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filmsfromreel · 2 years ago

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2023 Best Picture Nominees Ranked From Worst to Best

A late list from us at Reel, but a interesting night with some suprising winners meant plenty of time to reflect and discuss, eagerly anticipating the slate of films this year.

Whether or not you agree with the awards it’s safe to say that this year’s nominees for Best Picture were an eclectic group of films all bringing something different to the table. From franchise epics to dark comedies, from war films to music biopics, you cannot deny the quality on show. But, even though all the films were individualistic, some were better than others. Here is our ranking of the Best Picture Nominees from worst to best.

10. Avatar: Way of the Water

Most of the naysayers of James Cameron’s epic Sci-Fi sequel have been silenced as the film became the 3rd highest grossing film of all time. Absolutely nothing can take away the huge financial success of Cameron’s 3-hour water adventure, but, for all the vast landscapes, exciting action and visual wonder it offers, the film still gets bogged down by what plagued it’s predecessor.

For all its otherworldly qualities the film’s biggest problem is in its humanity. The multitude of characters, and their stories, feel like mere splashes in the ocean Cameron has created for us. While the visuals deservedly won big on Oscar night, there really isn’t enough consistency in Avatar’s vast 3-hour runtime, making the journey feel like a slog more so than the thrill-ride everyone was promised.

9. Triangle of Sadness

Ruben Ostlund’s third feature had early signs it may follow a similar trajectory to the one Parasite had 4 years ago. Winning the Palme D’Or and getting nominated for a number of other awards across the globe, it looked like Ostlund would be celebrating deep into award season for his film. However, with no wins at this year’s Academy Awards, Triangle of Sadness has faded into the darkness as far superior films took the spotlight. This may just be circumstantial but arguably it’s because, despite being captivating in parts, this is Ostlund’s weakest effort.

When compared to The Square and Force Majeure, both of which have an enigmatic quality to their stories, Triangle of Sadness regularly smacks you on the head with its themes. Even when Ostlund is showing us some of the finest direction of the year (particularly in the dinner scene on the boat), it still gets dragged out to the extreme – hitting home ideas that were already communicated 10 minutes before. Having said that, Ostlund remains one of the most interesting filmmakers working today and despite Triangle of Sadness feeling weaker than his other efforts, there are still moments of brilliance scattered throughout.

8. The Fabelmans

The biggest takeaway from Spielberg’s reflective life story is that the Director has never lost his touch. Sure, some of his more recent ventures pale in comparison to Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park and Jaws, but his understanding of the medium and how audiences connect to it are the shining light in The Fabelmans. Scenes in which Sammy Fabelman watches his audience react to his films are wonderfully constructed, making it clear that the legendary director has never lost his love for cinema.

However, this film was always going to border on the self indulgent. If you compare this film to the reflective efforts of Cuarón’s Roma and Brannagh’s Belfast, The Fabelmans struggles to find a core reason to tell its story. Its backdrop dabbles with elements of depression, anti-semitism and bullying but never fully explores them and while Spielberg is telling the story with his heart on his sleeve, it still can’t find a genuine reason for the story it’s telling.

7. Top Gun: Maverick

One of the year’s biggest surprises was the quality on show in David Kosinsky’s sequel to the cheesy 80’s classic. While it still adheres to its predecessors rules of topless sport and needless high-fiving the film’s technical aspects very often leave you in awe. The sound, visual effects and action set-pieces are wonderfully put together to create so much energy and tension – but the most surprising part of this sequel is the emotional attachments it holds to the first film.

Tom Cruise’s performance as Maverick is reflective and softer while never losing the rashness of the character, and the emotional beats between Maverick and Goose’s son (named “Rooster”) win you over every time. This could have so easily turned into just another sequel, but Kosinsky’s controlled direction and modern approach make for a mature follow up that surpasses the original with ease.

6. Elvis

Over the past few years we’ve had a slew of mediocre music biopics, often boasting a great central performance but never understanding their subject, which makes it a delightful surprise to have a film like Elvis come along. Baz Luhrmann took the story of an icon and told it with the energy and glamour that make the Director so distinct. But, what’s even more impressive is how the film understands just how emphatic Elvis Presley was as an icon.

The film is by no means perfect, with Tom Hanks not quite hitting the mark as well as his co-stars, but this should be the definitive blueprint for music biopics to come. From his room-shaking begins to the darker days of his time in Vegas, Elvis tells us the story while never forgetting to inject the passion and personality that made Elvis Presley one of the most iconic performers of all time. Also, it’s impossible not to be impressed by Butler’s spellbinding performance.

