what i watched in july

[@trinaq]

Barbenheimer is the cultural event of 2023, glad that I caught both movies in theatres, though not on the same day. You can always count on Tom Hanks to give a charming performance in an otherwise forgettable movie.

[@joekerry741]

I 8 Tom Hanks

[@smurf._]

@@joekerry741you ate tom hanks?!?!???!

[@joekerry741]

@smurf._ No I'm not a cannibal I HATE him

[@lukefederico4831]

@@joekerry741i hate him too

[@LukenatorFTW]

If it ain’t on the same day, then it ain’t Barbenheimer. And yes, I’m gatekeeping Barbenheimer, because the carrying over of one film’s impression/themes onto the other was an essential part of the Barbenheimer experience. You just simply watched two different movies on the same weekend otherwise

[@dankins777]

The “Barbie is anti-man” comments are so funny because Barbieland is literally meant to be a reversal of our society… Barbie getting to go on the hero’s journey while the male love interest is sidelined is a clear commentary on our society and the arcs we always see in movies. The only difference is Greta actually took time to develop the Ken lol

[@notationmusical]

For me, I thought Barbieland was just a nod to the animated movies. There, Ken and all the other male characters were constantly pushed to the side while Barbie had a more active role. Greta Gerwig made Ken actually have a character arc.

[@Fl0k5ser]

Does anyone forget that the movie has Allan?? A scene stealer too?? How can Barbie movie is being called "anti-men" when it gives us the one and only ALLAN???? People better stop calling the movie "anti-men" and give Allan some respect!

[@Nate34]

Doesn’t mean that movie isn’t mid tho

[@genericbro2440]

​@@Fl0k5ser he always looks like he's on the verge of tears I love him

[@LukenatorFTW]

@@Fl0k5serAllan the GOAT, so perfect there’s only one of him

[@TheFisherKing00]

Barbie is a literal Rorschach test for everyone that sees it. Which is so weird because it's one of the least subtle movies I've ever seen. (Not a dig btw, art doesn't have to be subtle to be great)

[@M_k-zi3tn]

True. The message in that movie isn't ambiguous in any way, it's very clear and the fact that people still manage to miss the point is insane

[@TheReeelBradPitt]

That’s pretty much my only complaint that it’s not subtle at all

[@justagirl36]

@@TheReeelBradPitt agreed!!

[@kungen250]

Watched both seasons of The Bear this month, fantastic show.

[@lilvanhooters]

Christmas episode alone was game changing

[@noahpadgett6038]

@@lilvanhootersid honestly call it one of the best episodes of tv

[@samkaranja5709]

I love the Christmas episode but Forks though, I needed that after a barrzato Christmas

[@Sakethlife]

Legends know it's re-uploaded

[@paulienuti8031]

What happened

[@finnleyhart4405]

@@paulienuti8031the audio wasn’t working at all

[@oscarguyhere6663]

I Am Legend (2007)

[@Mr_Meeks]

Copy and paste comment

[@antlerbraum2881]

@@oscarguyhere6663 idk why but that’s funny as hell

[@bradfilms8278]

Personally, the highlight of my July was seeing the one scientist who looked like Karsten in Oppenheimer

[@kyogresfunchannel]

I’m happy I’m not the only one who thought that

[@jkatzmarek14]

Karsten should make merch that says “ask me what I watched this month”

[@atmosphericentry0]

Saw Close at a film festival last year, never heard so much sobbing in a movie going experience than that. Excellent film but it's too heartbreaking to rewatch often.

[@PauLtus_B]

I watched Close at an early screening at a small festival. I don't think I remember this much crying around me during any other cinema visit.

[@purekinema]

It's such a gut punch of a movie in the most sensitive way. I made a tribute to it on my channel.

[@PauLtus_B]

@@purekinema It's good but it's also subject matter so sensitive I'm not eager to recommend to people for whom kids are a sensitive subject. I have to say Aftersun won me over in terms of sad-movie-with-kid.

[@purekinema]

@@PauLtus_B I loved Aftersun too. My second favorite movie from last year after Close.

