what i watched in march

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[@KarstenRunquist]

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[@Kipcraft9]

Have you seen Invincible?

[@projpcorp9057]

Dyugchi

[@Blackfireproduction1]

So true KarstenRunquist

[@mahay7038]

so real

[@capnbug]

Grungle googer

[@morganweinstock167]

This is clearly an April Fools Joke. Everybody knows that Kirsten doesn’t actually watch movies

[@Arawn2020]

Runquistador is pulling our leg, we're still in March!!!

[@glendarjj3991]

​@@Arawn2020 I'm pretty sure we're still in 2020

[@thompsonnoel]

Stewart?

[@fresamouse]

he watches US

[@Pancrasio-it9qd]

XD​@@thompsonnoel

[@PoSer_1]

with the joke at the end at first i started laughing which turned to smiling awkwardly, and then genuine discomfort and then panic when he wouldn't stop looking at me

[@danicac89]

I was so glad I was watching in 2x speed I don’t think I could have handled it any longer than I did lolol

[@carterguthrie5681]

I would love to see a video about movies that “play it too safe.” I like the sentiment of the phrase but would love a more in depth exploration on why and how those movies are like that

[@angelface333]

yes! that idea really fascinated me

[@jackcavanagh3874]

that is an absolutely brillant idea. the epidemic of movies with potential had they not played in safe

[@The_Gake]

anyone but you

[@asmodeusguys4472]

Its exactly what it says it is. The movies couldve done more, had they gone into the very clear direction that couldve said something, but due to the nature of what could be said, they just try to play it safe.

[@benvincent6473]

Good Idea

[@domclegg1225]

someone has said this before, but its crazy how much i use these videos to track the passing of the time over the course of each year

[@windylotus]

“by watching you” 🥰🥰

[@abhiishhekk]

"NEEDED A SHOWER AFTER WATCHING THIS ONE" Is my new letterboxd list.

[@dtg_forever9356]

gonna make it mine too

[@Xylus.]

Visitor Q is a must for that

[@yt.ponder]

May December on loop for the entire month of March is not healthy my dude.

[@GoldenGyroBalls]

Sounds like bloody torture.

[@5uper8eedle]

Funny, during that intense starring contest at the end, I noticed the LEGO Starry Night in the background. That’s neat.

[@bben9241]

same, I also noticed the bonsai tree on the right

[@GodsOfGaming]

I didn't notice a thing; ive never looked at someone in the eyes so long in my life (if i look away then karsten wins)

[@Loggodover]

My POE (principals of engineering) teacher has both of those sets lmfao

[@BryciePie]

im too high, the ending ad scared me way too much please apologise

[@HahsJeje]

Thanks for warning me, was scrolling trough the comments high af.

[@waterlampmetal]

0:12 - Koko A Talking Gorilla 0:33 - Wings 1:00 - The Conversation 1:50 - The Naked Kiss 2:16 - Breaking The Waves 3:22 - Dunston Checks In 3:39 - Golda 3:52 - Robot Dreams 4:13 - Dune 2 4:34 - Ikiru 5:38 - Punch-Drunk Love 6:28 - 10 Cloverfield Lane 6:55 - Queen Kong 7:19 - Blazing Saddles 7:46 - Spermworld 8:28 - Drive-Away Dolls 9:10 - The Best Years of Our Lives 9:54 - Problemista 10:41 - After Hours 11:03 - Ghibli films 11:22 - Immaculate 11:42 - Battle of Algiers 12:22 - Kung Fu Panda 2 13:09 - The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness 13:34 - Love Lies Bleeding 14:50 - Me :D

[@strictlybananas]

That ending was deeply uncomfortable, I love it lol

[@jf5482]

The transitions in Drive Away Dolls were a total pain to look at.

[@Ryomen69420]

Yeah they tried to be quirky and different but they were just hideous

[@ossiejon-nwakalo8644]

The transitions I actually liked made it feel it was from the 90s

[@griffinrogerss]

Disagree.

