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We live in a peculiar, in-between era, in which movie studios and other content creation concerns have yet to figure out exactly how things will shake down for them in the new world order of ubiquitous streaming platforms.

As ever, Hollywood is throwing money at things and peering through their fingers to see if any of it still works like it used to before the covid year. To that end, this summer promises to be an acid-test, as it were, of different cinematic options, from the superhero epic ("The Flash"), and the action-tentpole ("Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Part 1"), to the return of the raunchy comedy ("No Hard Feelings").

Whether any of this works is anyone's guess -- though things are decidedly not looking good for "The Flash" at least, so far -- and I can well understand why Hollywood is quaking in its collective designer boots at the prospect of not luring all those movie audiences back to the cineplex.

Still, the state of cinema at large, even in these confusing, off-kilter times, remains eternally viable. In the past six months, there have been a myriad of powerful releases (albeit less so from the big studios), the best of which propel the art form forward, as they prove, over and over again, the potency of the form. Here are the 10 best films I have seen so far in 2023. Many of these will be seen again in my final list at the end of the year, but who knows what will come next?

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𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 — 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀

The world of rock music has lost one of its brightest stars. Steve Harwell, the lead singer and co-founder of Smash Mouth, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home in Boise, Idaho. He was 56 years old. His manager confirmed that he died of liver failure, a condition that he had been battling for a long time. Harwell was not only a talented singer, but also a pop culture icon. He was famous for his distinctive voice and charismatic personality, as well as his hit songs such as "All Star" and "I'm a Believer". He had an amazing career in the music industry, spanning over three decades and selling over 10 million albums worldwide with his band. He also had a colorful life, marked by his passion for music.

He was born on January 9, 1967, in Santa Clara, California. He grew up in San Jose, where he developed an interest in rap music and joined a group called F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech). He later switched to rock music and formed Smash Mouth with his friend Kevin Coleman, along with Greg Camp and Paul De Lisle. Harwell was influenced by various artists, such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Clash.

Harwell and his bandmates started their career in 1994, playing at local venues and festivals. They caught the attention of a radio station that played their demo songs, which led to a record deal with Interscope Records. Their debut album, Fush Yu Mang , was released in 1997 and featured their first hit single, "Walkin' on the Sun", which reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number two on the Hot 100 chart.

Their second album, Astro Lounge , was released in 1999 and became their most successful album to date. It contained their signature song, "All Star", which topped the charts in several countries and became a pop culture phenomenon. The song was featured in the soundtrack of the animated film Shrek , as well as other movies and TV shows. It also earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. Another popular song from the album was "I'm a Believer", a cover of The Monkees' classic song, which also appeared in Shrek .

Smash Mouth continued to release more albums in the 2000s and 2010s, such as Get the Picture? , The Gift of Rock , Summer Girl , Magic , and Rise and Shine . They experimented with different genres and styles, such as ska punk, reggae, country, and disco. They also collaborated with other artists, such as Baha Men, Eddie Money, J.D. McPherson, and Caravan Palace. Harwell also pursued a solo career, releasing two songs for the animated film Pororo: The Racing Adventure in 2013.

Harwell received many accolades and achievements for his music career. He won several awards from MTV, Billboard , Teen Choice , ASCAP , BMI , and others. He also performed at various events and venues around the world, such as the Super Bowl XXXVII halftime show, the World Series , the Olympic Games , Disneyland , and Carnegie Hall . He also appeared on several TV shows and movies, such as The Surreal Life , Rat Race , American Idol , Dancing with the Stars , Family Guy , Kim Possible , Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated , and SpongeBob SquarePants .

He died on September 4, 2023, after being in hospice care for final stage chronic liver failure. He is survived by his wife Michelle Laroque Harwell.

Harwell will be remembered as one of the most influential singers of his generation.

