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As strange as it may sound, I\u2019ve always been a sucker for \u201cbig\u201d anniversaries. Every 5 years seems like an achievement in itself – especially in this hectic world – and whether it\u2019s a relationship, a birthday, or a piece of media reaching the next milestone, I always think it\u2019s appropriate to celebrate it! In 2025, I\u2019d never felt so old. At 28 years old, I got to see the 25th anniversary of many shows – including Survivor<\/em>, CSI<\/em>, and almost Jimmy Neutron<\/em>! – which had me dumbfounded that I\u2019ve been around for it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But some landmark anniversaries of 2025 were much older than me, and getting to join in the celebration of older media I love today had me quite excited! So I wanted to end the year with a little look back on these movies (and one very special show) that not only entertain with each passing year, but deserve a beaming spotlight in 2025. As we look to the next year with films like Labyrinth<\/em>, The Birdcage<\/em>, and Top Gun<\/em> (I finally have to see it!) getting big anniversaries, let\u2019s remember the fun these past 12 months brought us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fewer films have had such an impact on me as The Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/em>. In fact, it\u2019s so influential and important to me that I officially put it into my Top 4 Films on Letterboxd this year! It\u2019s the perfect movie musical, adapting a stage show for the screen with an all-star cast, the catchiest of tunes, and a plot that requires multiple viewings to truly experience it all. The icing on the cake? Tim Curry at his very<\/em> best of all time. 2025 saw Rocky Horror<\/em>\u2019s 50th anniversary! With this came a national tour that, granted, has been ongoing for a couple years now, but this year I got to finally see it at Boston\u2019s Colonial Theater, complete with a huge crowd, dancing, props, and Barry Bostwick himself. It was quite the experience that probably won\u2019t be replicated for the rest of my life. But I urge you to take a chance on Rocky Horror<\/em> however you can, even if it\u2019s the upcoming off-Broadway revival! The show has stood as a pillar of LGBTQ+ representation for 50 years and counting, and for that it earns the highest of honors on this, its golden jubilee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back to the Future (1985)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back to the Future<\/em> is one of those films I regret not viewing in my youth. I didn\u2019t see it until I was well into my teens, and even at that time I thought \u201cit\u2019s alright.\u201d Perhaps it\u2019s because I watched all three of them in fairly quick succession, and if you know the series you\u2019ll probably agree that\u2019s an insane feat. The franchise goes in some wild directions, spanning multiple eras in the past, future, and way<\/em> past. But hell, they\u2019re all pretty good in their own right! Now, the one that started it all – Back to the Future<\/em> with all its problematic subject matter – turned 40 years old in 2025 and that gave me an excuse to rewatch it! Not only that, but I also saw the musical for the first time this year, and let\u2019s just say\u2026 they\u2019re both fantastic! In fact, I\u2019d call Back to the Future<\/em> a near perfect film if not for its questionable plot 40 years later. But all in all, the film holds up as a classic comedy with some thrilling action and some lighthearted tension. I just love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tenet (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While not a massive anniversary, I did watch this film for the first time in 2025, and this gives me the ability to defend Tenet<\/em> on a public forum. I\u2019ve never watched a film so misunderstood, and I\u2019m a pretty outspoken fan of The Human Centipede<\/em> and Cannibal Ferox<\/em>. But Christopher Nolan\u2019s 2020 epic, Tenet<\/em>, has received such mixed reviews ever since it hit the scene. Its widespread reputation is confusing to begin with, as I wouldn\u2019t expect a movie released during the pandemic to have so many viewers with so many opinions. Alas, it did seem to do well at the box office, and while it took 5 years to finally stream on a platform like Netflix, this brought about another wave of polarizing talk regarding the film. I found Tenet<\/em> to be as captivating as Nolan\u2019s other masterpieces, see Inception<\/em> and Interstellar<\/em>. Complex, yes, and dizzying at times, Tenet<\/em> is a film that asks you to let it take you for a ride in order to understand its appeal. It also begs you for a second viewing, at least, which I have yet to do. But even on one go-around, I came away pleasantly surprised, and for that I wish a happy 5 years to one of cinema\u2019s most misunderstood sleeper hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jaws (1975)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet another film I wish I had more appreciation for in my youth, Jaws<\/em> is without a doubt one of my favorite films of all time. Over the years, I have found myself calling it a perfect film, my absolute favorite film, and something I could watch again and again without getting bored. It\u2019s simply a masterpiece, blending horror with drama and tension and a sprinkling of comedy and setting it all against the beautiful backdrop of my homeland, Cape Cod. From the music to the cinematography to the absolutely incredible casting, I love every facet of this brilliant film. I first watched Jaws<\/em> on my prom night, wherein I\u2019d stayed home and watched a projection of it against my grandma\u2019s house through a roaring bonfire. Quite the innovative way to experience this classic for the first time, and perhaps not the best way to take in all the nuances. I recall being unimpressed on the first viewing, much like how Spielberg discounted The Shining<\/em> after his first time with it, but later came to adore the film. Now, 50 years later, I\u2019ve taken Spielberg\u2019s own work and with those same glasses (actually, in 2025 I watched Jaws<\/em> with 3D glasses in its theater re-release) I\u2019ve turned initial disappointment into an evergreen appreciation of this cinematic triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Home Alone (1990)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From one John Williams joint to another, we arrive at an anniversary you may not have noticed in 2025. I didn\u2019t even know Home Alone <\/em>was this old until I saw a YouTube video that mentioned Macaulay Culkin\u2019s anniversary tour for the film this year. Apparently, he went around like the aforementioned Rocky Horror <\/em>tour and screened Home Alone<\/em> for crowds along with a Q&A. It sounds like a lovely time! Unfortunately, I must\u2019ve learned about it too