A ranking of all 73 new movies I saw in 2023!
Wonka – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A sweet and gorgeously wrapped musical filled with charming performances, catchy songs, and playful set design.
The Boy and the Heron – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An extravagant showcase of beautiful hand-drawn animation and abstract, dream-like storytelling that occassionally lacks cohesion between the themes and narrative.
Godzilla Minus One – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An emotionally impactful tale of destruction and redemption, boasting one of the best casts and stories ever for the Godzilla franchise.
Napoleon – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A bombastic tale about one of history’s greatest rulers, whose ambition and scale is occassionally sullied by overly simple, often underwhelming presentation.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A solid extension of a beloved franchise, featuring a layered character performance that shines through an otherwise bloated story.
The Marvels – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
Though far from the worst thing to come out of the MCU this latest addition lacks tonal consistency or meaningful character moments, making this film mostly forgettable.
Killers of the Flower Moon – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A harrowing crime thriller about one of America’s darkest crimes, captained by an in-element Scorsese, sensational leading roles, and unbeatable technical fortitude.
Five Nights at Freddy’s – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
While it may be faithful to the look of the hit game franchise, the film fails to maintain the scares or mystery that makes the series so endearing.
Saw X – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A decently disgusting time that is best enjoyed when you ignore the film’s leaps in logic and attempts to make a psychopath sympathetic.
The Martini Shot 