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<h2>David Lynch – <em>Dune</em> (1984)</h2>



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<p>Lynch has openly admitted he never should have taken the job due to the lack of final cut. He felt forced into compromises that betrayed the story he wanted to tell. He still considers it the one film he cannot stand behind creatively.</p>



<h2>Stanley Kubrick – <em>Fear and Desire</em> (1953)</h2>



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<p>Kubrick was so embarrassed by his first feature that he tried to pull it from circulation for decades. He believed it exposed his inexperience and lacked artistic merit. Even after becoming a celebrated auteur, he still preferred the film remain unseen.</p>



<h2>Tony Kaye – <em>American History X</em> (1998)</h2>



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<p>Kaye fought with the studio over Edward Norton’s involvement in the editing process. He disliked the final cut and tried to replace his name with “Humpty Dumpty.” When the studio refused, he publicly disowned the film entirely.</p>



<h2>David Fincher – <em>Alien 3</em> (1992)</h2>



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<p>Fincher has said he had no creative control over <em>Alien 3</em>, calling the experience “a lesson in adversity.” The studio constantly rewrote the script during shooting, leaving him to direct scenes that didn’t make sense. To this day he refuses to view the film as his own work.</p>



<h2>Paul Schrader – <em>Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist</em> (2005)</h2>



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<p>Schrader’s subdued psychological version didn’t satisfy producers, who replaced him and reshot the movie with a different director. When his original cut was later released, he made it clear his preferred version was the one audiences never initially saw. He has since distanced himself from the final theatrical film.</p>



<h2>Kevin Smith – <em>Cop Out</em> (2010)</h2>



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<p>Smith clashed heavily with star Bruce Willis throughout production. He later said the movie was one of the worst experiences of his career. He often jokes that he barely claims it as part of his filmography.</p>



<h2>Joel Schumacher – <em>Batman &amp; Robin</em> (1997)</h2>



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<p>Schumacher apologized multiple times for the movie’s campy tone. He said he was pressured to make it more toy-friendly and less dramatic. Looking back, he considered it a film that never aligned with his instincts as a director.</p>



<h2>David O. Russell – Accidental Love (2015)</h2>



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<p>Russell abandoned the movie mid-production due to budget problems and studio interference. It was eventually finished without him and released under a pseudonym. He has never claimed ownership of the final product.</p>



<h2>Guillermo del Toro – Mimic (1997)</h2>



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<p>Del Toro has said Miramax interfered heavily with his ideas, leaving him devastated during production. He believed the final cut lost the emotional depth he wanted. It remains the one movie he openly regrets making.</p>



<h2>Richard Donner – Superman II (1980)</h2>



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<p>Donner was fired halfway through production and replaced by another director. When the film was released, he felt it no longer reflected his intended tone. Only decades later did he get to release a “Donner Cut,” which he considers the real version.</p>



<h2>David Lean – Ryan’s Daughter (1970)</h2>



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<p>After harsh critical reviews, Lean expressed regret over the project. He felt the film’s pacing and tone were misunderstood and blamed himself for losing perspective. The backlash led him to distance himself from the movie for years.</p>



<h2>Walter Hill – Supernova (2000)</h2>



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<p>Hill left the project during post-production due to studio demands. The film underwent massive re-editing and reshoots without his involvement. When released, Hill disowned it and requested his name be removed.</p>



<h2>Terry Gilliam – The Brothers Grimm (2005)</h2>



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<p>Gilliam fought constantly with the Weinsteins over script changes and casting. He felt creatively suffocated throughout the process. By release day, he had emotionally walked away from the film.</p>



<h2>Michael Bay – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)</h2>



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<p>Bay has repeatedly criticized the movie’s rushed schedule due to the writers’ strike. He said the script was unfinished and the story suffered. He considers it one of the weakest films he has ever directed.</p>



<h2>William Friedkin – <em>The Guardian</em> (1990)</h2>



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<p>Friedkin faced constant studio pressure to make the film more commercial. He did not like the final shape of the project and felt it was far from his original idea. He later said he wished it had never been released.</p>

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<p>The <strong>83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards</strong> announced their nominations today, December 8, 2025, confirming major frontrunners, celebrating a diverse field of international cinema, and delivering a handful of shocking snubs.</p>



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<p>The biggest winner of the morning was <strong>Paul Thomas Anderson’s</strong> political thriller, <strong><em>One Battle After Another</em></strong>, which dominated the film categories with <strong>nine nominations</strong>. Hot on its heels were the Norwegian drama <strong><em>Sentimental Value</em></strong> with eight nominations and <strong>Ryan Coogler’s</strong> vampire blockbuster, <strong><em>Sinners</em></strong>, with seven.</p>



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<p>Golden Globes history has been made! <strong>Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande</strong> are the first pair of actors from a single film to receive two nominations apiece for the same respective roles (Elphaba and Glinda), achieved across the two-part cinematic adaptation of <em>Wicked</em>.</p>



<h2>Golden Globes Nominations – TELEVISION</h2>



<h3 id="h-best-television-series-drama-nbsp"><strong>Best Television Series – Drama&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>The Diplomat, Netflix<br>The Pitt, HBO Max<br>Severance, Apple TV<br>Slow Horses, Apple TV<br>The White Lotus, HBO</p>



<h3 id="h-best-television-series-musical-or-comedy"><strong>Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy</strong></h3>



<p>Abbott Elementary, ABC<br>The Bear, FX<br>Hacks, HBO Max<br>Nobody Wants This, Netflix<br>Only Murders in the Building, Hulu<br>The Studio, Apple TV</p>



<h3 id="h-best-television-limited-series-or-motion-picture-made-for-television-nbsp"><strong>Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>Adolescence<br>All Her Fault<br>The Beast in Me<br>Black Mirror<br>Dying for Sex<br>The Girlfriend</p>



<h3 id="h-best-performance-by-an-actor-in-a-television-series-drama"><strong>Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama</strong></h3>



<p>Sterling K. Brown, Paradise<br>Diego Luna, Andor<br>Gary Oldman, Slow Horses<br>Mark Ruffalo, Task<br>Adam Scott, Severance<br>Noah Wyle, The Pitt</p>



<h3 id="h-best-performance-by-an-actress-in-a-television-series-drama-nbsp"><strong>Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>Kathy Bates, Matlock<br>Britt Lower, Severance<br>Helen Mirren, Mobland<br>Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us<br>Keri Russell, The Diplomat<br>Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus</p>



<h3 id="h-best-performance-by-an-actor-in-a-television-series-musical-or-comedy-nbsp"><strong>Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<p>Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This<br>Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building<br>Glen Powell, Chad Powers<br>Seth Rogen, The Studio<br>Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building<br>Jeremy Allen White, The Bear</p>



<h3><strong>Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy</strong></h3>



<p>Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This<br>Ayo Edebiri, The Bear<br>Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building<br>Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face<br>Jenna Ortega, Wednesday<br>Jean Smart, Hacks</p>



<h3><strong>Best Supporting Actor on Television</strong></h3>



<p>Owen Cooper, Adolescence<br>Billy Crudup, The Morning Show<br>Walton Goggins, The White Lotus<br>Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus<br>Tramell Tillman, Severance<br>Ashley Walters, Adolescence</p>



<h3 id="h-best-performance-by-an-actress-in-a-supporting-role-in-a-musical-comedy-or-drama-television-series"><strong>Best Supporting Actress on Television</strong></h3>



<p>Carrie Coon, The White Lotus<br>Erin Doherty, Adolescence<br>Hannah Einbinder, Hacks<br>Catherine O’Hara, The Studio<br>Parker Posey, The White Lotus<br>Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus</p>



<h3 id="h-best-performance-by-an-actor-in-a-limited-series-anthology-series-or-a-motion-picture-made-for-television"><strong>Best Actor in a&nbsp;Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television</strong></h3>



<p>Jacob Elordi, The Narrow Road to the Deep North<br>Paul Giamatti, Black Mirror<br>Stephen Graham, Adolescence<br>Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story<br>Jude Law, Black Rabbit<br>Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me</p>



<h3 id="h-best-performance-by-an-actress-in-a-limited-series-anthology-series-or-a-motion-picture-made-for-television"><strong>Best Actress in&nbsp;a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television</strong></h3>



<p>Claire Danes, The Beast in Me<br>Rashida Jones, Black Mirror<br>Amanda Seyfried, Long Bright River<br>Sarah Snook, All Her Fault<br>Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex<br>Robin Wright, The Girlfriend</p>



<h3 id="h-best-performance-in-stand-up-comedy-on-television"><strong>Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television</strong></h3>



<p>Brett Goldstein, The Second Best Night of Your Life<br>Bill Maher, Is Anyone Else Seeing This?<br>Kumail Nanjiani, Night Thoughts<br>Sarah Silverman, PostMortem<br>Kevin Hart, Acting My Age<br>Ricky Gervais</p>



