BESTThe Dark KnightScores of shattered records, superb direction, and one of the single best performances of the decade make this the best film of 2008. Among an all-star cast, including Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine, Heath Ledger shines the brightest as Batman’s arch-foe, the Joker. The film exceeded all expectations of a comic book movie and became a sweeping tragedy, setting a new standard for comic book adaptations to come. There are great films, and then there’s “The Dark Knight,” a shining litmus test that will stand forever as one of the greatest films ever made.A. FelixLil Wayne- Tha Carter IIILil Wayne proclaimed himself the best rapper alive on his 2005 release “Tha Carter II,” and his 2008 follow-up, “Tha Carter III” proves he is not just talk — he really is the best rapper alive. He advises people not to forget Weezy Baby when they mention rap legends Pac, Biggie and Jay-Z on “Mr. Carter.” And he deserves to be included in their company. “Tha Carter III” was well received by many different audiences and earned Wayne double platinum sales, proving that it is definitely one of the top albums of 2008.V. ToupsWORSTThe Hottie and the Nottie”The Hottie and the Nottie,” a film that will have audiences wasting 90 minutes watching Paris Hilton, who, of course, plays the “hottie” bombshell, make an incredibly unsuccessful attempt at acting, so wretched, in fact, that she should be banned from Hollywood altogether. The film highlights the transformation of Hilton’s character’s best friend, June, as her inner beauty shines through her initial physical unattractiveness. The incredible predictability along with gross acting and ridiculously cliché story line should lead viewers to the conclusion that life is too short to watch Paris Hilton films, case closed.C. CoreNickelback- Dark HorseIf you’ve heard one Nickelback song, you’ve heard them all. The stale rock band continues assaulting the airwaves with their latest album, “Dark Horse.” With songs like “Something in Your Mouth,” “Just To Get High” and “S.E.X.,” Nickelback proves it hasn’t progressed at all as a band, sticking to the same cliché rock song topics and bland guitar riffs. The fact that people still buy the band’s albums speaks to the decline of humanity as a whole. Instead of making albums for public consumption, Chad Kroeger and his band should team up with the government and consider making albums to be used as a more humane form of torture. S. Aycock—-Contact The Daily Reveille’s entertainment staff at [email protected]