On this year end episode of Real Movie Stuff, Charles Kirkland Jr. reflects on family, legacy, and a year at the movies before diving into his Top 20 Films of 2025. From emotional standouts to pure cinematic chaos, he breaks down what made the list, why nostalgia matters, and why this movie earned the rare honor of being watched six times. It’s heartfelt, passionate, and the perfect sendoff for a year worth debating.

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike dive into Hollywood chaos from the $100-billion Netflix vs. Paramount battle for Warner Bros. to McDonald’s accidentally unleashing a cursed AI Christmas ad. Charles breaks down DC drama, Will Smith returning to Men in Black, Golden Globe surprises, and a box office ruled by Five Nights at Freddy’s. He closes with a Spoiler Free review of Hamnet, the beautifully shot Shakespeare grief drama that left him (and probably you) teary eyed.

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles Kirkland Jr. is back with movie news, hot takes, and just a sprinkle of heartbreak as he vents about missing Sundance… again. (Third time’s the charm, Charles. We believe.)

He breaks down Tom Cruise finally getting an honorary Oscar because apparently jumping out of airplanes for 40 years eventually pays off. Then there’s the very exciting whisper that Black Panther 3 is officially moving forward, so yes, we all have permission to celebrate.

Charles also dives into the latest box office winners, streaming surprises, and reviews of Rental Family and Wicked: for Good. Whether they’re hits, misses, or “maybe wait for streaming,” he’s got opinions and he’s serving them up fresh.

It’s movies, mayhem, and one man’s emotional journey toward someday making it to Sundance.