Category Archives: Best of 2023
Trevor Stucker’s Top 10 Movies of 2023
As much as I have wanted to watch every movie that was released in 2023, there are some major films that I have yet to see. Films like Poor Things, The Zone of Interest, and The Color Purple are ones that I haven’t seen that could potentially belong on this list. Out of the 160+ movies I have seen, these ten stood out due to their creativity and emotional impact.
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Top 10 TV Shows of 2023
When ranking the best TV of 2023, I have to mention once again that, while I’ve done better than years before in TV watching, there are still some major titles missing from this list. I do plan to get around to shows like Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, Reservation Dogs, and The Righteous Gemstones, but that day is not today. Judge the following list accordingly.
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Indiana Film Journalists Association 2023 Awards
The Indiana Film Journalists Association has named “Poor Things” the best film of 2023, a strong showing that also included Best Lead Performance for Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo for Best Supporting Performance, Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos, Best Adapted Screenplay (Tony McNamara), Original Vision and Best Ensemble Acting.
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Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2023
I may not have reviewed as many comics in 2023, but I still kept up with reading on a regular basis. From mainstream series to new indie productions, here are my favorite comics and graphic novels of the year.
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Best Movies of 2023 So Far
Honorable Mentions
- BlackBerry
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Nimona
- Past Lives
- One Fine Morning
- Showing Up
- Suzume
Best TV Shows of 2023 So Far
As always with television, as much as I’ve tried to keep up with what’s new, there will always be content that slips through my fingers. Therefore there will be some notably absent shows from this list like Abbott Elementary, Shrinking, Dead Ringers, The Diplomat, Poker Face, and more. Nevertheless, here are some of the best series of the first half of the year.
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Best Performances of 2023 So Far
Every year brings new, exciting performances from actors old and new, and 2023 has been no different in its first six months. Here are the best of the year so far from film and television.
Honorable Mentions:
- Phil Dunster; Ted Lasso
- Joel Edgerton; Master Gardener
- Sarah Goldberg; Barry
- Glenn Howerton; BlackBerry
- Emma Mackey; Emily
- Johnathan Majors; Creed III
- Joaquin Phoenix; Beau is Afraid
- Lea Seydoux; One Fine Morning
- Ali Wong; Beef
- Helene York; The Other Two
Best Movie Scenes of 2023 So Far
The first half of the year usually produces one or two solid hits that may make it into the bottom half of critics’ end-of-year lists. While maybe not as strong as the first half of 2022, 2023 so far has produced some solid material that gives hope to the second half of the year. Here are, in alphabetical order, the best movie scenes of the year so far.
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The Movie State 