This list is not complete, but here are my top 120ish movies so far. As I remember more, I’ll add them. Enjoy. They are not ranked in exact order, but by the score I gave them. Please know that I was not rating the quality of the movie, but was rating how much I enjoyed the film. I do not in any way consider Dirty Work to be as good as a classic like An Affair to Remember, but I do enjoy them each about the same amount. . . albeit for entirely different reasons. I’ve gone through and added the movies that I’ve seen that have stuck out to me over the past year or so, but I’m sure I’ve forgotten some.
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Braveheart (1995)
Easily the best epic type movie ever. It never gets old.
Casablanca (1942)
Who cares if it’s black and white? This movie would be great in any era.
Dead Poets Society (1989)
This movie has been the one constant in my ever changing Top 5. It helped to inspire me to love our language.
Fight Club (1999)
Rule number one about fight club is: you do not talk about fight club.
Garden State (2004)
Zach Braff is amazing. His first film is one of my favorites. Every time I watch it, I spend a few hours clicking away on my own screenplay afterwards.
Love Actually (2003)
There may never be a better Romantic Comedy type movie as far as I’m concerned.
The Matrix (1999)
Be honest. When you first saw the Matrix, you were as blown away as I was.
The Princess Bride (1987)
Inconceivable.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Tarantino’s masterpiece. The greatest acting performances by Sam Jackson, Travolta, and Bruce Willis all rolled in the same movie. . . impressive.
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Only seen it twice. Only needed to see it once.
Se7en (1995) I love this movie.
Shakespeare in Love (1998) Shakespeare himself would be proud of the twists and turns and dialogue in this one.
Snatch. (2000) This movie made Guy Ritchie look like a genius. The movie he later made with Madonna in it only tainted that perception a little.
Walk the Line (2005)
I’ve always loved Johnny Cash. Now everybody loves him. Thanks to this movie.
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The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
At least for now, this may be the funniest movie I’ve ever seen.
An Affair to Remember (1957)
So sad. So Romantic.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
When in Rome.
Big Fish (2003)
This movie is fun to watch. One of the coolest visual effects movies ever.
The Big Lebowski (1998)
You’re out of your element.
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Great acting, great story, great music.
Dirty Work (1998)
What hurts the worst is the lack of respect.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Great acting. Cool story.
The Family Stone (2005)
Mmmm. Makes me want to be a part of the Stone fam.
Finding Neverland (2004)
I have always loved Peter Pan. Since I was a boy I’ve loved to imagine and to dream of neverlands of my own. I pray my own kid doesn’t ever totally grow up either.
Freedom Writers (2007)
So I’m a sucker for teacher movies and this is the best one ever. I cried about ten times.
Forrest Gump (1994)
Great acting, soundtrack, story. One of the most creative ideas for a movie ever.
Gladiator (2000)
The second most tolerable epic type movie.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Adam Sandler at his best. . . back when he was funny.
High Fidelity (2000)
Introducing Jack Black.
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Don’t hold it against me that I have a Tom Cruise/Renee Zelwegger movie on my list. Maybe if they’re both together it’s like two negatives making a positive..
Layer Cake (2004)
Not as good as Snatch, but still fun.
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Everything about this movie was great. I love Kevin Spacey.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Nerdy, yet cool.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Nerdy, yet cool.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Nerdy, yet cool.
Meet Joe Black (1998)
How is it that Brad Pitt makes so many good movies?
Memento (2000)
Crazy. Cool. Creative.
My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
This movie will always stir up a good kind of memory as it came at a key point in my string of relationships with women.
The Natural (1984)
Baseball movies are almost better than baseball itself. . . especially this one.
The Notebook (2004)
Ohh the romance. My wife’s favorite movie. I think this is everyone’s wife’s favorite movie.
Reality Bites (1994)
Late in my senior year of H.S. when I was just beginning my granola, alterna phase, this movie and Jakob Dylan were the biggest reasons.
