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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Movie Romance

4/6/2015

Not to be mistaken for Favorite Romance Movie. These are about love stories found in the movies of 2014 across all genres. A convincing love story can be tricky thing to capture on film. When done right, they can inspire us with their love and dedication and give us the kind of relationships we aspire towards in our own lives. These are the year's top 5 love stories that had me awe!

Favorite Movie Romance Nominees:

Stoick and Valka

as voiced by Gerard Butler and Cate Blanchett in How to Train Your Dragon 2

Was this or was this not the highlight of this lovely little animated movie? Sure, dragons and vikings and cool, but these two long lost lovers really touch the heart! The parents of Hiccup are at last reunited and celebrate their eternal love in song. Having long thought his wife Valka to be dead, Stoick's stern and stubborn demeanor quickly unravels at the sight of his beloved wife, revealing his sensitivity and big heart.

Wendy and Horry

as played by Tina Fey and Timothy Olyphant in This Is Where I Leave You

The tragic romance of Wendy and Horry may be the most heartbreaking story of the year, reminding us that our whole lives can be changed in an instant. Their once great relationship gradually fell apart many years ago after an accident left Horry with a severe brain injury. While he will never be the same way again, he'll always remember what he and Wendy once had, and he'll always love her no matter what.

Manolo and Maria

as voiced by Diego Luna and Zoe Saldana in The Book of Life

From an early age, Maria had won Manolo's heart, and since then, the young romantic has wanted nothing more than to marry her one day. However, his best friend Joaquin is also in love with Maria. While the two compete for her heart, it is Manolo that is no doubt the most deserving companion. When a twist of fate results in Maria's untimely death, Manolo sacrifices his own life to and bring her back to the land of the living.

Augustus and Hazel

as played by Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley in The Fault in Our Stars

These two young lovers are brought together by the same cruel disease that unfairly ends up pulling them apart. They are both unfortunate, young victims of cancer who know their lives will forever be haunted by its devastation, but together the two of them learn to truly appreciate the beauty of love and of life. Their time together on Earth may be short lived, but the impact of their beautiful love is everlasting.

Nick and Amy

as played by Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl

They may not have the most desirable relationship, but there's no denying just how fascinating this twisted relationship is. Flashbacks show us the early days of Nick and Amy, five years prior to her disappearance at the onset of the film. Their unique love is a far cry from traditional Hollywood romance, but its endearing in its bitter honesty and callousness. These two crazy love birds will make you sick!

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Movie Twist

4/5/2015

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SPOILERS BELOW! There's just something magical about movie twists. When done right, they can totally BLOW YOUR MIND! Where you just can't stop thinking about it and want to discuss it with every friend you have. These days I think it works to the industry's disadvantage that almost every film tries to have one, or multiple twists, in some form or another. Doing it right often requires a lot of patience to properly build up to that pivotal moment. They need to feel earned rather than carelessly squeezed in. Let these 5 nominees be examples for how to do it right. These are my top 5 favorite movie twists that I never saw coming!

Favorite Movie Twist Nominees:

Interstellar

Interstellar used its casting decision to its advantage to completely throw us off guard. Who can forget that emotional moment when the crew first discovered Dr. Mann on that distant planet? Enhanced by the fact that he was played by none other than Matt Damon! Then director Christopher Nolan used Damon's typical good nature against us by turning him into the unexpected bad guy! Matt Damon, you sly son of a gun!

The Fault in Our Stars

This one hurts. I hadn't read the book prior to seeing the movie, so I had no idea what was about to unfold. The reemergence of Augustus' cancer is a bitter and unexpected twist of fate. Just as things are reaching extraordinary new heights in Hazel and Gus' loving relationship, their worst nightmare rears its ugly head. Augustus' premature death is a most unfortunate reversal of fate, but a highly effective twist nonetheless.

The Drop

"They never see you coming, do they, Bob?" Detective Torres of The Drop may have been onto this twist, but I'm pretty sure the rest of is were totally taken by surprise. The Drop ends with one of the most shocking, powerful, and satisfying twists of the year. Tension climbs steadily throughout the film, and as it approaches this climactic moment, the kind but enigmatic Bob Saginowski must face his inner-demons.

Gone Girl

This twisted little film keeps the twists coming! Gone Girl is an unpredictable movie that holds you in suspense and keeps you guessing from beginning to end. With a director like David Fincher, I knew I would be in for a treat when watching this movie, but it was all so much more beautifully orchestrated than I could have imagined. It's single greatest twist is how it undoes the first major twist, in horrific fashion.