[@PauLtus_B]

@@purekinema I think they're both outstanding in their type of film. There are a lot of small-scale movies focused on exploring intimate family relationships but I feel most of them just aren't that thematically or emotionally poignant. There is a desire to keep everything quite naturalistic (which is fine) but at the same time it doesn't seem to go many places. I think Close stands out because it does dare to have some strong story dynamics which really drive what the movie is trying to say. Its subject matter is also really sensitive and difficult but I do believe it takes a very nuanced approach and doesn't dissolve into "misery porn". I think most movies that manage to honestly convey how difficult being a child actually is rather than just romanticising it deserve tons of credit. I'm also fond of the soundtrack and some of the best shots of people running (I really loved the tall grass whooshing by). Aftersun is a very interesting comparison because I think it similarly succeeds but it does not have any kind of clear narrative beats to it. It somehow manages to have its ambiguity create a universality in its emotional impact. I generally consider myself to be cine-literate enough to describe pretty well why a movie worked for me but when it came to Aftersun I struggle to talk about it in a more detailed version than a vague sense of emotional dynamics like how I'd talk about a piece of music. But it's also not really what you'd call an abstract movie either, it's incredibly down to earth and both its camera work and dialogue seem very improvisational and naturalistic but if you start analysing it there's so much precision to it. It's a movie which seems so unassuming but hides an absolute masterful example of what film-making can do. ...I'm sorry, I know we started off with Close and I started off gushing more about Aftersun. I am curious to hear more about your thoughts, especially Close, actually.

[@purekinema]

@@PauLtus_B Yes, you definitely touched on something with your comparison. Aftersun is more open for interpretation than Close, like a piece of music as you said, or a short story with symbolism ready to be examined. Close is more like a richly textured novel. Aftersun hit me hard too because it used such patient and subtle storytelling that paid off as it unravels the ache of Calum's depression. Depression is such a common feeling but we rarely see it given the sensitivity and thoughtfulness that is portrayed in Aftersun. All of this is seen through the eyes and memory of his attentive young daughter, and that adds another deep layer of heartbreak. Close, on the other hand, is like the sea, with tumultuous depths beneath the surface, coming in stillness and crashing waves. It has vivid colors (in contrast to the muted tapestry of Aftersun), the warmth in the beginning drawing you into the tender and precious relationship of the two boys. The tearing apart of this relationship is like a throbbing pain, and the shocking turn with Remi in retrospect feels inevitable, like the cost to pay for the crushed intimacy. Leo's grief is as layered and soul-crushing as Calum's depression, but more vulnerable in its invitation to make you feel like he did. If you liked these movies, I'm sure you'd love Hirakazu Koreeda's filmography (and you've probably already seen Shoplifters). I'm glad I've found someone who appreciates these movies like I do, especially Close.

[@hauntedmasc]

'Summertime' being your first Katherine Hepburn film seems statistically impossible, that is *_WILD_*

[@theohanes9448]

The movie "A man called Otto" was actually based upon a movie called "En mann ved navn Ove" which is the swedish film that was originally based on the book. Its one of my favorite movies ever just because of the main character actors performance, I suggest you watch it! It's got a lot of heart.

[@Luekirt2]

The reason the kens were ignored by barbies because it was symbolism for what has happened in the real life. Women started with almost no rights and they were ignored, but they had to build themselves up. The Kens represent the women in the real world, and the narrator literally said that at the end of the movie. The Kens have to slowly rise up as equals to Barbies in the Barbie World. Anyone who says that Barbie is "anti-men" hasn't seen the whole movie or didn't notice the message it literally tells you.

[@Fl0k5ser]

Does anyone forget that the movie has Allan?? A scene stealer too?? How can Barbie movie is being called "anti-men" when it gives us the one and only ALLAN???? People better stop calling the movie "anti-men" and give Allan some respect!

[@artificial_commenter]

It also said people make things up like “patriarchy” to distract them from the fact that they’re gonna die

[@DerMoerpler]

​@@Fl0k5ser No, see, Allan is not muscular like the Kens. He looks like Michael Cera and he's not trying anything to land with a Barbie. That's total beta male behavior, therefore the Barbie movie only supports feminized betacucks and not real alpha men, which are the only ones that count! Please believe me, everyone outside my manosphere bubbles thinks I'm ridiculous and all my female aquaintances stopped talking to me years ago. Probably because they can't handle how alpha I am... that has to be it right? It has to be. I'm so lonely.

[@beatspunkie]

Also it only takes 24 hour for the Ken’s to manipulate the Barbies and they go along with it almost unflinchingly. I think this was Greta saying that it’s easy and almost simpler at times just to not give a crap about social growth and just settle with serving your Ken a beer and listen to him explain The Godfather. I don’t think it condemns it, it just says male/female dynamics are a messy thing and there’s something’s that are right, some that are wrong, and some that are just… are.

[@frankie3010]

Bullshit

[@ikiuv205]

The original Swedish version of a man called Otto, is a so much better version than this “remake”. If you don’t mind subtitles I highly recommend it. (It is called “En man som heter Ove”)

[@Kira.8953]

Thank you! This means so much to me right now./ I moved to the states for more education on cinema (or film specifically), but, ironically, I've been missing the more local european films. And, for some reason, I truly hate to see Tom Hanks. Sorry to anyone reading, my mother loves him also, if that helps?

