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My favorite movies from 2023

Posted on Dec. 31, 2023.


Here is a list of my top 5 movies of 2023, all of them listed in alphabetical order, and with links to their trailers, and IMDb page.


Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig

Watch the trailer | IMDb

When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.


The Book of Solutions

Directed by Michel Gondry

Watch the trailer | IMDb

Follows a man, a director who tries to vanquish his demons, which are oppressing his creativity.


Fallen Leaves

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Watch the trailer | IMDb

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles - from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.


Missing

Directed by Nicholas D. Johnson • Will Merrick

Watch the trailer | IMDb

After her mother goes missing, a young woman tries to find her from home, using tools available to her online.


Shortcomings

Directed by Randall Park

Watch the trailer | IMDb

Follows a trio of young, Bay Area urbanites--Ben Tanaka, Miko Hayashi and Alice Kim--as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships while traversing the country in search of the ideal connection.


I really hope you enjoyed this list, and let me know in the guestbook if you have any recommendations!