💬 Weekly Question: The Oscars are almost here - so, what were your favorite films of 2025?
The 98th Academy Awards are this weekend (March 15th). I haven’t watched the ceremony in nearly a decade now and I’m long past taken the Oscars themselves very seriously for a litany of reasons, it’s still a good prompt to discuss amongst ourselves the films that were released in 2025. Long story short:
What were your favorite films of 2025 (and why)?
I haven’t seen nearly enough of the most acclaimed films released last year, as my past three months - what we refer to as Awards Season - has been monopolized by moving into a new house, home renovations, and work. While I’m finally getting to screeners and back to the cinema, I just don’t feel I’m ready to share my opinions about much except to say I’m pulling for Sinners from what I have seen — and because months later I still think about it all the time. What a brilliant allegory for Black art/culture in America. Did you love it as much as me?
Now, your turn. Oh, and don’t just post your take either. Weigh in on others’. Tell them why they’re wrong (or right) — politely, of course. Maybe most importantly, tell me what I should be prioritizing right now!
“Train Dreams” and “Sinners” were the most beautiful, memorable, meaningful, and valuable film experiences this last year.
What art!!! I wish I could have caught “Train Dreams” in theatres.
“Sinners” is a must in theatres if you can.
Didn't see any of these films -- our family was focused on months of end-stage care & the demise that closed the red curtains -- but I am rooting for "Sinners."