[@jf5482]

@@griffinrogerss ok, enjoy the power point transitions

[@travelsizedhispasian]

you gotta give Blue Eye Samurai and Arcane a try-I feel like both of those shows would be an enjoyable watch for you at the least

[@davidkippy101]

Damn Karsten i didnt expect to have my soul violated for 30 whole seconds at the end there

[@hauntedmasc]

the ending was riveting , really captured the experience of what it feels like to be a movie being watched by Karsten Runquist .

[@shoocharu]

Could you please watch me in April?

[@isaacparker5868]

shoocharu :0

[@princessjellyfish98]

I got to watch End of Evangelion in theaters this month and it was the best thing that's ever happened to me. The visuals and the animation on the big screen were obviously amazing but the thing I wasn't expecting was the SOUND! It was so loud that it shook the seats. And hearing Komm Susser Tod on theater speakers was surreal. Incredible. I still can't believe they finally brought it over. They should show it in IMAX next time

[@rexagon]

bro the scene where the big rei falls apart and eva 01 comes out her eye and the brass crescendos BROOOOO IT WAS SO GOOOD

[@princessjellyfish98]

@@rexagon I feel like we've been robbed for 20 years not being able to see the movie as intended. It was MADE for theaters

[@Frijolero18]

So mad at myself for missing my chance to see it on the big screen. Hopefully GKIDS puts it into their regular cinema rotation

[@princessjellyfish98]

@@Frijolero18 both the screenings I went to were PACKED! and they ended up extending the release a few extra days, so hopefully the overwhelming success will encourage them to make it a semi-annual thing like ghibli-fest

[@line4169]

Holy shit, that must have been religious experience for you, I'm so jealous we don't have it in theatres here, it's my favourite piece of media.

[@islaewm2850]

As an Algerian fan of you Karsten, from Algiers, it's a pleasure that you enjoyed Battle of Algiers. It is certainly a revolutionary movie that all of us Algerians are very proud of it.

[@Lucalaurin]

Love lies bleeding was amazing. For me the awkwardness of Kristen made so much sense in relation to her character. Also the soundtrack and sound design was phenomenal.

[@descendingforth]

The conversation is a masterpiece

[@reedholland8279]

I was way too high for that ending, Karsten

[@jennatandy6272]

I loved Dunston Checks In so much as a kid! It still has such a special place in my heart!

[@isaiahvoss]

I remember loving Dunston Checks In as a kid. I would rewatch it every day as a child along with other movies like Napoleon Dynamite or Twister for example. (Speaking of Twister hopefully Twisters is good but nothing will top the original)

[@HyrumSpendlove]

Hahaha, April Fools!!! You got me for a second there, Karsten!!!!! Silly guy

[@patricklourenco321]

the joke at the end was a classic

[@skittles536]

I’m so glad you finally knocked me off of your watchlist, it’s an honour.

[@vickitlsp]

so glad you loved the conversation, one of my all time favorites too!

[@petekarasyov7325]

I have been watching Karsten videos pretty consistently for the past year or so and every monthly update video he always says “you guys know me, I’m a huge fan of (insert director or actor I haven’t heard of)”.

[@samhollis3826]

I'm so surprised you'd never seen The Conversation but so glad you have now! It had the same impact for me, especially the final few minutes... sheesh

[@Driesketeer]

Love you man. Thanks for all the tips and insights.

[@leonelx97]

this april fools joke stinks dude

[@glendarjj3991]

I felt seen...

[@fenrirfang77]

the ending of this video was fucking beautiful, well done

[@cleo2747]

love your outfit at the end, the pink looks great on you

[@istepi1106]

Really happy to hear you liked The Conversation!! One of my all-time favorite movies

[@mrink8822]

He was staring at my soul at the end

[@danielbyrne7534]

I watched this video on my tv, which not only made it difficult to switch off when you stared into my soul but it also made it impossible for me to leave this comment so I had to open my fuckign phone app to say The fact mubi signed off on the ad roll coming after the awkward stare down makes me wanna check them out way more than the pre roll ad

[@AyameSohma1993]

"Then I finished the month by watching you..." 😐 We gonna kiss now or what? 👀

[@pauleverett724]

I looped the clip of him staring, now karsten can watch movies w me

[@maxgooding8734]

I got scared, I casted this on my TV, put my head down for a minute or two, put it back up to see Karsten staring into my soul.

