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The Best 15 Films of 2012…

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Well, here it is folks! “The Best Films of 2012” is finally here! There are still a bunch of 2012 films I haven’t seen yet, but oh well, the year is 2012 is over, so I feel it’s about time to get this list up and get it out of the way now.

Remember, the films I pick in these “Best of 2012” list are just my opinions alone. So if you disagree with it, I don’t care!

Enjoy all. You may find some surprises in this list, you may not be all that surprised with the no. 1 choice, though! Here’s the list….

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THE BEST FILMS OF 2012

15. Katy Perry – Part of Me
Probably the best music documentary I’ve seen that was made of a pop star. I love Katy Perry, and seeing this film in theater, just made me love her even more. The movie was well filmed and well put together. It made you understand Katy a little better, and she’s an inspiration. This is worthy of making the list.

14. Project X
I was skeptical of this film at first, which is why I waited for DVD rental, and to my surprise this film was really great! “Project X” was a hilarious comedy that had a really good plot. The writing was well done and it was just an all around, kick ass movie. I had some laughs watching this one. “Project X” is definitely one of the best comedies of the year, which is worthy of making it on here.

13. Pitch Perfect
Since this movie was getting positive reviews everywhere, I just had to check it out for myself. As some of you know, I have a pure hatred for singing competitions like all those reality shows you see on TV. Surprisingly enough, this movie was very enjoyable too! This film also had good writing. It was hilarious. The girls in the film were adorable, and there were some scenes where I couldn’t help but burst out laughing. This film could also be looked at as an educational tool for music, which is the whole point of it. This was a very entertaining movie, I loved it! Acca believe it.

12. Paranormal Activity 4
The Paranormal Activity franchise continues to impress me, and honestly, this is the best film of the series so far. I’m already looking forward to where the story goes from here. P.A. 4 had some big shockers in the film, that will get you thinking to yourselves, “WTF, just happened?” as soon as the film gets over. The Katie Featherston story is getting crazy. I know a lot of people watched the first one and gave up on the sequels, but you shouldn’t. They have a serious story that you should follow. I hope they keep going with these films.

11. The Hunger Games
I’ve read the book before the movie came out, but both the book and the movie are just as good. “The Hunger Games” movie was a thrill ride. Yes, this franchise is aimed at a younger audience, but this is no Harry Potter or Twilight, remember that. I still don’t understand why “The Hunger Games” is aimed at a younger audience when the material in it is too violent for kids, but that’s just me. I loved Jennifer Lawrence’s performance in this. I haven’t gotten the Blu Ray to this movie yet, but will get it soon. I’m definitely looking forward to “Catching Fire”, the next movie.

10. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Peter Jackson did it again, folks! I’m a big LOTR fan, but the original trilogy is too long and the films just drag on and on. Not with this film! Peter Jackson just made a masterpiece here, and honestly, The Hobbit, is better than the original trilogy. The first film of “The Hobbit”, is just an introduction of the story, so maybe what’s coming up ahead, will be even better in the sequels. Only Peter Jackson should be the one making movies adapted from classic novels, he is the master at it!

9. Moonrise Kingdom
I was never a big Wes Anderson fan, but he impressed me with his latest film. It’s a love story, about a young boy and a girl who run away together. It was a wonderful film and entertaining as hell. Probably Wes’s best film in his career.

8. The Expendables 2
Sly Stallone is back with another Expendables movie, but this time he decided to pass the directing duties to someone else. Sly must of watched the first film in which, he directed, and thought to himself, “Maybe someone else can make the next film better?”. The “Expendables 2” was much better than the first! Better plot! Better writing! Plus more badass tough guys like Chuck Norris and JCVD joining the cast. Also, Bruce Willis and Arnold having longer roles is a plus too! This was a badass film, and I’m already looking forward to, “EXP3”.

7. Prometheus
A lot of people gave this film mixed reviews, but I don’t know why! I absolutely loved it! It was a pretty smart movie and well written. Well acted, by the cast. The cinematography and special effects were incredible. I don’t know why so many people hated it? I thought “Prometheus” was phenomenal and glad that Ridley Scott finally returned to science fiction. The genre that I think that he is best at.

