2025 was an insane year for movies. We had some decent blockbusters, quite a few solid flicks for the “absolute cinema” crowd, and a surprising amount of overlap between the mainstream and the artsy.

I think I am having an identity crisis. For much of my writing life, I have written about major current events. I found researching one story and its impact fascinating, and I enjoyed being able to share my findings in a publication for my peers. I used to passionately churn out stories every few months and enjoy the deep dive. 

By: Dylan Gibson '29 Photos courtesy of NPR One would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t know the Muppets. The lovable felt creatures have graced our screens since the 70s, singing songs, telling jokes, and being wonderful. I myself grew up with them; their 1979 film debut is a childhood favorite, their 2011 feature is one of my earliest movie theater memories, and I can still recount a good chunk of both soundtracks from memory, not to mention their “Christmas Carol

The market for holiday movies, particularly Christmas films, continues to rise over time. While the grandparents of current college students may not remember watching movie after movie about Santa, the first winter snow, and the spirit of giving in their childhood, their descendants definitely do. People tend to have specific preferences for “flavors” of Christmas movies, often shaped by what they watched most as a child.

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