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The 50 best films of 2023 in the UK | Film

Simply the best … Past Lives. Illustration: Guardian Design/A24From Scorsese’s macabre western to Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, a Bernstein biopic, a queer cowboy yarn and a swansong from a master Japanese animator, our critics have selected the year’s screen standouts Read the US cut of this list More on the best films of 2023 More on the best culture of 2023 50The BeastsMiddle-class incomers to a remote village in Spain’s ‘wild west’ expose fear, resentment and nationalism in Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s disturbing true-crime drama.

The perfect seaside town? A visitor's guide to Port Fairy

Victoria holidaysWhat makes Port Fairy so special? The pretty, historic cottages certainly play their part, as does the excellent food – but it’s the locals who really seal the deal Far away enough from Melbourne to deter day trippers and overwhelming crowds, but with enough of the trappings of a big city – Port Fairy may well be Australia’s most perfect holiday destination. Almost four hours from Melbourne, at the end of the Great Ocean Road, the coastal town was voted in 2012 as the most liveable community under 20,000 – in the world.

'Black Ink' Stars and Viacom Sued for Filming at Rented Crib

The stars of the VH1 reality show "Black Ink Atlanta" are posers and nymphos who had no business doing biz in a rental house ... so claims the landlord, who is now suing. Hussein Abdelhadi is suing Jakeita Days -- aka "Sky" and manager of the Atlanta tattoo shop featured on the show -- along with Ceaser Emanuel -- who owns the joint -- claiming Sky broke her lease by filming scenes at the ATL crib.

Former Louisville Cardinals cheerleader Eric Ortiz died unexpectedly over the weekend

A 10-time national champion and former Louisville Cardinals cheerleader was found dead over the weekend at just 30-years-old.  Eric Ortiz died unexpectedly from unknown causes over the weekend, according to family members and former teammates.  GymTime All Stars shared the news of his death with their thousands of followers Monday in a tribute to the 'captivating' and 'genuine' athlete and friend.    The Louisville Cardinals were slated to welcome back alumni to the school for homecoming weekend in which former cheerleaders would take the field to cheer alongside current team members.