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The Letterboxd Show

Best in Show: 2023 Year in Review Extravaganza!

Jan 5, 2024
The Letterboxd crew celebrates 2023 cinema with their Year in Review, highlighting highest rated films, discussing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and breaking the male-dominated trend. They analyze drama, romance, unconventional films, and courtroom dramas. They also discuss the impact of Wes Anderson's short films, surprising stats, and anticipate upcoming movies like a Disney sequel directed by Barry Jenkins and a Lion King movie.
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  • The highest rated sci-fi film in the Year in Review is 'They Clone Tyrone,' a throwback to 70s films with a government experiment and conspiracy plot.
  • The top drama film in the Year in Review is 'Anatomy of a Fall,' a Palm Door winner that centers around a woman accused of murdering her husband. 'Poor Things' is another standout drama with a mysterious death and courtroom drama. Both films explore complex relationships and emotions.

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Sci-fi Genre

The highest rated sci-fi film in the Year in Review is 'They Clone Tyrone,' a throwback to 70s films with a government experiment and conspiracy plot. Another standout is 'Godzilla: Minus One,' a thrilling monster movie with nods to John Carpenter's work.

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