[@dju-dju]

I feel seen

[@digiharps]

i saw a lot this month tbh, but my highlights were definitely dune 2 and surprisingly late night with the devil! i hope you get to catch the latter in theatres bc i really want to see what you think!!

[@isaiahvoss]

Dune 2 was a delight in theaters!

[@beella6540]

Late night with the devil is so unique. Even if it’s not amazing, not enough people are talking about it.

[@dylqn55]

Didn't watch a lot this past month. Started with American Fiction. I thought it was kinda messy but very enjoyable and funny. I don't think it exactly deserved the oscar but I don't think it didn't either. Good movie. Next I watched Dune Part 1, which I had completely avoided until now because I didn't want to have to wait for Part 2. I enjoyed it, though I did feel kinda lost at points. I wasn't exactly in the right mindset when I watched it, should probably rewatch it at some point. Lastly, I rewatched Oppenheimer, which still holds up on repeat viewings. Still impressive that a 3 hour biopic surrounding WWII is one of my favorite movies from last year, nothing about that is the kinda stuff I generally like

[@libra_v3]

live karsten reaction

[@bradfordwebster3181]

That ending was perfect 😅 Had me sweating. Good on the comments for not overtly giving it away

[@nolanmoore4937]

Really loved the part where you just stared at us

[@JM-ub9cl]

The way you felt about Drive Away Dolls is the way I feel about all Cohen Brothers movies. They've just never wowed me like they seem to do for everyone else.

[@JackRumer]

I fell asleep watching this and immediately woke up when you started staring at the camera so I was just watching you stare at me with no context. That's all I have to say.

[@user-ix2qu7bf6h]

I just want you to know that i held eye contact for the whole 40 seconds. Didn't even flinch.

[@candygonemad]

the ending (before the ad) was so funny

[@samuelbarber6177]

Probably the best things I saw in March were when I saw all five Indiana Jones movies in a theatre week to week and I also watched The Remains of the Day (1993) and really loved it.

[@killerbird6568]

why have i started to get weirdly excited for these every month? anyone else

[@laraapple95]

I watched Dunston Checks In 4 times in a row on the DVD player in my parents car as we always did driving holidays when I was a kid. They got it out of the bargain bin at Blockbusters. I cherished it, whilst I'm sure it drove them insane.

[@ajford3973]

That Kristen Stewart in Love Lies Bleeding take was wild. She was amazing.

[@zaneramsey]

I agree, I did not expect him to love it as much as I did but I did not think she would be his biggest complaint

[@ryangrundy7646]

Ending made my skin crawl Jesus Christ

[@liamwilliams6319]

that ...... was a really good bit

[@whatisitg]

Your ability to write down a concise review of a Kurosawa movie in one minute is seriously amazing. I tried writing down a criticism of any Kurosawa movie I watched and I myself feel like my review gets bloated and comes off pretentious. Inspiring man, thanks.

[@urfriendhannah]

I was making the strangest faces when we had that silent moment

[@raszze]

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules (2022). 1.5/5 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules (original). 5/5 Assault on Precinct 13. 4/5 Poor Things. 2.5/5 Dune Part 2. 4.5/5 The Revenant. 3.5/5 Back to the Future Part 2. 5/5 Bram Stoker’s Dracula. 4.5/5 Tropic Thunder. 4/5 Arrival. 4.5/5 Strange Days. 5/5 New Ghostbusters Movie. 3/5 LOTR ROTK rewatch. 5/5 Army of Darkness 4.5/5 Mad Max Fury Road. 5/5 Godzilla x Kong New Empire. 3/5 (might move to 3.5/5)

[@mouse3110]

why did you dislike poor things?

[@raszze]

@@mouse3110 It was just too perverted for me without seeming like it had anything to say.

