Trash, Art, And The Movies

Paul and Erin gather over a few small beers to reveal their respective picks for the 10 best films of 2025, as well as the year's outstanding performances, most over- and under-rated releases, and much, much more!

Paul and Erin review two films about the world of computer hacking and international espionage: the breezy 1992 caper SNEAKERS, starring Robert Redford; and SWORDFISH, the flashy 2001 techno-thriller starring John Travolta and Hugh Jackman.

Paul and Erin clear out their overflowing new-movie in-trays with reviews of more than a dozen holiday blockbusters, awards magnets, auteur exercises and under-the-radar gems.

Paul and Erin review two films from Peter Weir's Hollywood period: the 1985 Harrison Ford thriller WITNESS and the 1990 romantic comedy GREEN CARD.

Paul and Erin review TRAIN DREAMS, BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER and new films from Guillermo Del Toro, Richard Linklater, Luca Guadagnino and Edgar Wright, plus a pair of classic Hong Kong actioners.

Paul and Erin review two films about male friendships flourishing behind prison bars: Hector Babenco's 1985 Oscar-winner KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and Sidney Poitier's 1980 buddy comedy STIR CRAZY.

Paul and Erin review more new releases, including Kathryn Bigelow's A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, Yorgos Lanthimos' BUGONIA, Kelly Reichardt's THE MASTERMIND, Richard Linklater's BLUE MOON and Nia DaCosta's HEDDA, and look back at Ingmar Bergman's "Faith Trilogy," Dario Argento's DEEP RED and Ethan Hawke's new TV series THE LOWDOWN.

Paul and Erin review two films that take place during the early days of World War III: Nicholas Meyer's blockbuster 1983 TV-movie THE DAY AFTER, and Steve de Jarnatt's quirky 1988 cult movie MIRACLE MILE.

Paul and Erin round up new releases like Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and Park Chan-Wook's NO OTHER CHOICE before moving on to a grab bag of older titles, including LINDA LINDA LINDA, THE OFFENCE, WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR?, and FOOL FOR LOVE.

Paul and Erin discuss two films about obsessive fandom: Rob Reiner's 1990 Stephen King adaptation MISERY, and Tony Scott's 1996 De Niro/Snipes thriller THE FAN.

Paul and Erin take a quick survey of a host of new releases including Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, THE ROSES, F1, ELIO and Ethan Coen's HONEY DON'T, before gazing backward upon the likes of LADYHAWKE, TELEFON, THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... and the first season of MIAMI VICE.

Paul and Erin are held captive by two films about kidnapping schemes affecting wealthy men: Akira Kurosawa's 1963 all-timer HIGH AND LOW, starring Toshiro Mifune, and Ron Howard's 1996 smash thriller RANSOM, starring Mel Gibson.

Paul and Erin review a pile of new movies, including FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, THE NAKED GUN, EDDINGTON, TOGETHER, WEAPONS, SACRAMENTO, THE LIFE OF CHUCK and BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES, before revisiting the romcoms BABY BOOM and KATE & LEOPOLD, the only-in-New York flicks THE INCIDENT and SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, and the Roman Polanski flop swashbuckler PIRATES.

Paul and Erin discuss two films that tell the origin stories behind classics of children's literature: Marc Forster's 2004 Oscar-bait drama about the creation of PETER PAN; and DREAMCHILD, the Dennis Potter-scripted 1985 drama about the creation of ALICE WONDERLAND.

Paul and Erin review James Gunn's comic-book blockbuster SUPERMAN, along with Alex Ross Perry's unconventional music doc PAVEMENTS, Mariska Hargitay's documentary MY MOM JAYNE and David Mamet's HENRY JOHNSON, as well as a Studio Ghibli classic, a neglected 1970s Key West hangout flick, a PADDINGTON movie and Dennis Potter's final two TV ministeries.

Erin and Paul bone up on two comedies about lower-class women getting tutored by intellectual men: the 1950 Judy Holliday vehicle BORN YESTERDAY, and the class-conscious 1983 British comedy EDUCATING RITA, starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters.

Paul and Erin share their impressions of Wes Anderson's capitalist caper THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, Danny Boyle's postapocalyptic sequel 28 YEARS LATER, Celine Song's sophomore feature MATERIALISTS, David Cronenberg's grief-stricken drama THE SHROUDS and the Netflix hit KPOP DEMON HUNTERS before delving into older features such as MILLENNIUM MAMBO, STARS AT NOON and KHOON BHARI MAANG.

Paul and Erin pack their bags and discuss two films about married couples going on multiple vacations: Alan Alda's 1981 comedy-drama THE FOUR SEASONS and Stanley Donen's 1967 drama TWO FOR THE ROAD.

Erin and Paul review the early-summer blockbusters MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE--THE FINAL RECKONING and THUNDERBOLTS* as well as the are-men-okay? comedy FRIENDSHIP, the dystopian parenting satire THE ASSESSMENT, the indie heartwarmer THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND and the Paul Reubens documentary PEE-WEE AS HIMSELF before diving into a bunch of TV shows, including THE REHEARSAL, THE DEVIL'S PLAN and SIRENS.

Paul and Erin tear up at a pair of movies about beloved dogs: the generation-traumatizing 1957 Disney classic OLD YELLER, and the 2008 adaptation of John Grogan's memoir MARLEY & ME.

Paul and Erin review a host of new movies, including blockbusters like SINNERS and worthwhile indies like THE RULE OF JENNY PEN, THE ACTOR and EEPHUS.

Paul and Erin review two films set primarily around strip clubs. Our art pick is Atom Egoyan's 1994 web-of-life drama EXOTICA, and our trash pick is Andrew Bergman's 1996 Demi Moore comedy STRIPTEASE.

Paul and Erin cycle through the new releases THE ORDER, HOLLAND and NOVOCAINE before digging into some hot-and-buzzy TV series, including THE PITT, ADOLESCENCE, THE WHITE LOTUS and THE STUDIO.

Erin and Paul review two films about infestations of creepy-crawly critters: William Friedkin's harrowing 2006 psychological drama BUG, and Frank Marshall's cheerfully junky 1990 horror comedy ARACHNOPHOBIA.

Paul and Erin review new films from Bong Joon-ho, Steven Soderbergh and Errol Morris, plus a host of older titles featuring the likes of Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, Gene Tierney, and Jackie Chan.