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'White Lotus' Besties Land Their First Fashion Campaign "The List" is PAPER's monthly roundup of the newest arrivals, capsules and collaborations. Scroll through, below, to see January's biggest fashion news.SKIMS Valentine's Day ShopItalian actresses and real-life best friends Beatrice Grannò and Simona Tabasco, who played Mia and Lucia in the second season of the hit HBO series The White Lotus, landed their first fashion campaign for SKIMS, which is celebrating the launch of their new Valentine's Day shop featuring their Fits Everybody and Silk collections designed in romantic tones with vintage-inspired lace detailing.Available January 23 at SKIMS.comLoveShackFancy Expands Into ActivewearAfter successful collaborations with Beach Riot and Bandier, LoveShackFancy has decided to launch their first line of activewear. The collection features three prints; a pretty pink floral, a vibrant blue hibiscus, and a cream, neutral bouquet, all printed amongst athleisure-wear like sports bras, leggings, biker shorts, tanks, athletic dresses, skirts and more. Available now at LoveShackFancy.comUGG x MadhappyMadhappy, a brand that focuses on creating conversations around mental health, is collaborating with UGG. The duo have modified the classic, cozy boot into five different colors to choose from in the collection, making this a perfect winter staple shoe for the 2023 It girl.Available now at madhappy.com Telfar Wallets See on Instagram After a long wait, fans are finally able to add wallets to their Telfar collection. There will be 17 colors available and all are made from real leather (as opposed to the "vegan leather" bags they're known for). The compact styles feature an embossed T logo and are zipped around the circular part of the wallet.Available at shop.telfar.net on January 23 at 12pm ESTSavage x Fenty Game Day CollectionWhile we wait for what's sure to be an epic performance from Rihanna at this year's Super Bowl halftime show, Savage x Fenty is giving fans an opportunity to show their game day spirit with a sporty collection of hoodies, sweatpants, varsity jerseys and more, including a very cheeky "Rihanna Concert Interrupted By A Football Game" t-shirt that's sure to make the rounds on IG quickly.Available now at SavageX.comVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVictor Glemaud, known for his signature graphic knits and a mainstay on the NYFW calendar, is launching an exclusive label with shopping network HSN called VG Victor Glemaudsize in sizes XS to 3X, all for under $100. “These are clothes that will bring people joy and put a smile on everyone's face,” said Victor Glemaud. “That’s why it was important the new VG Victor Glemaud apparel line was accessible to all in order to spread joy to a wider audience – and HSN is the best partner to do that with.” Available now at HSN.com and live on HSN on January 7Disney's 100th Anniversary and Lunar New Year Capsule With GivenchyGivenchy is kicking off 2023 with a new capsule with Disney for its 100th anniversary featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in honor of the Lunar New Year. The campaign features Alton Mason, Madelaine Petsch and Amber Liu wearing statement pieces from the collection which includes varsity jackets, denim, hoodies and track pants.Available now at Givenchy.comKenzo Drop 1 PixelKenzo Drop 1 PixelKenzo Drop 1 PixelKenzo Drop 1 PixelPixelated logos, tigers, roses and hearts are all over Kenzo's first drop of 2023, including on sweatshirts, jackets, denim and cardigan sets. The motifs are a reference of creative director Nigo's teenage years during the '70s and '80s in Japan and are a continuation of his first collection for the brand last year.Available now at Kenzo.comSaint Laurent Men's Spring 2023 CampaignA bunch of silver-haired film directors are starring in the new menswear campaign for Saint Lauren, including Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, Canada's David Cronenberg (known for his "bloody horror" genre), neo-noir filmmaker Abel Ferrara and indie director Jim Jarmusch. All four were shot by David Sims and star in short black and white campaign clips where the pose in the brand's elegant Spring 2023 collection.Blackpink's Rosé Fronts the Global Campaign for Tiffany LockBlackpink's Rosé Fronts the Global Campaign for Tiffany LockBlackpink's Rosé Fronts the Global Campaign for Tiffany LockTiffany & Co. ambassador Rosé stars in a new campaign for the brand's first all-gender jewelry collection, the Lock, which first debuted in September and has been expanded to include an array of rings, earrings and pendants in rose gold, with multiple colorways debuting later in the year. The bangles feature an elegant swiveling mechanism that allows the designs to open and close.Available now at Tiffany & Co. stores and Tiffany.com https://www.papermag.com/january-2023-fashion-news-skims-2656246485.html

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Day 273: Saturday September 30, 2023 - "Cheer Cheer Cheer for Iowa"

I was committed to a good day no matter what and walked into Kinnick Stadium with a Sparty headband, green pants, and an Iowa shirt for the black out game under lights, patting Kinnick statue for good luck and plenty to cheer for.

We set the plan for this day in motion back in 2017 when driving home, west to Denver, with Scott and D2, after we stormed the field, present for the shellacking the Hawkeyes delivered to #6 Ohio State. "When does Sparty next play in Iowa, because I want to do that again!" The answer? 2023. And so here we were, this time with my parents driving down to join the Sparty Party. As luck would have it, they booked it in under the lights for a Saturday night B1G matchup, giving us all day to hang out and have fun which included beers and obligatory Go Green Go White chants from the road fans at the SpoCo to get warmed up for a huge Everything burrito at Pancheros and a Mr Bean-esque adventure in the bathroom where untold things happened with their hand dryer; between the burrito and the bathroom, Pancheros may have become as memorable as the game. I didn't need to eat again the rest of the day (probably the weekend).