6. The Dark Knight: Rises
The latest and final installment to the Dark Knight trilogy, got mixed reviews, and I don’t understand why this film got mixed opinions as well. I thought this was a pretty epic movie. I loved Tom Hardy as Bane, he was one scary as hell, dude. I’m just glad they finally used a lesser known, Batman villain. I thought it was great seeing a different side of Bruce Wayne, in this film. I think this film is the best one of the trilogy and it’s a shame that the Nolan series have to end it with this one, but I understand why he wants to move on.

5. The Avengers
So, “The Avengers”, finally arrived this year. This is definitely one of the best superhero movies, I’ve seen in years. I was blown away by it, and I can’t think of any other director to make “The Avengers” other than, Joss Whedon, who is the perfect choice. Over the years, Hollywood had made too many superhero movies from Marvel to DC, but none of them have been that great. Finally, Hollywood made the perfect superhero movie that we’ve been wanting for a long time.

4. Lincoln
Spielberg finally releases his “Lincoln” film starring the great Daniel Day-Lewis. I think it’s Spielberg’s best historical drama film and Daniel’s best performance. It’s a pretty powerful and moving film, all the way through.

3. Django Unchained
Quentin Tarantino, created another masterpiece. His films seem to be getting better and better. Jamie Foxx and Leo Dicaprio were both badasses in this film. It was funny, violent, and an all around amazing movie.

2. Skyfall
I was going to make this the no. 1 choice, but I had to move it to no. 2 for a reason. “Skyfall” is not only the best Bond movie ever made, it is also one of the best films of the year. The James Bond franchise has gone downhill for a while now. They kept making horrible Bond movies, but they definitely did redeem themselves with this one. While this is not only an action packed ride, it also has a great script, good acting and directing all around. The action scenes will really blow your mind in this one. It’ll leave you goosebumps and wanting more. Daniel Craig is James Bond. The earlier actors who played the character, don’t even come close. Do yourself a favor and see “Skyfall” if you haven’t yet, I’m sure you still have time before it goes out.

1. Les Miserables
Like I said, I was going to make, “Skyfall”, my no. 1 choice, but when I saw “Les Miserables” last night, the movie musical, I was totally blown away. It was a beautiful movie all around. After seeing this film, I think “Les Miserables” would be the one to win BEST PICTURE at the Oscars this year, no matter what happens. I also think this film could land a lot of nominations. Hugh Jackman could get his first Oscar with this film, and I think Anne Hathaway’s performance in this film is Oscar worthy too. This film had mixed emotions. It can get very sad at times. There were even comedy scenes in this film to brighten up the mood after the sad scenes. I still can’t get some of the songs from this film out of my head, and it makes me want to buy the soundtrack soon. This movie is indeed a masterpiece. I absolutely loved it. This film is definitely going to win big at the Oscars for sure.

Hope you enjoyed this list!
Rock on!
Kev

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James Bond in the Oscars…

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Reports are now saying that the reason for the James Bond 50th Anniversary Tribute, is that the voters ignored “Skyfall” for Best Picture possibility. “Skyfall” may have gotten snubbed, but it’s just a rumor for now. We’ll know when the nominations get revealed. It’s still possible that “Skyfall” can get a “Best Picture” nomination. If “Skyfall” does happen to get the snub, that’s cool. I’m cool with it, ’cause I want “Django Unchained” to get the Best Picture win if “Skyfall” doesn’t get in. Looking forward to seeing the Oscar nominations when they get revealed next week. Who knows, “Django Unchained”, might even get the snub too ’cause of the use of the “n” word and violence in the movie. The Oscars has never been friendly with violent movies.

In other news, I think I’m definitely seeing, “Les Miserables” later tonight. So I’ll be looking forward to seeing that one. I’ll be seeing that film with a few other people, not going alone, so it’ll be a good time. After I see that film and a few other movie rentals, I’ll get right to work on that “Best Films of 2012” list. The list will be up sometime next week. Probably Monday. I’ll try to do it on video, probably.

