directed by Edward Berger) - THE LOST CITY (Directed by Aaron Nee & Adam Nee) - NOPE (Directed by Jordan Peele) - GOOD LUCK TO YOU. LEO GRANDE (Directed by Sophie Hyde) - THE NORTHMAN (Directed by Robert Eggers) - AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (Directed by James Cameron) Favorites of 2022 (Random Order) - THE MENU (Directed by Mark Mylod) - TAR (Directed by Todd Field) - ATHENA (Directed by Romain Gavras) - RRR (Directed by S.S. Rajamouli) - TOP GUN: MAVERICK (Directed by Joseph Kosinski) - EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (Directed by Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert) - THE BATMAN (Directed by Matt Reeves) - THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (Directed by Martin McDonagh) - DECISION TO LEAVE (Directed by Park Chan-wook) - THE FALLOUT (Directed by Megan Park) - THIRTEEN LIVES (Directed by Ron Howard)

[@frankierivers2102]

Thanks for the list

[@LostInRegina]

I’m excited to see that Nebula class.

[@rottensquid]

Me too.

[@neilc4544]

Thank You and Happy New Year!

[@ArkhangelMos]

I have to go & (re)watch all these films! Thank you for your perspective

[@sorrybabyx]

So excited about your Nebula class!!!

[@ЗловещаяМакака]

thank you for wonderful recommendations!

[@jasonkraley]

i truly have been enjoying your videos (i consider them video essays) for years, & the moment you showed us your face in the brilliant documentary length type movie (which threw my concept of nature on its side in a provocative brain-querying moment of a new angle of thought), i felt more connected whilst at the same time you became even more relatable in your following videos - which i didn’t suspect was possible (just like your profound examination of nature).. i’ve been “patreon curious” but on a set monthly income, so i’ll think about it.. but nonetheless, thank you for your contributions to this world, my world, all our worlds! have a safe transit into the new year - everyone!

[@kinimodnork4612]

Discovered your channel just this year. And as an aspiring storyteller myself, i certainly learned a whole bunch. So, thank you!

[@ArthurHerbst]

I haven't seen too many movies of 2022, but "Bones and all" was probably my favorite.

[@alexedi]

A nice companion to The Menu would be ”The Thief, The Cook, His Wife and Her Lover”, some three decades earrlier. If you haven`t seen it, it is... a treat (mild food/plot spoiler :D). And a piercing social allegory. Plus: Helen Mirren

[@josephdedona4760]

This is my first time here and you have a new fan and subscriber for as long as you make videos. Thank you for a very enlightening experience

[@michaelbrockman5742]

First time viewer. I appreciated your intelligent perspective and the calmness of your voice. Thank you.

[@alfiemikhail1106]

You have a soothing voice. Maybe that's the reason I subscribed to your channel

[@mishkofrydrysek7445]

I loved this, you seem like a wonderful person and this has been a great video. I hope you enjoyed the veggie burger after The Menu, good film! I hope you get 1000 Patreons and are able to make that long video, I'm sure it'll be a good one. Sounds interesting.

[@curiousworld7912]

Love your list. :) 'Tar' reminded me, very much, of 'Crime and Punishment' while watching. Great performance by Cate Blanchett (which is like saying 'Good play by O'Neill.) 'Everything, Everywhere...' was amazing - and, I agree; it felt like life in 2022. But, I love the message of hope: that if you can filter out all the noise and static surrounding us daily - including that within one's own head - you might can find what holds real meaning. And, I think you'll love 'The Banshees of Inisherin' - it made me laugh, and cry. '13 Lives' reminded me that the 'best people' are the ones whose names we probably will never know, but do their part to help strangers in need. You also gave me good suggestions for the films I haven't yet seen. (And, thank you for including 'The Lost City' in your Honorable Mentions. It wasn't 'deep'; it was just fun. The chemistry between the two leads was solid, and the script was a delight.) Thank you, for all your work. :)

[@Abbaddonna]

Thank you, I'll be watching some of these movies over the New Year holidays!

[@GraceRay-b9m]

Haven't laughed so much for a long time watching a film. Thanks for The Lost City. Appreciate your recommendations.

[@fanimedusoleil]

I´ll watch the video a little closer before the end of the year. But I did want to thank you for what you do, and congratulate you on your new class.