what i watched in october

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[@KarstenRunquist]

whatd u watch? tell me tell me tell me

[@isaiahvoss]

2001: A Space Odyssey (rewatch) 5/5 Mary and Max 4/5 Marriage Story 4/5 Eyes Wide Shut 4/5 Raiders Of The Lost Ark 4.5/5 Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom 3.5/5 Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade 5/5 Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull 4/5 (rewatch) Hot Fuzz 5/5

[@shineon9715]

Broker - 6/10 Requiem for a Dream - 9/10 Days of Heaven (Rewatch) - 5/10 The Gold Rush - 8/10 The Circus - 7/10 City Lights - 8/10 Citizen Kane (Rewatch) - 9/10 Tár - 9/10 Blow-Up - 7/10 The Thin Red Line - 6/10 Nosferatu the Vampyre - 7/10 Repulsion - 7/10 Rosemary's Baby - 8/10 Audition - 8/10 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 6/10 Decision to Leave - 9/10 The Shining (Rewatch) - 10/10

[@JordanNMusic]

This is actually the most I watched in October: Murder Inc (Music Docuseries) Prey Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror She-Hulk Werewolf by Night Death Note Naruto (almost done) Clerks 3 Halloween Ends The Bad Guys Pearl Terrifier Terrifier 2 Barbarian The Woman King Wendell & Wild Orphan: First Kill

[@lyddig]

first watches for me: tar 4.5/5 life is beautiful 1.5/5 halloween ends 1/5 vertigo 4/5 12 angry men 5/5 little women 3.5/5 X 1.5/5 rewatches call me by your name 5/5 scream 5/5 when harry met sally (x2) 5/5 inglorious bastards 5/5

[@isaiahvoss]

@@shineon9715 Citizen Kane and The Shining are golden!

[@Matcarney1]

Funny you should mention the idea of a double feature of Titane with Christine - I recently had the absolute joy of attending a double feature screening in Manchester UK of Titane (my first viewing) followed directly by Pixar's Cars (2006). It was one of the craziest, most hilarious moviegoing experiences I've ever had. Fun people, good cinema, great times. Highly recommend hosting that one if you're looking for ideas.

[@jackfleet]

Lets go manny! Yh titane is a madness

[@alxbss]

what cinema was this at omg

[@Video1nasty]

dying to know what cinema hosted this

[@EmmaMattinen]

Hahahah!! That is so funny!

[@localyocal498]

Really wanna watch Tar- the fact that it doesn’t get a UK release til February is infuriating

[@maryyyscarlet]

In Brazil (my country) it'll release in January. I'm running from spoilers and explanations til there

[@michaelangelo2192]

Hello fellow person from the UK. I agree, but what I will say is that with the buzz it's getting, I imagine the release date will be pushed forward a bit. For example, I'm pretty sure Banshees of Inisherin was not supposed to be released this week, but it was pushed forward due to its buzz. Still a shame, but I imagine we are looking more at end of December/early Jan than we are February. We'll see

[@jackfleet]

The depression hit me when i searched it up i saw a 20th of jan release date

[@tom-bruh]

arrr me hearty

[@pumpkinomom4446]

Ugh me too I want to watch it so bad😭

[@DerArtikus]

Simply amazing that every few movies we get a new month for Karsten to review

[@klxh7139]

Good lord Karsten knows how to go into detail with such little dialogue, what a talent he is. Incredible

[@Leo-ox1rd]

im so hyped for aftersun feels like everyone who watches it absolutely loves it

[@KMHill]

So glad you loved Aftersun. Paul Mescal suddenly became a favorite of mine when I was floored by his screen presence in his few scenes in The Lost Daughter. I then watched him in Normal People to discover that the particular allure he immediately conveyed in The Lost Daugher is utterly consistent. I'm always facinated by actors who can convey so much inner life in such an understated manner. It's like the camera can see straight into their being. I love your monthly recaps because they always contain a healthy handful of must-see's.

[@whyisntitpossible404]

"convey so much in an understated manner" makes me think of Ryan Gosling. I think Paul Mescal and Ryan Gosling have this in common

[@abdimalik.]

You should REALLY watch God’s Creatures, his other A24 movie this year. I saw it at Cannes and it’s remained one of my favorites all year. Seriously.