How to Train Your Dragon 2

A bittersweet twist concludes the second act of the movie, and will have a resonating impact on the future of the How to Train Your Dragon series. Stoick's untimely death is perhaps a necessary twist in Hiccup's story arc, but it happens in the most tragic of ways and at the most unsettling time. After having reunited with his long lost wife, Stoick dies honorably protecting his son, ultimately paving the way for him to lead.

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Transformation

4/4/2015

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This award is for the actors and actresses who take their physical appearance to the next level for a movie role. These five actors sacrificed their bodies and their beauty to bring their characters to life, because sometimes being really, really ridiculously good looking just isn't enough!

Favorite Transformation Nominees:

Dave Bautista

as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy

Dave Bautista is completely unrecognizable as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy. He underwent four hours of makeup daily and wore 18 prosthetic pieces for the role. It worked out well as Drax looks completely awesome. I particularly enjoy the elaborate scarification body art that covers the majority of his body. He looks like one dude that I sure wouldn't want to mess with, in this galaxy or any other.

Angelina Jolie

as Maleficent in Maleficent

Could there have possibly been a better casting for Maleficent than Angelina Jolie? I think not. She was perfect for this role and she truly embraced the part. She literally became Maleficent and she elevated her like never before. She spent three hours a day having her makeup applied for the part, giving her a more wicked and sinister look without taking away from her natural beauty.

Jack O'Connell

as Louis Zamperini in Unbroken

In Unbroken, Jack O'Connell transforms himself from an Olympic athlete to a starving, stranded survivor, and eventually a beaten-down prisoner of war. He showed great dedication to his character in honoring Louis Zamperini by making great physical changes to his body to convey the hardship he endured. Though, what I really want to know is how he managed to keep a perfectly groomed goatee throughout it all. Hm?

Eddie Redmayne

as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything

One of the things that impressed me the most about The Theory of Everything is how it focuses on Stephen Hawking's physical deterioration from auto-immune disease. It emphasizes the tragic way in which Hawkings gradually loses control of his body and motor functions. Redmayne does a truly exceptional job capturing the physicality and heartache of this indefatigable struggle.

Christian Bale

as Moses in Exodus: Gods and Kings

Always one to push his body to the limits, even moreso than any other living actor, Christian Bale drastically slimmed down after packing on the pounds for his Oscar nominated performance in American Hustle. Once again, Bale pushes himself to the extreme, with Moses transforming from a physically fit Prince into a frail prophet. More than just that, though, he fully delves in and embodies Moses' character.

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Bad Ass

4/3/2015

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All hail the bad mamma jammas! This one goes out to 2014's baddest bad asses of the bunch! These are the characters that you want fighting on your side. To the bad guys they're after, good luck trying to hide! You'd either have to be stupid or have a death wish if you were to knowingly take on any of these guys. These top 5 nominees know how to kick ass and take names!

Favorite Bad Ass Nominees:

Rita Vrataski

as played by Emily Blunt in Edge of Tomorrow

The Angel of Verdun! Rita Vrataski has earned her respect on the battlefield after single-handedly turning the tides against the alien race known as Mimics by leading humans to their first-ever victory. Given the power to restart after death, she's possibly spent an eternity honing her skills for combat, which I suppose gives her a pretty unfair advantage. Still, there's no denying her incredibly awesome results!

Robert McCall

as played by Denzel Washington in The Equalizer

Denzel's turn as Robert McCall gives Liam Neeson some heavy competition in the old-guy-ass-kicker genre. His character McCall is intelligent, methodical, and relentless in his pursuit of justice. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty when it comes to helping innocent people. McCall is so efficient at stopping the bad guys that he almost makes me feel sorry for them. Naw, just kidding. Give 'em another corkscrew!

Caesar

as played by Andy Serkis in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

As the leader of the ape colony in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Caesar possesses strength, intelligence, and bravery. He must guide the apes, while protecting them from the threat of the dangerous and fearful humans who seek to exterminate them. All the while, the apes are faced with a civil war among themselves, with Koba leading the rebellion, and Caesar has to prove that he's still the true king of the jungle.

