GOOD BLOG #3: 2025 UNWRAPPED

DEC 28, 25
zhangbikang.com GOOD FILMS AWARDS
GOOD FILM OF THE YEAR
Twenty-five new films were added to the Good Films list this year. The Best Films of All Time as of 2025 list now includes 78 films. Hong Kong crime film, Infernal Affairs, finished at 11th place, is this year's highest ranked film. Other films that made the list this year include:

014. 2003, Finding Nemo
016. 2016, Your Name., JAPAN
019. 2014, Interstellar
024. 2007, No Country for Old Men
026. 2023, Monster, JAPAN
029. 1986, Castle in the Sky, JAPAN
030. 2007, Atonement, UNITED KINGDOM
036. 1990, Misery
039. 2003, Memories of Murder, SOUTH KOREA
041. 2011, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
043. 2011, Bridesmaids
049. 2004, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
052. 2024, Conclave​, UNITED KINGDOM
055, 2025, Weapons
058. 2011, Michael, AUSTRIA
062. 2017, Happy Death Day
063. 1995, Seven
065. 2011, Source Code
066. 2019, 1917, UNITED KINGDOM
067. 2022, Triangle of Sadness, SWEDEN
068. 2010, Black Swan
069. 2004, 50 First Dates
070. 2007, Juno
075. 2017, mother!
GOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR
Out of the 25 new films that made the list this year, there were 10 international films. The Good Films list now includes 28 international films. This year's highest ranked international film is Infernal Affairs, another almost masterpiece. Other international films that made the list this year include:

016. 2016, Your Name., JAPAN
026. 2023, Monster, JAPAN
029. 1986, Castle in the Sky, JAPAN
030. 2007, Atonement, UNITED KINGDOM
039. 2003, Memories of Murder, SOUTH KOREA
052. 2024, Conclave​, UNITED KINGDOM
058. 2011, Michael, AUSTRIA
066. 2019, 1917, UNITED KINGDOM
067. 2022, Triangle of Sadness, SWEDEN
GOOD ANIMATED FILM OF THE YEAR
Out of the 25 new films that made the list this year, there were 3 animated films. The Good Films list now includes 4 animated films. This year's highest ranked animated film is Finding Nemo. Other animated films that made the list this year include:

014. 2003, Finding Nemo
016. 2016, Your Name., JAPAN
029. 1986, Castle in the Sky, JAPAN
GOOD DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
New rule! Films from previous years may be nominated upon reassessment. However, these films may not win awards. This year, I found new appreciation for Luca Guadagnino's work on Call Me by Your Name. Call Me by Your Name made the list back in 2023. If Luca Guadagnino was nominated in 2023, he would've lost to Christopher Nolan for Nolan's work on The Dark Knight. 

Out of the four directors who are eligible to win the award this year, Makoto Shinkai's work on Your Name is the obvious standout.

Winner and nominees for Good Director of the Year.

Makoto Shinkai, Your Name.
Sam Mendes, 1917
Luca Guadagnino*, Call Me by Your Name
Markus Schleinzer, Michael
Darren Aronofsky, mother!
GOOD ACTOR OF THE YEAR
All five actors were equally great in their respective films. Giving James McAvoy the award was based on a gut feeling.

Winner and nominees for Good Actor of the Year.

James McAvoy, Atonement
Matthew McConaughey, Interstellar
Elliot Page, Juno
James Caan, Misery
Harrison Dickinson, Triangle of Sadness
GOOD ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
After I saw the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, I realized how amazing Rooney Mara was in the American version. Rooney Mara was Lisbeth Salander down to the smallest detail and for every millisecond of that film. She crashed that role.

​Winner and nominees for Good Actress of the Year.

Rooney Mara, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Kathy Bates, Misery
GOOD SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Hinata Hiiragi stole my heart. It was a star making performance.

Winner and nominees for Good Supporting Actor of the Year.

