With 2025 now behind us, I asked the amazing contributors to the site to look back at their thoughts on the movie year that was and look forward to 2026. They were allowed to answer the questions any way and with as much or as little context as they wanted. Here are their thoughts, unedited by me. -Dakota Arsenault, Editor
What were your top 5 films of 2025?
One Battle After Another, Rental Family, Sinners, Predator: Badlands, Wake Up Dead Man
What was your favourite first time watch of 2025?
A Streetcar Named Desire
What was your best theatrical experience of 2025?
Predator: Badlands
What was your favourite film festival of 2025?
TIFF
What are some of your most anticipated films of 2026?
Dune 3, Avengers: Doomsday, The Odyssey, Werewulf, Evil Dead Burn, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Coyote vs. Acme
What is a movie goal of 2026?
Developing my own scripts
What are some long time blind spots you hope to watch for the first time in 2026?
Rebecca (Hitchcock), Lawrence of Arabia
