"2023's Cinematic Landscape: Shifting Blockbusters and Acclaimed Performances"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CounterPunch
The article discusses the top 10 films of 2023, highlighting a preference for independent and documentary films over mainstream blockbusters. Critic J. Hoberman, known for his insightful reviews since the 70s, expresses disinterest in big films like "Barbie" or "Oppenheimer" and instead recommends films like "The Compassionate Spy," "Showing Up," and "20 Days in Mariupol," which offer deeper reflections on history, art, and current global conflicts. The list also includes "Chile '76," "Geographies of Solitude," "How to Blow Up a Pipeline," "King Coal," "Lakota Nation v. The United States," "Pacifiction," and "Rewind and Play," with a mention of other memorable films and anticipated ones yet to be seen.