Top 10 Films of 2025

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2025 was a great year for film. Here are a few of my favorites.

0:00 Honorable Mentions
05:25 10. The Parasocial Thriller
06:42 9. Hangout Film(making)
09:01 8. Stunning Blockbuster
10:37 Cinema as a space for Emotional Processing
12:07 7 Bonus 1
12:30 7 Bonus 2
12:49 7. The Heartwrenching One
14:26 6. This Year's Aftersun
15:37 5. The One Made Secretly
17:20 4 Bonus 1
17:44 4 Bonus 2
18:21 4. Absurdist Political Thriller
19:55 3. The Road Movie
22:13 2. Reflective War Documentary
25:20 1. Psychologically Rich Drama
28:59 A Personal Announcement
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