In this bonus episode, we took a break from our usual format to reflect on some of our favorite (and least favorite) films from 2025.

Intro: Nicole Kidman; Christian turning Brett down for a movie

(3:45) Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2025

(28:55) 5 Worst Films of 2025

(50:02) Top 10 Films of 2025

(3:15:50) Honorable Mentions

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In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review Martin Bell's 'Streetwise' from 1984 and Bing Liu's 'Minding the Gap' from 2018.

Intro: Ella McCay, Big Jim, Hamnet postcards, a special shoutout, Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme, R.I.P. Rob Reiner

(18:05) 'Streetwise' Review

(42:14) 'Minding the Gap' Review

(1:00:24) Other Films That Fit the Bill

(1:14:25) Next Up (Top 10 of 2025) and Christian reveals the next double feature

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In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review 'ALF's Special Christmas' from 1987 and Mervyn Nelson's 'Some of My Best Friends Are...' from 1971. We discuss the holiday sadness depicted in both along with themes of found family at Christmastime.

Beginning: Dutch Bros, 'Wicked: For Good,' 'Director's Cut,' and filmmakers commenting on Letterboxd reviews

(11:17) 'ALF's Special Christmas' Review

(45:14) 'Some of My Best Friends Are...' Review

(1:07:08) Other Films That Fit the Bill

(1:15:30) Brett Reveals the Next Double Feature

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In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review Gregory Nava's 'My Family (Mi Familia)' from 1995 and Norman Jewison's 'Fiddler on the Roof' from 1971. We discuss themes of family, immigration, and tradition within the films (and a little bit of Gwen Stefani).

Beginning: Who Brett should be replaced by, reflections on musicals, and a shoutout opportunity

(9:04) 'My Family (Mi Familia)' Review

(41:38) 'Fiddler on the Roof' Review

(1:19:47) Other Films That Fit the Bill

(1:31:50) Zā Reveals the Next Double Feature

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In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review Martin Scorsese's 'Shutter Island' from 2010 and Alfred Hitchcock's 'Spellbound' from 1945. We discuss the similarities in the narratives, the differences in tone, and where they stand in the filmographies of their legendary directors.

(3:15) 'Shutter Island' Review

(30:53) Debating Leonardo DiCaprio

(39:28) Spellbound

(1:06:36) Other Films That Fit the Bill

(1:13:05) Reveal of the Next Double Feature

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In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review 'House on Haunted Hill' from 1959 and 'The Amityville Horror' from 1979. We discuss the roles they play in the history of haunted house films and whether their tactics work for us.

Beginning small talk: Remembering Diane Keaton

(6:00) 'House on Haunted Hill' Review

(30:35) 'The Amityville Horror' Review

(57:19) Other Recommended Movies

(1:04:00) Reveal of the Next Double Feature

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In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' from 2009 and 'Prisoners' from 2013. We debate whether they reflect aesthetic representations of fall and how they each present ideas of fatherhood and masculinity.

Beginning small talk: The Nicole Kidman/Keith Urban split and the upcoming sequel to 'The Simpsons Movie'

(6:28) 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' Review

(41:00) 'Prisoners' Review

(1:09:39) Comparing the two films

(1:11:19) Other Recommended Movies

(1:21:53) Reveal of the Next Double Feature

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In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review 'Brain Dead' from 1988 and 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' from 2021. We touch on the shared plot elements while discussing themes of codependency, addiction, sex, and more.

Beginning small talk: Swift+Kelce, Cracker Barrel, and Octomom

(8:45) 'Brain Damage' Review

(35:53) 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Review

(1:10:28) Other Recommended Movies

(1:15:28) Reveal of the Next Double Feature

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