Welcome to this month’s episode of Point of View! In Episode 15, host Tom Augustine takes a look back at the best films of 2025, sharing his top picks and some of the standout moments that made this year so memorable in cinema. From unexpected surprises to crowd favorites, we’ll highlight the must-sees for the holiday season and give you plenty of ideas for Christmas and New Year viewing.
A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of Point of View this year — your support and feedback make these conversations possible. So grab your headphones, get comfy, and join us as we celebrate the best of 2025 on screen.
Happy Holidays, and let’s dive in!
What to Expect
- Best of 2025
- Highlights and notable guesses from this year
- Must-sees for Christmas and New Year, plus what’s coming in 2026
View Screen – Best Xmas/New Year Films
December:
- Notes from a Fish
- Eternity
- Five Nights at Freddy's 2
- Nuremberg
- Twiggy
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
- Ella McCay
- Atropia
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- History of Sound
- Father Mother Sister Brother
- The Housemaid
- Anaconda
- Not Only Fred Dagg
- Rental Family
January:
- Song Sung Blue
- Christy
- Primate
- Sentimental Value
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
- Hamnet
- Is This Thing On?
- Marty Supreme
- Mercy
- Nouvelle Vague
- The Secret Agent
- Return to Silent Hill
- H is for Hawk
- It Was Just an Accident
- Send Help
- The Choral
Best of Streaming – Coming Out
December:
- Oh, What Fun
- Jay Kelly
- Predators
- Fallout S2
- Stranger Things Finale
January:
- The RIP
- Shrinking S3
- Bridgerton S4
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Speakers:
- Tom Augustine – @thaugustine
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