In this episode, we do our usual and usher 2025 to a close with a final look back over the year. First, we reflect a bit on the podcast itself and go over some things we learned and struggled with during the year and highlight some of our favorite moments and share just a few regrets. After that, we take our stab at proper top 10 lists and go over some of our favorite film discoveries we made this year. And so much more!
To everyone who has tuned in, left a comment, or even reached out with feedback, thank you so much. We really appreciate it, and it means the world to us. Here’s looking forward to 2026 and another year of exploring (and celebrating) the wide world of cinema.
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We’ve Been Watching:
-Dustin: 13 Slays Till X-Mas (2020) & Sorority of the Damned (2025) & Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) & My Young Auntie (1981) & Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) & The Boxers’ Omen (1983) & Martial Arts of Shaolin (1986) & The Bare-Footed Kid (1993)
-Jason: A Christmas Tale (2005) & Strange Harvest (2025)
Jason’s 2025 Film Discoveries:
–A Christmas Tale (2005)
–Seeding of the Ghost (1983)
–City on Fire (1987)
–Marrowbone (2017)
–Villains (2019)
–Presence (2024)
–Heroes Shed No Tears (1984)
Dustin’s 2025 Film Discoveries:
–Martial Arts of Shaolin (1986)
–Martyrs (2008)
–Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
–Inugami (2001)
–Grafted (2024)
Jason’s Top 10 For 2025:
10: Dangerous Animals
9: The Long Walk
8: The Naked Gun (Remake)
7: Deathstalker
6: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
5: Bring Her Back
4: Sinners
3: Black Bag
2: One Battle After Another
1: Weapons
Dustin’s Top 10 For 2025:
10: Thunderbolts
9: The Monkey
8: Superman (2025)
7: In The Lost Lands
6: Deathstalker
5: Hurry Up Tomorrow
4: Eddington
3: Bring Her Back
2: Sinners
1: Weapons
Show Notes:
-Jump back for our favorite episodes this year: Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend & Celebrating the Halloween Franchise
–Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
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