The Saturn Awards will be presented on June 26th. I am still trying to find out when they will be televised. I have several posts about these awards, as I consider them closest in spirit to what Ripping Good Yarns is all about. Great fiction stories told in an exciting, melodramatic fashion, with interesting plots and compelling characters.
Looking over all the nominees in the major movie and television categories, I have composed a list of my five favorites from each group. I have left out those movies and shows that I have not seen, and for the most part have not included academy award Best Picture nominees, because I feel like they have their own awards. Also I have yet to see most of them.
MOVIES!
5) Brave
An excellent animated film, I loved seeing the young princess of this movie take charge. I saw it with all three of my sons and it kept all of them engaged.
4) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
I can't believe they've taken this modest sized novel and are going to make it into three films. That being said, it was very enjoyable to watch, It is much more concentrated on developing a greater appreciation of the characters and delving deeper into the wonders of Middle Earth.
3) Skyfall
Love me some Bond, and this was Bond at his best. Exciting story, and a first-rat villain played by Javier Bardem.
2) The Cabin In the Woods
Brilliant send up of horror films, particularly the teens in jeopardy kind. I didn't get to see this until this last weekend, but it was well worth the wait.
1) Marvel's The Avengers
The reason they make movies. All the advances in technology they have ever done have led to this movie. Director/writer Joss Whedon at his finest. This movie should not only have been nominated for an academy award, it should have won.
TV!
5) The Killing
The pacing of this show is not for everyone, as it took 26 episodes to cover one murder investigation. But the rich detail and evocative mood of it was wonderful to sink into.
4) The Following
The pace of this show, however, was electric. The plot surged forward like a freight train without brakes. No character was safe, no situation out of the realm of possibility.
3) Fringe
The best show on network television. This year it concluded it's run after five glorious seasons. John Noble as Dr, Walter Bishop is one of the greatest characters ever on television, certainly the very best "mad" scientist. As it hits syndication and the DVD and streaming markets, be sure to check this great series out.
2) A Game of Thrones
A close call between this and my first choice. A brilliant evocation of one of the best book series ever written. Dozens of major characters are weaved into this great story, and the TV series does an excellent job of making them all come to life.
1) The Walking Dead
Best characterizations on television. Nothing else really comes close to the depth of character and involvement you have with them than this show. If you just dismiss this as a zombie show, than you are missing out on the very best that television has to offer.
There you have it! I'll let you know when The Saturn Awards get closer, and what will be our best opportunity to see them.
MEANWHILE.......get ready for the second annual Ripping Good Yarn television awards! Start thinking of YOUR favorites now! The more people that nominate and vote, the better these special awards will be!
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