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@TheNewFlutist
9 ай бұрын
Hoping you get to see Godzilla Minus One someday! Contracting issues have made it difficult to get out there to many countries, but once it hits streaming, I'd love to see your thoughts on it. It could be an oscar contender for best Foreign Film except for the fact Japan has already nominated something else :( But maybe they'll nominate another!
@divyanggolani6967
9 ай бұрын
I was wondering if you ever review a long form anime like AoT or death note or HxH. Would like to hear your thoughts.
@LuisSierra42
9 ай бұрын
@@TheNewFlutist Wut? He included it in the video
@RonaldBradycptgmpy
9 ай бұрын
If you’ll forgive me the long message, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for your content over the years, I’ve watched you since the first video as like stories of old, you’ve given me, a disillusioned guy with a film studies degree renewed appreciation for the art of reading media, and delving deeply in a world, where I often get laughed at for overthinking the themes, motifs and specifics of production that affect the outcome and how people read film And by extension how we philosophies about what we consume. This was one of the most thoughtful lists of films that I have ever come across, and it’s only fitting that it came from you I truly look forward to what you have planned in the coming year and beyond. Even though neither of us has any idea of who the other person is, I at least know that there is a kindred spirit who loves doing this, sharing these ideas, and talking about the things that impact us, as much as I do. Congratulations on your recent marriage, enjoy your honeymoon, and I wish you all the best! Happy holidays, unknown friend
@papawheelie1645
9 ай бұрын
I'm SUPER curious. Which of these movies is your absolute favorite? :)
@lucyd.5001
8 ай бұрын
03:57 Anatomy of a love 06:20 Oppenheimer 09:14 The Eight Mountains 11:54 Godland 14:29 The Killer 17:09 May December 19:39 Killer of the Flower Moon 22:10 Past Lives 24:47 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret 27:04 The Holdovers
@sokh1985
8 ай бұрын
Anatomy of a fall*
@DannyPeck
8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@holahovito11
8 ай бұрын
Why wouldn't you number them..
@holahovito11
8 ай бұрын
@AarushKumar-sf1vk OK Internet gangster
@markvogel4341
8 ай бұрын
@@holahovito11 My perspective on this. Out of the thousands of movies released in 2023, is the infinitesimal sample of 10 worth ranking? I think it’s good to hear a little about each film so you can decide if you’d like to invest the time to watch them. Please don’t take offense. Just suggesting a different point of view. ✌️
@jfkst1
9 ай бұрын
1. Anatomy of a Fall. 2. Oppenheimer. 3. The Eight Mountains. 4. Godland. 5. The Killer. 6. May December. 7. Killers of the Flower Moon. 8. Past Lives. 9. Are you there God? It's me Margaret. 10. The Holdovers.
@timmy-wj2hc
9 ай бұрын
Hero
@fredbloggs5902
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this
@Dondillilochevrolet
9 ай бұрын
Oof. Not great. Pretty plebeian tbh
@eb2681
9 ай бұрын
@@Dondillilochevroletwhat's your list
@Bat_Boy
9 ай бұрын
“Texas Chainsaw Massacre is trying to convey the subtle human condition of loneliness and desperation. Of family and redemption of spirit of mankind. A sweet gesture of care and boyhood wonder of a coming of age story. Lost and yearning for change, and never finding it. A soft caress upon the fragile psyche, and love”. 😅
@Lime1958
9 ай бұрын
The era of superheroes was a blessing in disguise for writers and film makers. A good prolong frustration can lead to the most beautiful and meaningful art. So glad for so many creatives to finally be able to make emotional and everlasting pieces.
@aritrakrishna7379
8 ай бұрын
"A good prolonged frustration can lead to the most beautiful and meaningful art".. Beautiful 💫
@matthewglenguir7204
8 ай бұрын
24 to 26 will hopefully release some timeless masterpieces
@ArgStyleRlz
8 ай бұрын
Superheroe movies are garbage, idk what u talking about...
@fennegvdgvd
8 ай бұрын
A short Golden Path (God Emperor of Dune, wish we'll see a movie of that one eventually too)
@M3m3l0rd12
7 ай бұрын
@@ArgStyleRlzthe Spider-Verse films are an exception, since ATSV and GOTG Vol 3 were the only good ones of 2023
@Goosegoosegoose24
9 ай бұрын
Went in blind on The Holdovers for a last-minute date night where we just picked the movie based on whatever fit after our busy work day and I can't even express how much it blew me away with how emotional I felt. My heart was aching for all 3 main characters in different ways and just the way the movie conveys the critical need for human connection to change and grow really was just so powerful, all packaged in a warm, familiar "Dead Poets Society" tone and feeling. So happy it hit yours and others top 10 of the year!
