Sean and Jim discuss the start to the film year with the 2025 Sundance and Berlinale festival competitions, and prizewinners. They also discuss the AACTA (Australian Academy) winners, and the nominees at the upcoming César Awards and Oscars. Plus, a glimpse into what may be competing at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Films discussed include: Twinless, Atropia, Dreams x2, The Message, Living the Land, Blue Moon, Ari, Kontinental 25, Misericordia, Beating Hearts, The Story of Souleymane, Monsieur Aznavour, Emilia Pérez, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Flow, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, A Real Pain, Anora, The Substance & I'm Still Here. Upcoming: Yes, Stitches/Couture, Alpha, Miroirs No. 3, The Love That Remains, No Other Choice, Young Mother & more.