Hinata Hiiragi, Monster
Park Hae-il, Memories of Murder
GOOD SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
First actress with two nominations. First actress with two wins. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the amazing Saoirse Ronan. Saoirse Ronan's performance in Atonement is one of the best supporting performances of all time.

Winner and nominees for Good Supporting Actress of the Year.

Saoirse Ronan, Atonement
Amy Madigan, Weapons
GOOD VOICE ACTING OF THE YEAR
Ellen DeGeneres' voice acting was superb. Her natural comedic talent really shines in Finding Nemo. I love listening to Dory talk. Every dialogue is delivered with so much heart and comedy. Dory may be the most memorable character in Finding Nemo, thanks to Ellen.

Winner and nominees for Good Voice Acting of the Year.

Ellen DeGeneres, Finding Nemo
GOOD CAMEO OF THE YEAR
No actors were nominated for Good Cameo this year.
GOOD SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR
It was down between Infernal Affairs and Finding Nemo. Finding Nemo is this epic journey. While epic, the story is pretty linear. Infernal Affairs is complex. The story is a web. To write a story like Infernal Affairs, cohesively, that's so much more challenging than writing a story like Finding Nemo. For this reason, the award was given to Infernal Affairs.

​Winner and nominees for Good Screenplay of the Year.

Alan Mak and Felix Chong, Infernal Affairs
Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson and David Reynolds, Finding Nemo
Bong Joon-ho and Shim Sung-bo, Memories of Murder
Markus Schleinzer, Michael
Yuji Sakamoto, Monster
Darren Aronofsky, mother!
Makoto Shinkai, Your Name.
GOOD ORIGINAL CONCEPT OF THE YEAR
Infernal Affairs finally gets its flowers! This is the second time the creators of Infernal Affairs are nominated for Good Original Concept. In 2023, Alan Mak and Felix Chong were nominated for their work on The Departed. THE DEPARTED IS A REMAKE, BASICALLY A COPY, OF INFERNAL AFFAIRS! All of The Departed's brilliance and glory root in a great story written by Alan Mak and Felix Chong. The duo lost the honor to legendary J.R.R. Tolkien the first time around. This year, the duo's only competition is Andrew Stanton for this work on Finding Nemo. As much as I love Finding Nemo, it's no comparison to the masterpiece that is Infernal Affairs. 

​Winner and nominees for Good Original Concept of the Year.

