We've made it.

It's the last episode of 2022.

What a year.

And today we're going to have some fun and look back on just some of the cultural moments that we couldn't stop talking about.

To use a phrase that I'm hearing the kids say a lot nowadays, 2022 is coming in hot.

I'm Gustav Ariante.

You're listening to The Times,

essential news from the L.A. Times.

It's Friday, December 30th, 2022.

Today, the highs and lows of Hollywood, music, culture, and so much more.

We are stacked for this roundtable.

Hitting the movie scene is film business reporter Ryan Fonder.

Ryan, welcome the times.

Hey, Gustavo.

Also with us today is Glenn Whip, who covers film and television as well as award season.

Hey, Glenn. Gustavo. Love it.

And for music, we've got our favorite pop music reporters, Michael Wood and Susie Expozito. Welcome back to two of you.

Good to be here, Gustavo. Thanks. Hey, Gustavo. Thank you all for being here today. So much to talk about

so little time. Culture, of course, calendar, the second biggest part

of the Los Angeles Times. So let's talk a little bit about it. We're going to start with the good,

or at least the stories that stuck with all of you in a good way. Ryan, you're up first. What do you

got? So the country is divided, you know, Gustavo. So my pick for my favorite thing is something

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