Kev

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Cool Video: The new “Evil Dead” red band trailer makes me stoked for the film even more, but I’m gonna miss Bruce…

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What made the Evil Dead films so great was the character of Ash, played by the great, Bruce Campbell. Looks like Bruce wants to retire that character, for good. Maybe this is a test to see how the world of the “Evil Dead”, would do without the Ash character. Who knows, though. Maybe Bruce still has a small cameo as Ash in the new film, we’ll have to cross our fingers on that for now. I doubt Bruce is in the film at all, it seems he’d rather be behind the camera, instead of in front of it. The new Evil Dead trailer does look scary as hell. It’s really hard to make a gory as hell movie, and make ’em very scary at the same time. I’m looking forward to seeing how this movie turns out but I’m going to miss Ash’s funny catchphrases, like, “Hail to the King, baby” or “Groovy”. The original Evil Dead trilogy is a mix of horror and comedy, and looks like this new franchise, they are trying to stay away from the comedy stuff, and make it a scary movie.

Kev

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Cool Video: “A Good Day To Die Hard” trailer #2 makes me sold to the film now…

Man, I really hope this film doesn’t suck. The last film, “Live Free or Die Hard”, was one of the worst films I’ve ever seen, so I really hope they redeem themselves with this one. The thing with movies is, that all the trailers want to make the films look good, but when you go see the actual film itself, it turns out to be a bad film. Lets hope that’s not the case with this movie. “Good Day to Die Hard” does look like an action packed ride, though. I’m just skeptical of the plot. The plot might suck. There’s tons of movies out there with great action but terrible story. Lets hope the new Die Hard is a good one overall.

Kev

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Report: The Oscars will include James Bond tribute in celebration for 50th Anniversary…

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The Academy announced today, that the 85th Annual Oscars show this year will feature a 50th Anniversary tribute for the James Bond franchise. Now that a James Bond tribute has been confirmed, it’s looking more and more likely that “Skyfall” could land a lot of nominations for the Oscars.

More on the story, here.

I know this doesn’t confirm a “Best Picture” nomination, just a possibility for now. I can see it happening though. “Skyfall” is a really good movie. It’s definitely the best Bond movie ever made.

As for the 10 films that will get nominated for “Best Picture” at the Oscars this year. It might look like this, just my prediction:

Lincoln
Django Unchained
Skyfall
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Flight
Argo
The Master
Moonrise Kingdom
Zero Dark Thirty
Les Miserables

I think those films definitely has a possibility getting the Best Picture, nod. As for what film I think is going to win Best Picture, I really really really hope, “Skyfall”, gets it, ’cause that would be amazing if it got the win. Bond winning Best Picture which never happened before, will be history making. If “Skyfall” gets snubbed, that’s okay ’cause the rest of the movies deserve it too.

The only films on that list I haven’t seen yet are “Flight”, “Argo”, “The Master”, “Zero Dark Thirty”, and “Les Miserables” (which I hope to see soon).

Kev

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Could “Skyfall” actually get a Best Picture nomination???? Really?? Please, yes!!!

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Rumors are swirling the internet that the latest 007 flick, “Skyfall”, just might get a chance of making the Oscars. The James Bond franchise has never made the Oscars before, and this just might be the first time for them. I do think “Skyfall” is an incredible film, and when the film got over with, my first thought was, “It just might make the Oscars but it probably won’t.”. If it does get the Best Picture nomination, that would be shocking… but if it gets the Best Picture snub, then there is possibility for other nominations. For example, like the article said, Adele could probably get the nomination for the theme song and Javier Bardem could get nominated for his role as the villain in it.

I really hope, “Skyfall”, gets the nomination. The Oscars has never been friendly with violent movies, but it don’t hurt for a change. A little variety in the Oscars, would be good. I’m getting real tired of all these feel good drama movies getting the Oscars spotlight. We will know the nominations real soon. Can’t wait!

More on the story, here.