​Alan Mak and Felix Chong, Infernal Affairs
Andrew Stanton, Finding Nemo
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DIRECTOR WITH MOST FILMS
​ON THE LIST
Christopher Nolan further extends his lead with now five films that he directed made the list. The five films are The Dark Knight (2), Interstellar (19), Memento (42), Oppenheimer (44), and Dunkirk (73). 
ACTOR IN MOST FILMS
​ON THE LIST
Matt Damon also further extends his lead. He's now featured in eight films that made the list. Matt played lead role in The Departed (18), The Bourne Ultimatum (33T), The Bourne Supremacy (33T), The Bourne Identity (33T), The Talented Mr. Ripley (57) and Contagion (76) and supporting role in Interstellar (19) and Oppenheimer (44).
ACTRESS IN MOST FILMS
​ON THE LIST
Kate Winslet takes back the lead from Cate Blanchett. With one new film featuring Kate Winslet added to the list this year, Kate Winslet is now featured in four films. Cate Blanchett is featured in five films. While the total number of films featuring Kate Winslet is less than Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet played lead role in three of her four films. Cate Blanchett only played lead role in one of her five films. One point is giving to each lead performance. Half point is given to each supporting performance. Kate Winslet edges out Cate Blanchett. Kate Winslet played lead role in Titanic (1), The Reader (17), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (49) and supporting role in Contagion (76).
DIRECTOR WITH MOST DIRECTING NOMINATIONS
Christopher Nolan with two nominations since 2023, respectively for his direction in The Dark Knight (2) and Memento (42), is the most nominated director. Christopher Nolan won for The Dark Knight in 2023.
ACTOR WITH MOST ACTING NOMINATIONS
Heath Ledger earned two nominations in 2023, Good Films Awards' inaugural year, respectively for his lead performance in The Dark Knight (2) and Brokeback Mountain (13), and won for Brokeback Mountain.
ACTRESS WITH MOST ACTING NOMINATIONS
Saoirse Ronan with two nominations since 2023, respectively for her lead performance in Lady Bird (20) and supporting performance in Atonement (30), is the most nominated actress. 
ACTOR WITH MOST WINS
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Saoirse Ronan won both of her nominations, respectively in 2023 and 2025. She is the only actor with more than one win.  
COUNTRY (EXCLUDING U.S.) WITH MOST FILMS ON THE LIST
Hong Kong, with now six films that made the list, including a collaboration with mainland China, holds onto the top spot for another year. The six Hong Kong films that made the list are Better Days (China & Hong Kong, 10), Infernal Affairs (11), In the Mood for Love (38), Shaolin Soccer (50), Kung Fu Hustle (51) and The Grandmaster (72).
GOOD YEAR IN FILM
As of 2025, 2017, with six films released in 2017 that made the list, is the best year for film. The six 2017 films are Call Me by Your Name (3), Lady Bird (20), Berlin Syndrome (54), Happy Death Day (62), Dunkirk (73), mother! (75). 
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TOP MALE MODEL OF THE YEAR
No new Matthew Terry photos were added to the boards this year. Nevertheless, Matthew Terry holds onto the top spot for another year. With 10 photos and 2 magazine covers, Matthew Terry remains as the Top Male Model of the Year. The top three male models are:

1. Matthew Terry (12)
2. Simon Nessman (7)
3. Sean O'Pry (5)
TOP FEMALE MODEL OF THE YEAR
Gisele Bündchen, now with 6 photos and 2 magazine covers, extends her lead and remains as the Top Female Model of the Year. The top three female models are:

1. Gisele Bündchen (8)
2. Abby Champion (5)
3. Natalia Vodianova (4)
DIAMOND EYE AWARD
The Diamond Eye Award once again goes to Steven Meisel for the third year in a row. The top three photographers are:

1) Steven Meisel (16)
2) Mert & Marcus (8)
3) ChuanDo & Frey (7)
GOD VISION AWARD
The God Vision Award once again goes to America's Next Top Model (ANTM) for the third year in a row. The top three brands/ magazines are:

1) America's Next Top Model (18)
2) Vogue Italia (15)
3) Giorgio Armani (9)
BEST DRESSED MALE OF THE YEAR
Manu Ríos, for the third year in a row, is the Best Dressed Male of the Year. The top three best dressed males are:

1. Manu Ríos (5)
2. Joe Alwyn (1)
BEST DRESSED FEMALE OF THE YEAR
Zendaya maintains her lead. Zendaya, for the second year in a row, is the Best Dressed Female of the Year. The top three best dressed females are:

1. Zendaya (3)
​2. Beyoncé (1.9)
3T. Khloe Kardashian (1)
3T. Kim Kardashian (1)
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goooodlooooks TOP MALE MODEL OF THE YEAR
Matthew Terry, with 3 photos included on goooodlooooks, is, once again, the goooodlooooks Top Male Model of the Year. The top three male models are:

1. Matthew Perry (3.5)
2. Arthur Gosse (2)
3. Sean O'Pry (1.49)
goooodlooooks TOP FEMALE MODEL OF THE YEAR
Up-and-comer, Abby Champion, dethrones Queen Gisele. With 3 photos included on goooodlooooks, Abby Champion is your goooodlooooks Top Female Model of the Year. The top three female models are:

1. Abby Champion (3.89)
2. Gisele Bündchen (3)
3. Nicole Fox (2.5)