What to Watch This Weekend: Best Movies 2023

If you’re wondering what to watch this weekend, I have some fabulous and fun ideas for you ranging from romantic comedies, to light dramas, and a musical.

What to Watch This Weekend

When it comes to the best movies of 2023, hits like Oppenheimer, Mission Impossible, Barbie, and Killers of the Flower Moon have all the buzz.

Best Feel Good Movies

Those big budget hits can be great, but I’m always looking for the unusually interesting hidden gems when it comes to the movie I’m watching.

The below are my favorite “feel good movies” of late.

Rotten Tomatoes Fresh Status

For the most part, these movies have received the mark of “fresh status” on Rotten Tomatoes.

When at least 60% of reviews for a movie are positive, Rotten Tomatoes displays a red tomato to indicate its “fresh status” -i.e., that it’s good.

Best Movies 2023

Read on for my favorites -the best movies of 2023!

The Holdovers

I loved this movie. The New York Times refers to The Holdovers as “three sad souls stranded” at a boarding school for Christmas.

Paul Giamatti plays the brilliant lead, a curmudgeonly teacher stuck at school with an arrogant student and the school’s cook, played brilliantly by Da’vine Joy Randolph.

One reviewer said the movie has “heart, humor, and an aesthetic sense so well cultivated you’ll feel like you walked into the year 1970.”

The Holdovers scores a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock stream this film.

Past Lives Movie

The movie Past Lives’ reviews are phenomenal, It has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

I found the plot of Past Lives languorously rich. Spanning three decades, it involves two childhood friends, first together in one country. Later, they are separated, living on two continents.

The plot tracks the children they were into the adults they become.

Past Lives streaming is on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Paramount+.

She Came to Me

She Came to Me is an American romantic comedy. It’s also a wacky drama lead by a trio of quirky characters.

Anne Hathaway plays Peter Dinklages’s psychoanalyst wife. Dinklage, who writes operas, runs into a character played by Marissa Tomei.

You’ll have to watch the movie to discover the rest.

She Came to Me scored a green tomato (fair rating) on Rotten Tomatoes. AppleTV and Amazon Prime Video stream it.

Theater Camp

The Theater Camp movie is a fun romp -A Chorus Line for the new millennium.

Growing up, I adored the musical A Chorus Line. I saw it on stage in San Francisco and played the vinyl record relentlessly at home.

The cast of Theater Camp includes one of my favorite young actresses. Among the best of her generation, Molly Gordon apparently follows a Paleo Diet!

Theater Camp scores an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu stream this film.

Palm Springs Movie

Palm Springs the movie is a modern twist on the romantic comedy classic Ground Hog Day.

I found this fun drama with a driving plot incredibly enjoyable. It stars one of my favorite comedians, Andy Samberg, along with Cristin Milloti. It is worth the watch.

Palm Springs, the movie scores a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. Hulu streams it.

American Fiction Movie

Jeffrey Wright of Westworld fame gets it very right in this biting social commentary!

He plays a novelist who is frustrated with work, culture, and the literary establishment.

Rotten Tomatoes rating for American Fiction is 94%; it is streamed on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, and Vudu.

No Hard Feelings

The fabulous Jennifer Lawrence carries No Hard Feelings, the movie. She excels here in another one of her quirky leading lady roles.

Her character reminds me of the one she played in Silver Linings Playbook -we adore that award winning romantic comedy.

The cast of No Hard Feelings also stars Broadway phenom Andrew Barth Feldman, along with Mathew Broderick, who plays an odd parent with little to no boundaries.

The movie scored a 70% on Rotten Tomatoes. No Hard Feelings streaming is on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, and NetFlix.

Mean Girls Remake

To be quite candid, the remake of Mean Girls was not something I enjoyed. However, many others did, as it scored a 70% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Mean Girls remake is a musical. I am not a huge fan of this genre other than A Chorus Line (as mentioned above), The Sound of Music, and other classics.

Still, I mention Mean Girls here, not to cast aspersions. I do so to highlight that the remake of Mean Girls lead us back to the original dramatic comedy starring Lindsey Lohan and Rachel McAdams.

We loved the original Mean Girls and it has aged very well. It is worth watching again!

Mean Girls (the original) streams on AppleTV and Amazon Prime Video and scores 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.

What to Watch This Weekend?

Do you know what you’ll be watching this weekend? What are your favorite movies from 2023?

Leave a comment and let me know!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can the Paleo Diet work well for you?

Finding the secrets to success with Paleo Diet is not something you need to do alone. With the right guidance, it is possible to live a healthier lifestyle that makes you feel great.

