Hypelist 5x5: Dec 15th
Stay ahead of the curve with 5 up & coming recs in 5 unique categories ⭐️ That’s like: 25 new albums, games & movies to love every week. Curated by our editors every Monday. [Cover: JADE for “THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE”]
Items in this hypelist
I Need New Albums 💽
Blizzard
Album · Dove Ellis · Indie Folk
THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE
Album · JADE · Synth-Pop
EP Ensaios Da Anitta
Album · Anitta · Funk Carioca
白色定格 (Eternal White) - Winter Special Album
Album · WayV · C-Pop Dance
♡
Album · Jane Remover · Glitch Pop
Go See A Movie: In Theaters Now 🍿
La Grazia
Paolo Sorrentino · 2025
President Mariano De Santis' term is coming to an end. Disparagingly nicknamed 'Cemento armato' (reinforced concrete) for his intractable nature and overly careful approach to politics, he has grown lonely in the echoing halls of the presidential palace, mourning the loss of his wife and listening to hip-hop. Before returning to civilian life, De Santis must make a series of bold decisions – a pair of presidential pardons and a groundbreaking policy bill – that will cement his legacy.
The Chronology of Water
Kristen Stewart · 2025
Growing up in an environment torn apart by violence and alcohol, a young woman struggles to find her path. She manages to escape her family and enters university, where she finds refuge in literature. Gradually, words offer her an unexpected freedom...
100 Nights of Hero
Julia Jackman · 2025
When a charming house guest arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride Cherry and their devoted maid Hero is thrown into chaos.
Rosemead
Eric Lin · 2025
In a race against time, an ailing woman discovers her teenage son's violent obsessions and must go to great lengths to protect him, and possibly others, in this portrait of a Chinese American family. Inspired by true events.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Quentin Tarantino · 2011
Quentin Tarantino’s complete cut combining Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 follows The Bride, a former assassin who awakens from a four-year coma after being shot by her mentor and lover, Bill. She embarks on a vengeful quest to eliminate Bill and the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad who betrayed her.
Let’s Play: Best New Games 👾
Kirby Air Riders
Multiplayer Racing · Nintendo Switch 2
Kirby Air Riders is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube.
Routine
Sci-Fi Horror · PC, Xbox
Routine is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror title set on an abandoned Lunar base designed around an 80’s vision of the future. Curious exploration turns into a need for survival when a lunar base goes completely quiet. Searching for answers puts you face to face with an enemy who is certain the main threat is you. Discoveries lead to deeper unknowns and the only way to go is forward.
Unbeatable
Rhythm Adventure · PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox
Unbeatable is a rhythm-adventure game where music is illegal, and you do crimes. talk your way through trouble as you explore vibrant locales. Fight your way through exciting arcade-perfect rhythm setpieces, featuring an original soundtrack by Peak Divide.
Octopath Traveler 0
HD-2D JRPG · Nintendo Switch / Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4 / 5 · Xbox
All the definitive elements of the Octopath Traveler series return in this exciting prequel set in the realm of Orsterra. Embark on a brand new adventure of your own creation in this stunning HD-2D RPG, Octopath Traveler 0! Brand-new features to the series include a character creation system where you get to become the hero, and town building mechanics as you seek to restore your devastated home.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Action Adventure FPS · Nintendo Switch / Switch 2
The galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter Samus Aran will embark on a new mission in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Hot New Singles ❤️🔥
Glitter
Song · Eli · Pop / R&B
FORMULA
Song · ALPHA DRIVE ONE · K-Pop EDM
MARCH
Song · GloRilla · Hip-Hop
SADDERN RETURN
Song · EARTH TO EMILY · Dance Pop
Thootie (feat. Tokischa)
Song · Ice Spice, Tokischa · Dembow Hip-Hop
See On Streaming 📺
Very Important People (Season 3)
Sam Reich · 2025
Comedians are given makeovers to be transformed into someone completely new, and then have a fully-improvised interview with host Vic Michaelis.
Reflection in a Dead Diamond
Bruno Forzani · 2025
When the mysterious woman in the room next door disappears, a debonair 70-year-old ex-spy living in a luxury hotel on the Côte d'Azur is confronted by the demons and darlings of a lurid past in which moviemaking, memories and madness collide.
Jay Kelly
Noah Baumbach · 2025
Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron.
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Amy J. Berg · 2025
Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer.
Oh. What. Fun.
Michael Showalter · 2025
Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together at the holidays. But this year, after planning a special outing for them, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling under appreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
