The 10 Best And 10 Worst Science Fiction And Fantasy Movies Of 2014

This was a weird year for movies. The box office was weak, but also, most films didn't deserve love or hate. They were just... okay. But the genre movies that did stand out were either brilliant experiments, or horrible misfires. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst science fiction and fantasy movies of 2014.
In Transformers 4, Michael Bay Urges You To Smash The Patriarchy
The new Transformers movie expertly duplicates the experience of taking an endless road trip with your father, who refuses to see you as a separate person and who is also quietly falling apart. It's dull, horrifying and miserable. But after nine hours, you realize you're seeing the failure of patriarchy, in miniature.
Fan Poll Leads to a New Female Transformer
Hey, this is cool! Hasbro Toys will be introducing a new Transformer robot Windblade, who is female. Windblade is the result of a poll where fans got to pick the majority of her characteristics (except the kabuki-esque appearance, that was done by the design team according to the Transformers Wiki).
Miss USA Dressed as Optimus Prime Because America
Apparently the National Costume Competition of the Miss Universe Pageant is largely a crash course in cultural stereotypes. While some contestants donned more traditional clothing from their home countries, others created extravagant costumes roughly inspired by their heritage. And Miss USA showcased two of the most…
Here Are Your New Charlie's Angels
The cast is complete: Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly, Transformers actress Rachael Taylor, and General Hospital's Annie Ilonzeh. The pilot will air on ABC, and Drew Barrymore's Flower Films is producing.
Mary J. Blige's Record-Shattering Perfume Launch
- If you are a celebrity looking to distill your smelly essence into a trademarked blend of volatile organic compounds and sell it for a disgusting profit, be like Mary J. Blige. In six hours, Blige moved 60,000 units. [People]
Megan Fox In Her Underwear Again; Crystal Renn Critiques Ignorant Designer
- Megan Fox may have been replaced by an underwear model in the next Transformers movie, but she plays one pretty well in this latest campaign for Armani Exchange. Trading places is all the rage for fall. [Fox]
Megan Fox's Weight Allegedly Disqualified Her From Transformers
Michael Bay's camp is telling The Wrap that Megan Fox walked off from Transformers after criticism for being underweight and lacking her "sexy curves." Women & Hollywood justly calls bullshit. Plus, Bay replaced Fox with a skinnier model. [W&H, Wrap]
Megan Fox And The Consequences Of Speaking Out
The news last week was that Megan Fox is off the third Transformers movie. Her side told The Wrap that she walked away because director Michael Bay was "verbally abusive" and had just had enough of his crap.
Naomi Disinvites Model Rival; Marc Still Lovably Neurotic
- Naomi Campbell allegedly insisted that model/Sean Penn date-r Jessica White not be admitted to her 40th birthday party. [P6]
- Cash-strapped Annie Leibovitz is shooting for Jones New York with Jessica Stam, Hillary Rhoda, and 20-odd other models today. Allegedly. [WWD]
Lara Stone To Get Skinny; Megan Fox Sells Action Costume
- Model Lara Stone, size 4: "I don't want to be the fat one anymore, so, I have just started doing Pilates every morning, then going to the gym, running, and swimming." [ElleUK]
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Transformers Crew Scorned
Megan Fox probably thought she was being somewhat funny when she compared Transformers director Michael Bay to Hitler, but the folks over at Bay's official website, including some of the Transformers crew, aren't laughing. In fact, they are striking back.
Kate On Another Cover; Lady GaGa Goes Broke On Fashion
- Kate Moss was shot by Mario Testino for the September cover of British Vogue. That trench coat looks very Gisele photoshop-gate/neighborhood flasher, no? [Design Scene]
Hangers-On
[Paris, June 12. Image via Bauer-Griffin]
