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1/25/2014

The 10 Best Movies of 2013

It's that time again, for me to pick my choices for the 10 best films of last year. It took me some time, to get this list just right. But, it's ready, and I hope you enjoy reading it. As always, my top 10 list is probably different than other ones out there, but that's only cause I don't exactly have typical tastes. Well, let's not waste anymore times, here we go!

10. Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox- This adaptation of the  DC graphic novel is exciting. thrilling, and jaw-dropping. Taking place in an altered world where heroes have become villains and war has ripped the world apart, this is the most violent of all the DC animated, as well, as the finest one since Wonder Woman, as well as the best superhero film of all the ones released last year.





9. Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th- The first of two docus to make my list this year, is this exhaustive film which chronicles all the movies, including the TV show!! Immense in it's scope and research this is the docu to end all Jason docus. A must for a fans, though it may take you a few days to get through it!





8. Would You Rather- Perhaps the most underrated horror film this year, this smart and hard edged shocker has one of the best scripts of the entire year. Plus, the acting of both Jeffrey Combs and Brittany Snow are great! As, is the ending, and fans should be pleased that the lovely Sasha Grey is in this, too. See it, if you are one of those that missed this!






7. Evil Dead-  This remake was way better than it had any right to be. Fun and blood drenched this over the top gorefest, might be the bloodiest big studio horror ever. I was shocked to see just how much I enjoyed it, but it ranks as one of the year's most fun movie going experiences I had, when my friend Kristie and I saw it. The FX are top notch and the lovely lead Jane Levy is great addition to horror heroines. Easily ranks among the best of the remakes.




6. Blackfish- The second docu on my list is a moving piece of cinema that had me bawling my eyes out and infuriated at Sea World. I was deeply bothered by the atrocities and horror stories this film revealed. It's caused quite a movement, as it should, and it's expertly told. I swear to never go to Sea World, and after you see this, you won't want to, either.







5. You're Next- Another horror film, with a great script was this fun, bloody, and, at times, funny flick has a great plot and some lively characters, including our beautiful lead, Sharni Vison, who is the best final girl of the year. A kick ass climax and killer ending makes this an even more pleasant viewing experience. It also ranks alongside the best home-invasion horror films ever made. A must see!





4. Kick-Ass 2- Fun, fast paced, and bloody action sequel, may not be as great as the original, but it's a solid film, nonetheless, and, by far, the sequel of the year. I had such a blast watching this laughing, getting all pumped up, saying oh shit, that it just ended up being one of the most fun moving going experiences of the year, for me. Also, Hit Girl still rules. Just saying.






3. The Conjuring- THE scariest film of the year! Nothing comes close to this chilling and terrifying horror tale that is without a shadow of a doubt one of the best haunted house films ever made. James Wan has made his masterpiece. Also, I am in insanely love with the gorgeous Vera Farmiga. Hey, just being honest!






2. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire- A darker and more mature sequel, this one has a far more finely tuned story. Filled with solid acting, excellent effects, and a strong script, it pushes it way out of the zone of garbage like the Twilight films. This is a great superior installment that is quality sci-fi and great film-making all around. The gorgeous Jennifer Lawrence is Hollywood's best young actress. Despite the film's length I found myself swept into it's story and never feeling it. It's kind of lame they split this year's installment and finale into two films (I HATE this trend!), but so is the greed of Hollywood. Regardless, I plan to be seeing, hopefully with my friend Kristie, as soon as we can!

1. American Mary- What more can I say about a film, I have savagely worshiped since I first saw it two years ago? The absolute best movie of the year is one of the very best horror films in ages. A true modern classic from the modern masters of the genre, the Twisted Twins: Jen and Sylvia Soska!





1/01/2014

2013 for the Master


First and foremost, I hope you all had a safe, fun, and drunk New Year's Eve!
2013 was a good year, well at least based on this video! Sure, I had some bad moments, but I won't focus on those. Instead, let me remember all the great times, I had at various conventions and expos, like Exxxotica AC & NJ, the Adult Entertainment Expo, NYCC, & Toy Fair. And, all the great times I had with those I am friends with and close with. I love you all and appreciate the support of all of you who read and follow me. Thank you.
And, may 2014 bring us nothing but the very the best!!!

The above pic was made with My Year In Pics from Facebook.

12/28/2013

The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 7: 10-1

10. Maggie Q (same)- This year marks the series finale of Nikita, which I didn't like but many seemed to. But, with other projects still lined up, I doubt this will be the last time we see see this leggy and talented beauty on the list.




9. Deborah Ann Woll (same)- True Blood's hottest beauty still made me wish I was living in Bontomp and hers, as she remains THE hottest blood-sucker in the history of television.








8. Zooey Daschanel (last yr. 6)- Even if New Girl is really kind of bleh, now, she is still beautiful. I LOVE seeing her in commercials like the Time Warner one she is in!