@KidFresh71
8 ай бұрын
Yes, The Holdovers is a movie that has also "stayed with me" for days and days after viewing. Superb pitch-perfect performances, and I love how everything doesn't tie up neatly in a bow Hollywood-style. The film feels like a slice of real life. Will be shocked if Giamatti isn't nominated for best actor. While Cillian Murphy is the obvious (deserved) front runner for Best Actor Oscar, I wouldn't be mad if dark horse Giamatti walked away with the prize. He crafted an extremely memorable character.
@histubeness
8 ай бұрын
@@KidFresh71 If Giamatti were to win, I think it would also be partly as an an apology for the fact that he was inexplicably not even nominated for best actor in Sideways (2004).
@critiqueofthegothgf
8 ай бұрын
gonna watch it tonight and im so excited
@ridammisra1299
8 ай бұрын
@@histubeness buddy i saw sideways after watching holdovers, and for me sdeway was way more intense man. And giamatti deserves oscar for it.
@histubeness
8 ай бұрын
@@ridammisra1299 Yes, but the point of my comment was that if Giamatti wins best actor for The Holdovers it would be partly as an apology for the fact that he wasn't even nominated at all (but should have been) for best actor in 2004 for Sideways.
@lesliekingsley4993
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for "Like Stories of Old" - it is the most thoughtful and thought-provoking movie commentary & review channel on KZitem. The disarmingly frank and genuine style of commentary is uniquely engaging.
@florianizer
9 ай бұрын
I really couldn't connect with Oppenheimer, but your description of your first versus repeat viewings is the exact motivation I needed to give it a second shot. Thanks for that.
@user-bn9kr6nz5h
8 ай бұрын
Of all the movies I saw in 2023, I enjoyed the Irish language film, "An Cailin Ciuin"--"The Quiet Girl"--the most. It's the film whose story, sounds, images, cast and characters have stayed with me the longest. I think about them every day.
@goldenfire5
8 ай бұрын
Oh, it was so good! Agreed… the characters have stayed with me the longest. I still think about them, and esp the ending.
@user-bn9kr6nz5h
8 ай бұрын
@@goldenfire5 We feel the final scene of “The Quiet Girl” so deeply because of the way the director, Colm Bairéad, holds the characters’ emotions in check up until that moment of the film. When Cáit and the Kinsellas are having their last breakfast together at the farm that morning, the heartache hanging over the scene is almost palpable. But Seán and Eibhlín only exchange glances with each other over Cáit’s head and make small talk about whether the potatoes are cooked or not. They refuse to acknowledge openly what Cáit must be feeling, for they’re struggling with their own internal defences as they anticipate the grief they’ll feel once she’s gone from their lives. Before we know it, Cáit, Seán, and Eibhlín are getting into the car and driving down the laneway to take Cáit home. We feel a lump in our throat as Cáit looks silently out the rear window of the car at the happiness she’s leaving behind. Later on, Cáit tells Seán and Eibhlín the story of how her father lost one of their heifers in a gambling bet, and how her mother didn’t speak to him for a month. It’s a reminder of the toxic family life waiting for Cáit at home. Finally, we arrive at our destination. Cáit’s mother, Mary, seems happier to see her cousin Eibhlín and Seán than she does her own daughter. Nevertheless, we hope that when the group sits down together around the kitchen table over a cup of tea, there will be an opening to discuss the possibility of Cáit having further visits with the Kinsellas. This hope is dashed, however, when Cáit’s father, Dan, arrives home in a truculent mood, fresh from having had “a liquid supper”, as he calls it. Sensing Dan wants them gone, Seán tells Eibhlín it’s time to hit the road. We can see that Cáit is heartsick now that her last few minutes with Seán and Eibhlín are ticking away. Outside in the yard, Eibhlín and Seán each give Cáit an affectionate but brief arm’s length goodbye. Then they’re in their car and driving down the laneway. Our emotions well up to the breaking point as we see Cáit watching the Kinsellas drive away. Surely, we think, this can’t be how the story ends. Then Cáit seizes the initiative to burst through the emotional constraints that have kept her and the Kinsellas from saying how they truly feel about each other. She runs off down the lane after the Kinsellas’ car, hoping to catch them before they leave, while memories of the past summer with Seán and Eibhlín flash through her mind. She leaps into Seán’s arms, calling him “Daddy”, and again, more softly, “Daddy”, leaving us with mingled feelings of relief and sorrow, but not without a touch of hope. “She says no more than she needs to say,” Seán once said of Cáit. With her economy of speech, Cáit has chosen to call Seán by the one word that sums up everything she thinks and feels about him, of what she holds their relationship to be, along with all the implications and consequences for both of them, now and into the future, flowing from her sudden, loving declaration.
