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The Optimist's Top Ten Movies of 2025

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  Another year has come and gone, which means another year of movie-going. So many movies came out in 2025 that I was never able to see, and as life goes on it feels like more and more of my time gets taken up by, well...life. But that all said, I was able to see a fair share, and what I present to you are my top ten favorite movies of the year, a feat that becomes harder and harder to do each year because there are so many great movies to choose from! Well, without further adieu, I present to you this year's offerings! 10. The Monkey As a huge Stephen King fan, I continue to relish the fact that we're living in a wonderful King-aissance, with adaptations of his work being pumped out like crazy. I am all for it, and as a matter of fact, three of the selections on this list are Stephen King adaptations, so strap in. Adapted from his original short story, there’s something quietly relentless and intoxicating about The Monkey that stays with you long after the credits roll. Direc...
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2025 OSCAR PREDICTIONS!!!

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I have never felt more unprepared for Oscar season than I do this year. I haven't seen nearly as many of the nominated films as I'd like, but I've seen a lot of them. 2024 was an awesome year for movies, and I'm curious as ever to see who will take home the gold! Also, I'm super stoked that Conan is hosting! Let's see how well I do this year! BEST PICTURE ANORA THE BRUTALIST A COMPLETE UNKNOWN CONCLAVE DUNE: PART TWO EMILIA PEREZ I'M STILL HERE NICKLE BOYS THE SUBSTANCE WICKED THE OPTIMIST'S PICK:  ANORA BEST DIRECTOR ANORA, Sean Baker THE BRUTALIST, Brady Corbet A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, James Mangold EMILIA PEREZ, Jacques Audiard THE SUBSTANCE, Coralie Fargeat THE OPTIMIST'S PICK:  ANORA, Sean Baker BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE ADRIEN BRODY, The Brutalist TIMOTHEE CHALAMET, A Complete Unknown COLMAN DOMINGO, Sing Sing RALPH FIENNES, Conclave SABASTIAN STAN, The Apprentice THE OPTIMIST'S PICK:  ADRIEN BRODY, The Brutalist BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROL...
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The Optimist's Top Ten Films of 2024

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  So, one of my 2025 goals is to get back into posting movie reviews here. It's been so long, and truthfully I've missed doing it. Life tends to find a way to distract you from the things you love doing sometimes, but that doesn't mean I haven't been attending the cinema...because your boy totally has. In yearly fashion, narrowing down a top ten is always a difficult feat, and so it is with this year. I know I haven't seen everything that 2024 had to offer, but from the slue of films I DID see, I give to you my Top Ten Favorite Films of the year. It's not a "best of" but merely a list of favorites. Some of these I'm sure will be in the conversation come awards season, but until then, here ya go: 10. Rebel Moon: Parts 1 & 2 - DIRECTOR'S CUT As a long-time fan of Zack Snyder's bold storytelling and striking visuals, I approached Rebel Moon with eager anticipation—and for me it did not disappoint. I enjoyed his edited PG-13 versions, but ...
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