Overall this year has been pretty crappy. I can honestly say it hasn't been all bad. One of my favorite podcast is the Totally Rad Show. This week they have been compiling their list of favorite movies/TV/Video Games of 2010. This has inspired me to put out my own top 5 list of things I enjoyed this year. Plus, it gives me an excuse to finally write on my blog. So here it goes.
Movies
5. Resident Evil: Afterlife
I love the Resident Evil video games and the movies equally. Some would say the films are not that good. I'm not looking for Citizen Kane when I'm watching them. They are good mindless fun with zombies. As a matter of fact, I just love zombies period. I'll watch anything with zombies.
4. Girl with the Dragon Tattoo/Girl who Played with Fire
I lumped this two films together because I watched them both this year on Netflix Watch Instant. Plus, you really can't watch one without the other. These films are amazing and because of that, I have now started reading the books. I know Hollywood is doing its own version of the films which I doubt will as good as the originals. I love the mystery and the way the story folds out. I highly recommend both films.
3. The Last Exorcism
Ever since The Blair Witch Project I've been intrigued by "found footage" style films. I like the idea of reality with fiction. This movie scared the crap out of me because I really didn't know what was going to happen next.
2. Inception
I placed Inception at number two because of the originality of the script and the special effects. I love that it was unlike any thing else that was released this year.
1. Black Swan
I went into this film thinking I wasn't going to like it, but I ended up loving it. I love the darkness of the lead character. I can relate to wanting to strive for perfection and having that goal consume your life. Very powerful stuff.
Honorable Mentions: Splice, The Horseman (Australian film), Ip Man, Boondock Saints: All Saints Day.
TV Shows
5. Big Bank Theory
I just started watching this show. I was surprised at how much it made me laugh out loud. I am now catching up on the seasons I missed.
4. Criminal Minds
This show is my favorite show to watch. Every Wednesday I tweet about the show while I watch it. This season the show lost one of its main characters. When that happened, something in the show was changed. While I still love the show, it has lost its spark for me. That's why it's not number one this year.
3. Nikita
This is a nice little show about a kick ass girl. It's a little on the cheesy side, but it's cheesy fun.
2. Supernatural
This is my second favorite show. Last season's storyline was epic and surpassed anything I could have imagined. This current season is a little lackluster. I'm not feeling it the way I did previously. The show has moved away from the Angels vs Demons, end of the world saga and gone back to the monster of the week story line. It's number two because last season was just amazing.
1. Walking Dead
What can I say about this show? Zombies, check. Great writing, check. Good story development, check. Did I already say zombies? I love this show but I hated the six episode season. It left me wanting more.
Honorable Mention: Torchwood Seasons 1-3. Okay so I mention Torchwood because I've never heard of his show before until this year when my friend Ivy went on and on about how great this show was. So, since all three seasons were on Netflix Watch Instant, I watched them all in one weekend. Oh my goodness is this show good. I can't watch for the fourth season coming out on Starz.
Anime
5. Corpse Princess
I love anime that features strong female characters. This story is about an undead girl who must destroy 108 undead corpses in order to gain entry into heaven. This is an action packed show with supernatural elements. Awesome.
4. Ghost Hunt
This is a fun show that I discovered on Hulu. This show is about a group of teenage paranormal investigators. Some of the kids use their psychic abilities to help them in their investigations. Each case has a four-episode story arc. It's a really fun and scary series to watch.
3. Tokyo Majin
This is another gem of a show I found on Hulu. I watch a lot, a lot of anime on Hulu. This show is about five teenagers with supernatural powers fighting demons and the undead to save the world. This has a lot of action but also a lot of heart. I was hooked from the first episode.
2. Red Garden
This is a beautiful and sad story. I found myself tearing up at certain points during the series. This show is about a group of girls who go looking for their friend in a mysterious house but end up dead themselves. Again, I was hooked from the first episode.
1. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
This is by far my favorite anime this year. This show is about a teenage boy who discovers rock music and is consumed by it. It's through his new found love of music he truly begins to come out of his shell and grow. It's an awesome show about a teenage journey that I can relate to very well.
Honorable Mentions: I should say that I watch a lot of anime. I probably should have done 10 best anime of 2010 but I figured I should stick with five--Fruits Basket, High School of the Dead, Darker than Black, Kaze no Stigma (Stigma of the Wind). Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture--this is not an anime but I fell in love with the show.
Games
Before I get into games I should say that I use to be a huge gamer. I use to play all of the time. Since I moved and got this new job I haven't had time to play traditional console games. This list mostly consists of iPhone game apps and computer games. My goal for next year is to play more console games or at least find the time to play more console games.
5. Plants vs Zombies
I love anything with zombies so when I discovered this game I was instantly hooked.
4. Words with Friends
It's like scrabble!
3. Sims 3
This is just a time waster and a chance to play God. The family that I created is in its 9th generation now
2. World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
I stopped playing WoW for a while because I got bored. When the expansion Cataclysm came out it renewed my love of the game. Again, another time waster but somehow it doesn't feel like that anymore. The new worgen characters kick major butt.
1. Angry Birds
I have nothing to say here. Anyone who plays angry birds understands why this is my number one. This is just a fun, fun game. I hate those freaking pigs. I hate the way they smile at you when you fail the level. But I digress. I love this game.
So, that's it. Can't wait to see what's coming up in 2011.