@shayanahmed7132
5 ай бұрын
I recommend anyone here to go watch this beautiful movie especially if they have ever felt like an ignored or abused child - this movie will make you cry.
@CalvinRRC
9 ай бұрын
The last scene of Past Lives actually gutted me. It's everything that makes me want to fall in love and everything that scares me about love.
@StimParavane
8 ай бұрын
Yes, it really affected me in a way that I hadn't expected. Very well done.
@isaacgauthier8125
8 ай бұрын
Same... beautiful film, incredible for a first feature by the director
@smartwater598
6 ай бұрын
@@isaacgauthier8125 past lives was overrated and boring Past lives was trash typical Hollywood WMAF couple propaganda 🤮
@gangly37
9 ай бұрын
Oppenheimer is the first film by Nolan that I felt that I didn't HAVE to "read", to use your expression, and thus was a richer, more fulfilling experience for me than his previous work. I really enjoy your content. Thank you. Enjoy your honeymoon!
@isaakfaulk8067
9 ай бұрын
Oppenheimer was really good but that’s it. Really good. Not crazy good.
@JuanFmTech
8 ай бұрын
@@isaakfaulk8067hot take oppenheimer is boring and i fell asleep mid movie
@whatbringsmepeace
8 ай бұрын
I needed subtitles
@fell9654
9 ай бұрын
Godzilla Minus One gave me all I needed from a movie and more. I went in with no real expectations
@lamelania2221
8 ай бұрын
I stumbled upon your video and absolutely didn't expect for you to mention "20 days in Mariupol". As a Ukrainian, I'm so grateful you recommended this hard to watch but really important documentary, this means a lot. Thank you! And thank you for other interesting pieces mentioned in video, added some of them to my watchlist!
@ElComanchero
8 ай бұрын
I fully agree, and I'm from Finland - Ukrainian people are in our thoughts every day. We've been in the same situation Ukraine are now and we may end up there once again. These documentaries are so important so that people would remember the situation in Ukraine.
@keenanhosfield6734
9 ай бұрын
Some things I found great about The Killer were the ways the killer improvised for his goals. The recycling bin scene is great, but as was discarding the rifle parts, and finally his haphazard and comical entry into the gym and client suite. It's extremely insular to his perspective making teasing out his motivations difficult; the girlfriend relationship and motivation felt a bit hollow but that seems deliberate - it isn't so much love or human connection he is concerned with and moreso annoyance at his personal life and free time being intruded upon. No grand sweeping romantic ending or displays of affection, dude just wants to chill on the patio
@DThron
9 ай бұрын
Great list, and absolutely agreed about THE KILLER. I would add that it's incredibly refreshing to see a film that is neither a puzzle to be cracked nor a statement to be recieved, but rather something that, in chewing on what it might mean, allows me to discover my own feelings.
@vincentbatten4686
9 ай бұрын
I felt that way about The Boy and the Heron. People were pointing out technical flaws, but I don't think the movie was trying to present itself with a firm structure. It was just creating scenes to evoke emotions and say something. I didn't realize how conflicted I would feel about the message of the movie, but exploring that has helped me to figure out how to seek balance in my life.
@DThron
9 ай бұрын
nicely said@@vincentbatten4686
@bobz1736
9 ай бұрын
Agreed. I watched it twice in one week, it was so good 👍
@rawfoodphilosophy7061
9 ай бұрын
The plot of the KILLER.........guy goes around killing people and makes some mistakes while killing.............the end. the movie sucked ......or.......i didn't understand the plot.
@DThron
9 ай бұрын
@@rawfoodphilosophy7061 it probably won’t help you like the movie much better, but the gag is that it’s about a guy who imagines he’s a special genius, but who is actually an everyday dumbass; pretty good at his job, but not really great, constantly making excuses for his actions without really understanding what motivates him.. He has loads of advice, philosophical quotes, and so-called rules…all of which he fails to follow, and spends most of his time cleaning up after his own mistakes, while judging everyone around him harshly - like, say, most all of us do on social media. The movie is a comedy about the stories we tell ourselves about our lives vs the objective reality. We all like imagine we’re special outsiders, but we’re really one of the many - like anyone. That’s my take. But like I said, if it doesn’t work for you, all good. There are a lot of great KZitem breakdowns of it, though, and who knows, if you see it again, maybe it will strike you funny.
