Top 10 Favorite Things from 2012: A Q&A with Monito
Summary
In this Q&A with Monito, we discuss their top 10 favorite pop culture releases of 2012. From Scott Snyder’s Batman to Rian Johnson’s sci-fi flick Looper, and from Kendrick Lamar’s album “Good Kid, Mad City” to Sons of Anarchy on FX, Monito shares their list of must-watch/listen/play/read pop culture items that dominated the year 2012.
Table of Contents:
- Batman’s Fantastic Run by Scott Snyder
- Looper – A Sci-Fi Yarn about a Hitman who has to Kill Himself
- Borderlands 2 by Gearbox Software
- Kendrick Lamar’s Album “Good Kid Mad City”
- The Dark Knight Rises by Christopher Nolan
- Hawkeye – Fraction’s Take on the Non-superpowered Avengers Member
- Homeland – Season Two of this Crazy Show
- Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange
- Sons of Anarchy on FX
- Fez – the Independent Video Game by Phil Fish
Batman’s Fantastic Run by Scott Snyder
Monito lavishes praise on Scott Snyder’s Batman run, which concluded the incredible “Court of Owls” storyline and kicked off the “Death of the Family” arc that brought back Joker to the Batman Universe.
Looper – A Sci-Fi Yarn about a Hitman who has to Kill Himself
In this segment, Monito talks about Rian Johnson’s sci-fi flick Looper that features an all-star cast led by Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The movie tells the story of a hitman who has to kill his older self.
Borderlands 2 by Gearbox Software
Monito discusses Borderlands 2, a first-person shooter/RPG hybrid developed by Gearbox Software. They talk about the game’s classes, leveling system, and the near-infinite number of guns available in the game.
Kendrick Lamar’s Album “Good Kid Mad City”
Monito talks about Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut, “Good Kid, Mad City”, which came out on Interscope Aftermath. They discuss Lamar’s talent as one of the best young rappers of today.
The Dark Knight Rises by Christopher Nolan
Monito raves about Christopher Nolan’s epic conclusion to the Batman trilogy, “The Dark Knight Rises”. They talk about the movie’s grand themes and how it brought the trilogy to a satisfying close.
Hawkeye – Fraction’s Take on the Non-superpowered Avengers Member
In this section, Monito discusses “Hawkeye”, written by Matt Fraction for Marvel Comics. They talk about the humor and overall quality of the writing and implore readers to pick up the series.
Homeland – Season Two of this Crazy Show
Monito talks about Season Two of the hit show “Homeland”, which features an ensemble cast led by Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. They acknowledge the show’s writing and acting as being some of the best on television.
Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange
Monito discusses Frank Ocean’s major label debut, “Channel Orange”, which they describe as a soulful and self-assured R&B album. They highly recommend giving it a listen.
Sons of Anarchy on FX
Monito talks about Kurt Sutter’s “Sons of Anarchy” on FX, calling the latest season “wall to wall batsh*t” and highly satisfying.
Fez – the Independent Video Game by Phil Fish
In this section, Monito discusses the independent video game “Fez” by visionary Phil Fish. They discuss the game’s simplicity in graphics but complexity in conceptualization and Easter eggs.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Monito shares a list of honorable mentions that didn’t make their top 10 but are still worth checking out. They also tease upcoming discussions on 2013 pop culture releases.
