Movie Magic: 2025's Top Films and Stars Shine Bright

The National Society of Film Critics just dropped their picks for the best films and performances of 2025. "One Battle After Another" stole the show, grabbing the best picture award and three more honors. Paul Thomas Anderson snagged best director, while Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro took home supporting actor awards. But wait, where's Leo? Leonardo DiCaprio didn't even make the best actor list. Instead, Ethan Hawke won for his role in "Blue Moon. " Other films that made waves include "The Secret Agent, " which won best film not in English, and "Sinners, " which scored best cinematography. The critics had a lot to say about this year's films. They mentioned how many movies focused on revolution and solidarity, which was pretty cool. It's also worth noting that this year was tough for journalism and filmmaking, so these wins mean a lot.Here's a quick rundown of the winners: - Best Picture: "One Battle After Another" - Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for "One Battle After Another" - Best Actress: Kathleen Chalfant for "Familiar Touch" - Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor for "One Battle After Another" - Best Actor: Ethan Hawke for "Blue Moon" - Best Supporting Actor: Benicio del Toro for "One Battle After Another" - Best Screenplay: Jafar Panahi for "It Was Just an Accident" - Best Film Not in the English Language: "The Secret Agent" - Best Nonfiction Film: "My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow" - Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw for "Sinners" - Best Experimental Film: "Morning Circle" by Basma al-Sharif - Special Award: "Landmarks" by Lucrecia Martel