[@eriklund9747]

If you haven't you should give the original swedish version of "a man called Otto" a try. I haven't seen hollywood's depiction so I can't compare, but the swedish film "En man som heter Ove" is very charmful and quite brutal emotionally.

[@maxresdefault_]

Barbie has really grown on me as I've sat with it, I really admire how clever it is while still being a fun time. Also, glad that True Romance is getting some love, one of my favourite movies with Tarantino's name attached to it.

[@motherplayer]

I'd bundle it with Takashi Miike's "First Love" and you have a fine Valentine's Day double feature right there.

[@omarherasme6699]

I rewatched "Drive" at a late screening and beforehand, I forgot how amazing it was! The score, the performances, the direction, it's just amazing. It felt as if I was reading a slick graphic novel. And yeah, Albert Brooks not getting nominated for an Oscar for his work there is PURE BLASPHEMY.

[@samuelbarber6177]

I saw three new movies in July: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - 7/10, I actually really liked it. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - 9/10, loved it. Oppenheimer - 9/10, probably the best movie of the year so far in my opinion.

[@KMHill]

So excited you have discovered my favourite actress of all time - Katharine Hepburn. I tend to love her best in some of her lesser known titles. Along with the more popular titles she is known for, please make a point not to miss Suddenly Last Summer, The Trojan Women, The Lion in Winter and A Delicate Balance. Though I love her in almost every movie she made, those three performances give me goosebumps every time.

[@jayshukla6096]

when he said "this was the longest month of my life", i felt that

[@reeseruss]

It truly was. Especially as a college student I feel like

[@elladeporre1111]

I was pleasantly surprised to see 'Close' on your July film list. Lukas Dhondt has had a very big impact on Belgian cinema. I'd recommend watching 'Girl' by him aswell. In my opinion an even better film than 'Close'.

[@Indeeee]

Here's what I watched in July, Guardians of the Galaxy - 9/10 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 - 8.5/10 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - 8.5/10 Memento - 10/10 Oppenheimer - 9/10 Secret Invasion - 6/10 Currently watching Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.

[@daltonlee5839]

I finally just watched Jonathan Glazer’s debut Sexy Beast (2000) which I know you talked about like two summers ago and all I can say is wow, new instant favorite. Absolutely unhinged Ben Kingsley performance but Ray Winstone and Ian McShane were also so electric, such a smart and snappy script, in and out in less than an hour and a half.

[@epiphany8118]

how to with john wilson is sooo good i wish i could unsee it so that i could watch it for the first time again. films i watched this month: - 13 going on 30 5/5 - friends with benefits 3/5 - living 4/5 - interstellar 4.5/5 - the 400 blows 4.5/5 - bridget jones’s diary 4/5 - return to seoul 4.5/5 - barbie 5/5 - laurence anyways 4.5/5

[@colevaughan6370]

Cannot beGIN to describe how good “a man called Ove” as a book is. The original 2015 movie comes close, and is definitely worth the watch, but Tom Hanks did not sell it.

[@Mr_Case_Time]

How To with John Wilson is one of my favorite shows. I highly recommend The Rehearsal if you haven’t already watched it. Pretty much anything with Nathan Fielder is gold.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Barbenheimer is an event not to be missed

[@lukem5798]

I looooooove true romance … maybe my all time fave , glad to hear u enjoyed !!

[@BEATmyguest31]

No idea what everyone sees. Love the cast, HATE this movie.

[@ezra6094]

There’s Karsten, always having fun at the end of the day, and we love him for that

[@emmaholmschlemowitz7874]

These are my favourite videos of all fucking time you're incredible Karsten MY MAN

[@JordanNMovies]

Glad I’m not the only one who did Barbenheimer

[@1haunt]

Watched John Frankenheimer's "Seconds" this month which flew straight into my favorite films of all time. Lot of the films I love seem to have imprints and elements from Seconds so it felt like finding a kind of root inspiration to the stuff I love, at least I'd like to think they're inspired but maybe not. Rock Hudson gives a career performance (which on a deeper level contextualizes his own life) and James Wong Howe's cinematography is simply beautiful while pushing the envelope. There's an absolutely wild scene involving grape stomping which just left me physically exhausted. Cannot give a bigger recommendation.

