(This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) This was a great year for movies. Judging by my AMC status (which is now upgraded through 2027), I saw a lot of stuff this year. Some of it was bad, but honestly, a lot of it was pretty great. I absolutely agonized over these choices, and I’m sure I’m not alone in that.

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The winter-timed holidays are nothing if not a collection of traditions. Some are religious-themed festivals, each with its own distinct practices, while others celebrate the alignment of the earth with the sun. Everyone has their own beliefs and traditions, but no holiday has as many traditions as Christmas. Some countries honor St. Nicholas (the inspiration for Santa Claus), while others teach their children to fear the youngin-stealing Krampus.

The winter-timed holidays are nothing if not a collection of traditions. Some are religious-themed festivals, each with its own distinct practices, while others celebrate the alignment of the earth with the sun. Everyone has their own beliefs and traditions, but no holiday has as many traditions as Christmas. Some countries honor St. Nicholas (the inspiration for Santa Claus), while others teach their children to fear the youngin-stealing Krampus.

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Another week. Another essential movie. The Canon: An Essential Movies Watchlist is back with more movie magic. This week, we’re talking Doctor Zhivago. Happy listening, screenagers! Episode 105: Doctor Zhivago (1965) A sweeping epic! An indie passion project! What do these things have in common you may ask! The answer is the conversation between Raf and returning guest Dylan Gantz in this episode.

We're heading back to the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium for tonight's stream! Which of these 40k characters should I sketch? See you tonight at 8 EST ...

The 1980s were defined by excess, experimentation, and pure cinematic audacity. Horror directors turned their killers into rock stars. Action movies weaponized machismo and gave us villains who could monologue with more force than most heroes could punch. Sci-fi went outward into the furthest reaches of space and inward, turning our own bodies into our worst enemies. Even comedies got in on the act, gifting us cartoonishly evil landlords, slimy corporate worms, and jerks so committed to being awful that audiences couldn’t help but love them.

The 1980s were defined by excess, experimentation, and pure cinematic audacity. Horror directors turned their killers into rock stars. Action movies weaponized machismo and gave us villains who could monologue with more force than most heroes could punch. Sci-fi went outward into the furthest reaches of space and inward, turning our own bodies into our worst enemies. Even comedies got in on the act, gifting us cartoonishly evil landlords, slimy corporate worms, and jerks so committed to being awful that audiences couldn’t help but love them.

Another week. Another essential movie. The Canon: An Essential Movies Watchlist is back with more movie magic. This week, we’re talking The Thin Man. Happy listening, screenagers! Episode 103: The Thin Man (1934) A murder mystery! The blueprint for the screwball comedy-hard boiled crime drama hybrid, The Thin Man is a most deserving of the "essential" tagging. SAW contributor Bryan Loomis joins Raf to talk why this movie is such a good hang.

The 1980s were defined by excess, experimentation, and pure cinematic audacity. Horror directors turned their killers into rock stars. Action movies weaponized machismo and gave us villains who could monologue with more force than most heroes could punch. Sci-fi went outward into the furthest reaches of space and inward, turning our own bodies into our worst enemies. Even comedies got in on the act, gifting us cartoonishly evil landlords, slimy corporate worms, and jerks so committed to being awful that audiences couldn’t help but love them.

More movie magic. It's time yet again for another episode of The Canon: An Essential Movies Watchlist. Today is all about All Quiet on the Western Front. Happy listening, screenagers! Episode 102: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) This episode is for our fatherland! For glory! Jacob Holmes fills in for Sailor Monsoon, who is still dealing with ongoing technical difficulties.

More movie magic. It's time yet again for another episode of The Canon: An Essential Movies Watchlist. Today is all about M. Happy listening, screenagers! Episode 101: M (1931) Happy Noirvember! We're kicking off the season with Fritz Lang's 1931 classic. Jason Christian and Paul T. Klein of the Cold War Cinema podcast join Raf to break down this brilliant early version of a "talkie".

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ALT: a man is holding a woman in his arms while the sun is setting behind them .

Feelin' kinda pulpy for tonight's stream. Which of these classic pulp heroes should I doodle? See you at 8pm EST tonight for more Sketchy Shenanigans!

Star Wars isn't exactly known for scary characters, but the galaxy far, far away has its share of beings that you'd rather not meet in a dark alley. In the spirit of Halloween, I've been asked to come up with my Top Ten Scariest Star Wars Characters. These are the bad boys and girls that come to mind for me, and I'm sure I've overlooked some of your favorites.

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