Notable Movies Released in 2023: Part 1 (January Through June)
In 2023, we saw over 230 movies and shorts, and of those, we’ve come up with around 40, split into two parts, you should check out.
Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been reviewing media since 2010. He approaches each production with hope, rooting for every story to succeed, and believes criticism should come from unmet potential, while praise is reserved for work that meets or exceeds expectations.
In 2023, we saw over 230 movies and shorts, and of those, we’ve come up with around 40, split into two parts, you should check out.
Dave Chappelle continues to pursue being that mischievous kid who feels validated to double down on a joke as long as he can get a laugh. But, when the jokes subside, you realize the controversy is an act, and there is depth beyond the superficial.
As migrant workers increasingly disappear, a cop still mourning their partner finds the case to be just the distraction she needs.
“The Pod Generation” explores what childbearing and rearing might be like in a future where women don’t have to get pregnant.
While it has a bit of a slow start, once “Bad Lands” gets into the personal drama of its lead with others, it picks up quickly.
As the ladies make their final decisions, it’s quickly followed by the reunion show, which begins with each addressing the beef some had with one another.
“Rebel Moon —Part One: Child of Fire,” I’d love to say, was all visuals and no substance, but the visuals don’t necessarily leave you awestruck either.
In this relatively short drama, two people, trying to immigrate to the United States, find themselves getting interrogated at Newark Airport.
Between the music and performances, the 2023 version of “The Color Purple” does enough to stand out, but it sometimes falters if you compare it to the 1985 movie.
And so the first season comes to a close, with the promise of so much if this ever gets a second season.