Jens Lekman on tour and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” round out our picks for the weekend of Dec. 5.

George Clooney leading Jay Kelly, a Brazilian crime caper, and a steamy hockey romance top this week’s Must List

Jens Lekman on tour and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" round out our picks for the weekend of Dec. 5.

December 5, 2025 4:01 p.m. ET

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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie on 'Heated Rivalry'; George Clooney in 'Jay Kelly'; Wagner Moura in 'The Secret Agent'. Credit:

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For every glossy star that graces the screen, there are hundreds of artists toiling away in dark editing rooms and squinting at computer screens to make movie magic possible. These craftspeople don't often get the credit or spotlight they deserve, which is why ** is thrilled to launch its inaugural *The Awardist* Makers Issue. Please check it out and celebrate the below-the-line talent who go above and beyond for their art. —*Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief*

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George Clooney as Jay Kelly in 'Jay Kelly'.

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George Clooney knows a thing or two about being a movie star. So who better to play one of the world's biggest? In Noah Baumbach's new Netflix film, Jay (Clooney) just wrapped a movie and wants to spend time with his daughter — but she's headed to Europe with friends. So, naturally, he secretly follows her. Also starring Adam Sandler and Laura Dern, *Jay Kelly* is a story of legacy and regret, as the star faces big questions about his life and what — and who — got him where he is. —*Gerrad Hall, Editorial Director*

Heated Rivalry

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie on 'Heated Rivalry'.

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In case you haven't seen clips of it all over the internet, a steamy new hockey romance just dropped on HBO Max. The chemistry between rivals Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) is indeed a big win — for everyone. —*Tiffany Kelly, Staff Editor*

*Heated Rivalry* creator doesn't see 'any reason' to confirm the sexuality of lead actors of gay hockey romance**

The Secret Agent

Wagner Moura in 'The Secret Agent'.

The latest and greatest feature yet from Brazilian master filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho is a deceptively breezy and vividly colored crime caper starring *Civil War*’s Wagner Moura. The story gradually reveals itself as a trenchant indictment of political corruption. —*Ryan Coleman, News Writer*

Jens Lekman’s tour

Jens Lekman performs at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York City in 2016.

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

Watching the Swedish musician perform live is like being transported back in time. If you can't catch his last U.S. show in NYC this weekend, *Songs for Other People's Weddings* is a vulnerable narrative album worth listening to all the way through. —*T.K.*

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The cast of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'.

The riotous 2005 Tony-winning Broadway musical is back in NYC at New World Stages with a fantastically fun revival courtesy of a cast that includes *Glee*'s Kevin McHale and Tony nominees Justin Cooley, Lilli Cooper, and Jasmine Amy Rogers. M-U-S-T-S-E-E. —*Dalton Ross, Editorial Director*

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