Category: Year End Lists

Roundtables Year End Lists

Roundtable: 2026 Oscar Picks and Predictions

by Sunbreak Staff

It’s that time again! We all picked our favorites at the end of the year; the guilds have spoken; critics groups have doled out their laurels (and/or fishes); and now, nearly a quarter of the way through 2026 (Thanks, Olympics), it’s finally time for the Academy to put a bow on the movies of 2025 with the Oscars. In advance of Sunday’s telecast – hosted once again by Conan O’Brien – airing at 4:00 PDT on ABC and Hulu (thanks, East Coast), your friends at the SunBreak gathered ’round the old roundtable to make our predictions on how the awards will (and should) go when all’s said and done. 

Reviews Year End Lists

Marina’s Favorite Films of 2025

by Marina Coates

I’m cutting it up to the last wire with my list of the top ten movies from 2025, and I know that immediately after it’s published, I’m going to wish I could change my list. But despite the question of “what’s your favorite movie” being every film critic’s worst nightmare and best dream, I need to commit sometimes. So here is my list of some of the best parts of 2025, no matter how hard it was to whittle down. 

Reviews Year End Lists

Morgen’s Favorite Films of 2025

by Morgen Schuler

Late into the year I kept thinking to myself that I really hadn’t been floored by any one film. In the past I had one or two that I held onto as I saw them and could at least say “Yes, this one will definitely be on my list” but for some reason a lot of films fell flat for me this year. There were some contenders at SIFF of course, the sheer volume and diversity made that possible. Then, as the year neared its end, out came the the stars and I am left, yet again, with some tough decisions to make. Below are what I came up with, but I’ll probably wish I could change it again tomorrow.