Movies/TV I want to see in 2023
Well, I've been making these lists every year for 5 consecutive years now. Let's keep the trend going!
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- CreatorNeil DruckmannCraig MazinStarsPedro PascalBella RamseyAnna TorvAfter a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope.Will it be as good as the game? Probably not. But if it brings more attention to the original and to games as an art form, I'm here for it.
- DirectorJohn Francis DaleyJonathan GoldsteinStarsChris PineMichelle RodriguezRegé-Jean PageA charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.It better have Bruce Payne wearing Coral Blue Number 5 lipstick, or I'm asking for a refund.
- DirectorKevin SorboStarsMark BellamyStuart BentleyCorbin BernsenAfter the world falls into chaos, the only light is a charming new leader who rises to the head of the UN, but does he bring hope for a better future? Or is it the end of the world?Apparently this is a sequel to the Left Behind movie starring Nicolas Cage, the one that excised the book’s over-the-top religious messages and what was left behind was just kind of bland. Based on the title, and the fact that it's directed by (and starring) Kevin Sorbo, and the press I'm hearing about it...this one looks like it'll be a whooooole different beast. I like to torment myself by watching bad Christian movies, so it looks like I'm in for a treat.
- DirectorPeyton ReedStarsPaul RuddEvangeline LillyMichael DouglasScott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are dragged into the Quantum Realm, along with Hope's parents and Scott's daughter Cassie. Together they must find a way to escape, but what secrets is Hope's mother hiding? And who is the mysterious Kang?I'm not going to faithfully confine myself to seeing every single Marvel movie anymore, but it seems that in this one, they're *finally* going to start building up the new overarching story and villain. About time.
- DirectorAaron HorvathMichael JelenicPierre LeducStarsChris PrattAnya Taylor-JoyCharlie DayA plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.The internet seems to be in love with the trailer for this movie. I think it's alright. It has some nice visuals and colors and seems like it's going to be pretty faithful to the games. I probably wouldn't watch this sober.
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattChukwudi IwujiBradley CooperStill reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.The Guardians of the Galaxy are probably my favorite part of the MCU, and with James Gunn still at the head, I'm optimistic about this film. I'm just hoping the studio lets the man work his magic with minimal interference, because that's what has been bringing so many Marvel movies down lately.
- DirectorJoaquim Dos SantosKemp PowersJustin K. ThompsonStarsShameik MooreHailee SteinfeldBrian Tyree HenryMiles Morales catapults across the multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.Into the Spiderverse had incredible animation and heart, and is probably the best Spiderman movie. So, I'm eagerly awaiting what else this team can do.
Edit: I just watched the trailer and I’m a little…worried. That’s all I’m gonna say. - CreatorEric BranscumEthan NicolleStarsLaura OsnesLucy CapriJosiah HidalgoChip Chilla is a comedic, pre-school series celebrating the day to day lessons of Chip and his homeschooling family of energetic Chinchillas.Okay, this is another one I'm only looking forward to watching ironically. It's apparently meant to be a conservative answer to modern-day "woke" kids' cartoons, and I'm deeply curious what that's going to look like. I will not be paying for the Daily Wire's streaming service, but I'm weirdly intrigued about the idea of such an innocent-looking cartoon pushing right-wing subliminal messages.
- DirectorGary DaubermanStarsLewis PullmanBill CampSpencer Treat ClarkAuthor Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.I'm one of the few looking forward to this Stephen King adaptation. I just hope it keeps the pulpy, retro appeal of the original novel.
- DirectorTodd HowardStarsSumalee MontanoDamien C. HaasBarry WigginsSet 300 years in the future, the player will assume the role of a customisable character who is a member of Constellation, an organization of space explorers.After adding TV shows to these lists last year, here's my first addition of a video game. I don't keep up much with new releases, but I've been keeping tabs on this open-world sci-fi epic from Bethesda. The fan attitude towards Bethesda over the past decade can charitably be described as "slowly building disappointment and anger", so hopefully they can redeem themselves with this.