Drax	as played by Dave Bautista in Guardians of the Galaxy

Star-Lord and the gang were wise to befriend this guy. Drax the Destroyer is one of the deadliest maniacs in the universe. After his wife and daughter were killed at the hands of Ronan the Accuser, Drax went on a rampage seeking revenge. With his brute strength and combat skills, he is a warrior of the highest caliber. Drax is as driven and he is fearless, challenging Ronan head-to-head without any hesitation.

John Wick

as played by Keanu Reeves in John Wick

Known widely as The Boogeyman, John Wick lives up to his name by shooting fear into the hearts of criminals everywhere. After thugs break into his home at night, killing his dog and stealing his car, John Wick goes on a merciless quest for revenge to find those responsible. What ensues is a stylish shooting spree throughout the city as Wick piles up bodies of bad guys, all in the name of puppy love!

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Villain

4/2/2015

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SPOILER ALERT! So often villains are an underwhelming obstacle for the protagonist to overcome. Not these guys! These top five nominees successfully raised the stakes and tension of their films, while providing an excellent contrast to the primary character. Here are my favorite villains of the year, who are all nearly as memorable as their film's protagonists, if not more so!

Favorite Villain Nominees:

Conrad Stonebanks

as played by Mel Gibson in The Expendables 3

I love Mel Gibson and was ecstatic to see him return to the big screen. I was even more elated that his return was as the villain of The Expendables III, and he didn't disappoint! Gibson stars as Conrad Stonebanks, who co-founded The Expendables crew with Stallone's Barney Ross many years ago. Gibson's Stonebanks is intense and maniacal, and he steals every scene he's in. Nobody does crazy better than Gibson!

Mike Shiner

as played by Edward Norton in Birdman

Norton's Mike Shiner in Birdman is precisely the kind of character you love to hate. To put it bluntly, he's a prissy and arrogant prick. When Riggan Thomson (Keaton) needs a better actor for his play, he scores the talented Broadway actor, Mike Shiner. Though it turns out that he wound up casting more than be bargained for. Despite Shiner's talent, he's unapologetic, and difficult to work with, but he's also a joy to watch.

Amy Dunne

as played by Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl

"Amazing Amy" Dunne dances joyfully between the fine line of genius and complete psychopath. There's no denying that this chick is out-of-this-world crazy, but she's also methodical, patient, and all too clever. Amy is the kind of character that will be giving men nightmares about marriage for decades. And if ever a man should think of committing infidelity, may he be reminded of Amy Dunne and wisely reconsider.

Viggo Tarasov

as played by Michael Nyqvist in John Wick

Viggo Tarasov is the head of New York's Russian crime syndicate, although he owes much of his success to his own former assassin, John Wick, who eliminated all of his competition. Now that his foolish son has assaulted the retired Wick, Viggo has to reluctantly prepare for retaliation. While no match for Wick alone, Viggo's a delightful villain who has the resources and power to make things interesting for his old hitman.

Koba	as played by Toby Kebbell in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Koba is the perfect contrast to Caesar, the leader of the apes. He is the id to Caesar's ego, acting on instinct to fulfill his own desires, no matter how ruthless the cost. Having been abused and experimented on by humans for years, Koba despises the human race, and struggles with following Caesar's sympathy towards them. He is willing to abandon his allegiance to his savior, Caesar, to get his revenge.

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The 2015 5MMG Awards - Favorite Fight

4/1/2015

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A great movie fight can be the pinnacle of cinematic excitement. Who doesn't love an epic final battle? Or a one-on-one battle to the death? Or an against-all-odds fight for survival? Any way good and evil choose to duke it out, I'm always hoping they put up a good fight. This award goes out to the single best fight from any film in 2014!

Favorite Fight Nominees:

Caesar vs Koba

in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

As war breaks out between the humans and apes, the violent and rebellious Koba challenges Caesar's authority and attempts to overthrow his rule of the ape kingdom. These two apes converge atop a tower, unaware that humans have rigged it with explosives. They battle it out, ape versus ape, in an epic, climactic finale for supremacy. I hate to be the one to say it, but man, it was on like Donkey Kong!

Shredder vs Splinter

in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Growing up, I was obsessed with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so seeing Shredder and Splinter finally face-off was a total dream come true for me. I loved watching these two martial arts masters go at it, and I was really impressed by how good their fight actually was. Kudos for making Splinter such a beast in battle. His fighting was kind of reminiscent of Yoda in Attack of the Clones, without feeling quite so ridiculous.