[@sophierector6492]

TImestamps and Ratings (stars are for me) 0:18 Blonde 2/5 0:38 Catch Me if You Can 4/5 1:09 Girl, Interrupted 3.5/5 1:44 Raw 5/5 2:22 Bros 4/5 * 2:40 Triangle of Sadness 4.5/5 * 3:47 Child's Play 4/5 4:15 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile 2.5/5 4:49 Crimson Peak 3/5 5:15 Woman in the Dunes 5/5 5:44 Christine 4/5 6:16 Tar 4.5/5 * 7:49 Creature from the Black Lagoon 4/5 8:05 Beau Travail 4.5/5 8:32 How to blow up a pipeline 4.5/5 9:08 Aftersun 5/5 * 9:58 Black Adam 2/5 10:02 Mandy 5/5 10:33 Red Rocket 5/5 10:37 Alcarras 3/5 11:04 All the Beauty and the Bloodshed 5/5 11:53 White Noise 3/5

[@ThaBotmon]

By editing your comment you lost your ❤ that Karsten gave your comment 😢 #NeverForget

[@sophierector6492]

@@ThaBotmon NOOOOOOOO

[@michaelwave2587]

KARSTEN!!! Your Letterboxd is one of the biggest reasons I’ve seen as many movies as I have this month. Thank you!!!

[@SkiingPwnsYou]

I saw Aftersun at the end of September and I still feel like crying every time I think about it. I can't get it out of my head.

[@cinemalights2625]

I’ve seen it five times and added it to my personal top 10 favorites despite it being a new release. I’m addicted to how vulnerable the movie makes me feel.

[@CHotell96]

I saw Tár the other day. It's the first movie I've seen this year that I know 100% will be nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress. It's not my favorite of the year, but it's very good.

[@Cologram]

What is your favorite film of the year?

[@rics1883]

Blanchett will win

[@benjamintillema3572]

I think Everything, Everywhere, All at Once will also get that distinction.

[@Yogkog]

How does it feel to be DEAD right

[@rockyraccoon24]

I just watched Tár yesterday and I honestly haven’t seen a film that captivating in YEARS. The contrast between the other people in the audience being like “That sucked” and me being like “Fuck yeah movies rule” was hilarious

[@tatehildyard5332]

Funny you say that. I honestly REALLY wanted to like it and I’m in love with all of the individual elements, but I left kind of unsatisfied. I thought that the big climax was kind of rushed through considering the great sense of tension trickling all throughout and Lydia’s decent into surreal paranoia that felt like it didn’t really go anywhere. I also saw a lot of Eyes Wide Shut echoing through Tar which was nice.

[@nerd26373]

Karsten’s videos are always detailed and in-depth. It’s interesting to see his perceptions towards the films he watched in October.

[@keller_3180]

amongle pgp

[@JHEVR]

You keep commenting the same shit

[@pascalg16]

Uh mongoose

[@paigebjerke5635]

guys i think karsten might have gone to the chicago international film festival but not sure tho

[@Chuuzus]

i always look forward to these every ending of the month

[@dominicesposito4017]

What keeps me going each month 😂

[@salamandrao.6084]

same, I used to watch a lot of movies, but now at uni, I have less time, still, I watch these videos and fill my list of movies with more and more things to see

[@ethankaufman4173]

Literally

[@isaiahvoss]

Same here!

[@lila2029]

Triangle of Sadness RULES! I went alone to see it in and even still I think it was my favourite theatre experience ever. See it in a packed theatre if you can!!

[@thomasgreen1586]

I second this, my audience at the New Zealand International Film Festival had such an amazing time

[@alenanela1743]

I third this! Watched this in a packed theatre in Singapore and loved it.

[@jimimphile]

it’s gone from theatres but i wish someone told me to not eat watching the movie

[@danieladamico5485]

Aftersun and All the beauty and the bloodshed are my most anticipated movies of the year, super excited that you loved them so much!

[@dav2one]

I don't comment a lot on youtube, but I saw your short film dirtbag and it was actually really, really great. Usually not a fan of short films as well but this was really tight as a story, just enough metaphors that can be derived from it and still very accessible. Thanks man, really glad to see people my age really diving into their craft.