<h2>Golden Globes Nominations – FILM</h2>



<h3 id="h-best-original-song-motion-picture"><strong>Best Original Song – Motion Picture</strong></h3>



<ul><li>“Dream as One,” Avatar: Fire and Ash</li><li>“Golden,” KPop Demon Hunters</li><li>“I Lied to You,” Sinners</li><li>“No Place Like Home,” Wicked: For Good</li><li>“The Girl in the Bubble,” Wicked: For Good</li><li>“Train Dreams,” Train Dreams</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-cinematic-and-box-office-achievement-in-motion-picture"><strong>Cinematic and Box Office Achievement</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Avatar: Fire and Ash</li><li>F1: The Movie</li><li>KPop Demon Hunters</li><li>Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning</li><li>Sinners</li><li>Weapons</li><li>Wicked: For Good</li><li>Zootopia 2</li></ul>



<h3><strong>Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<ul><li>It Was Just an Accident, France</li><li>No Other Choice, South Korea</li><li>The Secret Agent, Brazil</li><li>Sentimental Value, Norway</li><li>Sirāt, Spain</li><li>The Voice Of Hind Rajab, Tunisia</li></ul>



<h3><strong>Best Motion Picture – Animated&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Arco, Neon</li><li>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, Aniplex,</li><li>Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment</li><li>Elio, Pixar</li><li>KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix</li><li>Little Amélie or The Character of Rain, Gkids</li><li>Zootopia 2, Walt Disney Studios</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-director-motion-picture"><strong>Best Director – Motion Picture</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another</li><li>Ryan Coogler, Sinners</li><li>Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein</li><li>Jafar Panahi, It Was Just An Accident</li><li>Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value</li><li>Chloé Zhao, Hamnet</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-screenplay-motion-picture-nbsp"><strong>Best Screenplay – Motion Picture&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another</li><li>Josh Safdie &amp; Ronald Bronstein, Marty Supreme</li><li>Ryan Coogler, Sinners</li><li>Chloé Zhao &amp; Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet</li><li>Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident</li><li>Joachim Trier &amp; Eskil Vogt, Sentimental Value</li></ul>



<h3><strong>Best Original Score:</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Frankenstein</li><li>Sinners </li><li>One Battle After Another</li><li>Sirat </li><li>Hamnet </li><li>F1</li></ul>



<h3><strong>Best Supporting Actor</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Paul Mescal, Hamnet </li><li>Sean Penn, One Battle After Another</li><li>Stellan Skarsgard, Sentimental Value </li><li>Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another </li><li>Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein </li><li>Adam Sandler, Jay Kelly</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-actress-in-a-supporting-role-in-any-motion-picture-nbsp"><strong>Best&nbsp;Supporting Actress</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine</li><li>Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value</li><li>Ariana Grande, Wicked: For Good</li><li>Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value</li><li>Amy Madigan, Weapons</li><li>Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-actor-in-a-motion-picture-musical-or-comedy-nbsp"><strong>Best Actor&nbsp;in a Musical or Comedy&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme</li><li>George Clooney, Jay Kelly</li><li>Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another</li><li>Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon</li><li>Lee Byung Hun, No Other Choice</li><li>Jesse Plemons, Bugonia</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-actress-in-a-motion-picture-nbsp-musical-or-comedy-nbsp"><strong>Best&nbsp;Actress&nbsp;in a Musical or Comedy&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You</li><li>Cynthia Erivo, Wicked: For Good</li><li>Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue</li><li>Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another</li><li>Amanda Seyfried, The Testament of Ann Lee</li><li>Emma Stone, Bugonia</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-actor-in-a-motion-picture-drama"><strong>Best Actor&nbsp;in Drama</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Joel Edgerton, Train Dreams</li><li>Oscar Isaac, Frankenstein</li><li>Dwayne Johnson, The Smashing Machine</li><li>Michael B. Jordan, Sinners</li><li>Wager Moura, The Secret Agent</li><li>Jeremy Allen White, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-actress-in-a-motion-picture-nbsp-drama"><strong>Best Actress&nbsp;in Drama</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Jessie Buckley, Hamnet</li><li>Jennifer Lawrence, Die My Love</li><li>Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value</li><li>Julia Roberts, After the Hunt</li><li>Tessa Thompson, Hedda</li><li>Eva Victory, Sorry, Baby</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-motion-picture-drama-nbsp"><strong>Best Motion Picture – Drama</strong>&nbsp;</h3>



<ul><li>Frankenstein, Netflix</li><li>Hamnet, Focus Features</li><li>It Was Just An Accident, Neon</li><li>The Secret Agent, Neon</li><li>Sentimental Value, Neon</li><li>Sinners, Warner Bros.</li></ul>



<h3 id="h-best-motion-picture-musical-or-comedy-nbsp"><strong>Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy&nbsp;</strong></h3>



<ul><li>Blue Moon, Sony Pictures Classics</li><li>Bugonia, Focus Features</li><li>Marty Supreme, A24</li><li>No Other Choice, Neon</li><li>Nouvelle Vague, Netflix</li><li>One Battler After Another, Warner Bros.</li></ul>

Golden Globes 2026 Nominations Revealed!

Golden Globes 2026 Nominations Revealed! - Spoiler US

<p>The Rolling Stone list honors actors who brought unforgettable intensity, complexity, and sheer talent to the screen. The list, which names <strong>17 outstanding performances</strong>, confirms the frontrunners for the upcoming Academy Awards while providing crucial recognition to international and independent stars.</p>



<h2>The Most Talked-About Triumphs</h2>



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<p><strong>Daniel Day-Lewis – <em>Anemone</em></strong>: The biggest surprise of the year was the inclusion of <strong>Daniel Day-Lewis</strong>, who was honored for his intense performance in <em>Anemone</em>. His work marked a rare return to acting after his 2017 retirement, co-writing and starring in the psychological drama directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. Critics noted that the sheer force and command of his performance, particularly as a man confessing painful past sins, remains undiminished.</p>



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<p><strong>Michael B. Jordan – <em>Sinners</em></strong>: Michael B. Jordan was recognized for his raw, acclaimed <strong>dual performance</strong> as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in <strong>Ryan Coogler’s</strong> visceral crime drama. Critics hailed the roles as his most nuanced to date, with his mastery of distinct physicality and a thick Southern drawl cementing him as a major dramatic contender this season.</p>



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<p><strong>Jessie Buckley – <em>Hamnet</em></strong>: Buckley was honored for her intensely emotional and “volcanic” portrayal of <strong>Agnes Hathaway</strong>, William Shakespeare’s wife, in Chloé Zhao’s adaptation. Her performance, centered on profound grief and a mystical connection to nature, has been consistently cited as a career-best, further cementing her status as an awards favorite.</p>



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<p><strong>Jennifer Lawrence – <em>Die My Love</em></strong>: The Oscar winner was honored for her intense lead role in <em>Die My Love</em>, based on the literary sensation. Lawrence is garnering universal praise for her emotional commitment in the harrowing film about a woman’s struggle with mental illness.</p>



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<p><strong>Jacob Elordi – <em>Frankenstein</em></strong>: Elordi earned recognition for his physically demanding and nuanced portrayal of The Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s epic gothic horror adaptation. The acknowledgment solidifies the young actor’s successful transition from teen star to critically acclaimed auteur collaborator.</p>



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<p><strong>Keanu Reeves – <em>Good Fortune</em></strong>: Reeves was recognized for his highly praised comedic turn as a well-meaning angel in Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, demonstrating a surprising, yet welcome, shift in genre for the action star.</p>



<h2>Ensemble and Supporting Excellence</h2>



<p>Rolling Stone’s list highlighted several pairs and ensembles whose chemistry and combined talent elevated their films:</p>



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<p><strong>Sean Penn and Teyana Taylor – <em>One Battle After Another</em></strong>: The list celebrated the potent dynamic between <strong>Sean Penn</strong> and breakthrough star <strong>Teyana Taylor</strong> in Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller. Their contrasting performance were deemed essential to the film’s chaotic success.</p>



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<p><strong>Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett – <em>Black Bag</em></strong>: The combination of two Oscar heavyweights was cited for their complex, high-stakes, morally ambiguous partnership in the Steven Soderbergh-directed espionage thriller.</p>



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<p><strong>Liev Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio – <em>Caught Stealing</em></strong>: The veterans were praised for their scene-stealing turns as the Drucker brothers, two homicidal Hasidic mobsters in Darren Aronofsky’s <em>Caught Stealing</em>, proving the power of supporting roles to elevate a film.</p>



<h2>Standouts in International and Indie Film</h2>



<p>The list also validated crucial performances from international and independent films:</p>



