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Y2K — In Theaters December 6, 2024

Eli and Danny (Jaeden Martell and Julian Dennison) crash a New Years Eve party in 1999, and along with Laura (Rachel Zegler), their evening takes a turn for the insane when the Y2K crisis actually breaks out — and leads to full blown chaos. TLDR; this winter movie isn't your average holiday film.

Amy Adams might be a mom IRL, but I'm not aware of her turning into a dog like her character in this new movie. The movie also stars Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, and Zoë Chao.

Maria — On Netflix December 11, 2024

Get ready to be swept off your feet by Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas. In this new winter movie, Maria has retreated to the City of Love for some peace and quiet, reflecting on her glamorous, and difficult, life in the public eye.

September 5 — In Theaters December 13, 2024

During the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the ABC Sports broadcasting team has one job: cover the global competition. But when the Israeli athletes are taken hostage, Geoff (John Magaro), his boss Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard), Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), and German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) have to figure out how to protect both the hostages and the public while honoring truth and ethics.

Kraven the Hunter — In Theaters December 13, 2024

Madame Web isn't the only Sony superhero movie we're getting this year! A ripped Aaron Taylor Johnson stars as Kraven in this new movie, which follows his journey to becoming the villain we love to hate, alongside Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, and Russell Crowe.

We all grew up loving The Lion King, so it only makes sense that the newest generation of movie lovers gets a new installment! This winter movie (which stars Beyoncé, Aaron Pierre, John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, and Blue Ivy Carter) tells the story of how Mufasa became king after growing up an orphan cub — and how a newfound friendship with royal heir Taka changes everything.

Age gaps are so in, and Babygirl is only going to make them hotter. CEO Romy (Nicole Kidman) risks her career and her marriage to Jacob (Antonio Banderas) when she begins a spicy affair with younger intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson).

A Complete Unknown — In Theaters December 25, 2024

Our other Christmas Day movie for 2024 is A Complete Unknown, a Bob Dylan biopic that follows the iconic artist (played by Timothée Chalamet in a role I'm convinced is scoring him an Oscar nom) as he rises to fame and moves from folk to rock. Monica Barbaro, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook, and Nick Offerman also star.

Wolf Man — In Theaters January 17, 2025

Just because fall is over, doesn't mean your Halloween spirit has to end too. Wolf Man is perfect for anyone who's always down to watch a scary movie, and follows Blake (Christopher Abbott) and Charlotte (Julia Garner) and their daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth), who hide inside a farmhouse after getting attacked by a mysterious animal. But it doesn't take long for Blake to begin a strange transformation of his own — and for Charlotte and Ginger to wonder if they're trapped with the worst creature of all.

Paddington in Peru — In Theaters January 17, 2025

Our favorite cuddly teddy is back for another adventure! And this time, he's trading the drizzly streets of London for Peru and the Amazon rain forest in a quest to find Aunt Lucy...so it looks like he'll be needing that raincoat after all. This new winter movie stars Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Carla Tous, Ben Whishaw, Olivia Colman, and Madeleine Harris. Talk about a stacked cast!

One of Them Days — In Theaters January 24, 2025

BFF's Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are totally unprepared to learn Alyssa's boyfriend has spent all their rent money...and to do go on a hilarious quest to keep themselves from getting evicted. But what can you do? Sometimes, it's just one of them days ;). Maude Apatow and Janelle James also star.

Flight Risk — In Theaters January 24, 2025

After The Union, Mark Walberg is back in another thriller that follows a U.S. Marshall (Michelle Dockery) bringing a witness (Topher Grace) to court after learning he was involved in criminal activity. But when she realizes the pilot (Mark) is actually a hitman — and that his mission is to assassinate the witness — it's all hands on deck.

This rom-com finds Reese Witherspoon in the middle of planning her sister's destination wedding...only to learn the venue's been double booked with the father (Will Ferrell) of a young bride (Geraldine Viswanathan). Will and Reese going toe-to-toe can only mean one thing: chaos. We've all been apart of a crazy winter wedding season (right?!) and I've never felt like Reese understood me more.

Valiant One — In Theaters January 31, 2025

This winter movie might star Netflix darlings Chase Stokes and Lana Condor but, Toto, I don't think we're in the Outer Banks anymore. The story follows a captain (Chase) trapped with his unit (and without equipment) in North Korean enemy territory — and the group's journey to safety.

Love Hurts — In Theaters February 7, 2025

Oscar winner (!!) Ke Huy Quan plays realtor Marvin Gable, who's resigned to live a quiet life in suburban Wisconsin. But when his ex partner-in-literal-crime Rose (Ariana DeBose) shows up and ropes him back into the criminal world, Marvin must come face-to-face with his past, and his murderous brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu). Argylle fans, this one's for you.

Heart Eyes — In Theaters February 7, 2025

Halloween's come early! Because nothing says romance like slasher flicks, right? In this new winter movie, a slasher (whose nickname, if you couldn't guess, is Heart Eyes) has been targeting couples on Valentine's Day for years — and when co-workers (Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding) get mistaken for a couple, it looks like they could be next. I just have one question: do they make heart sunglasses this cute?

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy — On Peacock February 13, 2025

Valentine's Day wouldn't be complete without a rom-com, and in 2025, we're finally getting another installment of the Bridget Jones series. This time around, our relatable heroine is a single mom four years after Mark's (Colin Firth) death, and both finds herself in constantly awkward interactions with Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor) AND drawn to Roxster (Leo Woodall). What can I say? Movie goers are in their age gap romance era. The movie also stars Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent, Isla Fisher, and Gemma Jones.

