10 Most Essential Movies of 2023, Ranked
2023 saw the release of some incredible movies, with blockbusters like Oppenheimer and smaller films like Past Lives being among the most essential.
There’s always some risk when talking about a relatively recent year in cinema history, and attempting to declare which films from the year in question stand as the most essential. Year-end best-of lists are one thing, but the word “essential” carries a certain weight. Picking the most essential movies of a year could also be like picking the most important or timeless, and such qualities can grow or become diminished over time.
