Not all films make it into the final top lists of the year, but many of them will be remembered for their actors, funny or tragic scenes, dances, and much more. We hand out funny and serious nominations to the films of 2023.
One of our December traditions is handing out both classic and more colorful and unexpected nominations to films, actors, and characters that delighted, surprised, infuriated us this year—in short, that caught our attention. Catch our movie results of 2023.
Dialogue of the Year – “You Hurt My Feelings”
For sincerity.
Adventure of the Year – “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”
For the sense of camaraderie and variety of situations.
To win over viewers' hearts, the team of thieves in the Forgotten Kingdoms doesn't need to go through a thorny path. Let's talk about how the adaptation of “Dungeons
Open materialMadness of the Year – “The Year of Birth”
For the suicidal performances of Yura Borisov.
Suspense of the Year – “Leave the World Behind”
For the ability to build intrigue no worse than Shyamalan (and deliver an ending of about the same level).
Cameo of the Year – John Cena (“Barbie”)
For the ability to laugh at oneself.
After several delays, Warner Bros. finally released their summer blockbuster “Barbie” digitally, so now you can enjoy the film at home (ahem, and in theaters). We're keeping up with trends
Open materialJohn Cena of the Year – “Vacation Friends 2”
For demonstrating everything we love about this charming actor.
Another Cameo of the Year – Colin Firth (“Rye Lane”)
For a greeting from the past and passing the baton to a new generation of rom-coms.
Toxic Relationship of the Year – “Fair Play”
For codependency, inability and unwillingness to listen to a partner, and unhealthy expression of feelings.
Flop of the Year – “The Marvels”
For being the final nail in the MCU's coffin alongside “Quantumania”.
A month after its premiere, the new Marvel Studios blockbuster “The Marvels,” localized as “Captain Marvel 2,” barely crawled to $200 million at the global box office. How bad is everything?
Open materialSpiritual Séance of the Year – “Brooklyn 45”
For a spectacular evening among friends.
Debut of the Year – Raine Allen-Miller (“Rye Lane”)
For a fresh, bold, and lively take on the ossified genre of romantic comedy.
Bromance of the Year – Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa (“The Holdovers”)
For devotion to history, books, and one's ideals.
On the internet you can (and should) find Alexander Payne's new film, the New Year's comedy “The Holdovers” – a deep and surprisingly warm movie, for which one of the smartest directors
Open materialSequel of the Year – “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
For a worthy and touching conclusion to the trilogy.
The third “Guardians of the Galaxy” is in theaters (and in unofficial Russian ones too) – a farewell gift from James Gunn to Marvel fans before fully diving into work on the cinematic universe
Open materialBest Supporting Actor – Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”)
Alternatives: Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”), Nikita Volkov (“Krecul”), Charles Melton (“May December”)
For confidence, charisma, and the best screen villain of the year.
Best Supporting Actress – Penélope Cruz (“Ferrari”)
Alternatives: Da'Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”), Adèle Exarchopoulos (“I Will Always Remember Your Faces”), Elena Yakovleva (“Poyekhavshaya”), Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”)
For temperament.
Surreal of the Year – “Skazka” (The Tale)
For unexpectedness and boldness.
Bros of the Year – “Old Dads”
For friendship through the years.
Cringe of the Year – the grave scene (“Saltburn”)
Slow Burner of the Year – “The Quiet Gardener”
For the growing feeling of a drawn bowstring that eventually releases.
Paul Schrader's new film “The Quiet Gardener” has been released on digital platforms. About how the screenwriter of “Taxi Driver” and director of recent small hits “The Card Counter” and “The Pastor's Diary” in
Open materialBest Actor – Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”)
Alternatives: Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Joel Edgerton (“The Quiet Gardener”), Song Kang-ho (“Cobweb”)
For an incredible gaze that holds more depth than the entire script.
The authors of “After the Credits” discuss the pros and cons of Nolan's deliberately adopted neutrality towards the story of Robert Oppenheimer.
Open materialBest Actress – Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”)
Alternatives: Julianne Moore (“May December”), Phoebe Dynevor (“Fair Play”), Vicky Krieps (“More Than Ever”), Mia Goth (“Infinity Pool”)
For becoming the soul of a film where men control the fates of those around them.
On December 5, the digital release of Martin Scorsese's film “Killers of the Flower Moon” took place. The Apple streaming service gave the director a ton of money and didn't limit his runtime, and we
Open materialSong of the Year – “I'm Just Ken” (“Barbie”)
Best B-Movie of the Year – “Sick”
For the best slasher of 2023.
On Peacock streaming, “Sick” was released, a COVID slasher written by Kevin Williamson, the man who created the film “Scream.” We figure out what Williamson is screaming about, why his
Open materialCrush of the Year – Jacob Elordi (“Saltburn”, “Priscilla”)
For coming out of euphoria.
Pleasant Surprise of the Year – “Gran Turismo”
For a decent adaptation of a racing simulator.
Social Statement of the Year – “I Will Always Remember Your Faces”
For demonstrating that problems are solved through open dialogue.
On October 19, Jeanne Herry's drama “I Will Always Remember Your Faces” appeared on online platforms, about criminals and people who have experienced various kinds of violence. Herry shared the director's chair with another
Open materialAtmosphere of the Year – “Infinity Pool”
For the uncomfortable and creepy world of the rich, who are allowed everything.
Brandon Cronenberg makes a failed writer plunge into inner darkness in the unsettling and mesmerizing horror film “Infinity Pool.”
Open materialSuperhero of the Year – Rocket (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”)
For showing that outsiders can also tell their stories and become heroes.
“Harry Potter” of the Year – “The Bureau of Magical Things”
For the atmosphere of magic, the spirit of England, and thrilling adventures.
“Nothing is clear, but very interesting” of the Year – “No One Will Save You”
Alternatives: “October Vacation”, “The Boy and the Heron”
For the ambiguous finale and freedom of many plot elements.
We figure out the film “No One Will Save You,” in which the main character, using a utility knife and a kitchen lighter, deals with an alien invasion and her own trauma
Open materialWTF of the Year – the chocolate scene from the film “Naughty”
For the absence of any boundaries.
On February 14, the erotic melodrama “Naughty” was released, a domestic answer to “50 Shades of Grey” starring Alexander Petrov. About why this belated
Open materialComeback of the Year – Hayao Miyazaki (“The Boy and the Heron”)
For the long-awaited and epic return of a cult director.
A new work by the brilliant animator Hayao Miyazaki, “The Boy and the Heron,” has been released in official Russian theaters. The 82-year-old master said back in 2013 that he was ending his career, and this
Open material“You Can Dance” of the Year – Channing Tatum (“Magic Mike's Last Dance”)
For yet another spectacular demonstration of his body's capabilities.
Couldn't Wait for It of the Year – “Dune: Part Two”
Event of the Year – Barbenheimer
For shaking up the industry and showing that major audience cinema can still exist outside of franchises.
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