[@Uptheroyals80]

Seen Oppenheimer twice now can confidently say it’s a masterpiece

[@thewellvideoproductions8244]

Great reviews, not bloated and pretentious, just straight to the point. Love your channel!❤

[@davidshead1323]

I didnt watch your Barbie video because the "mess or masterpiece" thumbnail was like okay I loved this movie and I can't be bothered to watch someone not understand how great and beautiful of a movie it is or how clever the structure of it is and how perfect it works as a film. So I'm glad that actually you loved it and find it weird about comments about men hating it??? Must just be stupid men because it's the kindest film to men I've ever seen. Myself and my best mate had such a beautiful and profound experience watching it and after it we were so full of love for each other. It calls out the parts of men that really eat away at us being unhappy in the kindest and funniest way possible. And then it's also just an immaculately constructed fun comedy that made me laugh so much and the way all of it is made is so considered and artful. So much of it is so unique and special in the art and the sets and the music and the blocking and the dialogue and the costume and the sound.

[@GothVampiress]

i also rewatched jaws; i feel like the pop culture icon it's become undersells how perfect that movie is

[@davismorgan99]

I actually liked Dial of Destiny quite a bit more than Crystal Skull. I thought the set design was really good and I liked Indy’s characterization as an old guy who really cares about archeology. I’m super glad they didn’t make him the reluctant retiree trope that we see so often.

[@osmanyousif7849]

Hahahahaha…as oh Geez…. That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard! And Helena is the most stunning and courageous person I’ve seen especially to go up against such a meticulous and monstrous threat like Voller! Hahahahahahaha! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Oh I can’t breathe….

[@a.block.of.tofu.]

I love How to with John Wilson, I feel like its a total hidden gem. I appreciate your comments on Barbie as I felt the same way about the way it treated Ken, people are rediculous.

[@mattj6752]

Watched The Thin Red Line recently and can’t recommend that movie enough for being an extremely artistic and thought-provoking “war” film. Really enjoyed how unique and abstract it felt at times, and even with a more limited focus on characterization the way it was done gave a unique weight to each one’s story. Great performances as well, amazing Hans Zimmer soundtrack and really can’t undersell the fact that damn near every shot in the movie looks amazing. Oh yeah, the combat scenes are also dope. Watch it

[@SoulSearcherr]

I got the notification for this video twice and both were in my feed at the same time 😂😂

[@cashoyboy]

the hans zimmer soundtrack for true romance literally makes the movie

[@michaelangelo2192]

Karsten, it's time. We need that Christopher Nolan ranked video

[@mattkolthof5274]

watched denis villeneuve’s polytechnique about the 1989 montréal school shooting. it’s a black and white french canadian movie about mass shootings and yet it is a beautiful, stark, sobering experience. reminded me of christopher nolan with its time jumps and editing. the following day i watched monsieur lazhar, a french-canadian movie nominated for best foreign lang. oscar, holy shit is this movie great. i would HIGHLY recommend it. it’s both depressing and uplifting. cynical and optimistic. a beautiful portrait of the education system, raising and teaching children, grief, death and life truths for asylum seekers. will warn that both deal with very heavy subject matter and dark material. both come in at or under 1 hour and a half.

[@stealthven2352]

I think, the best way to describe Dead Reckoning’s ending is “one heart attack after another”

[@legendarygamerno2714]

With a man called otto, I have seen the Swedish film A Man Called Ove which is the original version. It's very good and I recommend seeing it to compare the two.

[@floppagaming6456]

OGs remember the first upload

[@lukashanningbrown3646]

I would like to see Karsten review City of God, or even just mention it. One of my favourites

[@WaltVoss]

Thinking back July really did take forever to end. I ended up watching 12 movies in July which were: Race (2016) 4/5 83 (2021) 4.5/5 A League of Their Own (1992) 4.5/5 The Lorax (2012) 3/5 Pretty in Pink (1986) 3.5/5 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) 4/5 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) 4/5 Nimona (2023) 4.5/5 Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) 5/5 Knives Out (2019) 5/5 Rudy (1993) 4/5

[@shitmypants5275]

Did you just give jumaji s 4? Lol

[@onepresence9460]

That’s nice very nice 👍 Nimona was awesome 👏

[@WaltVoss]

Forgot to add Little Women (2019) 4.5/5

[@Dylanbolton69]

Couldn’t agree more about The Idiots. It’s one of the most fascinating films I’ve ever seen

[@leeraymond1808]

I finally watched The Red Shoes, Perfect Blue, season 1 of The Bear, and Un-friended. One does not belong

[@JordanNMovies]

Movies I saw in theaters: Joy Ride Past Lives Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt. 1 Oppenheimer Barbie Talk to Me Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Haunted Mansion (2023) TMNT: Mutant Mayhem The First Slam Dunk Elemental Other movies: Tár (I was disappointed 😅) Suzume Chungking Express Fallen Angels The Worst Person in the World Rye Lane They Cloned Tyrone Stephen Curry: Underrated Aftersun Bringing out the Dead King of New York Shows/anime: Naruto Shippuden final episodes Demon Slayer S3 Attack on Titan Final Season Pt. 2 Chainsaw Man Secret Invasion Ep. 3-6 (that finale 🤦🏽‍♂️) Love Life Season 2

[@Indeeee]

How do you watch this many stuff?

