This past year has been a year unlike many others. The Academy Award contenders began rolling out as early as June, very much unlike the past years. Audiences laughed and cried and succumbed to the wonderful power of film. The same joy and tears were shed when the Academy Award nominees were released just a few weeks ago. There were few surprises as always, but overall the nominees were given to the most deserving films.  Although not all of the following films were nominated for best picture, they all were nominated for at least one award and therefore are part of the best films of 2012. Django Unchained Quentin Tarantino shows off his directorial talent once more in this brilliant film intentionally made for Oscar season. Jamie Foxx stars as a slave turned … Read entire article »