Join us for Film Friday’s special edition, where we present our handpicked list of the top five films and TV series of 2023. From thought-provoking thrillers to emotionally resonant dramas, these captivating stories and performances have captivated audiences around the world. Get your snacks ready and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the best of film and television in 2023!

The Equalizer 3

Denzel Washington returns as Robert McCall in the third installment of the
popular action franchise. This time, McCall is living in a quiet Italian town,
but his past catches up with him when his friend is murdered by a ruthless
mafia boss.

McCall is once again forced to use his deadly skills to protect the
innocent, and he must face off against a powerful enemy who will stop at
nothing to destroy him.The Equalizer 3 is a stylish and action-packed thriller
with some of the most brutal and satisfying fight scenes in recent memory.
Washington is once again in top form as McCall, and he is ably supported by a
cast that includes Dakota Fanning, Gaia Scodelario, and Pedro Pascal.

While the plot is somewhat predictable, the film is more than makes up for
it with its exciting action sequences and Washington’s charismatic
performance.Overall, The Equalizer 3 is a solid and entertaining action film
that is sure to please fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.

A Haunting in Venice

Kenneth Branagh returns as detective Hercule Poirot in the third installment
of his Agatha Christie adaptation series, A Haunting in Venice. This
time, Poirot is retired and living in Venice, but he is reluctantly drawn into
a murder investigation when one of the guests at a seance is killed.The film is
a hybrid of mystery and horror, with Branagh and screenwriter Michael Green
taking some liberties with the source material. The result is a visually
stunning and atmospheric film that is both entertaining and suspenseful.

Branagh is excellent once again as Poirot, and he is supported by a strong
cast that includes Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, and Tina Fey. The film is also
beautifully shot, with cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos capturing the beauty
and mystery of Venice.While the film is not without its flaws, such as some
pacing issues and a somewhat predictable ending, it is still a worthwhile watch
for fans of mysteries, horror, and Kenneth Branagh.

Love All | September 1 |Theatrical Release

It is a sports drama movie starring Kay Kay Menon,
Shriswara, and Swastika Mukherjee in the main roles. The movie is about the
emotional journey of a father-son duo and their love for the game of badminton.
The movie follows the footsteps of the successful sports film trope, however,
the emotional edge that the movie has- is expected to show a sports story from
a different angle. Want to watch a good sports drama- Mark your calendars for
the September 1st ticket booking!

SRI | September 15 | Theatrical Release

This Rajkumar Rao-headed biopic shows him in the role of
Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist born in Machilipatnam, Andhra
Pradesh who took the state govt in the court when he was not allowed to select
Science stream in his high school. The inspiring story of Srikanth remains
hidden from the world- hope that this film brings his story forward to motivate
a lot of us about the real power of determination.

All Fun and Games

As the name suggests, All Fun and Games is all about the childhood games that most of us used to play. However, Ari Costa and Eren Celeboglu have brought an interesting twist to these games, as they now involve demons and horror elements.

The horror film is about a group of Salem teens who find a cursed knife that unlocks a demon. The demon forces the teens to play violent and fatal versions of childhood games where no one person can win, but there can be survivors at the end. The film stars Asa Butterfield and Natalia Dyerand in the lead roles. It also has an interesting supporting cast, including Annabeth Gish, Benjamin Evan, Ainsworth Laurel, Marsden, and Keith David.