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<p><strong>Lee Byung-hun – <em>No Other Choice</em></strong>: The Korean star earned recognition for his lead role in Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed thriller, highlighting the strength of South Korean cinema this year.</p>



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<p><strong>Joel Edgerton – <em>Train Dreams</em></strong>: Edgerton’s sensitive lead performance in the historical drama based on the Denis Johnson novella was recognized, providing a boost to the indie film’s quiet, powerful campaign.</p>



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<p><strong>Amy Madigan – <em>Weapons</em></strong>: Madigan’s chilling, memorable performance in the horror film <em>Weapons</em> received recognition, underscoring the critics’ willingness to honor powerful acting in the genre space.</p>



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<p><strong>Margaret Qualley – <em>Honey Don’t!</em></strong>: Qualley was honored for her role in the comedy, confirming her continued versatility and artistic risk-taking.</p>



<p>The Rolling Stone list serves as the definitive final word on the best acting of the year, confirming the diversity and high caliber of talent competing for Hollywood’s top prizes.</p>

Rolling Stone Reveals the 17 Best Movie Performances of 2025

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<p>The 2025 Critics Choice Awards nominations have set the stage for a thrilling awards season, spotlighting a diverse array of cinematic achievements. From the period horror of “Sinners” to the long-awaited sequel “Wicked: For Good,” <strong>the ten most nominated films represent the height of last year’s storytelling, acting, and filmmaking craft.</strong> Here, the complete list. </p>



<h2>Sinners (17 Nominations)</h2>



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<p>With a staggering <strong>17 nominations</strong>, Ryan Coogler’s <em>Sinners</em> is the most-nominated film of the year. This period drama horror is set in the 1932 Mississippi Delta and stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as criminal twin brothers who return to their hometown, only to be confronted by a terrifying supernatural evil. The picture’s critical success highlights its ambitious blend of genre elements with a potent exploration of historical setting and familial conflict, establishing it as a formidable presence across technical and major categories.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>, <strong>Best Director</strong> (Ryan Coogler), <strong>Best Actor</strong> (Michael B. Jordan), <strong>Best Original Screenplay</strong> and <strong>Best Cinematography</strong>.</p>



<h2>One Battle After Another (14 Nominations)</h2>



<p>Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest epic, <em>One Battle After Another</em>, secured <strong>14 nominations</strong> by captivating critics with its complex narrative and powerhouse performances. The film follows a washed-up revolutionary who is forced back into action after his daughter goes missing and his nemesis resurfaces. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, the movie delves into themes of paranoia, radicalism, and the enduring consequences of a fractured past, all delivered with Anderson’s characteristic directorial flair.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>, <strong>Best Director</strong> (Paul Thomas Anderson), <strong>Best Actor</strong> (Leonardo DiCaprio), <strong>Best Supporting Actor</strong> (Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro), <strong>Best Adapted Screenplay</strong>, and <strong>Best Score</strong>.</p>



<h2>Frankenstein (11 Nominations)</h2>



<p>Guillermo del Toro’s masterful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic, <em>Frankenstein</em>, tied for the third-highest total with <strong>11 nominations</strong>. Starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, the film is a gothic science fiction drama that follows the egotistical scientist as his experiment in creation leads to the tragic undoing of both himself and his creation. Del Toro’s signature visual style and deeply empathetic approach to the monstrous have clearly positioned this adaptation as a major technical and artistic achievement.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture, Best Director (Guillermo del Toro), Best Supporting Actor</strong> (Jacob Elordi), <strong>Best Adapted Screenplay</strong>, <strong>Best Production Design</strong>, and <strong>Best Visual Effects</strong>.</p>



<h2>Hamnet (11 Nominations)</h2>



<p>Also netting <strong>11 nominations</strong> is Chloé Zhao’s historical drama, <em>Hamnet</em>. Based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, the film explores the largely fictionalized, yet deeply resonant, marriage of William Shakespeare and Agnes Hathaway (played by Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley). It focuses on the devastating impact of the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, and how that profound grief may have ultimately inspired Shakespeare’s most famous play, <em>Hamlet</em>.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>, <strong>Best Actress</strong> (Jessie Buckley), <strong>Best Actor</strong> (Paul Mescal), <strong>Best Director</strong> (Chloé Zhao), and <strong>Best Adapted Screenplay</strong>.</p>



<h2>Marty Supreme (8 Nominations)</h2>



<p>Director Josh Safdie returns with the sports-comedy-drama <em>Marty Supreme</em>, which earned <strong>8 nominations</strong>. Set largely in a meticulously recreated 1950s Brooklyn, the film stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a fast-talking, egotistical table tennis star whose journey from a shoe salesman to an international competitor is defined by his reckless ambition and self-sabotage. Critics have praised Safdie’s anxiety-inducing style and Chalamet’s nuanced performance as a flawed but charismatic anti-hero.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>,<strong> Best Director</strong> (Josh Safdie), <strong>Best Actor</strong> (Timothée Chalamet), <strong>Best Original Screenplay</strong>, and <strong>Best Score</strong>.</p>



<h2>Sentimental Value (7 Nominations)</h2>



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<p>The Norwegian comedy-drama <em>Sentimental Value</em> from director Joachim Trier received <strong>7 nominations</strong>. The film centers on a fractured relationship between an acclaimed film director and his two estranged daughters, which is further complicated when the director decides to make a personal film about their complicated family history. The movie is noted for its emotionally mature script and stellar performances, particularly from Renate Reinsve, as it explores the uneasy tension between artistic expression and genuine personal connection.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>, <strong>Best Director</strong> (Joachim Trier), four different <strong>acting nominations</strong> (including Best Supporting Actress), and <strong>Best Original Screenplay</strong>.</p>



<h2>Wicked: For Good (7 Nominations)</h2>



<p><em>Wicked: For Good</em>, directed by Jon M. Chu, also garnered <strong>7 nominations</strong>. This musical fantasy continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda as they navigate the shifting landscape of Oz following the events of the first film. The sequel is celebrated for expanding the musical’s universe with the same visual spectacle and beloved songs, continuing to explore the themes of friendship, courage, and kindness.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>, <strong>Best Song</strong> (The Girl in the Bubble), <strong>Best Costume Design</strong>, and <strong>Best Production Design</strong>.</p>



<h2>F1 (7 Nominations)</h2>



<p>Joseph Kosinski’s thrilling sports drama <em>F1</em> raced to <strong>7 nominations</strong>. The film stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, an aging former Formula One prodigy who comes out of retirement after a 30-year absence to save his former teammate’s struggling team, APXGP. With high-octane racing sequences and an emotional arc that focuses on mentorship and redemption, the movie successfully uses the backdrop of the Formula One world to deliver a compelling, high-stakes narrative.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Cinematography</strong>, <strong>Best Editing</strong>, <strong>Best Sound</strong>, <strong>Best Visual Effects</strong>, and <strong>Best Score.</strong></p>



<h2>Train Dreams (5 Nominations)</h2>



<p>Clint Bentley’s quiet, reflective drama <em>Train Dreams</em> secured <strong>5 nominations</strong>. Adapted from the novella by Denis Johnson, the film is a sweeping character study that follows the life of Robert Grainier, a train laborer in the American West during the early 20th century, from birth to death. The film uses dreamlike visuals and introspective narration to meditate on the themes of progress, destruction, and the indelible marks of personal guilt and trauma on an ordinary life.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>, <strong>Best Actor</strong> (Joel Edgerton), <strong>Best Adapted Screenplay</strong>, and <strong>Best Cinematography</strong>.</p>



<h2>Jay Kelly (4 Nominations)</h2>



<p>Noah Baumbach’s comedy-drama <em>Jay Kelly</em> received <strong>4 nominations</strong>. The film follows famous movie star Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler) as they embark on a journey of self-discovery through Europe. As they travel, they reflect on their life choices and legacies. The film is a gentle Hollywood satire that showcases disarming vulnerability from Clooney and an impressive dramatic turn from Sandler.</p>



<p><strong>Key Nominations:</strong> <strong>Best Picture</strong>, <strong>Best Supporting Actor</strong> (Adam Sandler), and <strong>Best Original Screenplay</strong>.</p>

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<p><strong>Rolling Stone</strong> magazine has dropped its authoritative lists of the<strong> 100 Best Songs of 2025</strong> and the <strong>20 Best Movies of 2025</strong>, providing crucial validation to artists and filmmakers across the globe and setting the definitive landscape for the upcoming awards season. The selections highlight a year dominated by maximalist pop, genre-bending music, and ambitious auteur-driven cinema.</p>