Captain America: Brave New World — In Theaters February 14, 2025

Now THIS is the Valentine's Day movie I've been waiting for! After the death of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) has taken up the mantle of Captain America — and ends up in the middle of a worldwide incident. (As if The Falcon and the Winter Soldier wasn't enough). Now Sam, along with Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez), has to get to the bottom of the mystery before the incident becomes a crisis.

The Unbreakable Boy — In Theaters February 21, 2025

Get your tissues ready because this winter movie is going to be a tear-jerker. Inspired by a true story, the film revolves around a boy with autism and brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta), his joy, and just how beautiful he makes the world around him. Meghann Fahy and Zachary Levi star as his parents, which is just another reason to add this to your watchlist!

Last Breath — In Theaters February 28, 2025

Barbie and Shang-Chi fans get excited, because Simu Liu is coming to our screens again! (It's me, I'm fans). In Last Breath, based on the 2019 documentary, Duncan Allcock (Woody Harrelson) and David Yuasa (Simu) must rescue Chris Lemons (Finn Cole) when he becomes untethered 100 meters underwater. In case you're wondering, that's 328 miles. I'll be swimming in the shallow end from now on.

The iconic actress wrote that she recently got "maybe the best compliment" of her life. She explained that someone called her a "crown straightener," or "A woman going around straightening all the women’s crowns around her."

As a queen herself, it's clear this was incredibly impactful. Blake wrote, "It meant so much to me because it’s those invisible things people see that make us all feel best. I learned that we’re all sparkling leaders 👑, stronger together, from ALL the women in my life, blood and chosen. I am surrounded by crown straighteners. This weekend alone was packed with that empowering female energy. When I looked back at these pics, I saw it all in action. And it made me feel so lucky and loved."

She continued celebrating the women around her in the caption, shouting out It Ends With Usauthor Colleen Hoover, novelist Tarryn Fisher, her mother-in-law Tammy Stewart Reynolds, and more! She even managed to shoutout the men "who show up for us too." It's clear that Blake was feeling — and sharing — the love!

Friends and fans alike took notice of this moment, sharing love and comments galore. Fellow actress, Mary Steenburgen wrote, "People who know you know that your extraordinary exterior doesn't even compare to your kind, generous and hilarious soul." I may not actually know Blake, but that's all I really need to know to understand the kind of friend she really is!

1. They're always being dismissive.

Have you ever been really excited or upset about something only to be met with a dismissive tone from someone you confided in? This person is displaying toxicity which "gradually undermines trust in relationships," according to English. Would you want to keep sharing things with a person if they're always downplaying your emotions? Probably not.

2. Controlling others seems like a sport to them.

English says another way to determine someone is toxic is pay attention to their controlling behavior. It can be something as simple as telling you what to wear or something greater such as forcibly limiting your contact with anyone they think isn't good for you.

3. They consistently makes excuses for their behavior.

Have you ever let a close friend know certain behavior bothers you only for them to make an excuse for why they keep doing them? Bennett says this counts as "avoiding responsibility for actions." Furthermore, "constantly" doing so or looking to "push the blame onto someone else veers into toxic territory," she adds.

Another way to look at this is if someone is always falling into a pattern of "victimizing themselves," according to Bennett.

4. They tend to be manipulative.

Manipulation is tricky because it's not always obvious until it's too late. It's kind of like not realizing you were bit by a mosquito until your skin becomes itchy and red. Bennett says this is toxic because there's a knowing that someone can "appeal to a certain person's characteristics or personality traits." This looks like saying or doing something "with the intention of getting a certain reaction," according to her.

Bennett says, "An example may be one partner in sobriety who consistently uses their poor mental health as a reason to not be proactive about finding a job. They do this because they know that the other partner is worried about their loved one relapsing so they use that fear against her."

5. They never miss an opportunity to gaslight people.

Calling this a "well-known example," English says gaslighting often occurs when someone denies the reality of another person." What would cause someone to do this? Well, a toxic behavior often doesn't want to take accountability for their actions so they'd rather "cause people to doubt their own perceptions," according to English.

6. They're always looking for reasons to criticize someone.

The catty behavior on The Real Housewives of New York may be entertaining for TV, but that kind of behavior gets old quickly in everyday life. No one wants to hear why "so and so thinks they're all that" even if it's disguised as humor. English says, "Regardless of their motivation," behaviors like this "can lead to stressful and emotionally distressing situations."

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Is it time to cut that toxic person out of my life?

We live in a society that started prioritizing ending relationships with people as soon as we spot red flags, but English and Bennett don't think this should be our immediate reaction. English says, "The decision to disengage with a toxic person in the relationship will depend on how harsh and serious the relationship is" because "it is often personal."

According to her, if you notice a consistent pattern where the behavior is "damaging your emotional health," it's okay to walk away from that person. Still, she believes "completely cutting [someone] off is often a last option when other approaches to changing the behavior have not worked." Bennett says something similar and notes how to approach different scenarios.

"If it someone you need to communicate with because of a job or family, there are things you can do to protect yourself," she says. She suggests reminding "yourself who you are dealing with" if the person is adept at gaslighting others because "it may be easy to become convinced that you are wrong or something did not happen the way you recall." A phrase she encourages you to tell yourself is, "I know that my experiences are my experiences no matter what."

If you're dealing with an aggressively toxic person, you'll have to "set and reinforce boundaries," Bennett says while English adds that "engaging in therapy to faciliate healthier relationships" may be a next step.

Here's how Bennett suggests navigating communication with someone like this:

• Set a boundary to end the conversation when you notice toxic behavior such as invalidation of your feelings.
• Receive support from another person so they can remind you of things you're trying to accomplish

If you're dealing with a friend or spouse, Bennett wants you to remember "you cannot change them" but you're in control of how you respond. English says, "It is important to analyze the whole situation and know when the cost of the relationship is greater than the benefits."