@mikebasil4832
9 ай бұрын
A Godzilla movie, as with any giant monster movie, can indeed be an important drama for how overwhelming destruction can influence the human condition. Thank you very much, Tom. Enjoy your honeymoon and Christmas. 🎄
@user-vb6fq4ew9j
8 ай бұрын
I love listening to how you describe all these beautiful movies. It’s like listening to a master storyteller. Love this one. Subscribed!
@guster4356
8 ай бұрын
Your writeup and analysis of Past Lives was absolutely incredibly and so concisely put. Thank you for wording so beautifully why I loved the film so much.
@goldenfire5
8 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely.
@dexterellis7818
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. 2023 proved that people want more than just superhero movies. This summer was dominated by two movies that had nothing to do with Marvel or DC.
@bzporto
9 ай бұрын
Amazing to see The Killer being appreciated. Edit: he didn’t come out on top. Tilda’s role was supposed to be one of the most important ones. Her speech about deliberately being oblivious to the inevitable terrible death ahead of people who have such a “job” as they do is supposed to reflect the anguish that awaits him. There’s even a subtle clock sound in the end, as “your time is coming”. Reminds me of that amazing Shakespeare’s quote used in Westworld “these violent delights have violent ends”.
@mastpg
9 ай бұрын
Ugh, please read a book. Tik Tok philosophy is insufferable.
@bzporto
9 ай бұрын
@@mastpg lol.
@elpretentio
8 ай бұрын
that movie had zero plot
@bzporto
8 ай бұрын
@@elpretentio You clearly payed attention.
@thatpineappleguy9813
9 ай бұрын
Please oh please do a video on Godzilla Minus one! It's low budget and international success really represents something special happening in Cinema and in the Godzilla franchise. What a beautiful story as well! Definitely material there.
@_synthroads_
9 ай бұрын
2024 Watchlist: 1. Anatomy of a Fall 2. Oppenheimer 3. Oppenheimer 4. Oppenheimer 5. Oppenheimer (for a good measure) 6. The Eight Mountains ... All seriousness, as per every year, I thank you Tom for those incredible little journeys through cinema you're taking us, love from Poland ❤
@CafeCreativeYT
9 ай бұрын
Oppenheimer is utterly remarkable for a blockbuster. its sings with the best of them in cinema.
@therealquaid1694
9 ай бұрын
What are you talking about? Oppenheimer sucked hard. Christopher Nolan hasn't made a good film since memento.
@CalvinRRC
9 ай бұрын
I think it's really overrated tbh. Which cuts doubly hard as I like Cillian Murphy a lot as an actor.
@gurratell7326
9 ай бұрын
Clearly overrated yes. Too long, boring drama that he tried to mask by overediting and adding intense action music. The twist in the end you saw from miles away, while still being quite badly done. Also that bomb was one of the biggest anticlimaxes I've felt in a movie in a looong time, he should have done it with CGI instead.
@rafaelc.c.
9 ай бұрын
I don't agree with the second part. It's very good but inmensely overrated. People had already made their minds way before it came out that would be Oscar winning and all time greatest, simply because it was a drama by Nolan, starring Murphy, RDJ, Blunt and Pugh, which are pretty big names nowadays among most young people. The film had its big bunch of issues, like the ridiculous overediting, the unnecesarily intense music, and its pretentious direction. It is so embelessed with itself that it's like it tries to create emotions out of nothing, instead of creating something in the story that causes those feelings. And the film is always rushing, always focused on the next thing, never in the present, trying to lead to a climax that is never fulfilled, not even when the story provided moments for that.
@rogue9230
9 ай бұрын
@@gurratell7326too long? Just say you don’t have an attention span at all bro also the atomic bomb scene wasn’t supposed to be a grand spectacle it was meant to portray the horror on what he just unleashed in the world
@FortheLoveofItVibes
8 ай бұрын
I wasn't even 4 minutes into your video before I was like "Yup I'm subscribing!". I really loved this. It's not just that I really like your list of movies, it's also your delivery and explanation of why they were just great films. I feel like the culture I live in has overwhelmingly given up on good story telling, but this is for sure an inspiring reminder that there are still amazing storytellers out there. Also, CONGRATS on your honeymoon. I hope you had a wonderful trip.
@rondoo
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for mention of «20 Days in Mariupol». This is a very important film for us (Ukrainians). Thanks for watching and sharing this with your audience. I wish you and your subscribers a many great films in 2024
@jeanerasmus8599
9 ай бұрын
'No one will save you' is an interesting (and I think misunderstood/ underestimated) hidden gem. 'Suzume' and 'Spiderman - across the Spiderverse' are also honorable mentions.
@callmedd3494
8 ай бұрын
Yes, I loved this film as well. The lead did an amazing job. It really stuck with me after the credits rolled.