5. Women Talking

Sarah Polley’s chamber piece rightfully took home the Best Adapted Screenplay award for her talky adaptation of Miriam Toews novel. The script that Polley wrote is a beautiful balance between character, theme and discussion, lending personality and importance to create one of the most timely films of the year.

While Polley’s script is what shines the most it cannot be understated how important her direction is. Instead of being flashy and overbearing she opts for quiet and observational direction that allows her characters to shine with their own heartbreaking individuality. Like all great chamber pieces, Women Talking densely packs its small setting with so much – leaving you eternally affected by the film’s outcome.

4. All Quiet on the Western Front

Edward Berger’s adaptation of Remarque’s novel takes a modern approach in its filmmaking to really hit home the timeless themes of the classic source material. Every battle scene is wonderfully constructed in order to capture the “War Is Hell” mantra of the film while never losing those individual struggles we see from the leading characters.

There are different threads that the film pulls on that don’t work quite as well as the core story, but these merely provide extra layers to a film that’s already packed densely with story. War films have to really do something special to stand out these days and Edward Berger has ensured that his film stands head and shoulders above a lot of films of a similar ilk.

3. Tár

At times Todd Fields’ near 3-hour character piece can feel strenuous. The script never hides away from the world it’s set in, often allowing long stretches of dialogue about Classical music to play out in front of its sturdy camera, but the film succeeds because of its subtle character evolutions. You’d be quick to dismiss this film as a discussion on “cancel culture” or even the separation of Art vs. Artist, but really what it’s doing is building everything into its central character.

Smartly made and marketed like a biopic, the film takes a grounded approach of talking about people who are considered otherworldly. Every action, conversation and thought Lydia Tár experiences is slowly etching away her mythical persona as one of the greatest composers of all time – until it all implodes in glorious fashion. The film will likely be remembered for Blanchett’s wonderful performance, but there is a quiet complexity to Tár that stays with you for a long time.

2. Banshees of Inisherin

Martin McDonagh’s newest film is arguably his finest work. In Bruges loyalists will always argue against that, but McDonagh’s signature style has never felt more fluid than in Banshees of Inisherin. Not only that, but the razor sharp humour wonderfully compliments the quiet melancholic tone – as well as the allegory for the Irish Civil War.

McDonagh surrounds himself with the familiar faces of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson who, along with the addition of two wonderful performances from Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan, anchor this film’s themes perfectly. The chemistry seeping from every scene shared between the cast amplifies the humour but also gives the film a sense of community, reaffirming the bigger questions of death and legacy, as well as the impact we have on those around us.

1. Everything Everywhere All At Once

Easily the most original and unpredictable film of the year – maybe even of the current decade – The Daniels’ bizarre vision of the multiverse is told with veteran control. You easily find yourself in awe of the film’s barbaric narrative, but what’s even more impressive is the it’s ability to find so much heart at the centre of its chaos.

Amongst the confetti action, hotdog fingers and hundreds of other elements The Daniels pack into their film there is a quietly controlled narrative between Mother and Daughter, exploring their lack of connection and the solace they find in that shared experience. It’s a narrative that is extremely hard to balance at the best times but doing it with so much craziness surrounding it – as well as challenging a suffering marriage as well – is why this film easily stands as the best film nominated for Best Picture. Everything Everywhere All At Once won big at the Oscars and for the first time ever there isn’t a soul out there that can argue against with the wins.

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reviewsfromreel · 2 years ago

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The Fabelmens (2023) - Review

Director: Steven Spielberg

Runtime: 2h 31 mins

Drama

A young and aspiring filmmaker tries to navigate his childhood and chase his dreams, while his family begins to fall apart around him.

Over the past few years acclaimed Directors have reflected on their lives. Alfonso Cuarón took us on a thought-provoking journey through 1970’s Mexico with Roma, and more recently Kenneth Brannagh put his showy direction aside and showed us a more vulnerable part of his filmmaking in Belfast. Now it seems Steven Spielberg wants to tell his story, navigating his own childhood and reflecting on the relationship between his Mother and Father.

