My Favorite Movies


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1
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968,  G)
2001: A Space Odyssey
My favorite film of all time! Stanley Kubrick takes film farther than it has ever gone.
2
Days of Heaven (1978,  PG)
Days of Heaven
The most beautifully photograhed film ever! Incredibly transcendent. My second favorite film of all time!
3
The Shining (1980,  R)
The Shining
The best horror film ever! Does what no other horror film has, immerses you in the atmosphere of horror and dread. Scary as hell!
4
All the President's Men (1976,  R)
All the President's Men
The best docu-drama ever! Perfectly captures the pursuit of truth in the face of overwhelming odds.
5
Black Sunday (1977,  R)
Black Sunday
The best thriller ever! John Frankenheimer winds up the tension to the final frame. Great John Williams score.
6
Capricorn One (1978,  PG)
Capricorn One
One of the all-time great thrillers. Consiracy fans will love this deeply paranoid film. Peter Hyam's best with an impressive Jerry Goldsmith score!
7
Die Hard (1988,  R)
Die Hard
The best action movie ever! Story, direction and acting are all top notch. Incredibly thrilling adventure!
8
The Godfather (1972,  R)
The Godfather
Masterful crime epic from Francis Ford Coppola! One of the best epics ever made. Breakthrough cinematography from Gordon Willis!
9
Airplane! (1980,  PG)
Airplane!
My all-time favorite comedy! Hilarious spoof of every disaster movie ever made.
10
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975,  PG)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Outrageous, out-of-control skewering of the King Arthur legend. Hilariously inspired!
11
Lawrence of Arabia (1962,  PG)
Lawrence of Arabia
The greatest epic ever made! Masterful storytelling, direction and cinematography. David Lean was one of our greatest directors.
12
The Blues Brothers (1980,  R)
The Blues Brothers
My favorite comedy of all time! Hilarious throughout with great music! Who could ask for more great R&B performances in one movie! Entertaining non-stop.
13
Blade Runner (1982,  R)
Blade Runner
My second favorite science fiction film after "2001." Hypnotic and visionary, Ridley Scott mesmerizes with a look into the future that is unique and unmatched in its ambition. Beautifully made classic film!
14
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979,  G)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
My favorite "Star Trek" film! Yeah, I know that makes me different. But, I believe that this is the one "Star Trek" that truly feels like a film and not an extended, big-budget TV episode. A unique storyline that actually thinks about life beyond Earth, a great film score, and excellent visual effects make this a great movie! The new, remastered DVD looks great and allows you to see the film the way Robert Wise intended you too.
15
American Graffiti (1973,  PG)
American Graffiti
George Lucas' greatest film, and also one of the best Independent Films ever! An excellent ensemble cast, great music, writing and direction make this one of the best nostalgic movies. Walter Murch provided revolutionary sound design and Haskell Wexler helped create the pitch-perfect cinematography. A meloncholy epilogue gives the film that unique 70's signature.
16
The Untouchables (1987,  R)
The Untouchables
Great crime saga! DePalma's best film, with a great, edgy David Mamet script. This film took me completely by surprise in the theatre! Very impressive on all counts.
17
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985,  R)
To Live and Die in L.A.
One of the greatest crime stories! William Friedkin excels with a film that allows for deeply flawed heroes. Great immersion in the '80's scene and an incredible car chase that is among film history's best!
18
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992,  R)
Glengarry Glen Ross
The all-time greatest stage-to-screen adaptation! David Mamet's legendary dialogue is paired with one of the most impressive casts assembled in a long time! Excellent direction, cinematography and film score make the film fully cinematic, allowing the audience to understand the diverse characters.

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