[@zd91]

I really enjoy hearing the excitement in your voice when talking about movies you enjoyed. We need more of that in our world 🌎

[@zoerevell3165]

I got to see aftersun at tiff and it absolutely destroyed me!! feel like I understood everything with every fibre of my being

[@stephwashere]

i had a coughing fit during tar & went to the bathroom to calm down and when i sat in the theater it started up again so i left :( can't wait to see the second half some day

[@LLusion]

can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Barbarian

[@wbeakes]

Just watched your short film, ‘Dirtbag’, and I have to say - I enjoyed it. I think the concept was very good and original, something I would have liked to come up with. I think there were some nicely composed shots, especially some of the establishing ones. I also found the offbeat dialogue/humor really funny and kind of heart warming. All in all, I think you’ve got a really good eye for what should be made today, and I’m excited to see your progression. Cheers! P.S. I like your significant use of still shots. They’re so underrated these days IMO, and I think you utilized them quite well. It matched the offbeat, dry, atmosphere you created.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

This video needs to be watched at THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

[@connorl.l.8096]

God, I can't stop thinking about TAR. Probably going to be my movie of the year.

[@rics1883]

Cate Blanchett was legendary

[@Dethmaster64]

Karsten is my favorite little freak of KZbin film criticism

[@danielamaries]

this series is my ultimate comfort, watch-while-eating-my-sandwich-on-my-lunch-break series. karsten reviewing movies is my soothing asmr

[@coleperry5856]

Just stumbled upon your channel an Im not binging everything. Love your explanations, simple visuals an calming voice. Just subscribed, keep it up brotha👌🏼🤙🏻🙌🏼

[@nicknajarian3535]

I finally got around to seeing The Whale this month at the Montclair film festival in New Jersey and really loved it! Anyone who’s rooting for Brendan Fraser to come back is about to be blown away because man…what a performance. Truly cant wait for it to hit the wide release

[@aaronharris1092]

8:05 kudos on the cut from the poster to the in-film footage here, honestly a very filmic, directorial move for a video essay

[@DatGuyNamedAlex]

Catch Me If You Can is my all time favourite film. So entertaining, so much heart and great performances. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@unordinarystudios5846]

I swear to God every time I see a Karsten what I watched this month video I get worried because I know my watch list is just gonna grow with each video to an absurd level

[@leighharrington7680]

Highly recommend reading the White Noise book! I’d say that 80% of the movie’s dialogue is pulled straight from the book, and it’s probably the most faithful adaptation of a book that I’ve seen (plus it’s just a fun read)

[@stevebob240]

Just saw Tar, you did an excellent job of summarizing it. Blanchette is the best performance of the year for me.

[@benbrian9884]

these videos are so addicting

[@Bandstand]

Always love these videos. It would be neat if you listed all the moves in the description with their respective stream options linked by the name. Just a thought to streamline the series ??

[@longobongo4402]

True, Woman in the Dunes should be talked more about, I'm honestly surprised how little attention it gets. Ever since I've seen it I thought this would be the movie I would like to do a remake of if I was a director.

[@bencarlson4300]

I could see a re-adaptation but a straight up remake? Nah, let perfection stay perfect.

[@dipenchavda6988]

I love this channel I get a lot of great recommendation for movies and shows.

[@ColbyTalksMovies]

Great month! I’m gonna be able to see Triangle of Sadness tomorrow so it unfortunately didn’t make my October list.

[@themothermarkos]

I don't really keep track month by month what I watch - cos while I'm a film nerd I rarely watch a 'new' film. But I absolutely adored The Worst Person In The World, The Love Witch and The Souvenir Part II (this one in particular was incredible!)

[@forincognito22]

Woman in the Dunes!!! That movie is awesome. I remember watching this movie for a film class in college and i grabbed a few pf my buddies to wach it with me and we all loved it. Fun watch!

[@jaredvlogs8891]

i cannot wait to see TAR. and i'm furious that we don't even have a release date yet here in korea. but i watched aftersun and paul is going to get an oscar nomination. i can't get enough of this man.

[@CB-pd4ws]

Beau Travail is one of my absolute favorites! Glad you appreciated it and I would love a stand-alone video on it!

[@aninjaguardian]

I saw Aftersun last week when it finally released in my area and I think it's probably the best fillm of 2022 so far

[@reeceparriah4772]

I watched Toy Story of Terror, Nope, Black Adam, Shutter Island, Nightmare on Elm street, and the mummy, as well as the Mummy returns Edit; forgot about werewolf by night, and Hocus Pocus 2

[@lilymaria2681]

I’m so so excited for Aftersun!!!!