The first scene of the film sees fictional Sammy Fabelman on his first trip to the cinema with his parents, ultimately scared but also blown away by The Greatest Show on Earth. He then follows it by trying to film his own train crashes in order to control the fear, awakening an early connection to filmmaking. Watching that ‘wonder’ that young Sammy sees in these early scenes is intoxicating, seeing a love of cinema through the lens of a Director who is responsible for some of cinema’s most awe-inspiring moments is The Fabelmans’ most endearing quality.

Having said that though, The Fabelmans often wrestles more subjects than it can handle. The film is much more comfortable showing us the awe-inspiring filmmaking moments more so than anything else, and while the stories about depression, antisemitism and bullying are by no means brushed to one side, they merely dangle like loose threads at the bottom of the tapestry Spielberg is weaving.

This film is almost certain to be divisive, but as a love letter to cinema it still conjures some wonderfully crafted moments. The script sometimes dodges its harder subjects and the film may even verge on self-indulgence, but Spielberg remains the master of awe-inspiring cinema – showcasing some of his best techniques and reminding us why he’s sat at the top of Hollywood for so many years.

4/5

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porquevi · 2 years ago

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"Os Fabelmans" (the fabelmens) - cinema.

Cine-Bio do Spielberg, não precisaria dizer mais nada, né? Steven Spielberg moldou o cinema por muitos anos. Seus filmes de verão são clássicos e mais tarde assumiu um lado mais adulto com grande sucesso. Esse filme diz ser o mais pessoal e íntimo.

depois de ver: curioso ver no começo Spielberg agradecendo nossa presença no cinema. enfim, filme bastante pessoal e o diretor sabe contar uma bela história. se puder, vá assistir no cinema e deixe Spielberg feliz, ele merece!

#Os Fabelmans #cinema #the fabelmens #2022 #Steven Spielberg #Michelle Williams #Paul Dano #Gabriel LaBelle #Seth Rogen #Judd Hirsch #Chloe East #Isabelle Kusman

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pictureinme · 1 year ago

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kinktober '23

first time i've ever done something like this, so forgive me if it isn't up to par! (very much ib @floralcyanide)

ao3 | main master-list

i. strap-ons - patricia 'kitten' braden ii. hate sex - jackson rippner iii. roleplay - robert fischer iiiv. collaring - paul sunday v. praise/degradation - burt fabelman vi. sex toys - agent donald buchanan vii. overstimulation - jonathan crane viii. virginity - eli sunday ix. dry humping - neil lewis x. bondage - jay (okja) xi. fear play - jonathan crane xii. semi-public - neil lewis xiii. high sex - vw guy (taking woodstock) xiv. sex tape - edward 'riddler' nashton xv. impact play - thomas shelby xvi. body worship - louis ives xvii. cum play - joby taylor xviii. wax play - jackson rippner xix. daddy - burt fabelman xx. lingerie - patricia 'kitten' braden xxi. free use - calvin weir-fields xxii. voyeurism - edward 'riddler' nashton xxiii. panties - seth (looper) xxiv. mutual masturbation - jim (the delinquent season) xxv. dacryphilia - eli sunday

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creepling · 2 years ago

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#HELP A MF OUT PLS #creepling.updates

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imagine--if · 2 years ago

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(A/N: I couldn't help myself, I love his character already even though I've only seen seconds of him 😂 this is as accurate to what I've seen as I can make it, but I'll probably make a part 2 when the full movie's out and there's more to work with 🥰️)

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ Burt Fabelman Relationship Hcs ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥

❥• I am a firm believer that this man is unbelievably sweet and just the best partner ever, incredibly tender and doting and a great listener-

❥• Burt's great at giving advice; he's a bit of a worrier and wants the best for you, no matter what's happening. He's very honest and comforting with what he tells you and can talk for literal hours if you want. Long talks and cuddles with this man is heaven. Whenever you need a shoulder to cry on, he'll just rock and shush you soothingly, until you feel calmer. Then he'll ask you if you want to talk about it or want him to get you a drink, all the while making sure you know that "I'll always be here for you, darling," and "I'm so lucky to have someone so sweet in my life." He means what he says wholeheartedly.

❥• He's always there to support you through your work and hobbies, watching with awestruck and proud eyes, probably filming any event you're a part of. Even on family picnics or dinners, Burt admires you just being yourself, carefree and laughing and loved. He's a bit of a dad in the way that he prefers watching instead of being all active with you and your friends, but you best believe you can drag him up off his feet from reading a thick-paged novel to clumsily dance around with you.

