Favorite First-Time Watches of July 2026 (alphabetized): JUNEBUG (2005) THE LOST WEEKEND (1945) MONSTER (2023) MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001) THE RETURN (2004)
Joshua David Mitchell
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Film composer. Love music, love movies, love doughnuts. https://linktr.ee/JDM_Score
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Kayleeinthepark@kayleeinthepark.bsky.social · 3w agoHappy #portfolioday ! My name is Kaylee! I'm a 2D animator based in New York. I love animating a bunch of things, from subtle acting to dynamic actions with large inspirations from anime! Find me here: ⭐Email: kyungkayleepark@gmail.com ⭐kyungkayleepark.portfolio.site
Favorite First-Time Watches of June 2026 (alphabetized): MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006) THE STRAIGHT STORY (1999)
This was very fun! I got 61/70 (some of these are diabolical). www.polygon.com/this-steven-...
A Steven Spielberg movie quiz that'll break even the most diehard fan
A little quiz inspired by Disclosure Day
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Since everyone else is doing it, here are my favorites from Spielberg (possibly my all-time favorite director).
Favorite First-Time Watches of May 2026 (alphabetized): CRIMEWAVE (1986) CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER (2006) FEARLESS (1993) GREEN CARD (1990) LOST HIGHWAY (1997) THE MOSQUITO COAST (1986) NOBODY KNOWS (2005) STILL WALKING (2009)
If it’s playing near you, don’t miss BLUE HERON. I hesitate to overhype a movie this gentle, but it totally obliterated me and I can’t stop rolling it around in my head. Beautiful, beautiful film. I was a wreck!
Favorite First-Time Watches of April 2026 (alphabetized): BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS (2020) THE FOREST FOR THE TREES (2005) GALLIPOLI (1981) HIGH LIFE (2019) RACHEL GETTING MARRIED (2008) SHALL WE DANCE? (1997) TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (2014) THE WAILING (2016)
In lieu of my usual monthly round-up of favorite new-to-me viewings (which would be an incredibly short list for March; I watched a lot, but didn’t love much), I will share (for the last time, I promise) my write-up on my favorite films from 2025. Lotta great stuff out this past year!
My 25 Favorite Films of 2025
An animated sci-fi musical, a psychological drama about mean kids, and one of the best sports movies I've ever seen: here are the films from 2025 that I think you should check out!
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It's Oscar weekend (cheers to those of you who celebrate), which means I'm finally caught up on last year's movies and am sharing my Top 25 of 2025! I'm trying Substack out as a host for my (now annual!) write-up on my faves of the year. I went long on this, so settle in or save it for later! 🎬
My 25 Favorite Films of 2025
An animated sci-fi musical, a psychological drama about mean kids, and one of the best sports movies I've ever seen: here are the films from 2025 that I think you should check out!
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Favorite First-Time Watches of February 2026 (alphabetized): CLOUD ATLAS (2012) MINDING THE GAP (2018)
Favorite First-Time Watches of January 2026 (alphabetized): FACE/OFF (1997) IN THE BEDROOM (2001) LADY VENGEANCE (2006)
Damn, this one hurts. One of the funniest people of all-time. Pretty much always the best thing about whatever project she was a part of.
The Film Stage@thefilmstage.com · 6mo agoR.I.P. Catherine O'Hara (1954-2026)
Happy New Year, all! As is tradition, here is my annual list of every movie I watched this year, plus some scattered thoughts… 🧵
Favorite First-Time Watches of December 2025 (alphabetized): ACE IN THE HOLE (1951) BACURAU (2020) BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI (2000)
Thank you to everyone who listened to my music this year! 2025 was my biggest year for streaming ever, so if you were a part of that, I am so grateful to you! It means the world to me that people are out there listening and enjoying the work that I do. Here’s to lots more in 2026! 🎶🫶
Favorite First-Time Watches of November 2025 (alphabetized): IMAGES (1972) RATCATCHER (2000) WILD AT HEART (1990)
This will be an insta-buy for me! One of the best movies of the 2020s so far, and I’ve been anxious for a physical release. So excited!
Cinema Guild@cinemaguild.com · 8mo agoFinally, coming in March 2026, Bas Devos' HERE which will also include his previous film GHOST TROPIC. More details coming very soon...
Favorite First-Time Watches of October 2025 (alphabetized): THE EVIL DEAD (1981) EVIL DEAD II (1987) POINT BREAK (1991) SAVE THE GREEN PLANET! (2003) SUSPIRIA (1977) THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974) THE WHITE BALLOON (1996)
Favorite First-Time Watches of September 2025 (alphabetized): A BIGGER SPLASH (2016) JEWEL ROBBERY (1932) OSLO, AUGUST 31st (2012) SORCERER (1977) STRANGER THAN PARADISE (1984) SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE (2002) UNDER THE SILVER LAKE (2019)
I WANT TO HAVE A GOOD MEAL is now live on YouTube! @kayleeinthepark.bsky.social made a beautiful film and I’m so proud to have gotten to write the music for it. If you feel an emotional connection to food the way that I do, this will brighten your day! youtu.be/szJ-rATP-qE?...
I Want to Have a Good Meal | SVA Thesis 2024
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A truly lovely short film I scored last year arrives on YouTube tomorrow! Check out the trailer below (music by me, of course!) and stay tuned for the full film. Really proud of this one!
Kayleeinthepark@kayleeinthepark.bsky.social · 10mo agoMy thesis film at SVA is coming soon on YouTube! And by soon, I mean it's gonna be uploaded tomorrow at 2 PM EST!!! www.youtube.com/@Kayleeinthe... #animation
Favorite First-Time Watches of August 2025 (alphabetized): 25TH HOUR (2002) CASINO (1995) COME AND SEE (1985) THE MISFITS (1961)
New reel! This represents just a few of the wonderful projects I’ve had the opportunity to write music for over the years. You’ll hear and see my work in animation, action, comedy, drama, and much more! And if you like what you hear, reach out! Let’s work together! youtu.be/6sEJtQixM28?...
Joshua David Mitchell | Film and Media Composer | 2025 Reel
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Favorite First-Time Watches of July 2025 (alphabetized): THE BEGUILED (1971) FUNNY PAGES (2022) GHOST TROPIC (2020) MIDSOMMAR (2019) SLEUTH (1972) TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. (1985)
Favorite First-Time Watches of June 2025 (alphabetized): BLUE VELVET (1986) FRENZY (1972) A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (1946) PLEASE GIVE (2010) ROBOCOP (1987) TRAINSPOTTING (1996)
Everyone else is doing it, so here’s ten of my favorite films from this century so far (and this list might look very different if I did this again tomorrow).
My favorite of the year so far! A total delight, and stunningly crafted (of course). The fact that this is handily in the bottom third of Wes’ filmography for me is just a testament to the excellence of his overall body of work.
DiscussingFilm@discussingfilm.net · last yr.Wes Anderson’s ‘THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME’ is now playing in theaters nationwide. Read our review: bit.ly/DFScheme
