Category Archives: Best Of

30
Jun

The Anniversary Albums Project: Best of 2019

New music has lost a lot of hold on me over the last few years. And last year I decided that instead of trying to keep up with it all, I’d look back at music history and listen to the … Continue reading →

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22
May

The List: Top 10 Summer Blockbusters

With no new summer movies on the horizon until at least July (if then), I decided to take a look back on my favorite blockbusters. Certainly, there are better movies to choose in some cases (including superior sequels), but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Film | Tagged avengers, dark knight, harry potter, inglourious basterds, inside out, mad max, mission impossible, prometheus, snowpiercer, spider-man, spiderman | Leave a comment

19
May

Every Episode of Community, Ranked in Tiers

I recently finished a rewatch of Community on Netflix, and figured I’d try something new. I’ll rank every episode, but in tiers. (Ranking each one 1-110 would take too long, and I’ve already done a top 10 list.) Some rules: … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Television | Tagged community | Leave a comment

8
Apr

20 After 20: 1999

Many people, myself included, consider 1999 to be the best movie year ever. I’m even reading a book called just that. It seemed like the last time multiple studios were willing to gamble on unique visions and give sizable budgets … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Film | Tagged 10 things i hate about you, all about my mother, american movie, being john malkovich, blair witch project, bringing out the dead, drop dead gorgeous, election, existenz, eyes wide shut, fight club, galaxy quest, go, insider, iron giant, limey, magnolia, man on the moon, matrix, notting hill, office space, ravenous, run lola run, sixth sense, sleepy hollow, straight story, talented mr ripley, thomas crown affair, three kings, titus, topsy turvy, toy story 2 | Leave a comment

7
Feb

Oscar Re-Do: 1999

Now that I’m far enough away from the years when I was growing up (*gulp*), here’s a little bonus to go along with my annual column. Winners in bold, then we break it down. BEST PICTURE American Beauty The Cider … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Best Of, Film, Oscars | Tagged american beauty, insider, magnolia, sixth sense, straight story, talented mr ripley | Leave a comment

6
Feb

My Dream Oscar Ballot 2020

Once again, I’m going off the Academy’s eligibility lists, so several movies I would have considered for some awards aren’t represented here. I’ve also seen too few animated, foreign language and documentary films to fill out those categories, so I’m … Continue reading →

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4
Feb

Oscar Re-Do: 2009

You know the drill. Winners in bold, then we break it down. BEST PICTURE Avatar The Blind Side District 9 An Education The Hurt Locker Inglourious Basterds Precious A Serious Man Up Up in the Air Should have won: Inglourious … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Best Of, Film, Oscars | Tagged crazy heart, hurt locker, inglourious basterds, precious, up, up in the air, white ribbon | Leave a comment

29
Jan

2019 in Review: Box Office Report

SURE-FIRE HITS – The Kings of the Box Office (All Disney Edition) Avengers: Endgame ($858.3 million) The Lion King ($543.6 million) Toy Story 4 ($434 million) Captain Marvel ($426.8 million) SURPRISE SUCCESSES – They got there through word-of-mouth or succeeded … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Film | Tagged alita, angry birds movie 2, avengers, captain marvel, conjuring, curse of la llorona, dark phoenix, detective pikachu, doctor sleep, dumbo, escape room, fast and furious, godzilla, goldfinch, hobbs and shaw, hustlers, it, knives out, lego movie 2, lion king, lucy in the sky, ma, once upon a time in hollywood, overcomer, pokemon, secret life of pets 2, toy story 4, us, wandering earth, x-men | Leave a comment

28
Jan

2019 in Review: The Best Performances – Film

It was a stellar year for film acting, even if only one of these performances was nominated for an Academy Award. Ensemble in a Comedy Knives Out As epic a cast as has ever been assembled for a murder mystery, … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Film | Tagged dolemite is my name, high life, hustlers, knives out, long shot, netflix, once upon a time in hollywood, parasite, uncut gems, us, waves | Leave a comment

27
Jan

2019 in Review: The Best and Worst Movies

After many delays – some of which were my fault, some of which were beyond my control – I present to you the best and worst films of 2019. 10. Give Me Liberty (dir. Kirill Mikhanovsky) If you haven’t heard … Continue reading →

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