<h2>Top 10 Songs of 2025</h2>



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<ol><li>Abracadabra – Lady Gaga</li><li>Dancing in the Club – MJ Lenderman and This Is Lorelei</li><li>Golden – KPop Demon Hunters/Huntr/x</li><li>Baile Inolvidable  – Bad Bunny</li><li>Folded – Kehlani</li><li>Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter</li><li>Shot Callin – YoungBoy Never Broke Again</li><li>The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift</li><li>luther – Kendrick Lamar and SZA</li><li>The Subway – Chappell Roan</li></ol>



<h2>20 Best Films of 2025</h2>



<p>The <strong>20 Best Movies of 2025</strong> list—assembled by critic David Fear—is a celebration of high-caliber, ambitious cinema, mixing long-awaited projects from veterans with daring international features.</p>



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<ol><li><strong><em>One Battle After Another</em></strong> <strong>(Paul Thomas Anderson):</strong> The political thriller and box office hit, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, claimed the top spot, solidifying its status as a consensus Best Picture contender and cementing Anderson’s return to large-scale narrative filmmaking.</li><li>Hamnet </li><li>Black Bag</li><li>Train Dreams</li><li>Nouvelle Vague </li><li>It Was Just an Accident</li><li>No Other Choice</li><li>Sorry, Baby</li><li>Marty Supreme</li><li>Sentimental Value</li><li>Peter Hujar’s Day</li><li>Eddington</li><li>Universal Language</li><li>Best Wishes for All</li><li>Orwell: 2+2=5</li><li>On Becoming a Guinea Fowl</li><li>The Phoenician Scheme </li><li>Caught by the Tides</li><li>Frankestein</li><li>Weapons</li></ol>

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<p>For decades, the <strong>“Paranormal Activity”</strong> franchise has been a staple of modern horror, known for its eerie found-footage style and jump scares that linger long after the credits roll. The series has built a devoted following, with each installment keeping audiences on edge and sparking endless debates about what’s real and what’s imagined. Its influence on the horror genre is undeniable, shaping the way scares are delivered in countless films that followed. And now, fans have reason to pay close attention again, <strong>as the franchise prepares to take its next step.</strong></p>



<h2>The ‘Paranormal Activity’ Franchise Prepares for a Major Reboot</h2>



<p>According to an exclusive by The Hollywood Reporter,<strong> James Wan is joining forces with Blumhouse to produce a new “Paranormal Activity” movie,</strong> signaling the return of one of horror’s most iconic franchises. The move follows the merger of Wan’s company Atomic Monster with Blumhouse, combining two of the most influential forces in modern horror. </p>



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<p><strong>Paramount Pictures</strong> is partnering on the project, agreeing to co-finance, co-produce, and distribute the film worldwide. Original creator <strong>Oren Peli</strong> will return as a producer through Solana Films, and Jason Blum is also actively involved. Industry insiders describe the movie as a priority for both Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Paramount, suggesting the next installment will receive significant resources and attention.</p>



<p>In a statement, <strong>Wan expressed his admiration for the first “Paranormal Activity,” </strong>praising its slow-building tension and the way it made the unseen frightening. He said he is excited to expand the franchise while maintaining the core elements that made it successful. <strong>Blum also shared his enthusiasm,</strong> noting that the collaboration represents the fulfillment of a long-standing vision. Both emphasized that while the budget is far larger than the original fifteen thousand dollar production, the experience of watching it alone will remain just as intense.</p>



<p>Executives at Paramount highlighted the creative strength behind the project. Co-chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg praised Wan and Blum as two of the most visionary figures in horror today <strong>and said their combined talents set the stage for a thrilling new chapter.</strong> With such a powerhouse team driving the franchise, the next “Paranormal Activity” is shaping up to be a major cinematic event that could redefine modern scares for a new generation.</p>

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<p>Each year, <strong>Christmas cinema</strong> stretches a little further from its comfort zone. What once revolved almost entirely around family reunions and romantic miracles now spills into unexpected genres—psychological thrillers, dark comedies, social satires and boundary-pushing animation.</p>



<p>In 2025, the holiday season arrives with a slate of films that challenge the idea that December storytelling must always be cozy, proving that seasonal icons can live inside unsettling, absurd or wildly stylized worlds.</p>



<p>These unconventional Christmas movies don’t aim to dethrone the classics; they exist in parallel, <strong>reshaping the emotional vocabulary of the holiday on screen</strong>. Snow-covered streets still frame the stories, but the moods shift, reflecting how filmmakers continue to reinvent the most traditional date as a space for  creative freedom.</p>



<h2>Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)</h2>



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<p>A grim reimagining of Santa Claus rooted in Finnish folklore — far removed from the jolly gift-giver. When a renegade excavation in the north unearths the “real” Santa, the result is survival horror wrapped in icy winter landscapes. The film juxtaposes reindeer hunts, horrifying secrets, and an atmosphere that expects small-town innocence only to deliver dread.</p>



<h2>Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)</h2>



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<p>This is no cozy Christmas concert: imagine high school teens, a zombie outbreak, AND a full-blown musical all happening on Christmas Eve. The result is a bizarre but spirited collision of horror, teenage angst, holiday tropes and song-and-dance numbers — a wilder, messier holiday than most people can stomach.</p>



<h2>Santa’s Slay (2005)</h2>



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<p>Santa isn’t delivering presents — he’s delivering violence. In this over-the-top horror-comedy, the man in red is actually a demonic being, returning after a millennium to reclaim his dark legacy. Death by eggnog, murderous “hell-deer,” a sleigh turned into a sleigh of horrors: it plays like twisted holiday campfire lore come to life.</p>



<h2>Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)</h2>



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<p>A cult-classic slasher with deep psychological scars. The film centers on a man who witnessed his parents’ murder on Christmas Eve — and grows up to become a killer Santa himself. A taboo explosion of childhood trauma, twisted morality, and seasonal horror that turned Christmas upside down.</p>



<h2>Don’t Open Till Christmas (1984)</h2>



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<p>Set in London at Christmastime, this British slasher pits a mysterious murderer against unsuspecting Santa impersonators. As bodies pile up, the film turns holiday cheer into paranoia and violence — a grim inversion of festive clichés. Despite clunky execution, it endures as a monument of ’80s exploitation-style Christmas horror.</p>



<h2>Santa Jaws (2018)</h2>



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<p>Imagine a shark — wearing a Santa hat — terrorizing a small town at Christmas. That’s the unsettlingly absurd premise of Santa Jaws. What starts as a weird holiday wish becomes a bloody horror-comedy filled with aquatic terror, seasonal irony, and enough surrealism to make even skeptical viewers shake their heads (or duck).</p>



<h2>Gremlins (1984)</h2>



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<p>A cult ’80s classic that masquerades as a holiday film before revealing its darker, chaotic side. A cute, mysterious gift turns into a Mogwai-spawned nightmare when rules are broken — the result: mayhem, horror and a very un-Christmasy holiday. The transformation from festive calm to chaos makes it one of the most iconic “wrong-turn” Christmas movies.</p>



<h2>Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny (1972)</h2>



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<p>At the border between camp and absurdity: Santa crash-lands on a Florida beach, recruits children to find reindeer (with the help of a man in a gorilla suit), and eventually is pulled back to the North Pole by a bizarre, ice-cream-loving “bunny.” It’s nonsensical, surreal, and so far from traditional yuletide fare — that it becomes strangely hypnotizing.</p>



<h2>Bikini Bloodbath Christmas (2009)</h2>



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<p>A wild, over-the-top holiday slasher that combines bikini-clad characters and a murderous chef in a low-budget horror comedy. It’s riotous, ridiculous, often tasteless — and for fans of extreme holiday parody, that makes it a cult spectacle.</p>



<h2>The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)</h2>



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<p>A relic of 1970s TV oddity: a beloved sci-fi universe colliding with a holiday special that is — to put kindly — chaotic and bizarre. The mixture of melodramatic holiday tropes with intergalactic settings, awkward charm, and tonal whiplash makes it a perfect example of how fractured “holiday movie” can become.</p>



<h2>Black Christmas (1974)</h2>



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<p>One of the earliest slasher films set at Christmas. A sorority house becomes the site of terror when a killer lurks in the attic, stalking young women one by one. The film turns festive party scenes and yuletide music into suspense — transforming a cheerful season into dread.</p>



<h2>Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)</h2>



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<p>A futuristic take on holiday horror: a malfunctioning robotic Santa Claus goes on a murderous rampage on Christmas Eve. It’s violent, bleak, and loaded with dark humor — a stark contrast to conventional warm-and-fuzzy yuletide stories.</p>



<h2>The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)</h2>



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<p>Not a horror film — but wildly unconventional for a Christmas-themed movie. This French musical-romance doesn’t adhere to standard holiday tropes; instead, it blends longing, melancholy, and romantic disillusionment, making it feel more like a dreamy, bittersweet reverie than a seasonal celebration.</p>



<h2>Bad Santa (2003)</h2>



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<p>A black-comedy that takes the “mall Santa” idea and turns it into something bitter, cynical and crudely hilarious. The protagonist isn’t magical or kind — he’s a conman, sarcastic and morally dubious, using the holiday backdrop to conduct mischief. The film’s sardonic wit and moral ambiguity redefine what “Christmas spirit” can look like.</p>



<h2>Batman Returns (1992)</h2>



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<p>Superheroes under Christmas lights: this superhero film unspools under a wintery Gotham, mixing dark gothic aesthetics with festive hues, making the holiday season a backdrop for crime, power plays, and moral ambiguity. A far cry from jingle-bells and stockings — but a compelling reinvention of holiday cinema.</p>



<h2>The Nutcracker in 3D (2010)</h2>



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<p>A bizarre, surreal, and often criticized reimagining of the classic ballet — the adaptation overlays traditional holiday magic with talking animals, strange aesthetic choices, and dreamlike visuals that border on the nightmarish. Holiday nostalgia meets disquieting fantasy.</p>



<h2>Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)</h2>



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<p>A legendary “so-bad-it’s-good” cult film where Martians decide Earth’s Santa is more useful kidnapped than left on Earth — because Mars has no one to deliver gifts. It mixes low-budget sci-fi, cheesy effects, and holiday silliness in a way that feels absurd, nostalgic, and strangely endearing.</p>



<h2>Violent Night (2022)</h2>



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<p>What begins as a familiar home-invasion thriller mutates into a gleefully savage Christmas action film where Santa himself becomes the last line of defense. Blending brutal fight choreography with dark comedy and holiday iconography, Violent Night turns goodwill into weaponry and reimagines Saint Nick as a weary warrior pushed back into battle by circumstance. It’s irreverent, ultra-stylized, and proof that modern Christmas cinema no longer shies away from bloodied reinvention.</p>



<h2>It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023)</h2>



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<p>A slasher twist on It’s a Wonderful Life, this film imagines an alternate Christmas universe shaped by regret, violence, and fractured identity. After stopping a killer one year earlier, a young woman wakes up in a parallel reality where she never existed — and where the murders never stopped. The result is a fast-paced, genre-bending holiday horror that blends nostalgia, trauma, and meta-commentary into a story that feels both playful and unsettling.</p>



<h2>The Advent Calendar (2021)</h2>



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<p>Set in wintry France, this supernatural thriller follows a woman who receives an antique advent calendar that grants wishes — at a deadly cost. Each door brings temptation and consequence, turning the ritual countdown to Christmas into a slow psychological descent. Moody, atmospheric, and rooted in folklore rather than spectacle, the film reframes the holiday not as a season of miracles, but as a tightening spiral of moral reckoning.</p>

The 20 Most Unusual Christmas Movies to Watch in 2025

The 20 Most Unusual Christmas Movies to Watch in 2025 - Spoiler US



        


<p>Christmas movies feel effortless on screen, but the stories behind them are often just as memorable as the films themselves. From unexpected on set mishaps to clever filmmaking tricks that brought holiday magic to life, many beloved classics were shaped by moments viewers never got to see. This collection uncovers the hidden tales, creative choices, and surprising challenges that turned these seasonal favorites into timeless staples.</p>



<h2>Donna Reed Didn’t Need Movie Magic for the Famous Window Shot</h2>



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<p>In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the scene where Mary throws a rock through the Granville house window was supposed to rely on a hidden marksman to break the glass on cue. Instead, Donna Reed shocked the crew by nailing the throw herself, shattering the window in one clean hit. The actress’s unexpected accuracy came from her high school baseball days, giving the classic film one of its most authentic moments.</p>



<h2>Harry and Marv Never Expected Home Alone to Succeed</h2>



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<p>While filming “Home Alone,” Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern were convinced the project was nothing more than a small, forgettable comedy. Believing the movie had little chance of becoming a hit, both actors leaned into wildly exaggerated performances, playing Harry and Marv with cartoonish bravado. Their over the top approach ended up becoming one of the film’s defining charms and a key part of its massive, unexpected success.</p>



<h2>Why Die Hard Could Go Wild Inside Its Own Building</h2>



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<p>The iconic Nakatomi Plaza seen in “Die Hard” was actually the real headquarters of 20th Century Studios, which meant the production could stage explosive stunts without worrying about renting an outside location. The studio technically charged itself rent, and because some middle floors were already occupied by legal and administrative staff, only the empty levels were used for filming. Even then, scenes involving gunfire had to wait until after hours, since employees working above and below started complaining about the noise.</p>



<h2>Will Ferrell’s Lincoln Tunnel Walk Caused Real Traffic Trouble</h2>



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<p>While filming “Elf,” Will Ferrell’s stroll through the Lincoln Tunnel in full Buddy costume turned out to be more chaotic than expected. Drivers were so shocked to see a grown man in a bright elf outfit wandering along the roadway that several minor accidents occurred as people slowed down or took their eyes off the road.</p>



<h2>Walking Away from Chevy Chase Led Chris Columbus to a Bigger Christmas Hit</h2>



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<p>Before “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” could begin filming, original director Chris Columbus quickly realized he could not work with Chevy Chase, whose difficult reputation proved true in their first meetings. Even though he badly needed the job, Columbus chose to quit, fearing the decision might end his career. Instead, John Hughes soon offered him “Home Alone,” which became a runaway sensation the following year.</p>



<h2>Gremlins’ Hometown Is the Same as Hill Valley</h2>



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<p>The snowy town of Kingston Falls in “Gremlins” may look familiar because it’s the exact same set used for Hill Valley in “Back to the Future.” Both films were shot on the Universal Studios backlot, where the iconic town square was redressed to transform it from a creature plagued community into a time traveling landmark.</p>



<h2>The Author of The Polar Express Also Created Other Fantastical Worlds</h2>



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<p>“The Polar Express” is based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, an author whose imagination has shaped several iconic films. Van Allsburg also wrote “Jumanji” and “Zathura,” two stories that, like “The Polar Express,” blend wonder, adventure, and a touch of magic. His ability to craft fantastical worlds made the movie’s leap from page to screen feel perfectly natural.</p>



<h2>Dianne Wiest’s Commitment Helped Edward Scissorhands Come to Life</h2>



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<p>Before “Edward Scissorhands” assembled its acclaimed cast, Dianne Wiest was the very first actor to sign on. Tim Burton later praised her enthusiasm, saying she immediately embraced the script and supported the project wholeheartedly. Because Wiest was so widely respected, her early vote of confidence sparked interest from other actors, helping the film attract the talent it needed to become a modern classic.</p>



<h2>Eddie Murphy Had the Perfect Joke About the Cast’s Combined Experience</h2>



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<p>On “Trading Places,” veteran actors Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche brought decades of experience to the set, with the film marking Bellamy’s ninety ninth movie and Ameche’s forty ninth. Eddie Murphy, on only his second film, could not resist cracking a joke about the gap in résumés, saying, “Between the three of us, we’ve made one hundred fifty movies!” It became a favorite behind the scenes moment from the Christmas comedy.</p>



<h2>Tim Burton Stopped Disney from Making a CGI Nightmare Before Christmas Sequel</h2>



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<p>In 2001, Disney briefly explored the idea of producing a sequel to “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” but the plan involved abandoning the film’s signature stop motion style in favor of computer animation. Tim Burton stepped in and convinced the studio to drop the project, insisting the original’s charm came from its uniqueness and purity. He later joked that he never wanted to see “Jack visits Thanksgiving World” or any similar spinoff, believing the story was complete as it was and beloved for that very reason.</p>



<h2>Jim Carrey’s Ron Howard Impression Created a New Grinch Moment</h2>



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<p>One memorable scene in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”—the Grinch directing his dog Max before setting out to steal Christmas—was never in the script. Jim Carrey came up with it while playfully mocking producer and director Ron Howard, mimicking his directing style between takes. Howard found the impression so funny that he decided to put the moment in the movie, turning Carrey’s on set joke into a fan favorite scene.</p>



<h2>Laura Linney Landed the Role Because the Casting Director Reached a Breaking Point</h2>



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<p>While casting Sarah in “Love Actually,” Richard Curtis kept auditioning British actresses but repeatedly told the team he wanted “someone like Laura Linney.” After hearing this one time too many, the casting director finally snapped and said they should just bring Linney in. She auditioned soon after and won the role, proving she was exactly who Curtis had been envisioning all along.</p>



<h2>James Stewart Cherished Working with Margaret Sullavan Despite Her Temper</h2>



