A year of movies in review.

This is the last day in 2008 and the last day for movies to make their water-stained mark on the year to get a last minute bid for the Oscars. BTW doesn't it always seems that most of the movies nominated at the Oscars are movies that are done with production in that year, but not released to the public until the next year? I think those movies should have to wait until the appropriate year for their chance at the Oscars. It seems like the best time to release your film is now so that way it can get an Oscar bid. Anyways, here are my picks for the years best, and I only do a few categories, because honestly lets face it, not all categories are interesting.





Best Actor in a Drama



Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man. His performance is flawless and he nails Tony Stark's manurisms. I cannot think of any actor that would have played the role more acurately.















Best Supporting Actor in a Drama













Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight. 'Nuff said.




















Best Actor in a Comedy

Brad Pitt in Burn After Reading. Pitt plays a classic jockey airhead in this movie that has everyone up in arms over, well nothing.

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy

James Franco in Pineapple Express. Franco seems to have a natural talent as this stoner in Pineapple Express.

Best Actress in a Drama

Angelina Jolie steals the spotlight in Changeling.

Best Actress in a Comedy

Elizabeth Banks in Zack and Miri Make a Porno. I have a feeling we have not seen the last of this comedy princess.

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama

Amy Adams in Doubt. Adams shows that she is more than just a cute face for Disney movies in this suspense driven film.

Best Supporting Acress in a Comedy

Amy Poehler in Baby Mama is the cream to Fey's coffee.

and lastly...

Best Movie of 2008