Best of 2012

Best director: tie between Tony Kaye, John Hyams, Peter Strickland, and Gareth Evans. They put out some startlingly unified, cohesive pieces of work – so much so that I can’t really choose.

Best acting: Adrien Brody, Traci Lords, Toby Jones, Michael Rogers, Liam Neeson, and the cast of House of Tolerance gave it their all but this one goes to Karl Urban’s mouth and chin. Applause all around for that perfect rictus, you stubbly bastard!

Best soundtrack: sorry about the ties…homie can’t make up his mind. Broadcast’s Berberian score is note-perfect and incredibly evocative of the era and the...