Best Movie - LOGAN
2017 had some great films. But LOGAN was released in the very early of the year and nothing really trumped the emotional impact it had on me. Hugh Jackman first played the role of Wolverine in 1999 in the first X-MEN film. He was an inspired choice as some thought he was a bit to tall and good looking to play the character. But he has had some great moment over the course of the film series but this was his best portrayal of the character. It was his swan song to the character and great goodbye. It also helped that Dafne Keen's character added some heart to the movie and was such a strong role for a new actress.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, WONDER WOMAN
STILL NEED TO WATCH: LADY BIRD, THE SHAPE OF WATER
Best TV Show - FARGO SEASON 3
Fargo might very well soon be my favorite show of all time. This
based on a true story crime saga in the north mid west is something truly special. Each season has been standalone with some references to each other. This season followed two warring brothers both played by Ewan McGregor, who does a fantastic job with each role. But the starring characters are Nikki (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and the mysterious V.M (David Thewlis). V.M is a great villain to rival Billy Bob's character from season 1.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: MR ROBOT s2, THE HANDMAIDEN'S TALE
STILL NEED TO WATCH: AMERICAN GODS s1, TWIN PEAKS
Best Video Game - HELLBLADE: SENUA'S SACRIFICE
Video Games are always hard to keep up on as they can be so time consuming and there are so many of them. Plus if I haven't played the older ones in a series I am less likely to try the new game. It's just how I am cause I feel like I am missing something. I need play a few 2017 games this last year and this one really stood out to be. Created by developer Ninja Theory who made a couple of my favorite games, HEAVENLY SWORD & DMC: Devil May Cry. It is about a 8 hour story driven game heavily steeped in Norse and Celtic mythos. Senua is a young girl with strong mental illnesses that affects the way you see and experience the game. It switches back and forth between puzzles and combat, both of which is simple but also frustrating. I look forward to what Ninja Theory does next.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: NIER: AUTOMATA, PREY
STILL NEED TO PLAY: THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD, RESIDENT EVIL 7
Best Comic Book - GIANT DAYS
Giant Days is a simple series about 3 female college students dealing with life and getting into trouble. The book is full of humor, heart, and great character moments. I just received Book 2 that I am going to read right away.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: THOR: GODDESS OF THUNDER, ALL-STAR BATMAN
STILL NEED TO READ: EVERYTHING
Best Album - BRAND NEW "SCIENCE FICTION"
Okay I am not going to lie. I have not found any great 2017 music that has really captured me and I am only recently getting interested in Brand New. I have heard some of their stuff in the past cause my old roommate was a big fan but only started listing to them regularly. So until I find an album that I listen to for days this is my pick.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: N/A
STILL NEED TO WATCH: N/A
And as always, I still have not read any real books. Maybe next year I will add some Wrestling to the list but not today. Thanks for reading anyway.