7. Jamie Chung (last yr. 2)- I stand by what I say, Jamie is one of the most beautiful women in mainstream movies, but not just now, ever! She always looks stunning, even in a year where she didn't have any projects I was into.




6. Andy San Dimas (new)- This metalhead beauty is one of my personal favorite women in the adult biz. She is so much fun to follow is super cool, and hot(!!!), in person. She also gave me a very cool interview at the Adult Entertainment Expo that ranked as one of my most popular ones of the year. I can't wait to see what she does next!






5. Dani Daniels (last yr. 3)- Another of my favorite performers to follow, the stunning Ms. Daniels is drop-dead gorgeous, intelligent, and artistically talented.








4. Tera Patrick (same)- One of the most beautiful women in the world, Tera continues to breaks hearts with her perfect looks and make fans happy with all appearances, including her excellent cosplays. My favorite of which has to be the Hello Punisher. Also, she is always a pleasure to talk or see, as I did when I saw her at Exxxotica AC.

 




3. Jen & Sylvia Soska (last yr. 16)- They inch even closer to the top stop by having given us THE best horror film of the year in American Mary, giving me two interviews for best-horror-movies.com, including one where I met them in person! At said meeting, I got hugs and kisses! So, let this be a reminder to you ladies out there, bribing me helps! But, in all seriousness, they backed it up with their imminence talent, true love for horror, sweetness, and, most of course, their complete and utter hotness!!



2. Jennifer Lawrence (last yr. 9)- Inching closer to the top stop this natural beauty is just vision of true beauty, with a wonderful down-to-earth quality, and great acting. This was very evident in the best mainstream movie of the year: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.







1. Asa Akira (same)- She holds on to the top stop for a record third year! But between co-hosting the AVNs, seeing her at both AEE and Exxxotica NJ, and making HOT porn films, all while looking like the perfect woman, there was no way she wouldn't. Plus, she is always a sweetheart in person. Will she hold on to this spot next year? Tune in to find out twelve months from now!





The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 6: 20-11
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 5: 30-21
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 4: 40-31
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 3: 50-41
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 2: 60-51
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 1: 70-61  

12/26/2013

12/21/2013

The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 5: 30-21

30. Jacky Joy (new)- This busty, blonde babe provided me with quite a fun and sexy interview at Exxxoitca AC. The fact that she was dressed as a Ghostbuster and was cool as hell to us, certainly didn't hurt!


 






29. Brittney Palmer (new)- My favorite of all the MMA ring girls, this beauty has the looks to make even non-fans wanna watch a UFC event!

 







28. Grace Park (last yr. 4)- Though, I don't watch Hawaii Five-O as much as I use to, due to its new time slot, I still love seeing this stunner look hot and kick ass. And, it is great to finally see her character get some loving!

 




27. Ming Na (last yr. ranked 2009 #60)- She is the best thing about the mostly ho-hum Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, as she is both gorgeous and total ass kicker!

 






 
26. Deanna Russo (new)- Those eyes!! This absolutely breathtaking beauty serves as a love interest for Aidan on Being Human and has me wishing I was a vampire, so that I can get a babe as hot as her!

 



25. Rachel Skarsten (new)- She mayve be Dark Fae on the excellent Lost Girl, but her character has a heart and kisses No (Anna Silk). That's enough to solidify her place on my list!

 


24. Katharine Isabelle (last yr. 60)- A huge jump on the list comes from this highly talented stunner, who was simply amazing in the best horror film of the year, American Mary. She was also very sweet, friendly, and beautiful, when I met her at MonsterMania this year.

 

23. Leeanna Vamp (new)- Model. Cosplayer. Horror and Star Wars fan. And, all around awesome hottie. It's impossible to not fall in love with this gorgeous babe. I met her and got to interview her at this year's NYCC, and I can honestly say that she is one of my favorite cosplayers, now!

 





22. Jessica Cameron (new)- This blonde stunner is a true horror fan, and a rising force in the horror world. She is not only a beautiful genre actress, but is also a horror film-maker, one whose film, Truth or Dare has been getting a lot of genre press. I, for one, can't wait to see it! She is also very active on social media and one of my favorites to follow.

 
21. Draven Star (last ranked 2010 #51)- She's back in the porn world and, as a result, back on my list! This gorgeous and AWESOME tatted beauty loves horror, metal, and ink (enough to win my heart any day of the year!), and she did TWO interviews with me this year! The second one will be posted soon!



