Soon the big shows (Oscars, Golden Globes, etc.) will give out the “legitimate” awards. Before then, let’s look back on 2015 with some very RedEye-style honors.
Weirdest vocal performance: Blake Lively in “The Age of Adaline”
Don’t try talking like you’re very old. Just don’t.
Runner-up: Joseph Gordon-Levitt in “The Walk”
His French was good. His English with a French accent, not so much.
Best use of cookies: “The Boy Next Door”
This line is already a classic.
Proof that Peter Pan movies need to stop: “Pan”
If this doesn’t shut it down, I don’t know what will.
Best use of Channing Tatum: “Magic Mike XXL”
The movie’s great; give it a chance.
Worst use of Channing Tatum: “Jupiter Ascending”
There is so much wrong with this movie and his (part-dog) character and just everything here.
Most-discussed Chicago movie: “Chi-Raq”
In first place by a mile.
Best movie being talked about everywhere: “Spotlight”
My No. 2 of the year. Might win Best Picture. I hope it does.
Worst Julianne Moore movie: “Freeheld”
Would not have expected this to win the title.
Runner-up: “Seventh Son”
Yep, this looked much worse. And was still very bad.
More proof that Kristen Stewart is talented and you need to stop complaining about her: “Clouds of Sils Maria”
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Watch it and you’ll see.
Movie I can’t believe I loved: “The Last Five Years”
It’s a musical. Normally that is a problem.
Movie that was exactly as bad as everyone expected: “Entourage”
Actually, it was worse.
Most undeserved failure: “We Are Your Friends”
I liked it. Did you?
Stars you didn’t think could be bad together: Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper
You didn’t see “Serena,” and you shouldn’t. They’re better in “Joy,” but that’s not good either. Rough.
Movie that made me cry: “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”
Hadn’t happened in decades, so kind of a big deal.
Star finally getting the attention she deserves: Brie Larson
“Room” is good. She’s incredible in it.
Star who deserves more attention for an underrated performance: Jason Segel
Please catch up with “The End of the Tour.” You won’t regret it.
Best guitar playing: “Mad Max: Fury Road”
Like there was any doubt.
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