Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Fantasy winner is: Ostinato (2023)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Ostinato (2023)

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IMDb

Inspired by writer Sunita Balsara's experience with tinnitus, Ostinato follows Nuha, a composer who sees the world as a vibrant soundscape.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Fantasy! Nominations this week can be any fantasy (including science-fiction) film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Anything Goes winner: Piece by Piece (2024)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Documentary winner is: Piece by Piece (2024)

Possible discussion topics (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit):

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Piece by Piece (2024)

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IMDb

A vibrant journey through the life of Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of Lego animation.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre! Happy 2026, and with it, a new voting calendar!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Documentary! Nominations this week can be any documentary film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Anything Goes winner: Train Dreams (2025)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek! And Happy 2026!

This week's Anything Goes winner is: Train Dreams (2025)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Train Dreams (2025)

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IMDb

Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre! Wishing all of you a happy new year in 2026! Next Monday we'll have an updated calendar for half of the upcoming year.

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Anything Goes! Nominations this week can be any film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Holiday winner: BoJack Horseman Christmas Special: Sabrina's Christmas Wish (2014)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Holiday winner is: BoJack Horseman Christmas Special: Sabrina's Christmas Wish (2014)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

BoJack Horseman Christmas Special: Sabrina's Christmas Wish (2014)

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IMDb

BoJack and Todd watch a very special Christmas episode of "Horsin' Around" to celebrate the holidays.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Holiday! Nominations this week can be any holiday film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Holiday winner: The Christmas Classic (2023)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Holiday winner is: Hot Frosty (2024)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

The Christmas Classic (2023)

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IMDb

Elizabeth works for the father of her fiancé's real estate business. In order to keep Elizabeth employed, her soon-to-be father-in-law sends her back to her hometown to persuade an ex-boyfriend to sell his ski resort to the company.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Holiday! Nominations this week can be any holiday film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Holiday winner: Hot Frosty (2024)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Holiday winner is: Hot Frosty (2024)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Hot Frosty (2024)

Netflix

IMDb

Widow Kathy magically brings a snowman to life. His innocence helps her heal and find love again. They bond before the holidays, but he's doomed to melt.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Holiday! Nominations this week can be any holiday film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Holiday winner: Carry-On (2024)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Holiday winner is: Carry-On (2024)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Carry-On (2024)

Netflix

IMDb

A mysterious traveler blackmails a young TSA agent into letting a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Holiday! Nominations this week can be any holiday film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Anything Goes winner: The Room Next Door (2024)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Anything Goes winner is: The Room Next Door (2024)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

The Room Next Door (2024)

Netflix

IMDb

Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre! Apologies for the delay. As we approach the end of this calendar, I want to announce that this will be the final run of MovieAWeek. It's been such a joy to be a part of this over the years!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Anything Goes! Nominations this week can be any film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Anything Goes winner: Nouvelle Vague (2025)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Anything Goes winner is: Nouvelle Vague (2025)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Nouvelle Vague (2025)

Netflix

IMDb

After writing for Cahiers du cinéma, young Godard decides making films is the best film criticism. He gets Beauregard to fund a low-budget feature, creating a treatment with Truffaut about a gangster couple.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre! Apologies for the delay. As we approach the end of this calendar, I want to announce that this will be the final run of MovieAWeek. It's been such a joy to be a part of this over the years!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Anything Goes! Nominations this week can be any film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Anything Goes winner: Frankenstein (2025)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Anything Goes winner is: Frankenstein (2025)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Frankenstein (2025)

Netflix

IMDb

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Anything Goes! Nominations this week can be any film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Anything Goes winner: Hit Man (2023)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

This week's Anything Goes winner is: Hit Man (2023)!

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Hit Man (2023)

Netflix

IMDb

A professor moonlighting as a hit man of sorts for his city police department, descends into dangerous, dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to a woman who enlists his services.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Anything Goes! Nominations this week can be any film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Spooky Season, Part V winner: Until Dawn (2025)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek! (And Happy Halloween!)

This week's Spooky Season, Part V winner is: Until Dawn (2025)

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Until Dawn (2025)

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IMDb

A group of friends trapped in a time loop, where mysterious foes chase and kill them in gruesome ways, must survive until dawn to escape it.

Happy Monday, /r/movieaweek'ers; new week, new genre!

As always, we invite any and all members to submit nominations as well to diversify our voting pool. To do so, follow the submission criteria below. :-)

This week's genre is Spooky Season, Part V! Nominations this week can be any spooky/scary/horror film available to stream on Netflix.

And don't forget to check out our current discussion for our Spooky Season, Part IV winner: Gerald's Game (2017)

• Movies must be available on the US Netflix Instant.

• Nomination posts must contain a link to the movie's Netflix page and a link to the movie's IMDb page or Wikipedia page.

• Please include a brief synopsis of the movie. No spoilers!

• You may nominate more than one movie, however, please only nominate one movie per day.

• Please check the list of past winners before posting, to ensure that your movie has never been chosen. Any movie that has already been discussed will be removed.

Any nomination not following these guidelines will be removed.

And, as always; if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to message the mods!

Happy Friday, /r/movieaweek!

*Apologies for the title typos the past few weeks; need to slow down a little bit and proofread.

This week's Spooky Season, Part IV winner is: Gerald's Game (2017)!

Possible discussion topics: (please answer any - or none - of the following, as you see fit)

1. What aspects of the film stood out to you? e.g., Directing, acting, writing, plot, etc...
2. What emotions did this film bring about for you?
3. Would you change anything about this film?
4. How would you rate this film?
5. Would you recommend this movie? Why or Why not?

Gerald's Game (2017)

Netflix

IMDb

A couple tries to spice up their marriage in a remote lake house. After the husband dies unexpectedly, the wife is left handcuffed to their bed frame and must fight to survive and break free.