John Wick vs Intruders

in John Wick

Legendary hitman John Wick spends almost his entire movie seriously messing dudes up! For that reason, it's hard to narrow his fights down to any one particular scene, but the moment that stood out most to me was when he defended himself from the second wave of home invaders. It's the scene that first showcases John's deadly talents. Here, John is on the defensive and fighting for his life, and he's getting angry!

Captain America vs S.t.r.i.k.e.

in Captain America: The Winter Soldier

A superhero becomes surrounded by an attack squad in an elevator. Many men enter, but only one man will leave! As Captain America is cornered and outnumbered, he must rely on his quick thinking and super strength to overcome his attackers. What ensues is a tense, raucous, close-quarters battle in which Captain's allies have turned against him. It's an excellent display of Captain's fighting ability and survival instincts.

X-Men vs Sentinels

in X-Men: Days of Future Past

The remaining X-Men are living in a dark time at the start of Days of Future Past. Sentinels have exterminated mutants nearly to extinction, and the survivors are forced to send one of their own back in time to prevent this terrible fate. The battle itself is a bleak, desperate fight for survival as the X-Men are outmatched and one by one slowly succumb to their enemies. It's graphic, it's unsettling, and it's awesome!

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Trailer

2/2/2015

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I love movie trailers. Getting to the theater early so I don't miss any of the previews has always been a big thing for me. As far as I'm concerned, it's an integral part of the movie theater experience. Even now that I run a movie website and have seen 95% of the trailers beforehand, there's still something special about watching them on a big movie theater screen. A good trailer can sell just about any movie. They're meticulously edited and assembled to give us a two or three minute preview that is intended to capture our interest and get us to go see a movie. Sometimes trailers end up being even better than the movies themselves. Here are my top 5 trailers that most impressed and excited me this year. Oh, and like the Favorite Poster category, in order for a movie to be eligible for nomination, the movie itself had to come out in 2014!

Favorite Trailer Nominees:

Guardians of the Galaxy

- Trailer 2

If you weren't pumped up by this Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, you probably needed to get your pulse checked. With its great music and structuring, it is one of the most entertaining trailers of the year. It does an excellent job of introducing us to these lesser known heroes, while showcasing their fearless attitude and unique flair. It's exciting, tense, and full of potential. It gives a retro spin on something wholly original.

Inherent Vice

- Official Trailer

This is arguably the most finely crafted trailer of the year. It feels fresh and flows flawlessly. I love how well it revels in its '70s style. The music selection is simply divine, with the perfectly appropriate "I Can Take You Higher" followed by Sam Cooke's classic "(What A) Wonderful World". The trailer itself wonderfully accentuates the quirky humor and bizarre style of Inherent Vice. Hai? Hai? Hai?

Unbroken

- Official Trailer

The Unbroken trailer escalates more effectively than any trailer from 2014. It leads us from Louis Zamperini's rebellious youth to his athletic glory, then through his sudden strike with disaster, finally culminating with his face-to-face meeting with the threat of death. The trailer is intensely moving, and unforgettably powerful. It presents Louis Zamperini as a true hero with unbelievable strength and tenacity.

Interstellar

- Official Trailer 2

This trailer opens with one of my absolute favorite quotes of the year. It alone made me nominate this trailer over the film's first trailer. The only downside is that it shows more than I wanted to see. Still, the trailer itself is magical and mesmerizing. It's a slow-building, epic endeavor that I personally couldn't wait to experience. It's emotional and beautiful, and filled with wonder and excitement.

John Wick

- Trailer #1

You won't find a trailer from 2014 that's cooler than this one. It had me drawn in right from the start with it's awesome muscle car sequence. The trailer gives a suitable introduction to John Wick himself, revealing him to be a very dangerous man pushed to the edge. It's stylish and hip, with the music nicely complimenting the action. Wick's level of sheer ruthlessness is just too cool! Yeah, Keanu. I'm thinking you're back!

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Movie Poster

2/2/2015

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For this category, I didn't consider only movies that I've seen. I looked through hundreds of this year's movie posters to come up with these 5 nominees. There is one stipulation, however. In order for a poster to be eligible for this award, the movie it is advertising had to be released in theaters in 2014. Posters for 2015 movies that came out this year will be carried over to next year's awards ceremony. Now with that out of the way, here are my top 5 choices!

Favorite Movie Poster Nominees:

The Theory of Everything

This poster is simply delightful. It's romantic, it's playful, and it's beautifully colored. I love its play on gravity, with the image flipped 90 degrees. The semi-transparent chalk writing is a nice added touch that highlights the mathematical theories of Hawking's work. These two lovers are adorable. My only knock on it is that Stephen Hawking looks like a dead ringer for Austin Powers. Yeah, baby!