The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 4: 40-31
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 3: 50-41
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 2: 60-51
The 70 Hottest Babes of 2013, pt. 1: 70-61

12/19/2013

The 10 Best Metal/ Hard Rock/ Punk Albums of the Year

The first thing I wanna address is the title to my long time readers. I know in the past the list has only had the word "metal" in it, but I wanted to avoid the "that's not metal" comment. And, in some cases, it isn't. So, in the end it's the right title to post here. Anyway, on to the subject at hand, this year saw A LOT of really fucking awesome releases. Enough so that the top ten kept changing, well except for my pick for best album. That remained the same from the moment I heard the album in a friend of mine's car. This has to be one of the most exciting years for heavy music, I've heard. So, that made making this list both tough to do and really awesome to wade through as a metalhead. Anyways, it's here, it's done, and now you can see my picks for yourself.


10. AFI- Burials- Perhaps the year's biggest surprise to me came in the form of this amazing album. It's dark and melodic, yet with the right type of sound to not turn-off their fan base. The album gets better with each listen, and is, in the end, the very best album of AFI's career. I would say it's thier masterpiece. Oh and "I Hope You Suffer" is one of the best rock songs of the year!






9. Eyes Set To Kill- Masks- I been a fan of ESTK for a while, but this album has made them one of my favorite bands out there. It's their best work, yet. It's a heavier and harder sound for the band, while still keeping the melody and accessibility that they have sonically. They even went back and picked two songs from their last album, White Lotus, and redid them to make them heavier and even better sounding than they already were! Songs like Haze and Little Liar are among some of my most played tracks of the year!
 


8. A Pale Horse Named Death- Lay My Soul to Rest- The second release from this band is just amazing! A dark and brooding epic that is crushing and emotionally charged. I wonder if they can top this one, but while it won't be easy, I think that they can! This is the definitive album to listen to when you are feeling like shit, or even when you ain't. And, songs like DMSLT, Cold Dark Mourning, and Shallow Grave make them light years ahead of any band even trying to make this kind of metal music.


7. Norma Jean- Wrongdoers- Another band that made their best album of their career has to be Christian metalcore masters, Norma Jean. With Wrongdoers they have streamlined their sound, while still keeping, it heavy and very aggressive with great technicality. It's an album that gets better with each listening and showcases a band that is just head and shoulders above any from the more generic music that others playing this kind of music have.



6. Suffocation- Pinnacles of Bedlam- This was a very solid year for extreme metal and this brutal and vicious release from NY's technical masters of mayhem is a shining example of just that. It ranks as one of their finest works, with the crushing Sullen Days ranking as one of the absolute best death metal tracks of the year!! On a side note, I think this is the best cover on the list.






5. Warbringer- IV: Empires Collapse- Every album they release gets ranked by me, because they are THE best of all the modern era thrash bands. This album continues that tradition with aggression and heaviness to spare. In all, this is the best thrash metal album of the year!






4. The Black Dahlia Murder- Everblack- While, I am a huge fan of these melodic death metallers, I always harken back to Nocturnal, as their best. While, that remains the case, they finally have an album that does comes close. Heavy and technically sound, this one rips from start to finish, and The Evil Dead inspired Raped in Hatred by Vines of Thorns might well be my absolute favorite death metal song of the entire year! I LOVE signing the chorus!!



3. Carcass- Surgical Steel- Holy fuck! It's been ages since a new Carcass came out, but my God have they made up for lost time!! This is one of the greatest comeback albums in the history of metal music! A continuation of the melodic death metal that they pioneered in the classic Heartwork, this is a masterpiece that has been getting rave reviews in every metal site and mag and with GREAT reason. This is their second best album of their career, and I cannot wait to see what they will give us next!



2. Watain- The Wild Hunt- One of my absolute favorite black metal bands continue to prove why they are head and bloody shoulders above their fellow musicians in the sub-genre. An epic, evil, and majestic album, it shows the band growing and experimenting and even slowing down for a ballad or two!! Yet, they always stay true to their wonderfully evil and Satanic sound. The best album to listen to in the pitch black, cold night released this year, and, unquestionably, well to me anyways, the best black metal release of the year.



1. Killswitch Engage- Disarm the Descent- While, it was a continuous moving around in the other rankings, this was the only album that came in at number one and stayed there. Jessie Leach had to become a better signer, as he was replacing Howard Jones (and returning to front the band full time). And, boy did he ever! A great mix of inspiring lyrics, driving grooves, great musicianship, crushing heaviness, wonderful melody, and those aforementioned amazing vocals, makes this their best work since The End of Heartache. I listen to this album all the time and it's great for just about anytime or anything I'm doing. "A Tribute to the Fallen" might be the best song of the year, at least to me. KsE are truly back and better than ever!!

HONORABLE MENTIONS
Five Finger Death Punch- The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Vol. 2
Winds of Plague- Resistance
Trivium- Vengeance
Avenged Sevenfold- Hail to the King
Five Finger Death Punch- The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Vol. 1
Terror- Live by the Code
Arsis- The Unwelcome