late and I couldn\u2019t catch any dates near me. That\u2019s okay, though, because Home Alone<\/em> is such a classic that it lives rent-free in my head! The film has always been a Christmas staple in the Webb household; one of those movies you just have on in the background because ABC Family never stopped showing it. It\u2019s endlessly rewatchable, and there\u2019s always something new to see! It\u2019s funny, it\u2019s endearing, it\u2019s frantic and downright scary at times! But there\u2019s no denying it\u2019s one of the greatest family movies of all time, and it has withstood the test of time by being super relatable\u2026 and perfectly cast. It\u2019s one of the best Christmas films of all time, hands down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clue (1985)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the films I\u2019m so thankful my fiance brought into my life, Clue<\/em> is an absolute riot. Another Tim Curry joint, another all-star cast, and another endlessly rewatchable hidden gem. Not enough people have given Clue<\/em> its due over the years (hey that rhymed!), and yet it still makes it onto lists of classic comedies to this day. It\u2019s as if this fanbase is living in some hole in the ground, and they only resurface to attend national screening tours every 40 years. Unfortunately I missed this one as well, but with the amount of viewings we gave Clue<\/em> this year, the entire cast must\u2019ve received some healthy residual checks. You see, Clue<\/em> has been a comfort movie of my fianc\u00e9\u2019s for years, passed down from her mother before her. It\u2019s a family legacy that goes back 40 years now, and it will certainly continue for years to come. Marrying into this family, I now have a job to do, and that job is to deliver the greatest swath of laugh-a-minute comedic content to my next of kin no matter the cost. Clue<\/em> will always be one of the funniest films I\u2019ve ever experienced, and my only regret is that it took over 20 years to cross my path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably surprised to see this movie here, and I\u2019m just as surprised to be talking about it. Most people, well, they\u2019ve forgotten about this film entirely, having traded all memory of it for the Gene Wilder classic and choosing to never look into its ill-fated counterpart again. On the contrary, I\u2019ve always been a fan of both films, and I appreciate the Johnny Deep remake for doing its own thing and absolutely knocking it out of the park, in my opinion. I remember reading the book, growing up, and enjoying all of the whimsy and dark humor that came with it. The 2006 adaptation follows the book more closely than the beloved original, and even adds some of its own plot points that keep it feeling fresh and inspired, in a Tim Burton kind of way. I wish people could look at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em> without exclusively seeing the \u201cMichael Jackson-esque\u201d Wonka rendition, and instead taking in the twisted scenery, colorful cast of characters, and the diverse, catchy musical breaks! It has so much to offer, and it has for 20 years now, but most are too afraid to give it a second chance. Don\u2019t be that guy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d almost forgotten about this one! But it\u2019s the main reason I wanted to write this article in the first place! What started as a review of the theatrical re-release of Episode III<\/em> became a much bigger list as the year went on. But my 2025 basically started with Revenge of the Sith<\/em>, having seen it in April and falling in love with it all over again. I\u2019ve always stated this is my favorite Star Wars<\/em> film, and while it may have its flaws, it holds up as one of the very best. Certainly the best of the prequels, with an excellent use of CGI, the actors at their very best, and a story that perfectly sets up the original trilogy that follows. Probably its greatest quality, however, is its score, which is undoubtedly Star Wars<\/em> at its most thrilling and emotional. The high\u2019s and low\u2019s of Revenge of the Sith <\/em>deserve to be experienced by everyone, even the most \u201clayman\u201d of Star Wars<\/em> fans. It\u2019s a love story in more ways than one, with romantic partners on one side and platonic brothers in crime on the other. I\u2019m glad I\u2019ve held Episode III<\/em> aloft for 20 years, because it\u2019s still deserving of that throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Golden Girls (1985)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my last trick, I wanted to break out the highest of pedestals for a dear friend of mine, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. 40 years, a decade for each talented heroine in its lead cast, may they all rest in the sweetest peace. After 6 years with my fiance, I can only say The Golden Girls<\/em> has changed my life. Its references have graced my lexicon, its merchandise has graced my shelves, and even as I write these words at 2 AM, an episode is playing in the background. Carol from Pluribus<\/em> isn\u2019t the only one who uses this classic series as a pick-me-up when they\u2019re down, Golden Girls<\/em> is textbook<\/em> \u201cfood for the soul.\u201d It\u2019s lighthearted, it\u2019s thought-provoking, it\u2019s funny as all hell; The Golden Girls <\/em>is everything television should be. A remake could never work because it could never capture the chemistry of these four women alongside their friends, enemies, family members, and the Miami they experience it all in. I bring up Golden Girls<\/em> regularly and it always gets a chuckle out of people who think I must be an old lady in disguise. But I can\u2019t help it! I\u2019d recommend this series to anyone who needs a smile with minimal effort. It\u2019s such a rewarding, approachable television show and we will never see another like it. Here\u2019s to many<\/em> more years of nightly enjoyment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That\u2019s a wrap! 2025 is in the books, and with it go the film celebrations for another 5 years before we do it again with a new crop of flicks! I did miss some notable anniversaries this year, like Castaway<\/em>, Black Swan<\/em>, and Wedding Crashers<\/em>. Some of these even saw theater re-releases (thank you, Fathom Events)! Sadly, I didn\u2019t get to experience them and I actually haven\u2019t seen any of those movies, so I should probably get on that! Thus is the joy of these anniversaries, though. They take some films we might\u2019ve forgotten about and promote them again, allowing for new fans to be made and old fans to see their favorite media in a new, exciting light! As a self-proclaimed movie buff forever playing catch-up, I couldn\u2019t ask for more. So thank you, 2025. You did not disappoint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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