- DirectorPeter SohnStarsLeah LewisMamoudou AthieRonnie Del CarmenFollows Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, earth- and air-residents live together.So far, I'll admit, the premise and concept art don't do anything for me. It seems like an uninspired mashup of Inside Out, Soul, and Zootopia. But I've been surprised by Pixar before, so I'll give it a shot.
- CreatorKelvin YuStarsBen WangYann Yann YeoChin HanJin Wang is an average teenager balancing high school and home life. When he meets a new foreign student on the first day of school, even more worlds collide as Jin is unwittingly entangled in a battle with Chinese mythological gods.I haven't read this graphic novel, but I've read the excellent "Boxers & Saints" by the same guy. I'll keep tabs on this series.
- CreatorMichael WaldronStarsTom HiddlestonOwen WilsonSophia Di MartinoThe mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”Of the 3-and-a-half Marvel shows that I watched, Loki was my favorite, and the only one that I'm actually looking forward to seeing more of. I'll definitely check out season 2 when it airs.
- DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsSoma SantokiMasaki SudaKô ShibasakiIn the wake of his mother's death and his father's remarriage, a headstrong boy named Mahito ventures into a dreamlike world shared by both the living and the dead.I was expecting this film to be delayed another year at least, but apparently Studio Ghibli’s next project is due for a July 14, 2023 release date! Of course, this is for Japan, but I’ll be lining up the moment it gets an American release. After the atrocity that was Earwig and the Witch, even an average-quality movie would make me happy. Miyazaki’s career is already the stuff of legends.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsCillian MurphyEmily BluntMatt DamonThe story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.I'm no Nolan fanboy, but this looks pretty neat.
- StarsMel BrooksIke BarinholtzNick KrollSequel to the 1981 film, History of the World: Part I.Can’t wait for Jews in Space!
- DirectorJustin SimienStarsLaKeith StanfieldRosario DawsonOwen WilsonA single mom named Gabbie hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest and a historian to help exorcise her newly bought mansion after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts.It's going to be directed by the guy who made Dear White People, which makes me very worried. But out of a love for the ride and because it's set in New Orleans, I may end up dragging myself to the theater for it.
- DirectorDenis VilleneuveStarsTimothée ChalametZendayaRebecca FergusonPaul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.This is, by far, the film I'm most excited to see next year. Denis Villeneuve's interpretation of the story was near-perfect, and the only serious problem I had with it was that I wanted more. Well, I trust that he'll bring the story to an epic conclusion and leave us with a sci-fi classic that will hold up for years to come.
- DirectorPatty JenkinsPlot kept under wraps. Centers on the Rebel Alliance starfighter squadron from the Star Wars films.It's true that Disney butchered the sequel trilogy - but Star Wars has already been butchered before, prequel apologists be damned. So I'll probably keep up my tradition of seeing each of the new Star Wars movies.
- DirectorNick BrunoTroy QuaneStarsChloë Grace MoretzRiz AhmedEugene Lee YangWhen a knight in a futuristic medieval world is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona -- a mischievous teen who happens to be a shapeshifting creature he's sworn to destroy.I read this graphic novel what feels like forever ago, and I barely remember a thing about it. The film version of this was pushed back endlessly thanks to the head honchos of Netflix fiddling with their dicks instead of supporting their creators. If the film isn't pushed back again and gets released next year, or ever, I'll go back and reread the graphic novel to refresh myself before watching.
- DirectorChris BuckFawn VeerasunthornStarsAriana DeBoseChris PineAlan TudykA young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.Call me overly optimistic, but this seems like it could be really really good. This upcoming Disney movie is going to feature some intriguing animation choices and sendups to Disney's past, and I'm always a sucker for fantasy-based quests. Barring Pixar, it's been many years since we've had a truly "great" Disney film. And at the risk of disappointment, I'm wishing upon the stars that this will be the one.