Kev

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The best of movies 2012, will come soon, promise you that…

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I’m still trying to catch up on new films. Last Friday, I’ve just seen “Django Unchained” which will definitely make the list somewhere. Over the weekend, I watched a few movie rentals. I watched the new “Total Recall” with Colin Farrell, which was a piece of crap, I hated that film, more on that later. I also finally got around to watching Seth Macfarlane’s “TED” which was a very good comedy that I liked a lot. I also watched the comedy film, “Pitch Perfect”, which was also really good. What will make my movies list? I have no idea yet.

Sorry for the delay on this movies list, I just need to see “Les Miserables” in theater, and a few other movie rentals, and then I’ll get this list up hopefully next weekend. I know you guys are interested on what’s going to make my list and in what order. There’s still too many movies out I want to see, and trying the best I can to catch up. I just want to make sure this list is gonna be a good one. Want to make sure it’s worth it.

I have a pretty good idea, of what’s gonna be my no. 1 choice, the best film of all, but I’m not gonna give it away now. Soon. Of course, you’re probably gonna figure it out easily, anyway.

Kev

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More on Quentin Tarantino’s use of the “n” word…

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Since people are still calling out Quentin Tarantino for his use of the “N” word for “Django Unchained”, really? Why get on his ass now, when Tarantino has been using the “n” word for pretty much just about every one of his movies? He’s been using the “N” word ever since his first film, “Reservoir Dogs“. The “N” word is also all over, “Pulp Fiction“. He used it in, “Jackie Brown” a lot too! How come nobody got on his ass back then? Huh? Answer me that one. Tarantino has been having black actors in his films for years, too! So why get on him about this now? Fucking please!

His movies maybe full of foul mouthed dialogue throughout the films, but that’s Tarantino. His movies maybe full of swearing and nasty words, yes, but I think that’s how he talks in real life. His movies shows who he is.

I’m not sure why he uses, the “N” word a lot in all of his movies, but I think he has his reasons. I don’t think he uses the “N” word because he’s racist, I think he makes his movies for mostly the black audience, in his defense. If you noticed, a lot of his movies seemed to be aimed at black people for their entertainment. They weren’t meant to be offensive.

On top of all this, as far as “Django Unchained” goes, people just don’t understand the history of black slaves. That word was used a lot back then, and it wasn’t considered a racist term during that time, like I said before. Quentin probably already knew he was going to get some heat with the use of that word in “Django”, but he had to do what ever it took to make that movie right. If you do your research, the “n” word actually originated from black slaves, that’s where it came from. So he’s right on the money for using that word. He’s not racist. He’s just doing whatever makes sense for film. It was just appropriate.

I’m also real tired of people getting on his ass about gun control every time a mass shooting happens. It’s idiotic.

Leave the guy alone, already people! He’s just a film maker and a storyteller. He’s a genius. Let him do what he wants to do. He knows what he’s doing. Without the foul mouthed, bad language in his films, then his movies wouldn’t have mattered.

Kev

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Report: Missing FBI files released, but Marilyn Monroe’s death, still remains a mystery…

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FBI files of Marilyn Monroe were released, in which, shows that she may have had a communist past. They also show that the FBI were aware about the theories that she has been killed, but they do not contain any new information about her death 50 years ago.

Read the full story, here.

Oh man, this is really starting to show the government might have had something to do with her death. Yes, I’m still calling on it, that she was murdered by the Kennedy’s, and they covered it up. Got away with it.

Some of you may ask, how? Well, it’s easy to make a murder look like a suicide. That’s what they did here. I’ve read, the book, “The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe”, a long while back. It was described that her body was found in her bedroom, with the phone left off the hook. She had bruises all over her body. Before her death, Bobby Kennedy was spotted at her home with other men. So they may have beaten her and forced her to take the drugs.

Her death maybe probable suicide, but I think she was murdered.

It doesn’t matter how long ago it was, we need to know how she really died. It’s going to be even more difficult to get answers ’cause most of the Kennedy family are dead. It’s a shame what happened to her. I love Marilyn. Watched most of her entire filmography and I feel good about it. I understand why she’s so famous and legendary now.

Kev