Experts in Paleo can help you make the most of your Paleo diet by giving you helpful tips.

It can be exciting to discover how to make Paleo Diet work best for you. You might find yourself trying out different ideas and making small changes to improve your life.

You can start by assessing what foods provide valuable nutrients that will help improve energy, digestion, overall mood, mental clarity, and physical functioning - all components of strong health! Staying motivated is as simple as learning which nutrition choices best suit your body. This will help you avoid avoiding certain food groups.

Achieving balance through consistency involves understanding moderation in portions and being mindful of when enough is enough without guilt. You can't just change your habits, but you can also create new lasting ones. Changing meals to reflect your strengths will increase satisfaction.

The transformative power of experiencing real benefits from a nutritious diet cannot go unnoticed or underestimated. You have immense control over what you put into your body. Take charge today and prove to yourself why the Paleo Diet is so worth it!

Is peanut Butter allowed on the Paleo plan?

It has been the subject of much discussion, from blog comments, to dinner parties.

To answer this question, it's important to familiarize yourself with what constitutes the Paleo diet. Although there isn't an official diet, most people eat food that can be found in nature. Peanuts are technically a legume, not a nut. Fortunately for those who may be worried, this means that peanuts (and subsequently peanut butter) are usually considered acceptable to consume on a Paleo plan.

However, although there is some scientific evidence showing peanut consumption may be safe on the Paleo diet for a while, there are more important aspects to take into consideration. For example, peanuts have been found to contain high quantities of lectins which can cause inflammation in the body or disrupt digestion if excessive amounts are consumed. Some options, like natural peanut butter without added sugar or oil might be suitable for a nutrient profile. However, it is important to avoid other brands that are full of additives.

Ultimately, it seems that enjoying small amounts of peanuts and peanut butter with mindful moderation might fit into standard parameters for following a healthy Paleo lifestyle without compromising health goals and objectives.

What are 3 foods you could eat on the Paleo Diet?

Rejuvenating your dietary habits is simple with a Paleo diet. It includes eating primarily whole, unprocessed foods available to our ancestors during the Paleolithic era - such as grass-fed meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables. This ancestral plan allows you to enjoy three delicious and nutritious meals:

1. Savory grass-fed beef is a great source protein and can also be enjoyed in a variety of ways. There are many ways grass-fed beef can be made delicious, including burgers and stews.
2. Satisfying Salmon: Not only does salmon provide essential omega-3 fatty acids, but it's also delicious when grilled or poached. You can even dress it up with freshly harvested herbs for a gourmet flavour twist.
3. Avocados with high fibre content: Avocados contain a lot of healthy monounsaturated oil. Make salads with them, or use half an avocado to make a quick smoothie.

Statistics

• (3) The paleo diet eliminates dairy because its advocates say many people are lactose intolerant and because eating dairy has been associated with Crohn's disease, among other claims, according to a popular paleo diet website. (everydayhealth.com)
• Plus, some of these foods — particularly beans — offer many compounds and are linked to positive health outcomes, such as a lower risk for metabolic disease, heart disease, and diabetes, according to a 2014 study. (everydayhealth.com)
• (9) These are just some reasons they're nixed from a paleo diet plan, according to a popular paleo diet website. (everydayhealth.com)
• Carbon Footprints and Diet Quality of 5 Popular Eating Patterns as Reported by US Consumers". (en.wikipedia.org)
• Dark chocolate: Choose one that has 70% or higher cocoa content. (healthline.com)

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How To

How do I incorporate exercise into a paleo diet?

It is crucial to find the right balance in nutrition and exercise for optimal health. Even though it is possible to achieve this balance, it can be challenging to keep it up, especially if your diet restricts you. A paleo diet is difficult to manage because it eliminates foods like dairy, wheat, and legumes.

The good news is: Incorporating exercise into your paleo lifestyle isn't as daunting as it would seem. You'll need to start thinking about how you can increase your movement throughout the day. It could mean walking for 10 minutes after dinner, standing up regularly if you're sitting for long periods of time.

Another option to consider is high intensity interval training (HIIT), where you alternate between periods of intense activity and shorter rest breaks. This workout is quick and efficient, takes less than 20 minutes, and doubles as strength training. While HIIT exercises such squats or burpees are straightforward for beginners, the more advanced ones can be difficult for those who have been exercising for a while.

Finally, don't be afraid to mix things up with traditional endurance-type activities such as running, cycling, or swimming regularly. These activities can burn calories as well as provide mental health benefits such stress relief and endorphin boosters. These are great ways to incorporate exercise into a paleo diet while still eating healthy food.

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