Top Twenty(ish) Films of 2025 and a Deep Dive into 'Bugonia'

In this episode of Need Some Introduction, host Victor Anand reviews his top films of 2025, highlighting around 20 notable movies. He also provides insights into recent viewings and shares upcoming podcast plans. Special attention is given to a detailed analysis of the film 'Bugonia,' featuring standout performances by Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone. Join Victor and Darren as they discuss the intriguing elements and thematic depth of 'Bugonia,' explore other recent movies, and look forward to the next season of the podcast.

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:19 Favorite Films of 2025 and Holiday Season Catch-Up

01:14 Upcoming TV Show Coverage

03:05 Listener Recommendations

06:44 The State of the Box Office and Nostalgia Trends

14:01 Top 20 Films of 2025: Sentimental Value and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

20:38 Top 20 Films of 2025: Weapons and Blue Moon

26:13 Top 20 Films of 2025: One of Them Days and Bugonia

31:39 Top 20 Films of 2025: Black Bag and Sinners

38:23 Top 20 Films of 2025: Bring Her Back and The Phoenician Scheme

42:34 Magnetic Performances and Stellar Cast

43:43 Exploring the Japanese Film 'Cloud'

45:57 Top 10 Movies and Special Mentions

48:49 Mike Leigh's 'Hard Truths' and Other Highlights

52:49 Diving into the Top 10: 'Train Dreams' and More

53:56 Unexpected Gems: 'Twin Less'

58:45 Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident'

01:01:54 Marty Supreme: A Wild Ride

01:05:07 Companion: A Genre-Bending Experience

01:07:11 Top 5 Movies of the Year

01:29:13 Ice Cube's Latest Movie: So Bad It's Good?

01:33:44 Jack Black: The Unexpected Box Office Titan

01:35:59 Sydney Sweeney's Breakout Role in 'The Housemaid'

01:48:07 Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia': A Masterpiece?

01:58:32 Initial Impressions and Concerns

01:59:43 Breaking Down the Story

02:02:00 Conspiracy Theories and Character Motivations

02:06:44 Comparing to the Original Film

02:11:00 Spoiler Section: Discussing the Ending

02:16:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections

02:30:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics