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Letterboxd 250: The Holdovers (2023)
Wednesday, 31 December, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re wrapping up the year with a trip back to Barton Academy. On this final episode of The Reel Lovers, host Marley Silverbrand continues the journey through the Letterboxd Top 250 Narrative Films by diving into Alexander Payne’s 2023 masterpiece, The Holdovers. To help navigate this modern Christmas classic, we are thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Drake from The First Watch Podcast.Together, Marley and Drake break down the film’s soulful 1970s aesthetic, the incredible chemistry between the lead trio, and why this story of "misfit toys" has already cemented itself as a holiday essential. Beyond the snowy grounds of the film, we also take a moment to look back at our favorite cinematic moments of 2025 and share our aspirations and goals for the upcoming 2026 movie season.Of course, it wouldn't be a proper wrap-up without our signature segment, where we dive deep into our recent activity on Letterboxd for a special year-end edition of Last Four Watched.Since this is the final episode of 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has tuned in this year. Your support means everything to us, and we are so grateful to have you along for this trek through film history. We hope you all have a very Happy New Year, and we can't wait to see you in 2026. Thank you for listening to The Reel Lovers.Connect with Drake hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-reel-lovers/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy