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'Bridgerton' Season 4, Part 1 Review: "The likability of Sophie and Benedict is strengthened in the first episode and is well developed as the season unfolds. Thompson and Ha are wonderful together, so that whenever they’re on screen, they make you believe in romance again."

'The Rip' Review: "The Rip develops into an action-packed game of cat and mouse with surprising moments that were well-executed. Damon and Affleck both deliver powerful performances as they go head-to-head during the first half of the film."

'People We Meet on Vacation' Review: "Director Brett Haley effectively captured the essence of the novel, as Emily Henry shifted between past and present to fill in the gaps of Poppy and Alex’s relationship. Tom Blyth and Emily Bader had excellent chemistry that elevated the words off the page."

Happy Golden Globes Sunday 🥂 Can't wait to watch Nikki Glaser again tonight ✨ Here are my final predictions for tonight! 🎥

As the year comes to a close, it's important to reflect on the films that made an impact in 2025! ✨ Here are my top 10 films, plus some honourable mentions! 🥂

'Percy Jackson & the Olympians Season Two' Review: "The beauty of season two is the comfort of returning to Camp Half-Blood and the familiarity of the characters. The main draw is the chemistry between Scobell and Sava Jeffries, as diehard book readers love this pairing and their future."

'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: "The supporting cast was underutilized, & Craig had very little to do, hindering the film from being as strong as the previous two. It almost didn’t feel like a Knives Out film for that reason, and putting Blanc in the backseat was an odd choice."

'Marty Supreme' Review: "Safdie crafted something so personal with Mauser because audiences will see themselves in him. They will see the hard work and determination, but also the humility in restructuring one’s approach to a goal yet to be achieved. This is Chalamet's best performance to date."

TIFF '25 Reviews: International Features - Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident.' Kleber Mendonça Filho’s 'The Secret Agent,' Óliver Laxe's 'Sirât,' Byun Sung-hyun's 'Good News,' Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice,' and Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value.'

'Hedda' Review: "It's a dark, sexy and cunning period piece that explores female identity during a period of restraint and control. DaCosta’s changes to the source material enrich the story for women. Thompson and Hoss are mesmerizing & have incredible chemistry. One of the best films of the year."

'The Testament of Ann Lee' Review: "Fastvold linked the musicality of hymns and physical expression so beautifully, making them appear kinetic on screen. Seyfried conveyed the feeling of immense loss through her physical performance and delivered one of her strongest performances to date."

'One Battle After Another' Review: "Infiniti completely owns the second half and channels the same level of forthright prowess as Taylor to show the lineage. The best way to describe Infiniti’s performance is silent but deadly. The entire cast is utilized perfectly, and all work together nicely."

'Frankenstein' Review: "It's an immersive Gothic story that deepens Mary Shelley’s themes while crafting a compassionate, human narrative that examines the meaning of a soul and the elements that make one pure of heart. Isaac may be the lead, but Elordi's Creature steals the spotlight."

'Eternity' Review: "It is an imaginative film about second chances, and the meaning of relationships is deconstructed. Freyne explores the scope of a lifetime and the importance of choosing the right partner. Olsen’s exaggerated hysterics in rediscovering herself again is the highlight of the film."

'Hamnet' Review: "Hamnet is the most profound and poignant film of the year, and pays homage to Shakespeare in a naturalistic way that other filmmakers have not captured before. Zhao is masterful in her direction, & the way the tragedy unfolds leaves viewers transfixed long after the film is over."

'The Smashing Machine' Review: "Dwayne Johnson delivers a unique, vulnerable performance that we haven’t seen from him before, showing growth in his craft. The issue with the film is not the performances, but more the writing for the characters. There was no depth to these characters."

'Weapons' Review: 'Cregger fills the gaps in each section for each adult, making well-rounded characters with depth concerning their connection to the children. The perspective changes throughout, with the disjointed narrative highlighting each adult involved in finding the missing children."