Episode

My Favorite Performances of the Year

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Cannonball with Wesley Morris

Published

Dec 11, 2025

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3835

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Summary

On today’s show, Wesley reveals his favorite film performances of the year — but his list is not an ordinary best-of list. He zeroes in on the specific details that make a performance great. Like, who did the best acting in a helmet this year? Who were the most convincing on-screen best friends? And who refused to play it safe? Find out in our first annual Cannonball Great Performers special.