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The 10 best (and worst) films of 2012 (so far)

It’s amazing we’re now halfway through 2012, a year that has offered plenty in the way of both blockbuster films and the smaller, more intimate indie fare. Taking that into account, it seems only fitting to offer up something a long the lines of a best of/worst of post for the first half of 2012.

Column: I avoided spoilers for ‘The Cabin in the Woods,’ and you should too!

The Cabin in the Woods finally hits theaters this Friday after months, if not years, of buzz and hype. Numerous online writers have been heralding it as one of the most original films in years, and they aren’t wrong. But with such an original film, how do you keep your viewing experience fresh and unspoiled in an era of internet hype and spoilers? The answer: it’s difficult, but will be well worth the effort.