Rocky (1976)
Boxing movies are always better than boxing. No question.
Sabrina (1954)
Bogart and Hepburn. Need I say more?
Schindler’s List (1993)
Wow.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
This is so many people’s favorite movie. . .for good reason.
Sideways (2004)
Paul Giamatti is maybe my favorite actor. I love this movie.
The Sixth Sense (1999)
M. Night. . . shamalamading dong. The whole twist ending thing that he does was the best the first time. . . when we didn’t expect it.
Spanglish (2004)
The first time I’ve been able to tolerate Sandler when he wasn’t acting like an idiot. He was great in this great movie.
The Usual Suspects (1995)
Who is Kaiser Sosay?
V for Vendetta (2005)
Absolutely love this movie. Probably the smartest script and dialogue in a very long time. The brothers Wachowski have channeled original Matrix greatness again.
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Another one of those great romantic comedies. Both Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal’s best performances.
Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Freaking money. Baz is amazing.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
I’ve seen it a million times, though not since I was about 10. Must be good though to be able to watch it so many times.
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All the President’s Men (1976)
Made politics and journalism cool to me at the same time.
Batman Begins (2005)
Bout time we get a good Batman movie.
Big (1988)
I remember seeing it in the theatre when i was a kid…and I remember wanting to be Big, but not grown up.
Billy Madison (1995)
Shampoo is better. I go on first and clean the hair.
Boondock Saints (1995)
Brothers. Killers. Saints. This may be the best movie never to appear in a theatre.
The Bourne Identity (2002)
Matt Damon is twice as cool as Ben Affleck.
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
still.
Collateral (2004)
Tom Cruise. . . what a freak. This movie suited him better than any he’s ever made.
The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
Wow. Real.
Die Hard (1988)
Yippykiyiya!
Elf (2003)
Will Ferrell being himself. Lots of laughs
Elizabethtown (2005)
As much as I dislike Kirsten Dunst, I love this film. She’s not even so annoying in it.
Erin Brockovich (2000)
This movie was solid. Julia was great.
The Game (1997)
Crazy story. Crazy ending.
Glory Road (2006)
Racism will make you sicker than ever after watching this film.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Again, makes me want to write.
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Sean Connery. . . so good.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
I used to run around with a whip on my belt because of Indiana Jones. Not kidding.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Blood. Guts. Fighting.
Man on the Moon (1999)
I love Andy Kauffman. Would’ve never known anything about him without this film. Also, Jim Carrey was amazing.
Moonlighting (1985) (TV)
Best TV show ever. Started with this movie.
Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Check out the cast. They were all great. . .except Keanu.
Notting Hill (1999)
Can watch it over and over. . . and do.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
These guys are great. Soundtrack made blue grass cool to me.
Old School (2003)
Hilarious. Vince Vaughn’s best.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Two words: Keira Knightley
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Oh Indiana.
Rain Man (1988)
Gotta watch Wapner.
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
A dude’s ear gets cut off in this movie. . .on screen. Are you freaking kiddin me?!? First R movie I remember watching.
A River Runs Through It (1992)
Again. . . Brad Pitt in a good movie. . . even though he sucks.
Scream (1996)
Scares the crap out of me. Seriously. I cover my eyes for half the film. Dialogue is great.
Shaft (1971)
Who is the man who would risk his neck for his brother man? Shaft! Can ya dig it?
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Soundtrack’s great, story is very cool. Reminds me about why love is great.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Rent it. . .and try like I do to pretend that Superman is not the lead.
Star Wars (1977)
I was born in ‘78 I grew up on this stuff.
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Couldn’t leave it out.
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)
People knock this one, but I love Ewoks and those bike things that flew through the trees.
Swingers (1996)
I could never eat here anyway.
Tommy Boy (1995)
Fat guy in a little coat.
Top Gun (1986)
Before Tom Cruise became a freak. . . he made this movie.
