The Big Picture The Top 10 Underseen and Overlooked Movies of 2025. Plus: ‘Is This Thing On?,’ ‘Ella McCay,’ and Why We Can’t Have Nice Things.
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Dec 22, 2025 The hosts dive into a teaser for Alejandro Iñárritu’s 'Digger' and debate its festival prospects. They analyze Bradley Cooper's baffling 'Is This Thing On?' and James L. Brooks' disappointing 'Ella McKay,' critiquing their storytelling and performances. The conversation turns to the top ten overlooked films of 2025, highlighting gems like 'Eternity' and 'Volcanizadora.' Expect discussions on comedy, poignant dramas, and quirky narratives that deserve a watch!
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Digger's Teaser Signals Festival Play And Risk
- The Tom Cruise–Iñárritu teaser for Digger signals festival ambitions and tonal risk.
- Sean notes the poster's Saul Bass vibe but worries self-labeled comedy means insecurity.
Forced Intimacy Undermines Divorce Dramedy
- Is This Thing On? is a low-stakes divorce dramedy that aims for intimacy but often only produces discomfort.
- Sean and Amanda felt the film's forced close-ups and soft tone dulled dramatic impact.
A Favor Film Dressed As Personal Exploration
- The film reads like Bradley Cooper doing a favor for a friend and a deliberate slowdown after Maestro.
- Amanda sees it as 'loser behavior'—sincere but inhabited by unappealing choices.