Scott scored us a great tailgate spot at the Swinger Pavillon, and after parking the truck in a local's yard, we joined the Iowa tailgate scene, full of drumlines, Busch Light, and lots of friendly Iowans. We had a great time up against the North End Zone, making friends amongst the welcoming old retrofitted RV that the owners got for $1.

Once inside the stadium, the dusky pregame was anything but twilight silence - AC/DCs back in black muscled into the air as the Hawkeyes marched in unison for the tunnel walk, finally storming out under Metallica's Enter Sandman. I had my seat, "alone" just above the tunnel next to the student athlete section where Id make friends with the Iowa fans all around me, including a couple of guys that came and joined me in my one empty seat. Lets pack it in. I yelled for the Hawkeyes, I yelled for the Spartans. I cried Kill Bubba Kill on big third downs, and proudly joined the "I" cheer representing my corner of the stadium.

And I thought about my buddy Shane. Five years ago this week, he passed in a car accident back home in Michigan. And as a big Iowa fan, I figured that Id wear it tonight for him, and cheer and have fun because I was still here and could, for him. I thought of him every time I screamed at the top of my lungs to add to that ruckus environment and I let his sister know that he was here, while lots of other Albion friends gathered for the Brits and our 20 year homecoming. I thought of him while I participated in the traditional Iowa wave, knowing what all he did to fundraise for kids, he would have really thought that was something. Especially tonight where in primetime everyone turned on their phone lights so that the kids could see. Incredible. Even the players and mascot participate. One of the most special traditions in all of college football. Iowa is a special place. And for that first half, I was totally ok, sitting in my place in the stadium by myself where, albeit somewhat buzzed and loud and obnoxious, I could also be alone with my thoughts and enjoy every special little bit.

At halftime, I went to venture out to the end end of the field to sit with D2 and Scott - when the Iowa Marching band came out and launched into a Metallica themed show! Unbelievable. What are the chances - after thinking of Shane so much and wearing the Iowa shirt and cheering for the Hawkeyes for him, the biggest Metallica fan I know - now the band launched into Master of Puppets. Thats incredible. I filmed it and sent it along to his sister in shock. The Hawkeye Metallica band came out on the field and turned it up to 11. I was beside myself. One of the best concert experiences I ever had, Shane took me to a Metallica concert at the Silverdome the summer we graduated from college. I am pretty sure that was one of the last times I ever saw him. It was hard not to be romantic about the feelings. Especially after four Busch Lights. But I decided, assuredly, that something special had just happened here, and that Shane was alive tonight in Iowa City with me. I was committed to having a good night no matter what and as I found my way up to D2 and Scott, it was pretty obvious that football was really secondary to this whole day. The chance to be alive, and cheer, and drink beer, and be with friends, and be with family, and to be out of the house, and be myself. I didn't really care who won. Kinnick sure is a special place.

It'd be a tight low scoring game, but you just got the sense in the 4th quarter that Sparty was about to break and sure enough after some very loud penalties down in front of us, they punted the ball away only to have it come right back, down the sideline, running right at us - a game winner punt return for a touchdown, which as a Spartan fan was of course a let down - but the trade off was seeing this special place, in primetime in front of the home fans, go bananas. Even D2 who is probably a mostly casual hawkeye squealed like he was pissing his pants as the marching band lit into the fight song, that you could barely hear over the Iowa fateful who had been waiting for a chance to blow up and celebrate. Even the guy up there that had been hassling my confused outfit couldnt help but give me a hug and a kiss he was so happy. Ah to love something that much. Shane would have loved it, and as I high fived Scott and D2, I imagined he was there too. The timelessness of sport - someday we'll all be gone, but this place, this game, this institution will still be here. Saturday night lights. Its more than a game.

We'd have a night cap at the Swinger Pavillon where the nice lady had kept the chicken tenders and cooler of beer for us before our long walk back to some guys yard to find the truck. My buffalohoodie smelled like spilt Busch Light and fall and I suppose that meant it was a successful day. Aside from 10 minutes in the Panchero's bathroom, I had had a good day, no matter what. A special day. With my family and friends, including one from a long time ago. It didn't matter who won, but even the game would give us something to talk about for years - and thats all you can really ask for.

Is this heaven? No, its Iowa.

