The best series for the entire year.

I realized a few things while looking back at 2008.

Charlie and Hurley give Ethan "Other Man" Rom a proper burial in the latest edition of LOST Photo Captions

A holiday greeting, a season four summary, and the origins of Santa - LOST style

"Benjamin Button" conveys a soul-rattling ache of life with storytelling electricity and piercing thematic resonance. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A)

"Valkyrie" mixes classic thriller tones and invigorating compositional rhythms to erect an exquisite architecture of suspense. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B+)

"Bedtime Stories" is more harmless merriment than hilarity. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C+)

Did you see the "Dollhouse" trailer clip?

Ryan wraps it up by discussing some of his favorite items in comics for 2008

The Age of the Sentry 4, Invincible Iron Man 8, New Exiles 16, Thor God-Size Special 1, Ultimate Fantastic Four 59, and X-Men: Kingbreaker 1

The Amazing Spider-Man 581, Avengers: The Initiative 19, The Mighty Avengers 20, Thunderbolts 127, Uncanny X Men 505, X-Factor 38, and X-Men: Legacy 219

Batgirl 6, Batman and the Outsiders 14, Tangent: Superman’s Reign 10, and Trinity 29

"The Wrestler" is a stupendous achievement of tone and emotional fullness. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: A)

Birds of Prey 125, Manhunter 37, Robin 181, and Supergirl 36

Two words: not much.