What a year for the revolution. Not only did Kendrick bring back Gil Scott-Heron’s iconic line, but that quote is vital in one of 2025’s most buzziest films, One Battle After Another.

There have been many times in my life when I just felt like I needed an escape. Since I was a kid, for some reason, I just needed a break from reality. That escape came in the form of playing with toys, playing a game, or daydreaming, but one that has stayed with me into adulthood was watching films.