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Every year, we think, “Okay, we’re not doing 100 films this year. F that!” But after much consideration, we’re gluttons for punishment. The annual 100 Most Anticipated Films of [Insert Year Here], in this case 2023, is always a huge beast, a herculean task, and one that makes us lose our minds a little bit, tbh.

Regina King is having a pretty great year and a half, isn’t she? Over her already-great career, she starred in numerous films and was already a household name, as an Oscar winner, when she landed the lead in “Watchmen.” However, the popularity of that show (and the awards recognition she received) opened her career up even more. And then you have her directorial debut, “One Night in Miami…” which is poised to make King an Oscar darling, only adding to her success.

We have, it’s safe to say, had a whole lot less to look at this year when it comes to the world of cinema. So many parts of our traditional filmgoing experience have been snatched away, for now, while so many of us wait at home for the whole thing to be done.

Is awards season actually happening? Skeptics may still think it’s pointless due to a theatrical distribution system ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, but things are moving forward. And, a small bit of normalcy returned as IFP announced the 2020 Gotham Awards nominations this morning LISTEN: John Magaro never ate an oily cake making “First Cow” [Podcast] “First Cow” led all films with three nominations including Best Feature, Best Actor (John Magaro) and Best Screenplay.

A funny thing happened on the way to a COVID-delayed Oscar qualification deadline. Real Best Picture contenders showed up.

I’ve likely written too many stories over the past few months using a creative motif that references our current state of affairs to that of the darkest timeline or an alternate world where the sun is shining and popcorn is still popping. But, to be honest, it’s the starkest means to demonstrate how far we are into uncharted waters.

Here’s the latest trailer for an exciting upcoming movie titled Shirley starring Elisabeth Moss (who is having quite the year) which is set to arrive in cinemas very soon. Shirley is directed by Josephine Decker, from a screenplay by Sarah Gubbins, based upon the novel of the same name by Susan Scarf Merrell.

June isn’t off to a particularly great start, following the already awful events of the rest of the year so far, but if there’s anything to look forward to it’s some terrific films scheduled for release this month. From the latest films by Spike Lee and Josephine Decker to festival favorites that built buzz in the last year, there’s plenty to engage in.

Focusing on anything besides what’s going on in America’s streets is difficult at the moment. In another reality the entertainment industry is debating what can only be described as questionable standards for resuming production in an era of COVID-19, fans are celebrating Lady Gaga’s “Chromatica” and getting excited about the potential resumption of the major sports leagues.