Best Picture 2023
In which I discuss this year's Oscar contenders... It's become something of a tradition for me to write about the films that are nominated for best picture at the Oscars. Once again I've managed to see all ten nominees so I can discuss them properly. I'll also include where you can watch each nominee in the UK should you be interested, though cinema listings for most are limited. All Quiet on the Western Front (Netflix) A rare non-English language nominee, this is a German production that has proved hugely popular on Netflix. The German novel of the same name has been adapted into films several times before, including the 1930 film which itself won best picture. This version is by far the most technologically advanced with some incredible scenes depicting the life of a First World War soldier (it's not one for the squeamish). It does change some plot details from the book though which turns its purpose from a thoughtful inspection of the life of a soldier to a more ...