A few highlights from the performers, directors, and movies chosen by the XCritic staff as The Very Best in Porn for 2013:

Studio of The Year: Evil Angel

Feature Movie of The Year: Brad Armstriong’s Underworld (Wicked Pictures)

Best Parody – Comedy: B. Skow’s Clerks XXX – (Vivid Entertainment)

Best Parody – Drama: Axel Braun’s Wolverine XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (Vivid Entertainment)

Best All Sex or Gonzo Series: Manuel Ferrara’s Raw (Evil Angel Video)

Best Couples Themed Release: Jacky St. James’ Temptation of Eve (New Sensations)

Best Director Feature: Brad Armstrong – Underworld (Wicked Pictures)

Best Director Parody: Lee Roy Myers – Game of Bones (Woodrocket)

Female Performer of The Year: Bonnie Rotten

Best New Starlet: A.J. Applegate

Best Actress Feature: Penny Pax – The Submission of Emma Marx (New Sensations)

Best Actor Feature: Richie Calhoun The Submission of Emma Marx (New Sensations)

Best Actor – Parody: Ryan Driller – Man Of Steel XXX An Axel Braun Parody

For the complete list of XCritic Awards winners, please visit XCritic.com