While Ahmer and Rakesh are out traveling, Gerard takes the mic solo for a special edition of Be Kind, Rewind. Every year, he puts together a mid-year and end-of-year favorites email — a rundown of the movies, TV, music, and podcasts that defined his year. This episode is the audio version: Gerard’s favorite movies of 2025 (so far), why they hit him, and who they might be for.
The full list covers everything from spy thrillers to animated musicals, but Gerard goes deep on three films that have stuck with him:
Black Bag (Steven Soderbergh) — a sleek, grown-up spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
Weapons (Zach Cregger) — a chilling, socially aware horror mystery with unforgettable twists.
Sinners (Ryan Coogler) — a Southern Gothic epic blending blues, horror, and myth, led by a powerhouse Michael B. Jordan performance.
Expect hot takes, Oscar predictions, and a little film-nerd riffing along the way.
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