Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025

The podcast episode features Gilbert Cruz, Alissa Wilkinson, and Nicole Sperling discussing the big cultural moments in movies of 2025, including the success of original movies like "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" from Warner Brothers, the state of the movie business, and the potential acquisition of Warner Brothers by Netflix or Paramount. They also highlight other notable films, such as the Minecraft movie, "Superman," and "Weapons," and recommend some amazing films, including "Marty Supreme," "Just an Accident," and "Come See Me in the Good Light." The episode concludes with a movie-related trivia game.

Outlines

Part 1: 2025 Movie Highlights, Warner Brothers

Part 2: Genre Hits, Box Office Trends

Part 3: Recommendations, Global Cinema

Part 4: Trivia, Conclusion

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Part 1: 2025 Movie Highlights, Warner Brothers

Introduction to the Podcast and Discussion of "One Battle After Another"

Analysis of "Sinners" and Warner Brothers' Year

Part 2: Genre Hits, Box Office Trends

Discussion of "Superman" and "Weapons"

Box Office Bummers and the Success of "Wicked for Good"

"Zootopia 2" and the State of the Movie Business

Part 3: Recommendations, Global Cinema

Movie Recommendations: "Marty Supreme" and "It Was Just an Accident"

Movie Recommendations: "The Testament of Anne Lee" and "Come See Me in the Good Light"

Part 4: Trivia, Conclusion

Movie Trivia Game and Farewell

Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025

The Daily

Part 1: 2025 Movie Highlights, Warner Brothers

00:00Introduction to the Podcast and Discussion of "One Battle After Another"

Introduction to the Podcast and Discussion of "One Battle After Another"

05:40Analysis of "Sinners" and Warner Brothers' Year

Analysis of "Sinners" and Warner Brothers' Year

Part 2: Genre Hits, Box Office Trends

13:13Discussion of "Superman" and "Weapons"

Discussion of "Superman" and "Weapons"

21:32Box Office Bummers and the Success of "Wicked for Good"

Box Office Bummers and the Success of "Wicked for Good"

27:31"Zootopia 2" and the State of the Movie Business

"Zootopia 2" and the State of the Movie Business

Part 3: Recommendations, Global Cinema

33:08Movie Recommendations: "Marty Supreme" and "It Was Just an Accident"

Movie Recommendations: "Marty Supreme" and "It Was Just an Accident"

39:31Movie Recommendations: "The Testament of Anne Lee" and "Come See Me in the Good Light"

Movie Recommendations: "The Testament of Anne Lee" and "Come See Me in the Good Light"

Part 4: Trivia, Conclusion

43:30Movie Trivia Game and Farewell

Movie Trivia Game and Farewell