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PV Guide's best of the year so far
My favorite movies, action movies, TV, and video games of the first half of 2025
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Polygon Exit Interview: Susana Polo, senior entertainment writer
"If you have a favorite writer on Polygon, you should reach out and let them know how their work touched you."
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Weekend Watchlist, 7/4: Bonkers physical comedy, thoughtful if blunt horror, and actually good kids movies
Plus one extra pick this week, just for you
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Nine-Ring Golden Dagger review: A solid new entry in a classic wuxia set-up
Out now on VOD and Hi-YAH!
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June 2025

Jason Mantzoukas Taskmaster interview, part 2: “Taskmaster Series 19 will undo Brexit and undo the 2024 US election”
And why Alex Horne says “no cast has ever gotten along this well”
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Weekend Watchlist, 6/27: Leaving streaming in June
Three great movies leaving their current streaming platforms at the end of the month
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My top 10 movies of the 21st century
I am certainly not above a frivolous list
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"I feel like my best mode is chaos." Jason Mantzoukas on his heel turn in Taskmaster, one of his favorite shows
“I want to be the villain. I'm not here to win.”
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Weekend Watchlist, 6/20: Action, comedy, horror
Some stellar genre far for your weekend
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Diablo review: A devilishly good martial arts movie with an unforgettable villain
Part Anton Chigurh, part Terminator, all ass-kicking
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