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

This poster for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For was actually banned for being too revealing, before being touched up and reissued. All indecency aside, this is a fantastic poster that captures the style of Sin City remarkably well. It's classic film noir and is a perfect representation of the dame to kill for, Ava Lord. It's stylish, sexy, and cool, which is everything the first film was and that this sequel sadly isn't.

The Interview

I gotta hand it to The Interview for having such a great poster. It's miles above any of the other movie posters starring the comedic duo of Seth Rogen and James Franco. It has a beautifully illustrated art style, which actually parodies popular North Korean propaganda. This stylish and clever poster really pops out with its vibrant colors, and it tells you all you need to know about the movie.

Dracula Untold

This alternative poster for Dracula Untold is pretty freaking rad, by my standards. I'm still struggling to understand why it wasn't the movie's primary poster. It's fairly simple, but that doesn't make it any less cool. The real kicker here is Dracula's cape transforming into bats. Though it is perhaps a bit too reminiscent of Batman Begins. Still, I love the image, with its muted coloring and gloomy style.

Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's had a lot of great movie posters, but I think this poster for Guardians of the Galaxy might just be their very best yet. I love the colors and excitement of the poster, which make it stand out. It's exciting, fun, and action-packed. It's ideal for a big, wild, summer blockbuster like Guardians. Even with so much going on in the poster, it's put together expertly without feeling crammed.

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Song

2/2/2015

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I was a little conflicted about how to approach this category since I didn't want to limit myself to only films I had seen. I figured it only takes a few minutes to listen to a song, so I went ahead and listened to nearly all of the eligible songs for this year's Oscars. It turns out that only 2 of the songs I've nominated here are even eligible for the award, and my top 5 choices are all from films I happened to see in theaters. Figures! Anyway, without further delay, these are my 5 favorite songs featured in movies in 2014!

Favorite Song Nominees:

The Hanging Tree

as performed by Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

Jennifer Lawrence may lack confidence in her singing ability, but I thought her song "The Hanging Tree" was one of the strongest parts of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1. Is there anything that girl can't do? The song itself is simple, but striking, and Lawrence executes it really well. It embodies the pain and suffering inflicted on the people of Panem and serves as the calm before the storm now that rebellion has begun.

Not About Angels

as performed by Birdy and featured in The Fault in Our Stars

There's no fault in this song. Birdy's "Not About Angels" from The Fault in Our Stars expertly captures the pain, sorrow, and heartache of The Fault in Our Stars. It's as beautiful and tragic as life and love. Birdy's angelic voice expresses the fear of losing someone and a longing to hold on to them. It's about cherishing the moments and the memories that come from love. It touches on the cruelty of fate and the beauty of life.

So Now What

as performed by The Shins and featured in Wish I Was Here

The dreamy, whimsical sounds of "So Now What" by The Shins are a perfect accompaniment to Zach Braff's Wish I Was Here. Braff plays struggling actor Aidan Bloom who has to adapt to some harsh changes in his life, but he sees this as an opportunity to start over and do things differently for him and his family. This song conveys an uplifting and charismatic notion of chasing your dreams and living life to the fullest.

Once Upon A Dream

as performed by Lana Del Rey and featured in Maleficent

Lana Del Rey's reimagining of the classic Disney song "Once Upon A Dream" for the movie Maleficent is brilliantly realized. It's moody, eerie, and undeniably cool. It's a darker take on one of Disney's most known songs and it matches Maleficent herself in spectacular fashion. Lana Del Ray draws out her voice, adding a rawness and edginess to the vocals, and ultimately creating a song that is as dreary as it is magnificent.

The Last Midnight

as performed by Meryl Streep in Into the Woods

I feel foolish for every underestimating Meryl Streep, but did anyone know she could sing this unbelievably well? Her performance of "The Last Midnight" as the Witch in Into the Woods is nothing short of spectacular. I thought it was the highlight of the entire movie. Meryl escalates the song to epic heights, fully demonstrating her legendary and arguably limitless talent.

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The 2014 5MMG Awards - Favorite Soundtrack

2/2/2015

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Great music makes everything better. It can heighten the emotional impact of a movie, and finding just the right song can make a huge impact on a scene, or a film as a whole. Soundtracks create a sense of style and tone. They can be indicative of a particular time and place, evoking emotions from our own past and memories. The best films can take licensed music and make it feel like their own, where we involuntarily link the music with the movie. Who doesn't automatically think of Goodfellas when they hear the end of "Layla"? Or Terminator 2: Judgment Day when they hear "Bad to the Bone"? Good music selection in movies can have that kind of lasting effect on us. Plus movies can introduce us to all types of new music we would never normally listen to. Here are my picks for the top 5 movies that featured music I loved and couldn't get enough of!

Favorite Soundtrack Nominees:

Boyhood

Spanning a 12-year period of filming, Boyhood's enormous soundtrack is representative of its time, featuring a wide range of popular music from the 2000s. Its greatest selected songs are perfectly touching and eloquent. Plus it gets bonus points for creating The Beatles' The Black Album!

Favorite Featured Songs:
"What is Life" by George Harrison, "Hero" by Family of the Year, "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings, "Trojans" by Atlus Genius, "Deep Blue" by Arcade Fire

Guardians of the Galaxy

Oooga chaka! Oooga chaka! Oooga oooga! Oooga chaka! You won't be able to fight the feeling deep inside with this excellent soundtrack, appropriately titled Awesome Mix: Vol. 1. It's fun, catchy, and perfect for Guardians of the Galaxy. It gives these classic songs a fresh new spin!

Favorite Featured Songs:
"Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Swede, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, "I Want You Back" by Jackson 5, "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone

Inherent Vice

What an eclectic mix of music! It wonderfully grounds Inherent Vice in the '70s while staying true to the quirkiness and the coolness of the film. I love the way it contrasts its lighthearted music with its off-the-wall exotic music and soul. This memorable soundtrack is truly far out!

Favorite Featured Songs:
"(What A) Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke, "Journey Through the Past" by Neil Young, "Simba" by Les Baxter, "Les Fleurs" by Minnie Riperton, "Vitamin C" by Can, "Any Day Now" by Chuck Jackson

the Fault in Our Stars

Unlike the other nominees, there was not a single song on this soundtrack that I knew before I had seen the movie. Rather than consisting of sappy, teenage love songs as expected, The Fault in Our Stars soundtrack has songs that are beautifully expressive and emotionally resonant.

Favorite Featured Songs:
"Best Shot" and "Not About Angels" by Birdy, "Long Way Down" by Tom Odell, "All I Want" by Kodaline, "Without Words" by Ray LaMontagne, "All of the Stars" by Ed Sheeran

Wish I Was Here

Zach Braff's Wish I Was Here has a beautiful soundtrack that feels very distinct and fitting. The songs are gentle and imaginative, and they touch the heart. They perfectly capture the movie's style and conflict, as a father lovingly guides his children, while still trying to find his own path in life.

Favorite Featured Songs:
"Holocene" by Bon Iver, "So Now What" by The Shins, "Cherry Wine" by Hozier, "The Shining" by Badly Drawn Boy, "The Mute" by Radical Face, "Wish I Was Here" by Cat Power

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Favorite Movie Romance Nominees:

Stoick and Valka

Wendy and Horry

Manolo and Maria

Augustus and Hazel

Nick and Amy

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Favorite Movie Twist Nominees:

Interstellar

The Fault in Our Stars

The Drop

Gone Girl

How to Train Your Dragon 2

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Favorite Transformation Nominees:

Dave Bautista

Angelina Jolie

Jack O'Connell

Eddie Redmayne

Christian Bale

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Favorite Bad Ass Nominees:

Rita Vrataski

Robert McCall

Caesar

Drax

John Wick

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Favorite Villain Nominees:

Conrad Stonebanks

Mike Shiner

Amy Dunne

Viggo Tarasov

Koba

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Favorite Fight Nominees:

Caesar vs Koba

Shredder vs Splinter

John Wick vs Intruders

Captain America vs S.t.r.i.k.e.

X-Men vs Sentinels

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Favorite Trailer Nominees:

Guardians of the Galaxy

Inherent Vice

Unbroken

Interstellar

John Wick

Favorite Movie Poster Nominees:

The Theory of Everything

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

The Interview

Dracula Untold

Guardians of the Galaxy

Favorite Song Nominees:

The Hanging Tree

Not About Angels

So Now What

Once Upon A Dream

The Last Midnight

Favorite Soundtrack Nominees:

Boyhood

Guardians of the Galaxy

Inherent Vice

the Fault in Our Stars

Wish I Was Here

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