Overlooked Gems Shine in 2023's Film Industry Despite Industry Strikes

Films like "A Thousand and One", "Theater Camp", "Polite Society", and "Godzilla Minus One" earn critical acclaim but lack widespread recognition.

Despite the extended strikes from SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America, 2023 has been a year of notable films, with many gems slipping under the radar.
"A Thousand and One", the grand jury prize winner at Sundance, has been overlooked despite its staggering 97% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Theater Camp", one of the funniest movies of the year, didn't translate into much box office attention despite a decent marketing push from Searchlight Pictures.
"Polite Society", a unique mix of British comedy, Bollywood, martial arts fights, thriller elements, and feminist comedy, has been largely overlooked despite its critical acclaim and nominations at the British Independent Film Awards.
"Godzilla Minus One" has become a notable word-of-mouth hit outside of Japan, with stellar reviews and a record-breaking U.S. opening for a live-action Japanese movie.