Another year has gone by and we’ve completed another revolution around the sun. 2023 was a fantastic year for movies, so The Cosmic Crew was excited to sit down and rank their top 5 of the year. From Barbie to The Color Purple to Bottoms and John Wick: Chapter 4, it was a lively chat, and an hour just isn’t long enough for The Cosmic Circle.
There were surprises, including why we liked certain comic book movies, to the last-minute shuffling of our rankings as the year progressed and more movies came out; this podcast had it all and was a delight. Host Ayla Ruby was joined by head writer Brian Kitson and all-around movie king John Dotson to discuss what worked for them this year. There was heartbreak, musicals, action, and so much more. Listen below for our full thoughts on the best movies of 2023.
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[Warning: Spoilers from several 2023 movies are in the podcast.]
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Timestamps: The Best Movies of 2023 podcast
00:17 – Intros
02:00 – Wonka talk
04:40 – Thoughts on comic book movies in 2023?
13:00 – #5 favorite movie for 2023
26:25 – #4 favorite movie for 2023
41:00 – #3 and #2 #5 favorite movies for 2023
56:40 – #1 favorite movie for 2023
01:08:00 – Thoughts on films in 2024
01:12:00 – Outros
Recommended articles about the 2023 movies discussed in this episode
Review: All of Us Strangers is a Heart-wrenching Daydream
Review: Migration is refreshingly original and sweet
Review: The Color Purple is Bold, Uplifting, and Brilliant
Wonka Movie Review: A Delicious Addition to Willy Wonka’s Legacy
Review: The Iron Claw is Devastatingly Powerful
Red, White & Royal Blue Review: A Royally Important Rom-Com
Review: Saltburn is a Devilishly Delightful Film
Bottoms Review: Superbad Meets Fight Club in this Gay Comedy
Cosmic Circle Ep. 36: Barbie Movie Discussion
Barbie Review: Greta Gerwig Gives Margot Robbie an Existential Crisis for the Ages
Review: Godzilla Minus One is a Monster Blockbuster Befitting the Franchise Legacy
Ranking All The Live-Action Toho Godzilla Movies
Cosmic Circle Ep. 41: John Wick Movies Discussion (Spoilers)
Review: John Wick: Chapter 4 is Excessively Action-Packed
Review: Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse is an Animated Masterwork
Killers of the Flower Moon At the Variety Artisans Screening Series
Cosmic Circle Ep. 29: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Cosmic Circle Ep. 33: Mid year 2023 Best Movies so far Discussion
Podcast credits and show notes
- Ayla Ruby
- Brian Kitson
- John Dotson
- Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 12/28/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.
Cosmic Circle Ep. 40: LGBTQ+ Representation in Media
