The Empire Film Podcast The Empire Podcast Review Of The Year 2025
Dec 26, 2025
Join a lively debate as the hosts reflect on the cinematic highlights of 2025. They traverse through month-by-month film releases from January horror surprises to action-packed summer blockbusters. Discover standout titles like 'Mickey 17' and 'The Ballad of Wallace Island,' hailed as potential film of the year. Tune in for intriguing discussions on streaming contenders and personal stories that resonate beyond the screen. The year wraps up with a spirited rundown of the top 20 films, featuring listener questions and engaging film-related banter!
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Tiredness Behind The Scenes
- Chris Hewitt describes being exhausted after back-to-back Q&As and early mornings editing three podcasts the next day.
- He frames tiredness as a running joke that impacts the recording energy but not their commitment to the show.
TV Outshone Cinema In 2025
- James Dyer argues 2025 was a stronger year for TV than cinema, despite many good films existing.
- He sees TV as delivering more five-star experiences for him personally this year.
K-pop Demon Hunters Phenomenon
- James Dyer recounts K-pop Demon Hunters' unexpected global cultural takeover and ubiquity.
- He describes resisting the hype until ultimately enjoying the film and its songs becoming inescapable.