EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 41 MIN
HiT 319: The Very Best and Worst Movies of 2025
from Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto · host Radio America
In the latest episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, your host breaks down the best movies of 2025—and names the absolute worst films of the year. Which films soared above the rest, and which high-profile projects crashed and burned? Even A-list actors like Robert Pattinson and Robert De Niro (an acute TDS sufferer) weren’t immune to bad scripts and disappointing performances, and Toto explains exactly what went wrong.On the flip side, discover the No. 1 film of 2025, a powerful fact-based drama led by a rising star and centered on a most unusual sport. Toto unpacks why this movie stood out in a crowded year of Hollywood releases and what it says about the future of smart, adult storytelling.This episode also features an in-depth interview with Mark Malkoff, author of "Love Johnny Carson." The book is a heartfelt yet honest tribute to the true king of late-night television, exploring Johnny Carson’s legacy, personal flaws, and the wild behind-the-scenes stories from The Tonight Show that shaped American pop culture. Learn what made Carson tick, why he remains unmatched in today’s media landscape, and why his absence still leaves a massive hole in late-night TV.Topics include:Best movies of 2025Worst films of 2025 (even with A-list stars)Robert Pattinson and Robert De Niro movie misfiresJohnny Carson’s cultural impact and Tonight Show legacyIf you love movie reviews, Hollywood commentary, film rankings, pop culture analysis, and classic TV history, this episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast is a must-listen.--------------------------"Love Johnny Carson" - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Johnny-Carson-Obsessive-Journey/dp/0593472551Subscribe to HiT's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HollywoodinTotoRead Hollywood in Toto - https://www.hollywoodintoto.comLend a hand: Leave a tip! https://hollywood-in-toto.ck.page/products/hollywood-in-toto-tip-jarFollow me on X: https://twitter.com/HollywoodInTotoRead: "Virtue Bombs: How Hollywood Got Woke and Lost Its Soul" https://www.amazon.com/Virtue-Bombs-Hollywood-Woke-Lost/dp/1637580991
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In the latest episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, your host breaks down the best movies of 2025—and names the absolute worst films of the year. Which films soared above the rest, and which high-profile projects crashed and burned? Even A-list actors like Robert Pattinson and Robert De Niro (an acute TDS sufferer) weren’t immune to bad scripts and disappointing performances, and Toto explains exactly what went wrong.On the flip side, discover the No. 1 film of 2025, a powerful fact-based drama led by a rising star and centered on a most unusual sport. Toto unpacks why this movie stood out in a crowded year of Hollywood releases and what it says about the future of smart, adult storytelling.This episode also features an in-depth interview with Mark Malkoff, author of "Love Johnny Carson." The book is a heartfelt yet honest tribute to the true king of late-night television, exploring Johnny Carson’s legacy, personal flaws, and the wild behind-the-scenes stories from The Tonight Show that shaped American pop culture. Learn what made Carson tick, why he remains unmatched in today’s media landscape, and why his absence still leaves a massive hole in late-night TV.Topics include:Best movies of 2025Worst films of 2025 (even with A-list stars)Robert Pattinson and Robert De Niro movie misfiresJohnny Carson’s cultural impact and Tonight Show legacyIf you love movie reviews, Hollywood commentary, film rankings, pop culture analysis, and classic TV history, this episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast is a must-listen.--------------------------"Love Johnny Carson" - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Johnny-Carson-Obsessive-Journey/dp/0593472551Subscribe to HiT's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HollywoodinTotoRead Hollywood in Toto - https://www.hollywoodintoto.comLend a hand: Leave a tip! https://hollywood-in-toto.ck.page/products/hollywood-in-toto-tip-jarFollow me on X: https://twitter.com/HollywoodInTotoRead: "Virtue Bombs: How Hollywood Got Woke and Lost Its Soul" https://www.amazon.com/Virtue-Bombs-Hollywood-Woke-Lost/dp/1637580991
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