Movies can mean so many things to us, depending on the weather outside, the political climate, our mood on any given day. Sometimes, especially in an age where it's often more convenient just to stay at home and stream, we take them for granted; we let them wash over us as we're making dinner or tackling random household chores, treating them as entertainment afterthoughts rather than the main event. But every year, there are at least a handful of movies that demand we stop what we're doing and pay attention, and 2025 was no exception. Here's a selection of films that delighted me, that made me think—that stopped me. Perhaps they'll bring some pleasure, and have some meaning, to you as well.

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