On this week’s contemplative episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the very best of 2025. They talk about their favorite movies of the year, trends, their favorite first-time watches, and predictions for 2026. Plus, they are joined by the magnificent cartoonist Mimi Pond to talk about her new book ‘Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me’ and her “Area of Expertise” - British film circa World War II.

​Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.

On this week&rsquo;s contemplative episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, Millie and Casey discuss the very best of 2025. They talk about their favorite movies of the year, trends, their favorite first-time watches, and predictions for 2026. Plus, they are joined by the magnificent cartoonist Mimi Pond to talk about her new book &lsquo;Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me&rsquo; and her &ldquo;Area of Expertise&rdquo; - British film circa World War II.
​Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyou.

Movies aren't just something we watch—they're something we fall for. Dear​ Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush​ you never got over. Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven’t heard of (and certainly can’t pronounce).

Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram @dearmoviesiloveyou.

Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

Dear Movies, I Love You

Movies aren't just something we watch—they're something we fall for. Dear​ Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush​ you never got over. Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven’t heard of (and certainly can’t pronounce). Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram @dearmoviesiloveyou. Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

Movies aren't just something we watch&mdash;they're something we fall for. Dear​&nbsp;Movies, I Love You is a podcast that treats cinema like that high school crush​&nbsp;you never got over.&nbsp;Join hosts Millie De Chirico and Casey O'Brien as they embrace the joy of movie&nbsp;culture. They discuss the kind of history, nuance and criticism that serious film&nbsp;fans crave. Come for the fresh, unpretentious takes on your favorite blockbusters&nbsp;and stay for the art-house deep cuts that you maybe haven&rsquo;t heard of (and&nbsp;certainly can&rsquo;t pronounce). Follow Dear Movies, I Love You on Instagram&nbsp;@dearmoviesiloveyou. Dear Movies, I Love You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.

Best of 2025! Plus, Cartoonist Mimi Pond!

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