It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2023? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 16 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2023.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Film of 2023 Previous winners 2022 Aftersun Review; 2021 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie; 2020: Enola Holmes, 2019: Booksmart, 2018: The Happy Prince, 2017: God’s Own Country, 2016: The Pass, 2015: Amy

1. Barbie Review

2. Oppenheimer Review

3. Past Lives Review

4. Saltburn

5. Wonka Review

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Winner revealed on this site on 30/12/23
• Vote for best podcast, best venue , best TV/film actress, best TV/film actor, best supporting actor, best TV, best gig, best album, best new play, best new musical, best performance of a song, best song, best theatre actor, best revival best theatre actress
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