(Lately, mostly dread.)

Movies have frequently recognized the simultaneously hopeful and perilous nature of the time.

It can be a period of reassessment, or renewal, or massive change.

The Substance (2024)

She accepts his invitation to a NYE dinner, but mostly forgets about it.

(Not to worry: Georgia soon comes to see what a catch the Prospector is.

)you might streamThe Gold RushonMax, Tubi, The Criterion Channel,Prime Video, andFreevee.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

“you could rent Ghostbusters II fromPrime Video.

Not the worst New Year’s resolution to make, honestly.you might streamSnowpierceron Tubi or rent it fromPrime Video.

New Year’s Evil(1980)

Is it among the best of the slasher genre?

The Gold Rush (1925)

It’s also got a very solidtitle track.you’re free to streamNew Year’s Evilon MGM+ andPluto TV.

This might be the moment when we realize just how delusional the diva had become.

Given that we’re solidly in noir territory here, don’t expect overwhelming success.

Phantom Thread (2017)

The real-life Hotel Atlantis in Dubai.

He and his team will need to infiltrate a dance competition, though none of them can dance.

The result is, unsurprisingly, glorious.you’re able to streamHappy New YearonNetflix.

The Godfather Part II (1974)

Just enjoy the 2000s vibes and, particularly, the opening sequence.

“you might streamHigh School MusicalonDisney+or rent it fromPrime Video.

Are We There Yet?

Rocky (1976)

Suffice it to say, the kidsdo notmake it easy.

NYE is a time for reflection, so why not?

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Waiting to Exhale (1995)

The Apartment (1960)

Il Posto (1961)

Snowpiercer (2013)

The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

After the Thin Man (1936)

Holiday (1938)

New Year’s Evil (1980)

Midnight Kiss (2019)

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Repeat Performance (1947)

About Time (2013)

An American in Paris (1951)

Ocean’s 11 (1960)

Happy New Year (2014)

High School Musical (2006)

Rent (2005)

Are We There Yet? (2005)

Diner (1982)

Trading Places (1983)