@theminingbat
9 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your marriage man. Once you’re back I’d look out for these titles, All of Us Strangers, The Boy and the Heron, The Iron Claw, Monster, Perfect Days, Poor Things, and The Zone of Interest. I bet your 10 favorites of the year will be different after you watch these.
@MsTriangle
9 ай бұрын
aaand Saltburn
@syifams
8 ай бұрын
Yesssss, the boy and the Heron got overlooked the most because it's an anime and not from disney but dang ghibli makes the best animated film
@mariadoyle2761
8 ай бұрын
I loved Anatomy of a Fall. Stays with you for days.
@insertnamehere1867
9 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t have even considered myself a Nolan fan really before Oppenheimer, and so far I’ve seen the film 6 times in theaters. I notice new things every time I see it- it’s a wonder
@colinwoods9601
8 ай бұрын
Past Lives really blew me away. Unbelievable debut.
@lichtfilme
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your views on those movies. Your kind and soft demeanor always makes me a better person for a little while anyways. Two or three films I don’t know yet and will check out soon as possible. I would like to recommend two films I have seen by pure luck this year: RODEO by Lola Quivoron and EN PLEIN FEU by Quentin Reynaud
@atl_boilermaker
9 ай бұрын
I just did 3 weeks in NZ for my honeymoon as well! You're going to love it and will not want to leave. Congratulations and keep up the great thoughtful content.
@paulsauer5072
8 ай бұрын
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret was one of my favorite films of the year. It was very heartwarming.
@720reddog
9 ай бұрын
If you like horror Talk to Me was a good movie in 2023.
@MatheusOliveira-fy1gk
9 ай бұрын
When Evil Lurks too
@LikeStoriesofOld
9 ай бұрын
That was a good one yeah!
@GodIsSatan
9 ай бұрын
Probably my favorite of the year, but I have barely watched anything from this list yet. I know what I'm doing over Winter break!
@smellslikeus
9 ай бұрын
It really wasnt
@slickfish
9 ай бұрын
I have to disagree. I didn't think it added much to the genre. Considering the plot, I feel a lot more could have been explored. The opportunity for a gnarly cosmic horror was abandoned for the sake of simplicity.
@khaoula0013
8 ай бұрын
« This video has no sponsor, Its for all of you » best thing I ve ever heard on KZitem. Thank you ! You got my support ❤
@JimNgStunts
8 ай бұрын
Ah man, when I think about my top 5 for this year, a lot of it is actually animated films. Takehiko Inoue's "The First Slam Dunk" and Yuzuru Tachikawa's "Blue Giant" are at the top of my list. Obviously Spider-Man: Across The Spider- Verse is on there, and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem". Miyazaki's "The Boy & The Heron" rounds out my top 5, and Netflix's "Nimona" gets an honorable mention. I hope you got to enjoy these movies even if they're not in your top 10! Happy new year!
@andronovm
8 ай бұрын
Dude, where is "Leave the world behind" movie? > its definitely one of the best movies this year
@Enzo21701
9 ай бұрын
Always love to see your top ten movies at the end of each year, as I would never be aware of some of them at all if not for you. All the best on the honeymoon trip, and im looking forward to the LSOO canon! 😀
@konapepe
8 ай бұрын
My list: 1. Oppenheimer 2. Past Lives 3. The Holdovers 4. Killers of the Flower Moon 5. The Boy and the Heron 6. Anatomy of a Fall 7. Asteroid City 8. Dream Scenario 9. Barbie 10. Creed 3 Ones I haven't seen that may alter the list: Poor Things, Iron Claw, May December, Zone of Interest, Saltburn
@Sawyer_Harding972
8 ай бұрын
WHERE IS FNAF!?🤬
@lucaswenk6293
8 ай бұрын
Just because i can, i will put here my own top five of favourite films 5-Babylon 4- John Wick 4 3-Suzume No Tojimari (i really think you must see this film) 2- Spider-man across the spiderverse 1-Oppenheimer
@lorensims4846
9 ай бұрын
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret is a young adult novel by Judy Blume that I remember hearing about when I was in high school in the early seventies. I'm glad to hear that someone managed to make a good adaptation of it.
@doumekikun
9 ай бұрын
Yay I love this! Thanks for sharing your picks for the year I didn't appreciate Oppenheimer as much as you but love to hear your point of view on it and the rest of the movies ❤
@nemonemo7537
8 ай бұрын
This is the best "favorite movies of the year" video ever. Can you make one for series?
