Episode 590 – Best Movies of 2025 / Oscars Reactions

Moviewallas is on YouTube! Welcome back to Moviewallas, your weekly dose of film reviews, movie news, and movie-lover banter — in theatres, on streaming, or in the back of an airplane. In this episode, Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi dive into their favorite movies of 2025, comparing personal Top 10 lists and highlighting the films that surprised, moved, and stuck with them throughout the year. From bold international cinema and indie discoveries to major studio releases and festival favorites, the conversation covers a wide range of standout films from the past year. Along the way the team discusses everything from emotional storytelling and memorable performances to unexpected genre hits and films that sparked passionate debate. In the final segment, the Moviewallas turn their attention to the 2025 Oscar nominations, sharing reactions to the biggest categories — including Best Picture, Best Director, the acting races, and International Feature — and talking through what surprised them, what made sense, and what they’ll be watching closely on awards night. If you’re looking for great movie recommendations or want to hear a lively discussion about the year in film, this is the episode for you. Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy smart film conversations with a bit of humor and strong opinions. Hosted by: Joe, Rashmi & Yazdi Watch on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @moviewallas www.moviewallas.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Start 00:02:45 – Personal Top Tens 00:03:24 – Resurrection 00:05:15 – The Perfect Neighbor 00:06:44 – F1: The Movie 00:08:41 – Sentimental Value 00:11:53 – Zootopia 2 00:13:02 – Bugonia 00:16:23 – The Secret Agent 00:18:21 – The Voice of Hind Rajab 00:20:16 – One Battle After Another 00:22:27 – A House of Dynamite 00:24:55 – All That’s Left of You 00:27:39 – Sovereign 00:31:04 – Marty Supreme 00:33:12 – No Other Choice 00:35:03 – Black Bag 00:36:58 – Roof Man / A Nice Indian Boy / The Ballad of Wallis Island 00:38:03 – The Materialists 00:40:57 – It Was Just An Accident 00:41:54 – The Left Handed Girl 00:42:46 – M3GAN 2.0 00:45:16 – Sinners 00:51:28 – Predator: Badlands 00:54:16 – Twinless 01:02:59 – Moviewallas Discuss the Oscar Nominations 01:03:48 – Best Picture 01:05:06 – Best Director 01:07:13 – Best Actor 01:09:18 – Best Actress 01:10:59 – Best Supporting Actor 01:11:31 – Best Supporting Actress 01:12:54 – Best Foreign Language Film #Hashtags #Moviewallas #BestMovies2025 #Top10Movies #OscarNominations #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #MovieReviews #FilmDiscussion #CinemaLovers #MovieRecommendations #IndieFilms #InternationalCinema #PredatorBadlands #M3GAN2 #Zootopia2 #TooManyMoviesTooLittleTime