It is almost summer once again and fantasy, science fiction and horror films rule the roost. This summer has three strong superhero contenders, each poised to possibly take the crown as the best superhero movie committed to film: a bat, a spider, and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. A famed director returns to the franchise that cemented his name in genre history as one of the greatest directors of his... 

Wow! What a year; 2011 was full of films that could easily be included in any top 10. In a year where I gave five stars to 5 films, it leaves little space include the vast array of other worthy, deserving films. The top five films represent the best Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Action and Horror films seen this year which is a great example of how expansive and successful each genre was in the past 12...