2025 was a busy year for cinema, full of unforgettable theatrical experiences and deeply personal films. Here are my Top 10 favourite films of the year!
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A spoiler-free review of Josh Safdie’s anxiety inducing character study about a street hustling ping pong player starring Timothée Chalamet.
A spoiler-free review of Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron’s third film in the revolutionary blockbuster series starring Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington.
A spoiler-free review of Train Dreams, a mesmerizing slow-burn from the creators of Sing Sing, starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy.
A spoiler-free review of Rian Johnson’s third film in the Knives Out series, starring a huge ensemble cast led by Daniel Craig as the legendary Benoit Blanc.
A spoiler-free review of Benny Safdie’s documentary-style biopic about mixed martial artist Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt.
A spoiler-free review of the character-driven drama Marvel’s First Family has always deserved.
A spoiler-free review of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s return to this intense, chaotic, and revolutionary zombie series.
A brief review of Ryan Coogler’s brilliant blend of period drama and horror folk tale starring Michael B. Jordan.
A spoiler-free review of Matthew Rankin’s surreal, hilarious, and heartfelt love letter to the city of Winnipeg. Shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars.
I watched more new movies in 2024 than any previous year. Lots of surprises and many solid theatre experiences. These are Top 10 favourites of the year!
A review of this profound true story starring Colman Domingo, George Maclin, and a cast of former Sing Sing inmates and Rehabilitation Through the Arts alumni.
A review of Carolie Fargeat’s satirical body-horror starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
A review of this uplifting and emotional animated feature starring Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor.
A review of this bold and rhythmic revenge story written, starring, and directed by Dev Patel.
A review of Celine Song’s directorial debut. Past Lives is a genuine and somber film about destiny, longing, and acceptance.
A review of the newest Godzilla film by Toho Ltd., the studio that started the franchise over 75 years ago. Takashi Yamazaki wrote, directed, and supervised the visual effects for this surprisingly low budget reboot.