[@sophthirteen]

The 5/5 for Rodrick rules is so real

[@clanofclams2720]

dopey opinion ​@@raszze

[@peggyclasse3697]

Watched Fury Road for the first time in March and absolutely loved it, totally a 5/5!

[@GoobzGaming]

Ngl, that staring contest at the end kinda startled me

[@vojaivanic9734]

I couldn't wait for you to review "Dunston checks in"! Just to add that it is a masterpiece of cinematography...

[@trevorjones8969]

Love 'The Conversation'. My favourite Coppola film. Love your channel. Just one quality of life suggestion. It would be good if you added the year the film was released. It helps for the films we haven't see to have that context. Loves x

[@themalvaezshow5640]

I loved Problemista super original and creative I need to see more movies in a style like this!

[@do_yohomework]

The Conversation is the best Coppola

[@SarcasticSloth]

Karsten why were you staring at me in the shower

[@JordanNMovies]

Watched a lot: Tokyo Godfathers Perfect Days Dune 2 (rewatch) Cat Soup Kung Fu Panda 4 Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow The After Good Morning (Satoshi Kon short) Love Lies Bleeding Fallen Leaves The Boy and the Heron (rewatch) Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Immaculate Late Night with the Devil Spider-Within: A Spider-Verse Story Godzilla x Kong Quiet on Set TV: Curb Your Enthusiasm final season🥲 New Abbott Elementary Invincible S2

[@bird5123]

staring contest starts at 14:51

[@chotenque6877]

thanks for watching me man

[@DrewG77]

Absolute W of a take on Punch-Drunk Love. Gets overlooked in PTA’s filmography but I would say that it manages to do a lote more with a lot less.

[@jamesm2078]

I only saw three of these movies, those being Kung Fu Panda 3, Love Lies Bleeding, and Immaculate. There’s so much cinema to watch!!

[@ilikecows69]

Love the hoodie

[@bananadog152]

I already wrote it as a response to a comment but, this is what I watched in March ( Including my rating of the film). I think that I have a problem, I need to stop watching so many movies: Coup de Chance (***½) (3.5) American Fiction (****½) (4.5) Whatever Works (****½) (4.5) The Purple Rose of Cairo (*****) (5) The Lost City (***½) (3.5) Poor Things (*****) (5) True Grit (****½) (4.5) Dream Scenario (****½) (4.5) Passages (***) (3) The Silence of the Lambs (*****) (5) Husbands and Wifes (****½) (4.5) Anything Else (****½) (4.5) Past Lives (***) (3) Beavis and Butthead Do America (****) (4) Despicable Me 3 (***) (3) Stardust Memories (****½) (4.5) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (***) (3) True Romance (***½) (3.5) California Suite (****) (4) Sin City (****½) (4.5) American Splendor (****½) (4.5) Gentlemen Broncos (****½) (4.5) Beauty and the Beast (****) (4) Nebraska (*****) (5) The King's Speech (****½) (4.5) Fantastic Mr. Fox (*****) (5) The Peanuts Movie (****) (4) Wonka (***½) (3.5) Hannah and Her Sisters (*****) (5) Broadway Danny Rose (*****) (5) Radio Days (*****) (5) Toy Story 3 (*****) (5) Midnight in Paris (*****) (5) Ponyo (****½) (4.5) Vicky Cristina Barcelona (*½) (1.5) Robot Dreams (****½) (4.5) Deconstructing Harry (*****) (5) Moonstruck (***½) (3.5)

[@rogue9230]

My best first watches of march include Dune 2 The seventh seal Adaption Jujutsu Kaisen

[@yoda5167]

Cool to hear that karsten is a LEGO fan or at least has one or two

[@joegreenwell5476]

Not giving Dunston Checks In a 5/5 is a pretty good April Fools joke

[@chell87100]

WOWW That take on punch drunk love Just wow I love it So original, danm. I love that movie

[@AgsmaJustAgsma]

- The Teacher's Lounge: 4/5 - Io Capitano: 4.5/5 - Wolfwalkers (rewatch): 4.5/5 - Puffin Rock and the New Friends: 3/5 - The Land Before Time (rewatch) 3.5/5 - The Secret of Kells (rewatch): 4.5/5 - The Inventor: 3.5/5 - Frank & Wendy: 3.5/5 - They Shot the Piano Player: 3.5/5 - Robot Dreams: 4/5 - Boy & the World: 4/5 - Dune (2021) (rewatch): 4/5 - Dune Part Two: 4.5/5 And also a ton of short movies, because of the festival Monstra, which I attended earlier in the month.

