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rain Dreams follows Robert Grainier, an Idaho laborer haunted by guilt, loss, and the sense of a lingering curse. Through lyrical narration, striking cinematography, and an intimate focus on nature and memory, the film becomes a quiet epic about love

As 2025 ends, staff reflect on their favorite new discoveries in books, movies, and more. Diverse recommendations include atmospheric novels like "Spitting Gold," touching films like "That Christmas," and standout TV shows such as "The Gilded Age."

Raoul Peck’s Orwell: 2+2=4 uses Orwell’s writings, film adaptations, and global footage to show how authoritarian warnings remain urgent. Narrated by Damian Lewis with a powerful score and editing, the documentary highlights chilling modern parallels

No Other Choice sees Park Chan-wook return to pulpier fare, following a laid-off worker’s descent into desperation and violence. Blending dark comedy with sharp critique of capitalism, it showcases Lee Byung-hun’s riveting performance, striking

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, adapted from Save the Green Planet, follows Teddy (Jesse Plemons), a conspiracy-obsessed loner who kidnaps his CEO (Emma Stone), convinced she’s an alien plotting humanity’s downfall. Darkly funny, visually stunning, and