10 Best Things of May 2011

1-2. Community, "A Fistful of Paintballs" and "For a Few Paintballs More"

The return of paintball. This is a great example on how to end a season with both a dose of hilarity and sadness.


3. Bridesmaids

See the later comment above, except now in movie form and with more pathos.


4. Chris Hemsworth in Thor

The breakout male star of 2011, Hemsworth stole the entire show away from the other more experienced thespians of scenery-chewing.


5. Alter Bridge concert at Northern Lights, 5/18/11

Like a Storm sucked hard, Black Stone Cherry were great, but Alter Bridge had the audience in their grasp and willingly gave them hard rock and busted ear drums.


6. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo remake trailer "leaks"

Just in time. The harsh editing scheme and Trent Reznor's adaptation of "Immigrant Song" is a prelude for many unsuspecting viewers. Still keeping my prediction of a Oscar nom for Rooney Mara.


7. L.A. Noire

A new step in video game breakthroughs and a fun yet challenging series of crime adventures. Lived up to the majority of its extended hype.


8. Adventure Time, "Mortal Folly" and "Mortal Recoil"

Very dark and surreal, yet still an uproariously hilarious season finale for the animated series.


9. Michelangelo's Pizza Taste Test

I've always been a big fan of the works of James Rolfe. So I was very happy that he received another big viral hit with his video on the many weird and odd pizzas enjoyed by the TMNT in their animated series.


10. Free Comic Book Day

The selection wasn't as great as last year but the event is still one of the best treats for new and old comic book readers.