Song: Metaliica - Crown of Barbed Wire

Quote: “When it is understood that one loses joy and happiness in the attempt to possess them, the essence of natural farming will be realized. The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” ― Masanobu Fukuoka

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'...There's been a huge variety of iconic cultural touchstones in 2023, from "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" to Rihanna's unforgettable Super Bowl Halftime show, and there are a lot lot of options choose from if you're looking for a timely, relevant, and fun Halloween costume...

Best Pop Culture Halloween Costumes 2023: J. Robert Oppenheimer From "Oppenheimer"

You might not have to look too far to find what you need to dress as the "father of the atomic bomb," J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan's biopic. To embody the film's titular physicist, you'll want to obtain Oppenheimer's signature brown fedora as well as a vintage, professorial suit or trench coat. If you want to make an "Oppenheimer" costume into a joint effort, Albert Einstein also makes for a fun and easy choice — just locate a flowing white Einstein-style wig and you're all set...'

#Oppenheimer #Barbie #Cillian Murphy #Rihanna #Albert Einstein #Christopher Nolan

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Chris: John Wick 4 was not more of the same, each scene looked beautiful with great cinematography, the cast was great and giving it their all, despite the nearly 3 hr runtime I wasn’t bored (but I took a long halftime break), maybe the best of the John Wick films, Watch: Rent.

Richie: It was much better than what I expected, probably my favorite in the franchise, it looked amazing, Watch: Rent.

#movie review #john wick: chapter 4

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The best 2023 Super Bowl 2023 movie trailers, ranked

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Savage x Fenty Made Game Day Merch for the Rihanna Concert "The List" is PAPER's monthly roundup of the newest arrivals, capsules and collaborations. Scroll through, below, to see January's biggest fashion news.Savage x Fenty Game Day CollectionWhile we wait for what's sure to be an epic performance from Rihanna at this year's Super Bowl halftime show, Savage x Fenty is giving fans an opportunity to show their game day spirit with a sporty collection of hoodies, sweatpants, varsity jerseys and more, including a very cheeky "Rihanna Concert Interrupted By A Football Game" t-shirt that's sure to make the rounds on IG quickly.Available now at SavageX.comVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVG Victor Glemaud for HSNVictor Glemaud, known for his signature graphic knits and a mainstay on the NYFW calendar, is launching an exclusive label with shopping network HSN called VG Victor Glemaudsize in sizes XS to 3X, all for under $100. “These are clothes that will bring people joy and put a smile on everyone's face,” said Victor Glemaud. “That’s why it was important the new VG Victor Glemaud apparel line was accessible to all in order to spread joy to a wider audience – and HSN is the best partner to do that with.” Available now at HSN.com and live on HSN on January 7Disney's 100th Anniversary and Lunar New Year Capsule With GivenchyGivenchy is kicking off 2023 with a new capsule with Disney for its 100th anniversary featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in honor of the Lunar New Year. The campaign features Alton Mason, Madelaine Petsch and Amber Liu wearing statement pieces from the collection which includes varsity jackets, denim, hoodies and track pants.Available now at Givenchy.comKenzo Drop 1 PixelKenzo Drop 1 PixelKenzo Drop 1 PixelKenzo Drop 1 PixelPixelated logos, tigers, roses and hearts are all over Kenzo's first drop of 2023, including on sweatshirts, jackets, denim and cardigan sets. The motifs are a reference of creative director Nigo's teenage years during the '70s and '80s in Japan and are a continuation of his first collection for the brand last year.Available now at Kenzo.comSaint Laurent Men's Spring 2023 CampaignA bunch of silver-haired film directors are starring in the new menswear campaign for Saint Lauren, including Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, Canada's David Cronenberg (known for his "bloody horror" genre), neo-noir filmmaker Abel Ferrara and indie director Jim Jarmusch. All four were shot by David Sims and star in short black and white campaign clips where the pose in the brand's elegant Spring 2023 collection.Blackpink's Rosé Fronts the Global Campaign for Tiffany LockBlackpink's Rosé Fronts the Global Campaign for Tiffany LockBlackpink's Rosé Fronts the Global Campaign for Tiffany LockTiffany & Co. ambassador Rosé stars in a new campaign for the brand's first all-gender jewelry collection, the Lock, which first debuted in September and has been expanded to include an array of rings, earrings and pendants in rose gold, with multiple colorways debuting later in the year. The bangles feature an elegant swiveling mechanism that allows the designs to open and close.Available now at Tiffany & Co. stores and Tiffany.com https://www.papermag.com/january-2023-fashion-news-rihanna-2656246485.html

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