We Are Marshall (2006)
I’m the biggest sucker in the world for movies like this.
Wedding Crashers (2005)
Hilarious. Vince Vaughn is the funniest man alive.
What About Bob? (1991)
Baby Steps
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50 First Dates (2004)
A good romantic comedy. Funnier than most.
Anger Management (2003)
Jack. . .and Sandler. What more should I say?
Any Given Sunday (1999)
Football movies. . . are never as good as real football.
Benny & Joon (1993)
Johhny Depp is an odd odd man. But it pays off in this one.
Big Daddy (1999)
More Sandler. More laughs
Casino Royale (2006)
Best Bond ever.
Closer (2004)
Wow. Crazy film about relationships. Awesome dialogue.
Club Dread (2004)
Better to watch this one with a bottle of rum.
Crash (2004)
Not as profound as people make it. . . but it’s still very cool.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
I hate Ben Stiller. If Vince Vaughn was not in this, it would suck.
Dogma (1999)
Kevin Smith makes great films. . . except that one. . .Jersey Girl?
EuroTrip (2004)
Under-rated. Hilarious
Finding Forrester (2000)
I liked it better the first time I saw it. . . when it was called. . . Good Will Hunting.
First Knight (1995)
Oh Richard Gere. . . You’re so manly.
For Love of the Game (1999)
Kevin Costner Baseball movie. . . what do you know?
The Goonies (1985)
Best movie from my childhood. . .and favorite childhood nintendo game.
Groundhog Day (1993)
Bill Murray is good enough to make up for the ever-annoying Andi McDowell.
In Good Company (2004)
Topher Grace is great. Another one of those movies that makes me want to write. I love relationship movies.
Inside Man (2006)
I love a twist….and Denzel.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Yes they do.
The Kid (2000)
Disney. Doesn’t always suck.
A Knight’s Tale (2001)
Fun.
The Ladies Man (2000/I)
Yeah. . . well. . . I am da ladieth man.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Guy Ritchie could make a movie a day and I’d make sure to watch them all.
The Longest Yard (2005)
Sandler and Rock. Coulda been better. Still good though.
Lost in Translation (2003)
Scarlett Johannson’s coming out party. She was great. Murray was just as good. Relationship movie all the way.
Man on Fire (2004)
Tony Scott in all of his lunatic glory….and Denzel.
Mr. Deeds (2002)
John Turturo is a funny man. Sandler used to be.
Office Space (1999)
Yeah. . . . ummm. . . Peter. . .
Out Cold (2001)
I can watch this movie a million times. It’s stupid. . . stupid good.
Phone Booth (2002)
Collin Ferrell made a fan out of me in this one.
Pretty Woman (1990)
You have to like this one.
Primal Fear (1996)
The ending of this movie straight up pissed me off. . . and made me love Ed Norton.
Ray (2004/I)
I love Ray Charles. . . even more now.
Road Trip (2000)
Tom Green. . .I think the last time I laughed at him was in this movie.
Sin City (2005)
This movie has no plot. Literally none. . . but it’s still captivating. . .and fun to watch.
Stepmom (1998)
If you don’t cry in this movie, you don’t have a soul.
Super Troopers (2001) ‘
Broken Lizard guys are funny. Sadly, the main guy would later do Dukes of Hazzard.
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Again, Brad freaking Pitt in a cool movie that is in no way made cooler because of him.
Unbreakable (2000)
I love comic books. . . and love Bruce. . . and like this movie a lot.
Varsity Blues (1999)
Winers on the glass at the alano club?
The Waterboy (1998)
You can do it!
The Wedding Singer (1998)
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore just works.
Wild Things (1998)
I don’t like this movie for the reasons you might guess. I just think it’s fun to watch. Cool twists, cool cheesy acting. Cool wierd Florida atmosphere. Cool ending.
Wimbledon (2004)
Yeah. I don’t know. I just like it, ok?