[@ksilobait]

I agree with Aftersun probably being the movie of the year (probably after Everything Everywhere All at Once)

[@larkmynch804]

Dirtbag is terrific, man. Haven't seen a short film I've... enjoyed... in a while? Love it

[@gasparvalenzuela7624]

great video, haven’t seen it, but great video❤

[@marvelandsuchstuff]

this is my only sense of time passing and I appreciate it

[@canerbaykara2639]

Congrats on your short film.

[@josueorgoaway]

I remember watching Raw a few years ago, pretty well made movie, definitely kept me invested.

[@lanexyz]

I also watched movies this month karsten

[@JessJ_698]

Raw is one my new favorite movies, I can’t get over how unsettling satisfying this creepy ass movie is

[@joshuashupp265]

Glad you finally saw Christine, i've always found it to be one of Carpenter's best movies and it doesn't ever seem to get ranked that way. On every level - visual, characterization, pacing. And characters you can actually feel something for. I agree that Mandy loses a LOT of its apparent slowness on a second watch. Also, absolutely magnificent when stoned ;) As for dance party endings, have you ever seen Apple Pie? Nothing else comes close.

[@viciousbane569]

I saw Triangle of Sadness this past Sunday and I love it. It’s one of my favorite films of 2022 and the funniest film too. Sad that Charlbi Dean Kriek has passed away, she was really good in this film and was going to be in a lot for projects.

[@therodpoint7725]

I was LITERALLY SOBBING the last 15 minutes of aftersun

[@atmosphericentry0]

I know a lot of people didn't gel with White Noise, but I actually really liked it. I only read a tiny blurb about the premise surrounding a town facing a chemical leak, and was not expecting it to be so much more than that. Definitely a flawed movie in certain sections, but I really loved the absurdity of it. Can't wait to rewatch when it gets a full release. Also that end credit scene is *chefs kiss*. I absolutely fell in love with Aftersun though. It's funny because I'm usually a HUGE horror fan, but my two favourite movies of the year (Aftersun and Close) are both extremely emotional A24 movies. Love me some A24 horror movies like Pearl, X, Bodies x3 etc, but Aftersun and Close completely blew me away. I guess I just really loved crying this year lol. As for other notable movies I watched this month, The Banshees on Inisherin (5/5), The Menu (4.5/5 LOVED this one), Shoplifters (4.5/5) Häxan (4/5 and one of my new favourite documentaries ever), Barbarian (3.5/5) and the new Hellraiser (3.5/5). I wont even get into the horrible or meh ones I watched this month because there were A LOT (looking at you Grimcutty and Halloween Ends).

[@josh_miguel]

Damn, is this what it feels like to be early? Anyway, Karsten's monthly round up of movies he's watched is my indicator if another month has passed. Lol.

[@kaantyranus]

your short film is beautiful man

[@ehjoneswriter]

I actually managed to watch A LOT this month so my films are: Moonage Daydream - 4.5/5 Avatar - 3.5/5 Drag Me To Hell - 4/5 The Hunger - 3.5/5 A Matter of Life and Death - 4/5 Train To Busan - 4/5 The Woman King - 4/5 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 4/5 An American Werewolf In London - 4/5 Don't Worry Darling - 2/5 The Ladykillers ('55) - 3.5/5 28 Days Later - 4.5/5 Hocus Pocus - 3/5 Jennifer's Body - 4/5 American Psycho (REWATCH) - 5/5 The Craft - 3.5/5 A Hard Day's Night - 3.5/5 My Beautiful Laundrette - 3/5 Werewolf By Night - 3.5/5 X - 2/5

[@themothermarkos]

oh god A Matter of Life and Death is a beautiful film. Favourite opening of all time.

[@ehjoneswriter]

@@themothermarkos We had to watch it as part of my University course in a module about British Cinema and was delightfully surprised at how much I loved it! Truly an incredibly charming film!

[@optimascrime5235]

Black Adam may have not been perfect but it was a really fun watch and I am definitely looking forward to what comes next and I don't say that with most movie's

[@1claydoe]

my favorite time of the month🙈

[@alexandreboudry9391]

Triangle of sadness is sooo freaking great

[@orvilleredenpiller338]

“It doesn’t make sense but who cares!” Previously unsaid sentences on film KZbin. Subscribed.