@Noah-pq8rv
9 ай бұрын
Still need to see a lot but this is my personal list so far 1. Godzilla Minus One 2. Barbie 3. Oppenheimer 4. Radical 5. Rye Lane 6. Killers of the Flower Moon 7. John Wick: Chapter 4 8. The Holdovers 9. Bottoms 10. Evil Dead Rise HM Anatomy of a Fall Past Lives Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse
@rykeman916
9 ай бұрын
Haven't seen all of these, and I'm bummed I missed seeing anatomy of a fall this year, but I share the Holdovers, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, and May December in my top 10. My favorite you didn't mention was Saltburn but I know that's not a movie everyone will enjoy as much as I did
@eliasfigarzon9813
8 ай бұрын
Not a bad list over all specially for the inclusion of Oppenheimer, anatomy of a fall, killer and killers of the flower moon but really shocked you left godzilla minus one and others out including the aspect of animation. Don't know if those are your cup of tea but it still feels somehow disrespectful to leaving these films out of the top 10 or 5.
@Komainu959
9 ай бұрын
I've only seen some of these movies mentioned. Godzilla Minus One, 20 Days in Mariupol, Oppenheimer, Barbie, The Killer, The Holdovers and Killer's of the Flower Moon. For me, amazingly enough I thought Godzilla Minus One was the best movie of the bunch. I think it resonated with me the most as when I was a child I was abused and thought about suicide. And while the movie is not about child abuse it does linger very much on the mental agony of well...just living at times. So I'm probably pretty biased due to my life experiences. I also thought exceedingly highly of 20 Days in Mariupol. But I've never been the type to lump documentaries in with movies. For me movies are escapism from documentaries.
@wrensmith9585
8 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the way you talk about these movies such a gentle approach. You make me want to check out movies that I might miss otherwise thank you for the time and effort that it takes to produce this video
@acadia5898
8 ай бұрын
this channel has learned me so much in filmmaking over the past couple of years, sparking my love for movies over and over again. thank you so much!
@Advent3546
9 ай бұрын
I can see The Holdovers becoming a Christmas classic very quickly.
@callmedd3494
8 ай бұрын
I thought the same after seeing it.
@nicolasmaldonado1428
8 ай бұрын
Godzilla Minus One is criminally underrated regarding box office results.
@ekurisona663
9 ай бұрын
flower moon should have been a series - just too much for 1 film...i wonder how the books are...or maybe if they had scaled down the number of characters...
@ssssssstssssssss
9 ай бұрын
I think it probably wasn’t too much for one film. It needed to trim the fat and decide on story it wanted to tell. It ended up being kind of an ineffective tale of tragedy for Ernest
@COLDCHEMICALpresents
6 ай бұрын
So glad I found this channel. Finally someone that approaches films the way I do.
@The_Story_Of_Us
9 ай бұрын
Just gonna put some respect on Spiderverse name real quick. One of the best animations ever, DAYUM
@Vegito_Blue16
8 ай бұрын
Tbh I’m kinda shocked that he didn’t mention Godzilla minus
@maxmuss4969
9 ай бұрын
Some others I really liked from this year: -The Boy and the Heron -Skinamarink -Across the Spiderverse
@Music_Movie_Fan_
8 ай бұрын
My Favorite: 1. Oppenheimer 2. Killers Of The Flower Moon 3. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One 4. Barbie 5. Poor Things 6. American Fiction 7. Guardian Of The Galaxy: Vol 3 8. May December 9. Sound Of Freedom 10. John Wick 4 HM : - Spider-Man: Across The Spider Verse - Creed 3 -
@brijrajchauhan5966
9 ай бұрын
Happy holidays to you also tom, your videos are heart touching sometimes
@flyonthewalltheatre
8 ай бұрын
You missed out one of the BEST films for 2023 - 'All Of Us Strangers'.
@gefginn3699
9 ай бұрын
Enjoy your time away, explore, relax.... take care there.
@nimazsheik5152
8 ай бұрын
Godzilla: Minus One deserves to be at the #1 spot. Phenomenal movie that hit all the right notes!!!
@ferferrairo
8 ай бұрын
how can a voice be so soothing
@jasoncromwell4206
9 ай бұрын
First off: Congrats man to your New Bride and You!!!!!! I hope you two have a lifelong love affair full of ups, downs and inbetweens. May you never cease to be the fire in each other's eyes. I used to be obsessed with these kinds of lists, but I have found myself drawn to only yours over the past few years. I love the way you talk about film. Not only in the academic way like most critics, but I love your humanistic approach of relating movies to your own experiences and to the human experience. Have an awesome time in Middle Earth, and I look forward to more essays in 2024 especially your thoughts on Maestro and Poor Things. I would especially like to see a comparison between "Maestro" and "Tar." Bernstein never disgraced himself like "Tat", but it would still make an interesting comparison.
