Apple TV | 2023 In Review

Apple TV | 2023 In Review

Author: Sigmund Judge, Devon Dundee December 24, 2023 Duration: 1:19:19

Show Notes

 

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tvOS 17: The MacStories Review

 

Apple TV Apps of the Year

- ‎TV Launcher

-‎ Play

 

Honorable Mentions: ‎Disney+, ‎Tailscale

 

Apple TV Games of the Year

- ‎Riptide GP: Renegade+

- ‎Sonic Dream Team

 

Honorable Mentions: ‎NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition, What the Car?, ‎TMNT Splintered Fate, ‎Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go

 

Sigmund's Top Films of 2023

  1. Killers of the Flower Moon
  2. Past Lives
  3. Oppenheimer
  4. Anatomy of a Fall
  5. Dream Scenario

 

Devon's Top Films of 2023

  1. Killers of the Flower Moon
  2. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
  3. Barbie
  4. The Marvels
  5. Super Mario Bros.

 

Honorable Mentions: The Boy and the Heron, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, The Eight Mountains, Godzilla Minus One, Occupied City, 20 Days in Mariupol, Beau Is Afraid, They Cloned Tyrone, Sharper, The Creator, Flora and Son, Still, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

First Look at Apex

 

New Release: Sago Mini Friends New Years Special

 

Extras

- Shape Island Make-Your-Own Yeti Flake

- Velveteen Rabbit Watch-Along Coloring Experience

- Killers of the Flower Moon — Directed by Martin Scorsese: Part Three

- Apple Music Live: NYE

- The Best of MLS 2023

 

MLS 2024 Season Schedule

 

Up Next Picks

- Home Alone

- A Charlie Brown Christmas

- A Garfield Christmas Special

- Elf

- How the Grinch Stole Christmas

- Violent Night

- Mr. Robot Season Four

- Let It Snow Baby… Let It Reindeer by Relient K

- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

- The Addams Family

- Bad Santa

- Black Christmas

- Carol

- Gremlins 2: The New Batch

- Good Grief

- Saltburn

- The Holdovers

- Dream Scenario

- Society of the Snow

- Time Bomb Y2K

- Pokémon Concierge

- What If...?

 

Secret Santa

- Beau Is Afraid

- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

 

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Each week, Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee settle in for a thoughtful conversation about the expansive universe of Apple TV+. Magic Rays of Light isn't just a rundown of new releases; it's a deep, engaging look at the stories, technology, and creative decisions shaping the platform. As voices from MacStories, they bring a unique perspective that blends an understanding of the tech behind the service with a genuine passion for film and television. You'll hear them dissect everything from high-profile series and hidden gem documentaries to the evolving strategy of Apple's streaming ambitions. Their discussions feel like sitting in with two well-informed friends who are just as likely to analyze cinematography and narrative themes as they are to consider how a show fits into the broader tech ecosystem. This podcast provides a consistent, insightful audio space for anyone who finds themselves fascinated by where entertainment and technology intersect. Tune in weekly for episodes that go beyond the surface, offering clarity and thoughtful commentary on all things Apple TV.
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