[@dogfromotgw]

bummed you didnt talk about lord shen in kung fu panda 2. honestly stands tall next to tai lung and i think makes the second one really on par with the first

[@loganb7081]

Why was the ending actually unsettling

[@virus-eiiz]

thanks for watching me vehicle x really appreciated

[@mirahg99]

wake up babe: new karsten video dropped

[@fammywammysammy9454]

I saw The best years of our lives last month too 😅

[@andrewadachi9306]

Didn't think he would make a video entirely where he talks about morbias for 16 minutes on April 1

[@triboelectric406]

way to show those acting chops at the end there

[@JJ-wf2so]

Brother I was way too drunk in my living room to expect that soul stare of an ending what the fu

[@brandstixs7836]

Karsten if watching me is how you watch movies i'm kinda scared.

[@zkme2734]

Personally Past Lives walked so Robot Dreams could run and punched me in the gut

[@caloshiban8071]

Excited for the black panther review

[@themachphantom]

Karsten really going through his Pearl era rn

[@Zero_XTZ5]

I just watched Crocodile Dundee, Havana (1990), and the nice guys back to back I’m so happy

[@lilymaria2681]

My watchlist gets bigger everytime you post this is an exhausting cycle

[@lilymaria2681]

Ok so never do that ad intro again!

[@isaacmartinez6904]

The Battle Of Algiers is a classic. So good that the US Military used this movie as a reference during the Iraq War. I hope I can watch this movie in theaters.

[@PepperJeffmakesmovies]

Dune: Part Two (Villeneuve) - 5/5 Anyone But You (Gluck) - 3/5 Secret Honor (Altman) - 4/5 Twin Peaks season 1 (Lynch/Frost) - 5/5 Showgirls (Verhoeven) - 4/5 Late Night With the Devil (Cairnes) - 4/5 Blackberry (Johnson) - 4.5/5 Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns (comedy standup) - N/A, but i liked it. Past Lives (Song) - 3.5/5 - I watched this on an airplane, so definitely deserves a rewatch in the future. The Iron Claw (Durkin) - 4.5/5

[@piknick3011]

AAAAAAAAAA the awkwardness haha, your eye contact too intense my bro

[@actualnotanewbie]

"King Kong's Bra" isn't something I ever thought I'd see in a Karsten video. Out of context it's probably funnier than anything in the actual movie tho

[@senorken491]

What I watched in March: Dune (2021) 4.5/5 (Rewatch) American Fiction 3.5/5 Ferrari 4/5 Dune Part Two 5/5 Nobody Knows 4.5/5 Ben & Arthur (MASTERPIECE) Rodan (1954) 3/5 Perfect Days 5/5 The Rabbi's Cat 4/5 Empire of Dust 3.5/5 The Turin Horse 3.5/5 Once Upon a Time in Anatolia 4.5/5 The Guard 3.5/5 Submarine 4/5 Together 4/5 Ballad of a Soldier 5/5 Haru (1996) 5/5 Next Goal Wins 2/5 Nothing Last Forever 4/5 Sorry to Bother You 4/5 Wonka 3.5/5 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 2/5

[@TheViciman]

Going from The Battle of Algiers to Kung Fu Panda 2 is so funny.

[@adrin3721]

I watched this video to see what you thought of kung fu panda 2

[@scoreliusoligrim6230]

kirstens rizz is unreal

[@TheTolister]

I wouldn't describe Breaking the Waves as heartless at no cost. It just SEEM as a depressing movie. It's just on a surface though. Just remember the ending, it's spiritual and devine.

[@moosechoose]

I’d love to know your thoughts on End of Evangelion if you saw it considering it’s US theatrical release this month