@tobiasbaumgartner8629
9 ай бұрын
Have only seen two so far, I am intrigued to see the others. Many of them I didn’t even you about before. Also your voice is really soothing and calming.
@nataliewardell8335
9 ай бұрын
I grew up down the road from where parts of 'The Lord of the Rings' film were shot, in a tiny town called Twizel. My siblings and I would ride our bikes up and down the tracks where the camera would have moved along. I hope you make it there and see these sites, down the road is also Aorakoi Mt Cook. Have an amazing time in Aotearoa New Zealand :)
@isabellelequellec2872
9 ай бұрын
Tom, you have another fan watching your amazing videos from Aotearoa Nz although not kiwi born. Hope to see you in Twizel in January:)
@SillyWillyFan47
9 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your wedding and honeymoon! Clearly, she fell for those those eyes That show the same softness and depth That the rest of us have been carried along with By the gentle persuasion of your voice And your profound eye-opening analyses All these years. Thanks. My brothers are also all subscribed. Thanks for reaching us, so far apart, so long, and with such ineffable compassion.
@hellofranky99
8 ай бұрын
Don't agree with you that Godzilla Minus One is left out of top 10.
@rawfoodphilosophy7061
9 ай бұрын
The plot of oppeheimer............guy makes a bomb and then feels bad about it........the end
@peacorptv6502
8 ай бұрын
The Holdovers: a Christmas Movie, has yet to be released in the UK annoyingly. It's one of my most anticipated films though.
@JO-jg7nj
8 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for the 50 greatest movies. 5 worth considering 12 Angry Men Cool hand Luke The Sting Everything everywhere all at once The Deepest Breath ???
@TheMusicMan1012
8 ай бұрын
Personal Top 10 10 - Talk to Me 9 - Oppenheimer 8 - They Cloned Tyrone 7 - BlackBerry 6 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 5 - Godzilla Minus One 4 - Mission: Impossible 7 - Dead Reckoning Part 1 3 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2 - Renfield 1 - The Boy and the Heron Honorable Mentions The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Wonka, Suzume, Asteroid City, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Sound of Freedom, Air, Iron Claw, Gran Turismo, Sympathy for the Devil, Leo, Organ Trail, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, The Tunnel to Summer the Exit of Goodbyes, Anatomy of a Fall
@KidFresh71
8 ай бұрын
Who do you think will win the Oscar for best actor? One would think Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer is a slam dunk; but with Oppenheimer likely winning best picture and best director, maybe Academy voters want to spread the love around a little bit? Heck, even Emily Blunt turned in a powerhouse performance as best supporting actress. Personally I would give the nod to Murphy, but Paul Giamatti also gave a performance in The Holdovers that has stayed with me for weeks.
@ziggy8253
8 ай бұрын
My Top Ten Films of 2023 (drum roll please): 10. Talk to Me (horror) 9. Blackberry 8. Air 7. Maestro 6. Anatomy of a Fall 5. Godzilla: Minus One 4. Poor Things 3. The Iron Claw 2. The Holdovers 1. Oppenheimer
@docbrown6797
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad I stumbled across this channel. I can tell you have a deep love and reverence for film. Great stuff. I'll be going down a wormhole on your channel.
@trippjs
9 ай бұрын
Great to see The Eight Mountains getting some love. That one was made for me as well.
@treblelatrice926
8 ай бұрын
If you end up going to Hobbiton...have fun. I took my sons to New Zealand a few years back, and we enjoyed it. Have some hookey pookey ice-cream and tell me how it is. I miss it. Congrats and thanks for the video! Happy holidays and New year to you and your partner!!! ❤❤❤ Also, I saw Oppenheimer 5 times in theaters. My favorite of 2023!!
@vlj1120
8 ай бұрын
Go see Poor Things as soon as possible! Great list here.
@phexus
8 ай бұрын
I fell in love with your work after the Blade Runner 2049 video. I think you had like 20-40k subs back then. It's so great to see your channel has grown a ton since then. Keep up the amazing work.
@armandogamboa6002
6 ай бұрын
Your film critiques and general comments are "par excellence" . Best of the best critics I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your deep love and involvement of film with us.
@deadbrother5355
8 ай бұрын
Your voice is perfect for your style of video.
@esig7695
7 ай бұрын
The peace, authenticity and intelligence is this depiction of these movies left me a sense of peace. Good job
@bjm9071
8 ай бұрын
So glad you had "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" on your list. Released early in the year, this touching film seems to have been forgotten by most critics.
@timgregory82
9 ай бұрын
Enjoy NZ, my homeland.