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<p>On “The Shop Around the Corner,” Margaret Sullavan was well known for her fiery temperament and her general dislike of Hollywood, which made her a challenging presence on set. Yet James Stewart considered collaborating with her one of the highlights of his career. Because he knew her personally and understood her moods better than most, he was uniquely prepared to handle her emotional outbursts and help keep the production steady.</p>



<h2>Vincente Minnelli’s Eye for Detail Made the Smith Home Feel Real</h2>



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<p>While filming “Meet Me in St. Louis,” the cast and crew quickly noticed Vincente Minnelli’s remarkable dedication to authenticity. He worked closely with author Sally Benson, who provided vivid descriptions of how the Smith family home should look based on her own experiences, resulting in sets that were nearly perfect for the era. </p>



<h2>A Real Snowstorm Helped Bring The Holdovers to Life</h2>



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<p>Many scenes for “The Holdovers” were filmed at Fairhaven High School in Massachusetts during the school’s February break in 2022. By chance, a snowstorm hit the area just as filming began, perfectly matching the movie’s wintery setting. The crew embraced the unexpected weather, so the snow seen on screen is completely real, adding an authentic chill to the film’s atmosphere.</p>



<h2>Klaus Blended Hand-Drawn Animation with Modern CGI Techniques</h2>



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<p>For “Klaus,” director Sergio Pablos wanted to honor traditional animation while exploring how it might have evolved without the dominance of CGI. The studio combined hand-drawn animation with advanced computer-generated lighting techniques, creating a strikingly unique visual style that feels both classic and modern at the same time.</p>

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Claims Top Prize from New York Film Critics Circle

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<p>The <strong>New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC)</strong>, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious critics groups, announced its winners today, December 2, 2025, bestowing the coveted <strong>Best Film</strong> prize on <strong>Paul Thomas Anderson’s</strong> political action thriller, <strong><em>One Battle After Another</em></strong>. The win marks the second major Best Picture honor in two days for the Leonardo DiCaprio-led hit, following its win at the Gotham Awards.</p>



<p>While the top prize went to Anderson’s blockbuster, the NYFCC’s selections were notable for awarding a highly diverse and international field of talent, instantly shaking up the Oscar races.</p>



<h2>The Big Winner: Best Film and Supporting Actor</h2>



<p><strong>Best Film:</strong> <strong><em>One Battle After Another</em></strong></p>



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<p>Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film cemented its status as a critical heavyweight, taking home the top honor. The film also secured a win for <strong>Best Supporting Actor</strong>, which went to <strong>Benicio del Toro</strong> for his subtle but impactful performance as Sensei. Del Toro’s win is seen as a key boost that thrusts him into the forefront of a highly competitive Oscar category.</p>



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<h2>The Most Surprising Acting Wins</h2>



<p>The NYFCC made strong, auteur-driven choices in the main acting categories, elevating two international stars to the top of the awards conversation:</p>



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<p><strong>Best Actor:</strong> <strong>Wagner Moura</strong> for <strong><em>The Secret Agent</em></strong>. Moura, who stars in the Brazilian Oscar submission as an academic on the run, made history as the <strong>first Latin actor to win Best Actor</strong> in the NYFCC’s 90-year history. This win provides a massive surge of momentum for the Brazilian film.</p>



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<p><strong>Best Actress:</strong> <strong>Rose Byrne</strong> for <strong><em>If I Had Legs I’d Kick You</em></strong>. Byrne, an Australian actress, won for her highly praised performance in the anxiety-inducing dark comedy, putting her squarely in the race for a potential Oscar nomination.</p>



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<p><strong>Best Supporting Actress:</strong> <strong>Amy Madigan</strong> for <strong><em>Weapons</em></strong>. Madigan was honored for her chilling, unhinged turn as Aunt Gladys in the horror film, a win that provides a huge boost to her campaign and serves as a message to Academy voters.</p>



<h3><strong>Other winners:</strong></h3>



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<p>The critics made a strong political statement by awarding <strong>Best Director</strong> to Iranian filmmaker <strong>Jafar Panahi</strong> for his Cannes Palme d’Or-winning film, <strong><em>It Was Just an Accident</em></strong>. The timing of the award—coming just one day after Panahi was sentenced to one year in prison by Iranian authorities—underscored the organization’s solidarity with the filmmaker.</p>



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<p>The award for <strong>Best Animated Film</strong> went to the Sony Pictures Animation/Netflix blockbuster, <strong><em>KPop Demon Hunters</em></strong>. This win immediately positions the highly original feature—which follows a chart-topping K-pop girl group (HUNTR/X) who secretly battle demonic forces—as a serious frontrunner in the Oscar race. The film has been a cultural phenomenon, becoming <strong>Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time</strong> and spawning the Billboard Hot 100 number-one song, “Golden.”</p>



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<p>The sole below-the-line category, <strong>Best Cinematography</strong>, was awarded to <strong>Autumn Durald Arkapaw</strong> for her striking work on <strong>Ryan Coogler’s</strong> crime epic, <strong><em>Sinners</em></strong>. This win, while perhaps a surprise to some given strong momentum for other films, highlights the critics’ recognition of the visual mastery and careful use of lighting and composition in the intense drama. The honor provides a major boost to the film’s technical campaigns as awards season accelerates.</p>



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<p>The NYFCC awarded the prestigious <strong>Best International Film</strong> prize to the Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho for <strong><em>The Secret Agent</em></strong>. This massive honor confirms the film’s status as a critical powerhouse following its wins at the Cannes Film Festival (including Best Director).</p>



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<p>In a significant win for independent filmmaking, the award for <strong>Best First Film</strong> went to director <strong>Carson Lund</strong> for his feature debut, <strong><em>Eephus</em></strong>. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival’s Directors’ Fortnight, is an elegiac and deeply felt comedy-drama about two amateur recreational league baseball teams playing one final, drawn-out game at their beloved New England field before it is demolished.</p>



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<p><strong>Best Screenplay</strong> award went to <strong>Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein</strong> for their work on the electrifying sports drama, <strong><em>Marty Supreme</em></strong>. The script, which was praised for its “relentless energy” and “pitch-perfect dialogue,” was co-written by director Safdie and his long-time collaborator Bronstein, continuing the duo’s celebrated legacy of crafting highly intense, New York-centric crime narratives, as seen in <em>Uncut Gems</em>.</p>

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' Claims Top Prize from New York Film Critics Circle - Spoiler US

<p>Under the artifice of call sheets, director’s megaphones and endless takes, <strong>some film sets become living beasts</strong> — unruly, chaotic and dangerously alive. On these productions, the <strong>glamour of Hollywood fractures under real-world pressure</strong>: budget overruns, weather disasters, creative meltdowns or sheer ambition gone haywire.</p>



<p>These tales of cinematic ambition unspooling in real time reveal more than production woes. They are stories about human desperation, creative passion and the fragile line between legend and failure. From sets reclaimed by storms to crews stretched beyond endurance, <strong>each wild production leaves a scar in Hollywood’s memory</strong>.</p>



<h2>Apocalypse Now (1979)</h2>



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<p>The shoot of Apocalypse Now descended into what has become cinema-legend: typhoons that destroyed expensive jungle sets, a near-fatal heart attack for star Martin Sheen, budget spirals, and the admission by director Francis Ford Coppola that they “had access to too much money, too much equipment, and little by little we went insane”.</p>



<p>What was supposed to take half a year stretched into more than a year — over one million feet of film used, hundreds of extras, and a final product that, despite its tortured birth, remains among the greatest war films ever made.</p>



<h2>Jaws (1975)</h2>



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<p>Producing Jaws felt a lot like battling nature itself. The plan was to film on the open sea — but the mechanical shark (“Bruce”) malfunctioned repeatedly, storms and rough waters delayed production, and the film went massively over budget (from around $4 M to $9 M) and over schedule.</p>



<p>Director Steven Spielberg, still young and relatively inexperienced, later admitted he was “pretty naive about the ocean” — yet that gamble paid off. The film’s tension, born of real uncertainty and danger, helped cement it as the original summer blockbuster.</p>



<h2>Waterworld (1995)</h2>



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<p>Often ridiculed as a production disaster, Waterworld became a harrowing saga of ambition confronting nature. The floating sets repeatedly sank or tipped, weather delays mounted, and tensions soared between lead Kevin Costner and director Kevin Reynolds in a shoot that quickly spiraled out of control. Though it flopped in some eyes, the film survives as a cultural oddity — a testament to what can go wrong when scale and environment aren’t fully respected.</p>



<h2>The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)</h2>



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<p>The Island of Dr. Moreau devolved into infamy early on. Filming in remote rainforests outside Cairns, Australia, the production was riddled with conflict: crew and studio tensions, delays, inexperienced leadership, and a lead actor whose unpredictable behavior derailed progress.</p>



