We're joined by Becky D'Anna, co-host of Sony Pictures Official podcast, Director's Take, for a special jam packed year in review episode!

Together, we each share our personal Top 10 Best Films and Top 10 Worst Films of 2025. It's less a debate and more a celebration (and respectful roast) of the year in cinema—comparing notes on horror standouts, unexpected gems, and the films that missed the mark.

We dive deep into films like Zach Cregger's Weapons, Ryan Coogler's Sinners, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia, Mike Flanagan's Life of Chuck, Alex Garland's 28 Years Later, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, and Steven Soderbergh's Presence. Plus, we break down the disappointments, including the Snow White live-action remake, War of the Worlds, and Final Destination: Bloodlines. 

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CHAPTERS:

Introduction [00:00]
Welcome to Cinema Psycho Show [00:33]
Introducing Guest Becky Diana from Directors Take [01:53]
Episode Format and Honorable Mentions [02:59]
Number 10: Best Films of 2025 [15:40]
Number 9: Best Films Discussion [26:25]
Number 8: Best Films Revealed [38:42]
Number 7: Top Picks Continue [51:54]
Number 6: Moving Up the List [01:02:13]
Number 5: Halfway Through [01:12:24]
Number 4: Top Four Revealed [01:22:25]
Number 3: Bronze Medal Films [01:33:31]
Number 2: Silver Medal Picks [01:44:22]
Number 1: Best Film of 2025 [01:53:21]
Worst Films of 2025 [02:02:21]
About Directors Take Podcast [02:21:57]
Closing and Where to Find Us [02:35:45]

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