I don’t mean this in a “movies suck now” kind of way, I actually think 2022 was a pretty good year for movies and 2024 will probably be better

but yeesh, 2023 seemed like a particularly bleak year for film. of those I’ve seen on this list, the only ones I’d heartily recommend are Bottoms and Nimona. maybe Beau is Afraid and Infinity Pool, but those are definitely not for everyone. oh and the TMNT movie was a lot of fun

(I haven’t seen Flower Moon yet so don’t get mad at me, Scorsesebros)

but please feel free to CMV and recommend any good movies from this year, whether they’re in this image or not!

    • AlicePraxis [any]@hexbear.netOP
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      the movie perfectly captures what a nightmares are like when you have chronic anxiety. it’s three straight hours of the worst possible thing happening at any given moment. the few moments of levity only serve as setup for an inevitable payoff of misery

      it’s so over-the-top awful to the point of becoming an absurdist comedy, so I’d say your enjoyment of the film will really depend on your sense of humor

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      Uncut gems, it’s also pretty out there and symbological rather than literally happening yo Beau (although, who’s to say I guess - the stuff he’s seeing and feeling is true to him and us as the audience)