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Well, it’s official: The best film of the year is postwar epic The Brutalist, “a gigantic new touchstone of American cinema,” writes critic Barry Hertz. We spoke with director Brady Corbet about the ambitious movie, which covers themes of art, commerce, legacy and the nightmare behind the American Dream.

And fans of Nicole Kidman won’t want to miss Babygirl, the sexy new thriller that is earning raves for its portrayal of lust and female desire. (Tagline: “This Christmas, get exactly what you want.)” Read review. Catch up with all of the year’s best in film, television and theatre over the holidays. Here’s to 2025!

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