My Favorite Movies

Simply the greatest movie ever made. Beautiful acting, lovely cinematography, and the single greatest performance I have ever seen in a film, turned in by Peter O'Toole as the title character.

I cannot think of a funnier movie. It seems to exist in its own world of florid dialogue and bizarre chase scenes. Some just won't "get" it, but those who do will find a treasure.

The best of the Star Wars movies, this is the movie that really makes the movies more then just diversions.

An absolute scream. Mostel especially gives an absolutley fantastic performance. The scene of the play premier is the funniest movie scene I can think of.

A fantastic movie whose legend has only been increased by its sequels. The original still feels fresh and fun, and should not be missed.

The best kind of sci-fi: a perfect blend of ideas and action. The effects still look great after about 5 years, and the acting and story do nothing but impress.

Probably the most thrilling movie ever made. The stunts still look fantastic after 25 years, and Harrison Ford is pitch-perfect as the long-suffering Indy.

I saw this movie 6 times on the big screen, which gives you an idea of what a big deal it was to me. It manages to somehow wrestle Tolkein into an excellent movie.

I may be a sap, but this is a tearjerker for me. Tom Hanks turns in his best performance as Forrest, managing to be neither too goofy or too serious. A powerful study on love.

One of the few movies that actually gets funnier whenever I see it. It's the impetus for Christopher Guest's films, but better than any of them (which is saying something, since they are all quite good).

A great second chapter to a great series of movies. It's a little more of a traditional war movie then the other two installments, but it will be espcially satisfying for those who haven't read the books and won't feel the need to quibble with it's numerous differences.

Perhaps the most life-affirming movie ever. Never fails to bring me up. Jimmy Stewart's finest hour.

Probably objectively the best movie ever. The dialogue sparkles, and it has perhaps the most satisfying ending ever.

F. Murry Abraham as Salieri is a role that changed my outlook on acting. A fantastic movie, far more then a biopic.

The super-hero movie as crime drama? I can accept that, and Nolan pulls it off with flying colors. Like Batman Begins, The Dark Knight treats its source material with a realistic tone that makes Tim Burton's movies look sillier every year. Heath Ledger's final role as the Joker is terrific, but every actor carries their weight.

Stays remarkably focused with all its complexity and rabbit trails. Kudos to Costner and director Oliver Stone for making a movie that isn't supposed to resolve, and pulling it off.

Very funny indeed. It has been quoted to death, so the fact that it remains so funny speaks volumes to its depth. Jokes layer in on themselves, and can only be found with repeated viewings.

One of the few movies that scared me as a kid that still scares me a little now. The animation is clearly done with tender love for every frame.

The best superhero movie ever, at least until its own sequel. It takes Batman seriously, and gives me a real villain to work off of. It remains thrilling without ever descending into self-parody.

The best of the trilogy, and a wonderful movie in it's own right. Arguably equaled by the first sequal, if only in comedy and action.

A funny movie, to be sure, but the beauty of the film is what keeps me there. It radiates home-grown charm, all the while keeping a savage streak to it's hobo sensibility.

Why didn't these two make more movies together? The situations are hilarious, but the movie really hits home with characters who seem instantly recognizable and lovable.

The first movie to really show me how thrilling the movies can be. It retains a warm spot in my heart, despite its flaws.