[@JordanNMovies]

@@Indeeee I don’t go outside 💀 plus I try to find time to watch while balancing things in my personal life

[@onepresence9460]

That’s awesome 👏

[@CEWThree]

Listen, if you want more Hepburn, you've gotta check out her work with Cary Grant. In particular, Bringing Up Baby and The Philadelphia Story are two of my all time faves.

[@christianlamb3911]

It’s funny, I thought it was so interesting that so many people watched Jaws recently, not even realizing it had become sort of a July 4th tradition, but I rewatched it for a completely different reason! I just wanted to watch Jaws!

[@daradesai7080]

How to with John Wilson is an incredible show

[@actualnotanewbie]

8:08 I'm glad you're touching on this. I'm not a big fan of feminism so I didn't like all of the messaging, but I did appreciate how they touched on the fact that men do face challenges in how they're treated and they sometimes approach and treat women improperly because of that. Definitely gave me instant cult classic vibes and I hope the film has an equivalent legacy in the decades to come.

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

My July watches: Suzume- 4/5 Coco- 4.5/5 Oink- 3.5/5 The Beasts- 4.5/5 Asteroid City- 4/5 Nimona- 5/5 France- 3.5/5 The Flash- 2/5 Oppenheimer- 5/5 Barbie- 4.5/5 Inu-oh - 4/5 I watched the 2nd season of The Bear and new episodes of The Idol, Secret Invasion, How I met your father, iCarly and Pokemon Horizons. I also watched 5 short films. I'm truly blessed to have survived Barbenheimer, there'll never be another one like it.

[@jamesm2078]

You got so many good watches here like Jaws, Indiana Jones 4 and 5, Mission: Impossible 7, Serpico, and of course the crowning achievement of the video, Barbenheimer.

[@elliot2331]

One movie I watched in July was They Cloned Tyrone, which had the misfortune of being a Netflix movie (that they did nothing to promote) and it released on July 21, but I highly recommend it. It's fun, strange, dark, the cinematography is really well done (especially the lighting) and the three leads all give really solid performances. If you liked Sorry To Bother You it's sort of in the same vein as that, but a bit less weird.

[@elliot2331]

@@luckywons I've been meaning to watch that

[@Lucalaurin]

Tbf it went top 10 I think almost globally on Netflix. They were promoting it quite decently on the site itself but yeah a bummer that there was no theatrical release. It would definitely have deserved it.

[@shadking2004]

Timestamps: 0:14 Summertime 4/5 0:46 Jaws 5/5 1:09 Indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull 3/5 1:53 Indiana jones and the dial of destiny 2.5/5 2:55 the idiots 4/5 4:11 Mission impossible dead reckoning part 1 4/5 4:44 Starlet 3.5/5 5:16 A Man Called Otto 2/5 6:00 True romance 4/5 6:36 Close 4/5 7:24 Serpico 4/5 7:50 Barbie 4.5/5 8:40 Oppenheimer 4.5/5 8:58 The Hustler 4/5 9:24 Talk to me 4/5 9:42 How to with John Wilson n/a

[@shadking2004]

9:37 The idol 1/5

[@ManMythMedia]

I have to say, Venice is very nice and you should go there. It smells sort of funky though

[@unnecessarytalking7081]

I mean the original Swedish adaptation of Otto is fantastic. The whole family / grief dynamic works better in that one

[@sebratzan]

How To With John Wilson shoutout is beautiful to see

[@erikchristensen822]

Karsten, did you recognize the female lead in The Hustler from Twin Peaks? She played the woman who conspired to burn the sawmill at end of Season 1 and then reappeared as Japanese businessman in Season 2.

[@Stevoman123]

Damn. I wathced the Pirates trilogy, first 4 Mission Impossible movies, did a Fincher movie marathon projected in a cinema (Fight Club, Se7en, and Zodiac)... that's it.