<p>What was meant to be a science-fiction horror film turned into a cautionary tale about studio pressure, unstable leadership, and the dangers of taking on too much — all under a veneer of jungle mist.</p>



<h2>The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)</h2>



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<p>After decades of efforts, the journey to bring Terry Gilliam’s vision of Don Quixote to the screen became its own odyssey. Previous attempts collapsed under floods, injuries, financing troubles and disasters on set — chronicled in the documentary Lost in La Mancha.</p>



<p>When the film finally saw release, it carried with it the weight of failed dreams, unfinished dreams, and the scars of decades-long production nightmares — a story of persistence amid repeated chaos.</p>



<h2>The Crow (1994)</h2>



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<p>Though not a nature-driven chaos, The Crow is infamous for its on-set tragedy. The lead actor, Brandon Lee, died after a fatal prop-gun accident — an event that shocked Hollywood and forever altered film safety protocols.</p>



<p>What remains is a film colored by grief and dedication: the production pushed on to complete the movie, and the final result became a dark, influential cult classic — a haunting testament to ambition shadowed by tragedy.</p>



<h2>The Exorcist (1973)</h2>



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<p>The production of The Exorcist spiraled far beyond the already dark themes of the film. Filming stretched from a planned 85 days to more than 200 days due to multiple fires, accidents, injuries, and a spiral in costs — the film ended up going millions over budget.</p>



<p>The house sets burned, cast members were injured, and the production seemed cursed — yet the result became one of the most iconic horror films of all time, proving that even literal chaos can give birth to something enduring.</p>



<h2>Roar (1981)</h2>



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<p>Perhaps the definition of “set gone wild”: Roar used real lions, tigers, and other big cats — and the result was chaos. The production saw dozens of crew injuries, unplanned animal attacks, floods that destroyed sets, and financial losses surpassing $3 million.</p>



<p>The film never recovered commercially — but its production story remains one of the most dangerous and chaotic chapters in Hollywood history, serving as a chilling warning against taming the wild for art.</p>



<h2>Fitzcarraldo (1982)</h2>



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<p>Director Werner Herzog’s relentless pursuit of realism led to one of cinema’s most dangerous shoots. The film required the crew to haul a real, 320-ton steamship over a steep, mud-soaked hill in the Amazonian jungle, without the use of special effects. The shoot was marred by serious injuries, two plane crashes, local political conflicts, and star Klaus Kinski’s famously volatile and aggressive behavior towards the indigenous extras and crew.</p>



<h2>Cleopatra (1963)</h2>



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<p>This historical epic nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox. The budget ballooned to an unheard-of $44 million over four years, largely due to initial production delays and the need to move the entire set from London (due to poor weather) to Rome. Compounding the financial chaos was the high-profile, tumultuous affair between married stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, which dominated global media and added enormous pressure to the set.</p>



<h2>The African Queen (1951)</h2>



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<p>Filmed entirely on location in the unforgiving conditions of the Belgian Congo, the set was constantly battling the elements and illness. Due to the contaminated water, nearly everyone on the crew suffered from dysentery and malaria. Only star Humphrey Bogart and director John Huston avoided sickness, famously consuming copious amounts of liquor instead of water.</p>



<h2>Heaven’s Gate (1980)</h2>



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<p>Director Michael Cimino’s insistence on historical accuracy and meticulous detail became an unchecked disaster. His demands, which included building a perfectly rendered western town and then tearing it down and rebuilding it at a slight angle, drove the film’s budget from $11.5 million to $44 million. The ensuing flop destroyed the film’s distributor, United Artists, and became synonymous with director hubris.</p>



<h2>Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)</h2>



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<p>The production is tragically infamous for a horrific on-set helicopter crash that occurred during an illegal night shoot, killing actor Vic Morrow and two child actors. The disaster led to major negligence lawsuits and fundamentally changed Hollywood’s safety regulations regarding the use of pyrotechnics and helicopters around performers.</p>



<h2>The Wizard of Oz (1939)</h2>



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<p>A historically dangerous set due to the period’s lack of safety standards. The production went through four directors, numerous cast changes, and utilized toxic materials; the actors playing the Tin Man and Wicked Witch suffered severe injuries, with the latter enduring third-degree burns from a faulty stunt sequence.</p>



<h2>The Abyss (1989)</h2>



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<p>James Cameron’s drive for underwater realism translated into an exhausting and stressful shoot inside a massive, specially built nuclear reactor tank. Actors, particularly Ed Harris, endured near-drowning incidents and grueling, isolated hours submerged in frigid water, leading to a profound rift between cast and director.</p>



<h2>Doctor Dolittle (1967)</h2>



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<p>A disastrous musical where the budget ballooned uncontrollably. Star Rex Harrison was notoriously difficult, and the use of over 1,000 live animals—which often refused to cooperate—made every sequence complex and time-consuming, nearly sinking 20th Century Fox before The Sound of Music saved it.</p>



<h2>Ishtar (1987)</h2>



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<p>The critical and commercial failure of this comedy was cemented by its chaotic set. Director Elaine May’s demanding re-shoots, a difficult remote shoot in the Moroccan desert, and constant conflicts between the stars drove the budget past $50 million, becoming one of the most famous examples of a Hollywood bomb.</p>

Hollywood’s Wildest Productions: Inside the Most Out-of-Control Movie Sets

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<p>Every holiday season, the same debate resurfaces like clockwork: <strong>which pictures genuinely qualify as Christmas classics</strong>, and which ones are just riding the festive wave? While some films are unambiguously tied to the holiday, others feature Christmas merely as a backdrop—yet inspire fierce loyalty from fans who insist they belong on every December watchlist. </p>



<p>From unlikely action thrillers to unconventional dramas and comedies, these titles sit squarely in the gray area, fueling endless discussions at family gatherings and online. <strong>Here are the 10 most hotly debated Christmas movies </strong>that continue to divide<strong> </strong>viewers year after year.</p>



<h2>Die Hard (1988) </h2>



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<p>This is the movie that arguably started the entire “Is it a Christmas movie?” debate. Proponents point out that the entire plot takes place during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza, features constant Christmas music, and revolves around a man trying to reunite with his estranged family for the holiday. Opponents argue that its focus on intense action, terrorism, and an almost complete lack of traditional Christmas cheer makes it a pure <strong>action thriller</strong> that merely uses the holiday as a backdrop for its setting and timeframe.</p>



<h2>The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) </h2>



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<p>This film is a truly unique case, as its central conflict is literally about Christmas. Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween Town, discovers and attempts to take over Christmas. While it is titled “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and features Santa Claus, its dominant aesthetic—the dark, gothic, and slightly macabre stop-motion animation—leads many viewers to claim it as a quintessential <strong>Halloween film</strong>. The argument centers on whether the <strong>subject matter</strong> (Christmas) or the <strong>mood/tone</strong> (gothic fantasy) should determine its genre.</p>



<h2>Gremlins (1984) </h2>



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<p>The entire inciting incident of this film is the acquisition of a mysterious creature, Gizmo, as a Christmas gift. The ensuing chaos and mischief unfold against a backdrop of snowy streets, Christmas lights, and caroling (before the Gremlins take over). Despite the pervasive festive setting, its blend of dark comedy, practical effects horror, and genuinely scary creature mayhem makes it unsuitable for younger audiences and leads traditionalists to disqualify it from the wholesome <strong>holiday film</strong> canon.</p>



<h2>Lethal Weapon (1987) </h2>



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<p> This film is one of several popular action movies set at Christmas by writer Shane Black. It establishes the holiday immediately, opening with Christmas music and featuring a tense confrontation in a Christmas tree lot. Like “Die Hard,” the core of the film is a <strong>buddy-cop thriller</strong> focused on a serious drug conspiracy and heavy violence. The question is whether the repeated visual and auditory cues of the holiday season elevate it beyond a simple seasonal setting into a true Christmas story.</p>



<h2>Batman Returns (1992) </h2>



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<p>Directed by Tim Burton, the film is lavishly set against a stark, snowy Gotham City during the Christmas season. It includes a key scene with a public Christmas tree lighting ceremony and holiday balls. However, the film’s <strong>dark and bizarre tone</strong>, its focus on psychologically complex villains like the Penguin and Catwoman, and its highly stylized violence argue against its inclusion. For many, the festive decorations serve more as a visually ironic contrast to the story’s grim nature.</p>



<h2>Trading Places (1983) </h2>



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<p>This classic comedy is definitely a <strong>holiday-themed film</strong>, beginning around Christmas and concluding on New Year’s Eve. Key scenes involve a chaotic Christmas party and Dan Aykroyd dressing as a distressed Santa Claus. Proponents argue that its central plot—a high-stakes experiment involving themes of <strong>redemption, class reversal, and goodwill</strong>—perfectly aligns with the spirit of Christmas generosity and change, regardless of its R-rated humor and focus on Wall Street.</p>



