I wouldn’t have guessed that 2014 would have had as many excellent films as it did but here we are. For those of you who don’t know media must pass my Media Litmus Test in order for me to view it, much less be nominated. So without further adieu:
14) The Dark Place
13) Veronica Mars 
12) Man of Tai Chi 
11) Guardians of the Galaxy 
10) John Wick
09) Hercules
08) X-Men: Days of Future Past
07) In Our Nature
06) The Equalizer 
Related: Why The Equalizer Is The Film The Punisher Should Have Been
05) Dear White People 
04) Maleficent
03) Belle
02) In Your Eyes
And the number one film for 2014: 01) Captain America: The Winter Soldier 
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!!!!!!! Honorable Mentions: 
Haven’t seen these yet but they are in my queue to watch:
Best racist fauxpology in a Tavis Smiley interview: Benedict Cumberbitch
Best Albums of 2014:
1) Prince
2) Beyonce
3) Kongos
4) Seether- Isolate and Medicate
Best Animated Films
1) Batman: Assault On Arkham
2) Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher
3) The Lego Movie
Best Short Film:
These were my selections. What are yours?
DENNIS R. UPKINS 