[@erhsetgw]

Close was almost as devastating as Normal People

[@roslynys]

i saw close in the theatre when it released in canada and everyone left the theatre bawling it was intense

[@connerpeterson1119]

Everything Everywhere All at Once - 10 The Dark Knight Rises - 8.5 Infinity War - 8 Endgame - 9 Nimona - 8 Dial of Destiny - 7 Extraction - 7 M:I 7 - 8 Aftersun - 8 Oppenheimer - 9 M:I 1 - 7 M:I 2 - 7

[@RobTFilms]

I usually hate a sponsorship section at the very start of a video, but here it makes total sense. That is all.

[@bellaboo.24]

i watched Oppenheimer, barbie, easy a, a ton of greys anatomy (i'm on szn 3), the last szn of stranger things, all 3 bourne movies, and started superbad! fun month

[@dannyackman5422]

every time a karsten video is sponsored by mubi I just have to mutter "mubi" out loud. not sure why but I just do.

[@mappinus5028]

How To With John Wilson is fr amazing. After season 3 is done you should make a longer video on it!

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

What I watched Top Gun Maverick (rewatch) 4.5/5 The Player 4/5 The Third Man 4/5 After Hours (rewatch) 5/5 Mission Impossible 3.5/5 Mission Impossible 2 2.5/5 Big Fish 3.5/5 Carrie (1976) 4.5/5 Mission Impossible 3 3/5 Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol 4/5 Mission Impossible Rogue Nation 4/5 Mission Impossible Fallout 4.5/5 Saving Private Ryan (rewatch) 4.5/5 Aftersun 4/5 Summer with Monika 3.5/5 Barbie 3.5/5 La La Land (rewatch) 4.5/5 Nashville 4/5 Solaris (1972) 4.5/5 Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning 4/5 Solaris (2002) 3/5 I know I know, didn’t get around to Oppenheimer yet. Will be seeing it in the next couple days

[@caleblim6890]

What I’ve watched in July MI7: 9/10, spectacular entertainment with smart scriptwork and has the best emotional stakes so far, with Tom Cruise delivering maybe the best stuntwork in the world today. Barbie: 7/10, fun, occasionally sharp and witty, entertaining, but just too in-your-face to really be enjoyed. Oppenheimer: 9.5/10, cinematic perfection, devastating performances all round, interweaving storylines which strengthen the movie’s tension and character work, some bomb-drop dialogue, and a lingering sense of dread and wonder which stays with you even after the movie ends. The Irishman: 8/10, just a tad too long, but De Niro and Scorsese work some magic yet again with a slow-burn crime epic which takes you along and invites you to feel for a hitman and mafia bosses, culminating in quite a masterpiece of a climax. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: 4/10, messy, over CGIed movie with little heart, just soulless moving Marvel parts, Paul Rudd the only good thing in this movie, watched it only for Kang. Secret Invasion: 2/10, terrible writing, average direction, acting ranges from over the top to perfection, terrible pacing, boring to watch with no tension, wasted concepts galore, and I’ll say it again, terrible writing. Barry S4: 8/10, much of the fun is gone, but holy shit is everything else as brilliantly dark as ever The Big Short: 7/10, entertaining style that brought me along at a brisk pace with one or two effective emotional beats. Plays up the “look how meta I can be” card a little too much. Nomadland: 7/10, paceless but affecting tale of the drifters in today’s world.

[@robertbrookes2000]

Pretty spot on description of Secret Invasion. To quote a scene of Gordon Ramsay: Ramsay: You've surprised me. Other person: Thank you, I knew you would see my talen-- Ramsay: You've surprised me at how sh*t you are.

[@samporum2170]

When I saw the original of this video I thought it was intentional and karsten was being a bit experimental 💀

[@Kpoping727official]

Looks like he took a bit too much inspiration from Christopher Nolan

[@samporum2170]

@@Kpoping727official it still had better audio quality than tenet on release 💀

[@jamesrollins1122]

Watched a lot of Westerns this past month, my favorites being Silverado (1985) and The Gunfighter (1950) I finally watched Train to Busan (2016) and enjoyed it. Got a lot of Snowpiercer vibes from Train to Busan since both are apocalyptic train rides by South Korean directors with themes on society and morality.

[@ludophobi4986]

First time this video dropped for sure!

[@Gfpasta]

Rating Barbie higher than True Romance is an insane take.

[@MoviePerson280]

(In order) Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (5/10) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (1/10) Degas: Passion for Perfection (7.5/10) Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One (7.5/10) Elemental (7/10) The Last Rider (8.5/10) Barbie (9.5/10)

[@willemdaho3]

it's crazy no one talks about they cloned tyrone. Did every movie reviewer all agree to stop watching netflix or something?

