My Top 20 Films of 2023
Karsten Runquist
18 min, 30 sec
A detailed rundown of the top 20 films of 2023, including honorable mentions and personal end-of-year statistics.
Summary
- The video starts with a sponsorship plug for Squarespace.
- The presenter discusses the difficulty in narrowing down the list due to watching many films this year.
- Honorable mentions are quickly listed before diving into the detailed top 20 list, starting from number 20 to number 1.
- Each film is discussed with reasons for its ranking, including directing style, thematic content, and personal resonance.
- Other personal favorites like the least favorite movie, album, song, and TV show of the year are mentioned at the end.
Chapter 1
Introduction to the video sponsor and an overview of the video content.
- The video is sponsored by Squarespace, an all-in-one platform for online entrepreneurship.
- The presenter is excited about the movies released in 2023 and acknowledges the challenge in making the list.
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Countdown of the top 20 films starting from number 20 to number 11 with detailed explanations.
- Films ranked from 20 to 11 are introduced with brief elaborations on each film's merits and unique qualities.
- Some films discussed include 'Bo is Afraid', 'Theater Camp', 'Barbie', 'Asteroid City', and 'The Holdovers'.
Chapter 4
Continuation of the countdown, detailing the top 10 films of the year.
- Films in the top 10 are discussed in-depth, highlighting directorial debuts, storytelling, and emotional impact.
- Films such as 'Past Lives', 'Anatomy of a Fall', 'The Boy and the Heron', and 'Oppenheimer' are featured.
Chapter 5
Revelation of the presenter's least favorite movie, favorite album, song, and show, followed by the number one film of the year.
- The presenter shares personal favorites and least favorites across different entertainment categories.
- The number one film of the year is revealed with a passionate explanation of why it earned the top spot.
Chapter 6
Closing remarks thanking the sponsor and the audience, with anticipation for the upcoming year.
- Squarespace is thanked for their support, and the presenter expresses gratitude to the audience for a great year.
- Ending with encouragement to keep watching movies and forming personal opinions.