My Top 20 Films of 2023

Karsten Runquist

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

Sponsor Introduction and Video Overview

0:00 - 18 sec

Introduction to the video sponsor and an overview of the video content.

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

Honorable Mentions

0:19 - 10 sec

A quick listing of films that didn't make the top 20 but deserve mention.

A quick listing of films that didn't make the top 20 but deserve mention.

  • Films such as 'All of Us Are Dead', 'Godzilla Minus One', and 'The Killer' are among the honorable mentions.

Chapter 3

Top 20 Films Countdown: 20 to 11

0:30 - 1 min, 38 sec

Countdown of the top 20 films starting from number 20 to number 11 with detailed explanations.

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

Top 20 Films Countdown: 10 to 1

2:13 - 14 min, 25 sec

Continuation of the countdown, detailing the top 10 films of the year.

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

Personal End-of-Year Statistics and Number One Film

16:42 - 1 min, 45 sec

Revelation of the presenter's least favorite movie, favorite album, song, and show, followed by the number one film of the year.

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

Sponsor Conclusion and Final Thoughts

17:01 - 1 min, 26 sec

Closing remarks thanking the sponsor and the audience, with anticipation for the upcoming year.

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.