❥• Loves seeing you being a bit of a housewife, cooking and looking after the house and kids, Burt loves being part of a family and is the best father and husband ever. He's pretty good around the house too, and will definitely help cook with you and praises your efforts.

❥• Very cuddly and affectionate, particularly in private, but always holds your hand when you're out and about, or is touching you in some way when you go somewhere with him. Behind closed doors, Burt is a complete softie, gives warm hugs and sweet, lingering kisses whenever you want them.

❥• He loves it when he can just exist with you, reading quietly together while drinking tea, taking a morning or evening walk around town. Burt always makes sure there's time for you two to be together after he's finished working for the day, and oftentimes brings flowers or little meaningful gifts back for you that he knows you'll like.

❥• He never snaps at you, even if he's having a rough day. Burt would feel awful and always wants to keep a smile on your face. To be honest, if he was having a bad day, you greeting him with a hug and those adoring, sparkling eyes would make him feel a lot better pretty quickly.

❥• Burt Fabelmen is 100% perfect husband material, he's so in love and reminds you every day, through gently whispered words before you sleep and actions throughout the day. Sometimes, just a simple forehead kiss and caring eyes from him can express more than words ever can, and it's enough to make you feel warm and giddy inside for hours. He feels the exact same way whenever you pay him attention, even in the slightest of ways. Proudly whipped 🥲

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kennamchugh · 2 years ago

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Spielberg's "The Fabelmans" Trailer and Poster

Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” Trailer and Poster

Steven Spielberg directed this coming-of-age drama from a screenplay he co-wrote with Tony Kushner. The semi-autobiographical story follows Sammy Fabelmen, played by Gabriel LaBelle. Sammy is a yearning filmmaker based on Spielberg himself. Michelle Williams plays the mother, and Paul Dano plays the father.

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esonetwork · 2 years ago

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The Earth Station One Podcast - Rants & Raves: Top Ten Movies & TV of 2022

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The Earth Station One Podcast - Rants & Raves: Top Ten Movies & TV of 2022

The past year was chock full of quality content in theaters and at home. Mike, Mike, and Ashley reveal their favorite movies and shows of 2022. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek Girls Take and Shout Outs.

We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at [email protected] and subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, wherever fine podcasts are found, and now we can be found on our own YouTube Channel.

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Michael Gordon’s Top Fifteen Movies

Moonage Daydream

The Fabelmans

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Good Night Oppy

Prey

The Batman

MCU Three

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Glass Onion

The Sea Beast

Decision to Leave

Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers

Elvis

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection

Fire of Love

The Sandman

Better Call Saul

Only Murders in the Building

Wednesday

George Carlin’s American Dream

Star Trek Strange New Worlds

Stranger Things

Interview with the Vampire

Andor

Doom Patrol

MCU shows

Rings of Power

House of Dragons

Our Flag Means Death

Tokyo Vice

Mike Faber’s Top Fifteen Movies

Elvis

The Fabelmens

Weird

Clerks 3

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Bullet Train

Glass Onion

The Batman

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Death on The Nile

Nope

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Strange World

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio

Sandman (Season 1)

Strange New Worlds (Season 1)

Better Call Saul (Season 6)

For All Mankind (Season 3)

Wednesday (Season 1)

Only Murders In The Building (Season 2)

Interview with A Vampire (Season 1)

Stranger Things (Season 4)

The Righteous Gemstones (Season 2)

Rings of Power (Season 1)

Quantum Leap (Season 1)

Reservation Dogs (Season 2)

The Umbrella Academy (Season 3)

Star Wars Andor (Season 1)

The Peacemaker (Season 1) / George Carlin’s American Dream (Tie)

Ashley Pauls Top Fifteen Movies

Top Gun: Maverick

The Batman

Enola Holmes 2

Wakanda Forever

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

The Lost City

Nope

Glass Onion

Elvis

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Mr. Malcolm’s List

Death on the Nile

Uncharted

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

See How They Run

Strange New Worlds

House of the Dragon

Wednesday

Ms. Marvel

Bridgerton: Season 2

Moon Knight

Werewolf by Night

Obi-Wan Kenobi

All Creatures Great and Small

Around the World in 80 Days

Sanditon: Season 2

Andor

The Gilded Age

Rings of Power

The Sandman

Promos Tifosi Optics Best Saturdays of Our Lives The ESO Network Patreon

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