@gonaye1
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for these great recommendations, I am updating my watchlist and will check out a few of these movies. Have a wonderful break and congratulations on your wedding and trip to Middle Earth! 😊
@thematsonia
8 ай бұрын
I'm excited about your upcoming project. I recently watched The Story of Film by Mark Cousins. While I loved it, I kept thinking "I wish Tom van der Linden would make something like this."
@nitinveturkar2801
8 ай бұрын
Good to see you on video! Happy holidays and a prosperous new year ahead for you and family!
@mattiazisa735
8 ай бұрын
I’m so happy when someone recognizes “The Eight Mountains”…as an italian myself, that’s the kind of cinema I hope to make one day. I was so angry last year when we didn’t submit it for the Oscars.
@pureafricanqueen
9 ай бұрын
Have the most wonderful time in New Zealand. It is truly one of the most beautiful places on the planet
@BlueLionsTVNiiNiiFC
8 ай бұрын
Loved your take on Oppenheimer, I relate to this so much I saw it 3 times too. The 1st time was the only time I thought I’d watch it. 2nd time my friend asked me to come. 3rd time my dad wanted me to see it For the 1st time, I was overwhelmed and pretty tired, I admit my focus wasn’t great 2nd time I got the film and appreciated it 3rd time I saw it, there’s was like a clarity behind everything and the dialogue stood out in 4k and I felt the movie more Nolan absolutely smacked it with this one, if not for circumstances I would never have perceived the movie the way I eventually did Great video as per
@tylercraig5633
9 ай бұрын
Killers of the Flower Moon was such a brilliant film!
@barbaricvm0
8 ай бұрын
Eight mountains blew me away, thank you.. I could relate to the story at many aspects and there's so much good about it that I don't have enough space here to actually talk about it haha, thank you so much.
@jamesmurphy9630
8 ай бұрын
My guy 2023 is not even over yet how can you possibly make a best of list
@ciri_riannon235
8 ай бұрын
I would love to know your opinion about Saltburn. Barry Keoghan was incredible in that movie.
@Rortron
9 ай бұрын
Excited to hear bout your project in 2024, thanks for sharing your favorite movies of this year.
@jensmartinaarseth
9 ай бұрын
Very poetic and thoughtful as always. As I haven't seen even half of these your words seem like a mystery only to be revealed when I watch the movies myself, and I can't wait to do so. Great stuff!
@Enesslyst
9 ай бұрын
This was an excellent list. A couple of these I hadn't heard of and will be checking out now. Thank you for a great video!
@danielle78730
9 ай бұрын
I seriously have no idea why you don't have double-digit-millions of followers! your taste and commentary are amazing! :-) Great work! …And i absolutely cannot wait for you to do one of these sort of videos on "poor things"…!!!
@jordandiaz5083
9 ай бұрын
Great video and great recommendations. Just this weekend I'm going to see Anatomy. I have a feeling we have the same taste in movies, so I would recommend you go see Aki Kaurismäki's Fallen Leaves and Hirokazu Koreeda's Monster. I think you're going to love them.
@mathilde139
9 ай бұрын
I cannot wait for the list of the 50 greatest movies ever made. Such a beautiful thing to look forward to.
@AshishAcharyaalex
8 ай бұрын
11:43 omg !!! Is that Surakshya Panta ? I didn't realize she played in a Holllywood / European movies . Wow Congratulations. Happy to see Nepali faces on one of the best movies of 2024
@m.sellersjohnson8718
8 ай бұрын
Hey Tom. I really appreciated this video, and this list both allies with my own personal top ten of 2023 selections and inspires me to see some new content! I live over in North Carolina and recently had a chance to meet with Thomas. I also used to live in Aotearoa/New Zealand and am very happy that you will be there on holiday to celebrate your recent marriage. It's a truly beautiful place and the Kiwis are lovely! I lived in Wellington before and it is my favourite city in Aotearoa. Lots a beautiful, local hiking (literally walking distance from the city) and Mt. Victoria (which you can also walk to from Wellington's city centre) holds a very cool scene location from the Fellowship of the Ring. Hopefully, you'll get the chance to see for yourself!
@elijahalbiston
8 ай бұрын
Hey! I also live in North Carolina, and used to live in NZ. My family was in/around Tauranga for twelve years. Awesome to see someone else enjoying the video who's similar to me.
@m.sellersjohnson8718
8 ай бұрын
That's so cool!@@elijahalbiston
@m.sellersjohnson8718
8 ай бұрын
Elijah, that's so cool! I use to live in Wellington and absolutely love Aotearoa. Between uni studies and the pandemic, I didn't get to explore as much of the North Island as I would have liked during my time there (about 18 months), but Wellington will always be a special place in my memories! Based out of Wilmington, NC now :)@@elijahalbiston
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