Best of 2023: Films

It was quite difficult to narrow this one down — I swear, movies are getting better and better. But without further ado, here are my top 3 favorites of the films I watched in 2023. Each comes highly recommended.

The Lesson

A literary-world thriller that follows Liam, an ambitious young writer, who accepts a position as a tutor for the son of his idol, author JM Sinclair. As he spends time with the family, Liam quickly becomes ensnared in a dark web of family secrets and long-bubbling resentment, culminating in an explosive ending for both Liam and the Sinclair family.

Check out the trailer here.

Triangle of Sadness

The film kicks off with Carl and Yaya, two models/influencers, receiving an invitation for a luxury cruise ship. They’re accompanied by a group of other similarly out-of-touch wealthy people and catered to throughout the journey by a large staff. When a brutal tropical storm hits the ship, the strict social system begins to collapse and true natures emerge.

Check out the trailer here.

Other People’s Children

Other People’s Children is a 2022 French film that tells the story of Rachel, a middle-aged teacher who starts a new relationship. As she falls in love with Ali, Rachel also grows close with his four-year-old daughter. As the relationship deepens, Rachel must wrestle with her role in Leila’s life and the increasingly time-sensitive decision to have a child of her own.

Check out the trailer here.

Until next time, 

R