[@appleofdoom]

5:15 Man Woman in the Dunes is such an underrated movie. It really just lingers with you and that ending felt so right. I love both this and Teshigahara's other film The Face of Another, however the third movie in that trilogy, Man without a Map, wasn't as good in my opinion.

[@JordanNMusic]

This is actually the most I watched in October: Murder Inc (Music Docuseries) [3.5/5] Prey (4/5) Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (4/5) She-Hulk (3.5/5) Werewolf by Night (4/5) Death Note (4.5/5) Naruto (almost done) Clerks 3 (4/5) Halloween Ends (2/5) The Bad Guys (3.5/5) Pearl (4/5) Terrifier (2.5/5) Terrifier 2 (3/5) Barbarian (4.5/5) The Woman King (4/5) Wendell & Wild (4/5)

[@charleseivens7728]

Please do an analysis on Aftersun. That movie is probably my favorite of the year.

[@kpm_ikyla]

i actually watched quite a lot this month considering it was exam week last week! (also lots and lots of college prep.......... fuck i hate grade 12 :

[@HorseJoint]

RAW will always be GOATED! Also. JUST make a full length Red Rocket review man.

[@bradyboback1030]

Quiet on the western front, it was made in 1930 and actual ww1 vets helped write it, it’s fantastic. They also made a remake on Netflix it came out on the 28th but I haven’t watched that yet

[@LonelyJetsFan]

I love these videos

[@michaelbrewer3814]

Red Rocket was similar to The Florida Project for me, where the cinema was powerful but the subject matter was so stomach wrenching I can't see myself watching it again soon. I've been a Simon Rex fan from his comedy appearances though so it was interesting see how dynamic he could be as a performer.

[@williampitts1257]

The Don. D book is very good interested to see how Netflix will adapt it

[@watchtower0988]

I'm starting to think that Karsten went to the Chicago International Film Festival!!

[@joeypethan5083]

I don't know if you read comments, nor do I know if you take recommendations, but I highly recommend the Brazilian film Good Manners.

[@jimmythethird5514]

That Beau Travail cut goes hard

[@mario101395]

Films I watched this month: Cool Hand Luke - 4/5 Poltergeist - 3.5/5 In the Mouth of Madness - 3.5/5 Vampyr - ?/5 Men (rewatch) - 4.5/5 not a ton of movies but definitely some pretty good stuff

[@calowenby1654]

“I just like this movie.” Sometimes that’s all you need.

[@snoopyyy0]

need a full video on aftersun

[@I_Just_Stellar]

I'd love to hear your thoughts about La Flor (the longest movie ever made)

[@Portmilieu]

Karsten, since you love Synecdoche NY so much, you have to watch Nathan Fielder's the Rehearsal if you haven't yet.

[@leethestar6421]

I'm so glade I'm subscribed to you

[@andrewcabaj7597]

Just watched Dirtbag. Thought it was really well done!

[@LightPink]

I need to watch more movies

[@BLCKSMTHApparel]

Triangle of sadness let itself down in the third act

[@pillbugm8914]

Have you thought about doing a Wong Kar Wai ranking?

[@jweather66]

I watched RAW blindly with a friend last night and it was amazing

[@mamanche]

If you ever have the chance to watch "The Kings of the World" (Los Reyes del Mundo) by Laura Mora, it's a colombian roadtrip drama that is full of symbolism, empathy and delightful visuals. It's one of the best movies I've ever seen and it tore me apart several times with its beautifully narrated story.

[@tpags7398]

The only two movies I watched this month were Halloween Ends, Beetlejuice and Scream. Two of which I enjoyed.

[@tahlisastevens9949]

Omg Karsten did you go to the Chicago International Film Festival??

[@tonycourant9771]

I just saw tar and loved it

[@emiliaburgos5404]

Aftersun was amazing

[@seanlecathelinais172]

PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT BEAU TRAVAIL !!!

[@cinemamonkey8137]

take a shot everythime karsten says "the chicago international film festival"lmao

[@joanserentill6688]

normally i skip the mubi part because it feels a bit like the same thing that you have to say, this time you have won me over

[@samuelmeguerditchian6200]

You get Chucky and me in a room he’s getting punted every time.

[@archie1205]

karsten because you like mandy, trust me you have to watch cosmatos’ newest film THE VIEWING… it’s freaking incredible. episode 7 of Cabinet of Curiosities on netflix but it’s a stand-alone film

[@crunkcore]

Curious what you’d think of Banshees of Inisherin