[@tatehildyard5332]

Marketing team kind of dropped the ball on that one.

[@medou2161]

I was pretty disappointed by that movie.

[@rajbhosale9157]

Eagerly wait every month for him recommended me Mubi

[@MM-eb7hm]

Karsten my friend, could you do a brother a favour and make a coen brothers tier list? Could be a pretty legit video if you ask me

[@JaySeal108]

Anytime I hear someone trying to pedal the “Barbie is anti-men” thing I also laugh: It actually brightens my day just a bit, knowing that grown adults were intellectually bested by…The Barbie Movie 😂

[@Renaissance464]

It makes me sad that sexist movies are still made in 2023 but nobody cares because it's anti-men. Lol. The fact a misandrist movie about matriarchy being better than patriarchy for society can be enjoyed by some people scares me. When I watched it, i thought it looked really good and that the actors did great performances but there's a clear sexist message it's pushing. It's that men shouldn't be in ANY control of society or occupy any important jobs/positions while women should be the ones in absolute control. If only the movie had a message of equality instead of one of misandry, a lot of men would've enjoyed it. Let's say they just got toghether at the end and worked toghether for a better more equal society, while letting Kens have jobs/purpose... I don't know why they had to put Kens as the antogonists and villains of the story to begin with... lmao. Let me go make a Barbie movie about dumb barbies who don't have purpose and take over society in chaos to show just how dumb matriarchy is and that women should never be given power/purpose. Lmao. See how it sounds when you switch the roles of Barbies and Kens. It suddenly becomes sexist when it's shitting on women and matriarchy but if it shits on men and patriarchy, y'all applaud. Lmao.

[@robertbrookes2000]

Few new films for me this month: Elemental: As it only came out in the UK in July that's why I only saw it recently. And I really enjoyed myself. Yeah there were a few clunky moments, and some unsubtle messages, but I still think it was a charming story. Ember & Wade are such likeable protagonists, and their relationship was lovely to see. Also considering I was seeing it in 3D, and the animation is constantly shifting I was amazed how I never felt dizzy or sick at all. Honestly I think I might prefer the movement of animation in this to Across the Spider-verse, no joke, I found that film a bit sickening with the speed of everything. The Super Mario Bros Movie: Thought I'd finally check this out, to see if it was anywhere near as good as people claimed it to be. I was a bit disappointed. Yeah it has some cool easter eggs, and pleasing enough animation (I liked some of the longer action scene shots). But I found it to be pretty hollow in general, didn't feel like it utilised the worlds it set up. And Fred Armisen as Kranky Kong is one of the worst vocal performances I've ever heard. The Barbie Movie: Knew a lot of the plot going in, so I can't say I was at all surprised. Margot Robbie gave a solid performance, especially in the more emotional scenes. Ryan Gosling was fairly funny throughout, but I was getting a bit tired by the end. The sets and costume designs were stellar. And the plot? Eh. I sort of liked it. But at the same time, not really? I can't see anyone agreeing on what the actual message of this film is, and that sounds cool, but at the same time feels like that's a bit of a problem. Like what was the actual point? Also at first I thought America Ferrera's speech was cool, but then it got me thinking: it feels like she's explaining that a woman is only a woman if she's a victim of sexism and rises against it. Sort of a weird message: Woman need to be the victims to push back against societal expectations? Idk maybe I wasn't hearing her right over the sounds of children who were a bit young for the film's tones. (also did they have to say Barbie & Ken so many times?) Not a film, but inspired by one. I saw: Groundhog Day The Musical at The Old Vic Theatre. Absolutely fantastic, so glad I saw it. Takes all the best parts of the film, and easily works it into a musical. I'd listened to the soundtrack plenty of times before, but seeing it gives a ton more context and detail for the songs. Great cast, music, sets, choreography etc. Go see it if you can while it's still on. As for TV, I finished off Secret Invasion, which was so pathetic. Honestly it's baffling how these Disney+ Marvel shows even get made when the writing is so bad. Also got the return of Futurama, which was excellent. Just watched the third episode a few hours ago. All three are solid, with some impressively consistent animation to the past runs. Really enjoying seeing it back on.

[@WhatRyansReading]

First Hepburn? I guess i just generally assume most film fans have seen Lion in Winter and Bringing Up Baby. My favorite is still Philadelphia Story though, get your Stewart, your Grant and your Hepburn all in one place.

