As in previous years, here is the format. We (“we”) are going to go through a bunch of categories, both the traditional ones and a few of my own creation that replace categories in the real awards that I don’t care about. I’m debuting a new category this year, Best Stuntwork, which is something the actual Oscars should’ve done a long time ago and bizarrely continue to refuse to. But I can!
For each category, I’ll list my top five (called the “contenders”) from 2023, and then crown/award a winner. As of this writing I’ve seen 55 films released in 2023, which means I’ve seen most, but not all, of the major relevant movies from that year. Sorry Nyad.
So without much further ado…the Pauls!
