Top 10 Movie Lists

There are all kinds of comedies, some more critic friendly than others. Stupid comedies… critics hate those. Dramatic comedies… boy, do critics eat those up. But what really matters when it comes to comedies? I have very specific criteria: a good comedy has to make me laugh.

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Captain Kirk. John McClane. Tony Stark. Jack Ryan. Clark Kent.

Plenty of familiar names return to theaters in 2013 as Hollywood unloads another slew of sequels on audiences. Some will be great, and others will disappoint. It’s impossible to tell which category any film will fall into, but here are 13 upcoming movies that I am most excited for in 2013 – and 13 more because it was hard enough narrowing the list down as is.

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2012 was a banner year for movies. From massive blockbusters to highly anticipated adaptations – and movies that came out of nowhere – the year treated audiences with a surprisingly strong selection in practically every genre. As in any year, not every film delivered (ask Taylor Kitsch), but also, a few stand out among the rest. Here are the top ten best movies of 2012:

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Ah, the holidays. Snow. Warm fires. Family. Presents. Parties. Food. Skiing. Christmas. Hanukkah. Candy canes. Movies. And not only movies, but many of the best movies of the year. December offers the release of several highly anticipated movies that not only will be massive hits but critical darlings, with awards to come. Here are 12 movies to watch this holiday season.

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Who says you have to travel to see the world? Granted, a first-hand experience is always going to be more powerful, but there are no shortage of films that can take you from coast to coast, continent to continent, and enjoy some of the top movies of all time – and all without ever having to leave your living room. Where can your journey take you? Sit back, relax and let’s find out:

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Let’s face it: The state of the modern Hollywood romantic comedy is abysmal.  Sure, there have been a couple of diamonds in the rough here and there; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Punch-Drunk Love come to mind.  The bad news is that I had to reach all the way back to 2004 and 2002 for examples.  For many, including myself, it feels like Hollywood is making the same movie over and over again, laden with clichés and a cast liable to include Katherine Heigl or Kate Hudson. 

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The Oscars are viewed as the most-prestigious awards in the film industry – but every now and then a truly special movie misses out when the gold statuettes are given out.

Here are six films that never won an Oscar and should have…

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Mark Wahlberg is one of the most successful actors in Hollywood today.  There’s simply no doubt about it.  At only the age of 41, his 20-plus films have amassed a total of $1.75 billion at the box office, which puts him 28th on the list all time.  Not bad for a guy who didn’t even make the cut for the 90′s boy band New Kids on the Block.

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Ever since his career-making turn in 1999′s 10 Things I Hate About You, Joseph Gordon-Levitt has proven he has an eye for choosing rewarding, versatile projects (we’ll ignore G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra). Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of the most talented actors working today, and while he has yet to earn an Academy Award nomination, it’s only a matter of time.

With The Dark Knight Rises still plugging along and the Gordon-Levitt-starring Premium Rush in theaters this week, now is a perfect time to look at the accomplished actor’s best movies.

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The Jason Bourne franchise is one of the best franchises in the business, even if Universal was dumb enough to try to continue it without its main character. But we’ll forgive them, just this once. Here are the nine most kick-ass scenes from the four Jason Bourne movies.

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Can you believe that summer is already here? We can’t! We’ve compiled a list of the best movies coming out this summer, based on buzz, trailers, promotion and pure gut instinct. Just keep in mind, if you do end up seeing all 23 movies on this list, you’ll have spent upwards of $230 at at the box office. Yikes!

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It’s true that the ultimate prize any actor can receive is an Academy Award. And yet, this year’s Oscars prove more than most that even the best performances can go overlooked. Seven of the top ten actors listed here were not nominated for an Academy Award, and only nine of the 20 actors who were nominated (for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Actress in a Supporting Role) earned a place on this coveted list.

After all, FilmJabber’s list is coveted. Because we say it is, that’s why. Without further ado, here are the 20 best performances of 2011:

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