The Filmcast After Dark: Looking Back on the Films of 2025
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Jan 6, 2026 Dive into a nostalgic look back at the highlights of 2025’s films, where the hosts share their honorable mentions and biggest disappointments. They rave about powerful performances, such as Rose Byrne's in a gripping drama, and dissect surprising misses like Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning. The show also shines a light on standout documentaries and discusses the ambitious storytelling of Andor season two. Plus, predictions for 2026’s must-see films leave listeners eager for what's next!
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Honorable Mentions Frame The Episode
- Hosts used honorable mentions to highlight strong films that narrowly missed their top tens, showing diverse tastes.
- This segment frames the episode as a reflective roundup rather than a rankings rebuttal.
Rose Byrne’s Harrowing Turn
- David describes Rose Byrne's performance in If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You as Oscar-worthy and unbearably tense.
- He compares its anxiety to Uncut Gems for moms and strongly recommends it.
Docs Now Ride Streaming Rivers
- David notes documentaries now reach huge audiences, reducing the curatorial burden reviewers once felt.
- He suggests streaming scale changed how documentaries break through culturally.