<h2>Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) </h2>



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<p>Another entry from writer/director Shane Black, this <strong>neo-noir detective comedy</strong> is explicitly set in Los Angeles during Christmas. Black uses Christmas decorations and themes throughout the dialogue and plot, but the movie is R-rated, cynical, and deeply rooted in the mystery genre. The argument here is whether the holiday setting is used as an integral part of the narrative’s irony, or if its dark, meta-commentary on Hollywood and crime overshadows any holiday classification entirely.</p>



<h2>Edward Scissorhands (1990) </h2>



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<p>While the movie’s main plot is a dark fairy tale about an outsider, its most famous and evocative sequence takes place around Christmas. Edward creates a stunning ice sculpture, and the flakes of ice he carves fall as <strong>snow</strong> over the neighborhood—a powerful symbol of his creativity and ultimate loss. This iconic scene provides the quintessential wintery, wistful aesthetic that many associate with the deeper, more melancholic side of the holiday season, even if the primary storyline is non-Christmas focused.</p>



<h2>Eyes Wide Shut (1999) </h2>



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<p>Stanley Kubrick’s final and most psychologically intense film is explicitly set over the Christmas and New Year period in New York, with many scenes featuring meticulously decorated backgrounds. The debate stems from the film’s <strong>dark, unsettling, and sexually charged plot</strong>, which is antithetical to the warm, family-friendly mood of traditional Christmas viewing. For those who argue for its inclusion, the holiday setting acts as a stark, ironic contrast, underscoring the secrets hidden beneath a seemingly perfect surface.</p>



<h2>Iron Man 3 (2013) </h2>



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<p>Yet another film from Shane Black (co-written and directed by him), this blockbuster superhero movie takes place during the Christmas season, with Tony Stark dealing with his trauma amidst holiday decorations. For many fans, the prevalence of the holiday setting is sufficient, offering a specific timeframe and a slightly more intimate feel to the action. However, critics argue that the movie is overwhelmingly an <strong>Avengers-universe action film</strong> where the Christmas setting is merely window dressing, lacking any thematic connection to the holiday itself.</p>

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<p>His highly anticipated solo directorial effort, <strong><em>Marty Supreme</em></strong>, has premiered to immediate and overwhelming critical acclaim, currently holding a sensational <strong>96% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes</strong>. This massive score solidifies the A24 film as a serious frontrunner in the 2026 awards season, cementing the film’s position as a masterpiece of chaotic, yet deeply emotional, storytelling.</p>



<p>The film is set for a wide theatrical release on <strong>Christmas Day, December 25, 2025</strong>, a prime awards season slot typically reserved for major contenders.</p>



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<h2>Timothée Chalamet’s Career-Defining Triumph</h2>



<p>The phenomenal critical reception also gifts star <strong>Timothée Chalamet</strong> a major milestone. With its high rating, <em>Marty Supreme</em> is now the <strong>second-highest rated live-action film of Chalamet’s entire career</strong>, only narrowly trailing his beloved breakout ensemble film, <strong><em>Lady Bird</em></strong> (2017), which holds a near-perfect 99%. Critics are unanimously praising Chalamet’s performance as the abrasive, relentless lead, <strong>Marty Mauser</strong>, with many calling it his most electric and immersive work to date.</p>



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<h2>The Plot: The Ping-Pong Hustler</h2>



<p>Set in the frenetic underworld of 1950s New York City, <em>Marty Supreme</em> is a sprawling and electrifying sports epic loosely inspired by the life of legendary table tennis hustler Marty Reisman. <strong>Timothée Chalamet</strong> stars as <strong>Marty Mauser</strong>, a driven, cocky, and often abrasive ping-pong prodigy desperate to elevate the sport to greatness and achieve global recognition. The film charts Marty’s increasingly reckless schemes to raise money for a tournament abroad, which plunge him into conflicts with the city’s criminal element and a sophisticated actress, Kay (Gwyneth Paltrow). The film is a kinetic, character-driven story about the self-fulfilling prophecy of pursuing the American Dream at all costs.</p>



<p>With the film having also earned 6 nominations on the Critics Choice shortlist, <em>Marty Supreme</em> is now in a dominant position as the awards season charges into December.</p>



<p>Timothée Chalamet is looking at a possible Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.</p>

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<h2>The Plot: A Favor Goes Terribly Wrong</h2>



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<p>Based on the novel by Charlie Huston, <em>Caught Stealing</em> is set in the gritty, pre-gentrified New York City of 1998. It stars <strong>Austin Butler</strong> as <strong>Henry “Hank” Thompson</strong>, a burned-out ex-baseball prospect now working as a bartender on the Lower East Side. Hank’s life is plunged into chaos when he agrees to a seemingly simple request from his punk-rock neighbor, Russ (Matt Smith): cat-sitting for a few days.</p>



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<p>Hank quickly finds himself hunted by a rotating cast of New York’s most ruthless criminals—including Russian mobsters, Orthodox Jewish gangsters (Liev Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio), and a morally compromised detective (Regina King). They are all hunting for a <strong>mysterious key</strong> hidden by Russ, forcing the reluctant hero to use all his street smarts to stay alive in a violent, escalating search.</p>



<h2>The Critical Win vs. The Box Office Loss</h2>



<p><strong><em>Caught Stealing</em></strong> presented a classic Hollywood dichotomy: a film that was a critical hit but a commercial disappointment. Against a reported budget of over $40 million, the film grossed a modest <strong>$32 million worldwide</strong> during its theatrical run, officially failing to break even.</p>



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<p>However, the film was a triumph with critics and audiences alike:</p>



<p><strong>Critics’ Score:</strong> The movie achieved a highly respectable <strong>84% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes</strong>. Critics praised the film as a “freewheeling throwback” and the director’s most “lighthearted gearshift” in years.</p>



<p><strong>Audience Score:</strong> Viewers were even more enthusiastic, giving the film a high <strong>83% Verified Audience Score</strong>, indicating excellent word-of-mouth that simply failed to translate into ticket sales.</p>



<h2>Looking for an Improval</h2>



<p>The movie’s move to Netflix, part of Sony Pictures’ ongoing deal with the streamer, offers a perfect opportunity for the film to achieve the mass recognition it failed to earn in theaters. The ensemble cast, which also includes <strong>Zoë Kravitz</strong> as Hank’s paramedic girlfriend, Yvonne, and <strong>Bad Bunny</strong> as a gangster, is expected to drive strong viewing numbers this holiday weekend.</p>

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<p>Walt Disney Animation Studios’ <strong>Zootopia 2</strong> has roared past expectations, generating an astronomical estimated <strong>$556 million</strong> in global ticket sales across its extended Thanksgiving opening weekend (November 26–30, 2025). </p>



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<p>This massive debut includes a record of being the <strong>first hollywood film to top $100M in a single day in China. </strong></p>



<p><strong>The film has made cinema history as the 4th biggest global opening of all time</strong>.</p>



<h2>Box Office Breakdown: Global Domination</h2>



<p>The sequel’s success is defined by its historic international performance, particularly in the Chinese market, which had previously struggled with Hollywood blockbusters.</p>



<ul><li><strong>Global Total:</strong> $556 million</li><li><strong>International Gross:</strong> $400 million</li><li><strong>Domestic (North America) Gross:</strong> $156 million (The second-highest Thanksgiving opening ever, behind <em>Moana 2</em>.)</li><li><strong>China Record:</strong> The film earned an unprecedented <strong>$272 million</strong> in China alone, breaking the single-day record for a Hollywood film previously held by <em>Avengers: Endgame</em>. Analysts project the film is on track to be the highest-grossing Hollywood film in China of all time.</li></ul>



<p>The original <strong>Zootopia (2016)</strong> was a monumental success but had a much smaller domestic opening of <strong>$75 million</strong> on its way to a final global total of <strong>$1.023 billion</strong> worldwide. <em>Zootopia 2</em> is positioned to surpass that total with ease.</p>



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<h2>Critical Reception: A Breakout for Disney Animation</h2>



<p>The long nine-year wait for the sequel was well worth it, according to critics, who have embraced the film with near-universal praise. The film has a stellar critics <strong>91%</strong> on Rotten Tomatoes, bucking a recent trend of mixed reviews for Disney animated features. The audience scored the movie with 95%. </p>



<h2>Plot</h2>



<p>Judy and Nick find themselves on the winding trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and shakes up the mammal metropolis. As Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde navigate the familiar yet ever-evolving landscape of their city, Gary’s emergence and his connections to Zootopia’s past will draw them into a compelling new case.&nbsp;</p>

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