My Favorite Movies


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1
Rushmore (1998,  R)
Rushmore
This is in my top 5 of all time. A comedy with a great script, plus great performances all around. It is hard to top this film
2
Pulp Fiction (1994,  R)
Pulp Fiction
This film was like nothing I had ever seen before when it first came out. I think it still holds up today as a great film!
3
Leaving Las Vegas (1995,  R)
Leaving Las Vegas
Great film, with two amazing performance by Cage and Shue.
4
Memento (2000,  R)
Memento
This is one of those films that you wish you experience for the first time again. There is a still a lot to pick up on after repeated viewings.
5
GoodFellas (1990,  R)
GoodFellas
Possibly, the best film by Martin Scorsese. That says it all.
6
High Fidelity (2000,  R)
High Fidelity
The perfect movie about relationships, from the perspective of a guy. Cusack is great in this film. It also has the best work Jack Black has ever done.
7
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975,  R)
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
In my opinion Nicholson's best performance. One of my favorite films!
8
The Hustler (1961,  Unrated)
The Hustler
Paul Newman should have one an Oscar for this role. What a great actor. Jackie Gleason is the perfect foil.
9
Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964,  PG)
Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Peter Sellers at his best. He gives 3 great performances. Great satire. Kubrick at the top of him game with Slim Pickens on the top of the bomb.
10
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001,  R)
The Royal Tenenbaums
Great writing, great directing and unforgettable performances. What a cast. Wes Anderson doing what he does best.
11
The Lost Weekend (1945,  Unrated)
The Lost Weekend
A classic, in my top 20 of all time. A great movie about addiction. Ray Milland gives a top notch performance. Another great Billy Wilder film.
12
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
The best of all the Star Wars movies! One of the best endings of all time! It is hard to get a better villain than Darth Vader.
13
Taxi Driver (1976,  R)
Taxi Driver
A great dark film. Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster in top form. Also good work by Cybil Shepherd. This should have won best picture.
14
Reservoir Dogs (1992,  R)
Reservoir Dogs
Great dialogue and great acting. Who knew that a movie where you don't even see the heist could be so exciting?
15
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997,  R)
Grosse Pointe Blank
This movie keeps getting better ever time I watch it! John Cusack & Minnie Driver make a great team. Plus it has Dan Aykroyd like you have never seen him before. A great mix of action and romance.
16
The Shawshank Redemption (1994,  R)
The Shawshank Redemption
A great film. It makes you feel good after every viewing. Amazing performances by both Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.
17
A Clockwork Orange (1971,  R)
A Clockwork Orange
Another dark masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick! This is a very disturbing film that will stay with you long after seeing it. Malcolm Mcdowell gives his best performance.
18
Dial M for Murder (1954,  PG)
Dial M for Murder
My favorite Alfred Hitchcock film. It is amazing how a simple concept such as "the prefect murder" can be so exciting to watch.
19
Midnight Run (1988,  R)
Midnight Run
Robert De Niro & Charles Grodin make a perfect odd couple in this film. This movie is hilarious. It is great to watch these two greats working together.
20
Ghost Busters (Ghostbusters) (1984,  PG)
Ghost Busters (Ghostbusters)
A great mix of comedy & action, with vintage Bill Murray. I have fond memories of the film as a kid. Plus I still enjoy it today.
21
The Player (1992,  R)
The Player
This film is a great satire on Hollywood. Tim Robbins is perfect in the lead role. There is also a great ending in this move. This film is loaded with so many star cameos. This is my favorite Robert Altman film.
22
Trainspotting (1996,  R)
Trainspotting
This film is great. There are so many amazing performances in this film. Most of the actors give their best performances ever in this Scottish flick. Great directing by Danny Boyle.
23
Sling Blade (1997,  R)
Sling Blade
Billy Bob Thornton does an amazing job with this film. He gives an underrated amazing performance, plus a great script and good directing. I have seen this film a few times now and I enjoy every time! There are great supporting performances and an unforgettable script.
24
Raging Bull (1980,  R)
25
Wayne's World (1992,  PG-13)
26
The Usual Suspects (1995,  R)
27
Back to the Future (1985,  PG)
Back to the Future
I loved this film as a kid and I still enjoy it after so many repeated viewings. This movie is pure fun. Christoper Lloyd and Michael J Fox are outstanding and the rest of the cast is also great. This film is definitely a classic.
28
Magnolia (1999,  R)
Magnolia
Wow this movie is outstanding! So many complex, troubled characters all mixed together well. This film has a great script and it is edited really well. The film does not drag despite being three hours long. This movie has the best performance of the career of Tom Cruise. There are numerous other outstanding acting performances in the extraordinary film. I also highly enjoyed the surprise near the end of the film.
29
Man on the Moon (1999,  R)
Man on the Moon
Jim Carrey gives the performance of his career in this very entertaining biopic. Carrey should have been nominated for an Oscar for this great film. The film has a very genius beginning and is exciting the entire way. I strongly recommend this film.
30
Ghost World (2001,  R)
Ghost World
This movie is outstanding. I really enjoy the unique characters in this film. There are very funny moments and the actors all do an excellent job. The ending is also interesting. I highly recommend Ghost World.

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