[@thatoneguy1821]

A Man Called Ove was also a superficial / cheesy read. I haven’t watched the movie. But I wouldn’t expect much more from the book. It’s what I call mom fiction

[@danielgallagher2612]

What I watched in July: Slumdog Millionaire Asteroid City Entergalactic Over the Garden Wall Mission Impossible The Muppets (2011) (again) Lady Bird The Royal Tenenbaums (again) Mission Impossible 2 Mad Max Spider-Man Across the Spider-verse (again) The Banshees of Inisherin (again) Elemental The Terminal Nimona Dark Star Rain Man Oppenheimer Bambi Mission Impossible Rogue Nation Barbie They Cloned Tyrone Submarine

[@reverietapes]

I watched Safe and it's one of my new favorite movies

[@rece3851]

fun fact: the new mission impossible was the LAST movie that ever played at my local amc

[@kuriouskilroy]

This is what I watched this month: (rewatch) Talladega Nights - 8.5/10 Dirty Harry - 9/10 The Prowler - 7.5/10 The Terminator - 9.5/10 Indiana Jones 5 - 6.5/10 Assault on Precinct 13 - 10/10 Creepshow - 8/10 (rewatch) - Back to the Future - 10/10 Pieces - 7/10 (rewatch) Raiders of the Lost Ark - 10/10 Death Proof - 9/10 (rewatch) The Hunger Games - 9/10 Tourist Trap - 7.5/10 Back to the Future II - 10/10 Back to the Future III - 9/10 Ed Wood - 9/10 Scarface (1983) - 10/10 Dumb and Dumber - 9/10 (rewatch) Escape from New York - 10/10 favorite: Scarface least favorite: Indiana Jones 5

[@_ArthurTje_]

love you karsten!

[@lovecato8132]

In cinemas this month I've watched Barbie, The Boogieman and Talk to me. With especially Barbie and Talk to me being incredibly amazing in my opinion. I also watched a Netflix series titled "Beef" which I highly suggest for you to watch! It's fun, intense and incredibly gripping, you'd regret having not seen it :))

[@inanimatemist8610]

Beef is well made but it's definitwly a hard watch seeing people go down a rabbit hole of bad decisions.

[@domwalker6526]

Bro gotta watch more Hepburn movies

[@jeremyusreevu237]

Mouse Hunt: 5/5 House Party (2023): 4/5 Hairspray: 5/5 Cake: 5/5 Clone High (2023): 4/5 Linoleum: 5/5 Money Talks: 5/5 The Gumball Rally: 5/5 I'm At Home: 5/5 Barbie: 5/5 Rifftrax: Radical Jack With Jokes: 5/5 Without jokes: 4/5

[@McSorleyCallum]

Saw Summertime this month too. Kinda cathartic seeing someone being sad in Europe while Instagram is flooded with European summer photos

[@mattvalentini2589]

Its nice when i have similar opinions on movies as friends, and i kinda get that same feeling here. Its nice when i like a movie as much as I liked Oppenheimer, and you also really enjoyed it. Even more so, its fun disliking something with someone else. I really didn’t like a man called otto, and it is nice to hear I am not alone on that. The portrayal of depression in that movie felt very shallow and almost reductive. I do love Tom Hanks though, and he did as good as I expected him to

[@datdude3327]

Just watched Lars And The Real Girl with Ryan Gosling, really great emotional drama with deadpan humour if anyone hasn’t seen it yet.

[@erickmorales25]

Hey nice list Karsten. Anyways, here's what I watched this month: • Django Unchained [10/10] • Monster Trucks [4/10] • Inside [6/10] • 65 [5/10] • Athena [7/10] • Duck Season [6/10] • Dick Johnson is Dead [8/10] • The Incredibles [8.5/10] • The Puffy Chair [6/10] • Incredibles 2 [4/10] • Overheat [5/10] • Oppenheimer [7/10] • Barbie [8/10] • The Young Blood Chronicles ⏮️ [8/10] • The Great Gatsby [7/10]

[@joshc4055]

I watched The Seventh Continent last night and that was pretty urm heavy

[@charlielatino3540]

Real homies saw that it was privated

[@enigmaticvariation306]

I watched the first two evil dead movies and they were great! I'm going to see army of darkness soon :)

[@bjay2010]

it baffles me that they cloned tyrone was not mentioned. I get movie taste is subjective but it's weird every movie review channel I've seen hasn't mentioned or brought up this movie in particular. Chris Stuckmann, Jeremy Jahns, Double Toasted, now Karsten... I get the movie was released the SAME day as Barbenheimer, but also it came out on Netflix... They have time to talk about Glass Onion but keep silent when an all-black movie comes out... not calling out racism with this one, but it is interesting that this movie about conspiracies is being quietly forgotten, even tho it's a Good movie