Best Film of 2010

I can't do a "Top 5" list of the best films of 2010 because, quite frankly, we didn't SEE that many movies this past year.  Our summer was busy with photo shoots, and consequently, we missed many of the summer blockbusters.  But, with that said, I can say without a shadow of a doubt, the best film of the year was Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

#1 Forever - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

As the poster says, it IS the most epic film ever.  This film does so many things right; great comedy, amazing action, memorable music, quotable dialog, and enjoyable characters.  Director Edgar Wright took his time to make sure this film was done properly.  It is not a Hollywood cash-in, but a finely crafted piece of geekdom.  

Wright worked with the comic's creator, Bryan Lee O'Malley, on ever aspect of the film and it shows.  Scenes and dialog are pulled directly from the books, as are the locations and clothing.  It's a comic book come to life in every sense of the word and is a shinning example of how film adaptations should be done.  The film may have tanked at the box office, but it's building a huge cult following that is going to live on for many years to come.

Top 5 Games of 2010 That I Wish I Had Played

Julie and I had a busy year.  So busy in fact, that I missed out on a TON of games.  Looking back, there were several games that I really wish I had taken the time to play.  This list is in no particular order and is basically just more games to add to my backlog.

Heavy Rain (PS3)

Heavy Rain is NOT the kind of game I would normal play.  I've never been a huge fan of "adventure" titles, but Heavy Rain intrigued me because of what seems to be a clearly adult and mature story; something you would see in a movie theater, not in a game.  After playing the demo, I decided to hold off, but now I feel as though I missed a great story, even if the gameplay wasn't that great.

3D Dot Game Heroes (PS3)

Imagine 8-bit Zelda, only in 3D... and on the PlayStation.  That's what 3D Dot Game Heroes is at it's core.  Now technically, I did get a chance to play this game earlier in the year, but it wasn't nearly long enough.  This is the kind of old school Action-RPG I've been looking for.  Hopefully I'll pick it up in 2011.

Alan Wake (Xbox 360)

I enjoy a good story in a game, and from what I've heard of Alan Wake, it's got a great one.  It's basically a Stephen King story told through the eyes of it's creator and it looks like Silent Hill meets Resident Evil meets Gears of War.  You can't beat that!  At least, I hope it's that good...

Enslaved: Odyssey To the West (Xbox 360)

Enslaved: Odyssey To the West has been called this year's Uncharted.  I don't know that I would go that far, but it does look to be an enjoyable title.  The demo was great and it brings back memories of Beyond Good and Evil, one of the best games of last generation.

God of War III (PS3)

I picked up the God of War Collection earlier in the year to prepare myself for God of War III, then I never got around to buying it.  Everything about this game screams "epic" but I have a hard time picking up a PS3 game, no matter how good, when there are so many great titles on the Xbox.