Go to any major sports website and you will find Power Rankings. A popular ranking system that lists every team in a league from best to worst.
Since I work for a sports network, it makes perfect sense to take that system and rank my favorite movies of all time.
Except I’m doing things a little differently. These won’t be updated weekly. (That would be ridiculous) However, you will find links to stories I’ve written on the films in addition to trailers and bonus posts.
Signs
M. Night Shyamalan’s film inspired me to become a better screenwriter. There are definitely a ton of people out there who disagree with my number 1 pick but I stand by it. I feel like writing every single time I see it.
- Movies That Changed Everything: Signs
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- Director Wars: Nolan vs Shyamalan
- Director Wars: Nolan vs Shyamalan 2
- 10 Flicks: Movies From Awesome Directors
- 10 Flicks: Box Office Favorites
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan created the greatest superhero movie of all time.
- Movies That Changed Everything: The Dark Knight
- All Time Best: Movie Villain
- 10 Flicks: Best Editing Oscar Losers
- 10 Flicks: Movies I’ve Seen In Theaters More Than Once
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- Director Wars: Nolan vs Shyamalan
- Director Wars: Nolan vs Shyamalan 2
- 10 Flicks: Movies From Awesome Directors
- 10 Flicks: Box Office Favorites
The Matrix
All three films are included in this pick. Many people loved the first film but hated the trilogy as a whole but I disagree. I didn’t love Revolutions but Reloaded was incredible. Plus, you really can’t deny how amazing the first film was. Outstanding.
- Movies That Changed Everything: The Matrix
- What The Matrix Screenplay Taught Me
- 10 Flicks: Movies With Awesome Training Scenes
- Screenwriting: Writing Great Action Scenes
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- 10 Flicks: Movies I’ve Seen In Theaters More Than Once
- Why Special Features Inspire Indie Filmmakers
- All Time Best: Punch In The Face
- 10 Flicks: Box Office Favorites
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
A Few Good Men
My favorite screenplay. I could watch those intense courtroom exchanges every single day.
- Movies That Changed Everything: A Few Good Men
- All Time Best: Movie Argument
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
Good Will Hunting
When it comes to compelling characters, Will Hunting ranks very high for me.
- Movies That Changed Everything: Good Will Hunting
- 10 Flicks: Movies That Make Me Feel Like Writing
- 10 Flicks: Movies With Smart Characters
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- 10 Flicks: Lazy Day Movies
The Shawshank Redemption
I don’t think I’ve ever met a human being who didn’t like this movie. Just saying.
- Movies That Changed Everything: The Shawshank Redemption
- 10 Flicks: Best Picture Oscar Losers
- 10 Flicks: Awesome Double Features
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- Rainy Sundays: The Shawshank Redemption
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
Dumb & Dumber
My #1 favorite comedy. The most quotable movie of all time amongst my circle of friends.
- 10 Flicks: Pre-Drinking Comedies 2
- All Time Best: My Favorite Laugh
- 10 Flicks: Awesome Comedy Duos
- All Time Best: Quotable Movie Character
- Movie Quotes: Get To The Choppah
Toy Story
The first full length computer animated film is still the best. Then they went and followed it up with 2 stellar sequels.
The Lord of the Rings
An unbelievable filmmaking achievement. I watch every second of the trilogy AND the billion hours of special features at least once a year.
- Movies That Changed Everything: The Lord Of The Rings
- Why Special Features Inspire Filmmakers
- 10 Flicks: Box Office Favorites
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
The Sandlot
A classic baseball movie. For a movie nerd obsessed with sports, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Goodfellas
Of course Martin Scorsese has a place on this list.
- 10 Flicks: Best Picture Losers
- All Time Best: Movie Based On A True Story
- 10 Flicks: Awesome Double Features
- 10 Flicks: Movies From Awesome Directors
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
- 10 Flicks: Bad Ass Movies
A Beautiful Mind
I love fascinating characters and John Nash’s story is brilliantly brought to life by Russell Crowe and director Ron Howard.
- Rainy Sundays: A Beautiful Mind
- 10 Flicks: Movies With Smart Characters
- 10 Flicks: Movies That Make Me Feel Like Writing
- 10 Flicks: If I Could Only Own 10 Movies
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
Inception
Christopher Nolan. His dream invading caper changed the way I’ll look at original screenplays forever. The best movie of 2010.
- 2010′s All Time Top 5 Movies
- Movie Hype: The Legend Of Inception
- Inception Ignites An Idea
- Director Wars: Nolan vs Shyamalan
- Director Wars: Nolan vs Shyamalan 2
Gladiator
It’s always a proud moment when your favorite movie wins the Oscar. Russell Crowe appears twice in the top 15! Not bad.
- Rainy Sundays: Gladiator
- 10 Flicks: Best Original Screenplay Oscar Losers
- 10 Flicks: Bad Ass Movies 2
- 10 Flicks: Awesome Double Features
- 10 Flicks: Movies From Awesome Directors
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
Garden State
I almost ignored this movie due to lack of interest. That would have been a huge mistake on my part.
- 10 Flicks: Lazy Day Movies
- All Time Best: Movie Character You Would Want To Be Friends With
- 10 Flicks: Yearly Favorites
