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Feature: The New York Times surveyed readers and filmmakers about the best 21st-century films, we discuss the responses
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Jul 11, 2025
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Feature: The New York Times surveyed readers and filmmakers about the best 21st-century films, we discuss the responses

This week, Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell stick with us to discuss their thoughts and reactions on the ‘best films of the 21st century’ lists. We’re also joined by New York Times pop culture reporter and awards season columnist, Kyle Buchanan.

PARASITE movie cast posing
Cast Photography, PARASITE (2019)
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Photograph by Bong Joon Ho. Artist, Bong Joon Ho
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A couple of weeks back, the New York Times released an expansive project, with a focus on determining the best films released in the 21st century. Having polled 500 people in the film and entertainment industry, asking each person about their top 10 favorites, they released many of the topline results. In a separate ask to its readers, over 200,000 people contributed their ballots. Both lists included similar films, and notably held Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite as it’s consensus number 1 pick.

This week on FilmWeek, Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell stick with us to discuss their thoughts and reactions on the ‘best films of the 21st century’ lists. We’re also joined by New York Times pop culture reporter and awards season columnist, Kyle Buchanan, to discuss the New York Times’ project.

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