Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Movies of 2025

Jan 16, 2026
Dive into a riveting discussion about movies from 2025, featuring childhood nostalgia with "Where the Red Fern Grows" and critiques of franchise fatigue in "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Discover the successful sequel of "Zootopia 2" and the intense thrills of "House of Dynamite." Kirk reflects on the mixed reception of the latest "Fantastic Four" and the humorous charm of recent comedies. He also revisits classics like "The Last Jedi" and shares his binge-worthy recommendation, "The Residence." It’s a cinematic rollercoaster of insights!
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ANECDOTE

Pre-briefing Dampened Documentary Impact

  • Kirk watched the JonBenét Ramsey Netflix documentary after a friend's deep dive and rated it 5/10.
  • He felt pre-briefing reduced surprise and impact.
INSIGHT

Franchise Needs Consistent Writing

  • Kirk downgraded Episode 7 (The Force Awakens) and VIII (The Last Jedi) on rewatch, blaming inconsistent script management across the sequel trilogy.
  • He thinks a single writer for all three would have avoided tonal collapse.
ANECDOTE

Tron Ares Hit The Nostalgia Sweet Spot

  • Kirk, a longtime Tron fan, disliked Tron Legacy but loved Tron: Ares for building on the original and casting Greta Lee.
  • He rated Tron Ares 8/10 and called it tailored to his preferences.
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