I made my first post on this site on July 20 th, 2007. I had been writing reviews for other sites and publications for three years, but I finally found a good home for my work here on YourHub. Since my first post on this site, I've made 98 more, most of them reviews. You are now reading my 100 th post on this site; 100 reviews is a lot of writing, and it would only have been possible with the support of those who read my work. I want to give a big thanks to everyone who has been reading my reviews for over a year, for 100 posts.

For a post bearing the number 100, I felt it only fitting that this post be something special. The following is a list of 100 of my favorite movies; these aren't necessarily movies that I would put on year-end top ten lists (though many are) and not all of them are big award winners either. These are simply 100 movies that I can cherish time and time again, be they big award winners or fun little comedies.

The list is totally unranked. The film are arranged in alphabetical order, though sequels are arranged with other films in the series.

1. Across the Universe (2007)
"She came in through the bathroom window." A musical using only Beatles music, set to wildly creative visuals and very strong performances. No matter how many times I see it, I can't grow tired of this great film.

2. Air Force One (1997)
"Get off my plane!" Harrison Ford is one of the best action stars ever, and here he creates the mostawesome president ever. Throw in a tight plot with many twists and tons of truly thrilling action scenes, along with a great villain played by Gary Oldman, and you've got a classic action film.

3. Aladdin (1992)
"Oi! Ten thousand years will give you such a crick in the neck!" Fun fact: this film is 48 days younger than I am. One of the best Disney films post-Walt, Aladdin boasts great animation, fun music, and a great vocal performance by Robin Williams. This film shows the company's strength in re-imagining old tales.

4. Apollo 13 (1995)
"Houston, we have a problem." An excellent and truthful recreation of a horrific space voyage; it's a great period piece and a great drama with an excellent lead performance by Tom Hanks.

5. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
"Why must I be surrounded by frickin' idiots?" The quality of the sequels is debatable, but Mike Meyer's little-comedy-that-could is full of the kind of heart and creativity you usually have to go to the 80's to find.

6. The Aviator (2004)
"The way of the future...the way of the future..." Leonardo DiCaprio proved himself to be one of the best actors of this generation in Martin Scorsese's phenomenal biopic of Howard Hughes. The three hours fly by, and you end up wanting more.

7. Back to the Future (1985)
"The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?"No film has ever delivered in such a huge way on its core ideal; what if you could meet your parents in high school? Back to the Future is one of my all-time favorites because it does a great job examining this question, and is simply one of the most engaging and entertaining films ever made. Writing about it makes me want to go watch it.

8-9. Back to the Future Parts II and III (1989/1990)
"The Justice System works swiftly in the future now that they've abolished all lawyers." They don't match the quality of the first film, but the sequels (shot back-to-back) are engaging and fun too, and whenever I watch the first, I find myself watching the whole trilogy. For the record, I like 3 better than 2.

10. Batman Begins (2005)
"You must become more than just a man in the mind of your opponent."The best Batman film yet; Christian Bale is a great lead and the rest of the cast is perfect. This film succeeds because it is the first Batman film to make us understand why a man would dress up like a bat and fight crime. It's a compelling drama and a riveting thriller.

11. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
"It's not right for a woman to read. Soon she starts getting *ideas*, and *thinking*..." Definitive proof that animation can be as compelling as live-action films. The characters are more vivid then in any other animated film up to that time, and the music is enchanting.

12. Big Fish (2003)
"It was that night I discovered that most things you consider evil or wicked are simply lonely, and lacking in the social niceties."Tim Burton's masterpiece is a great father-son tale, and one of the most original, compelling American films of the decade; a celebration of the art of storytelling.

13. The Big Lebowski (1998)
"The dude abides." A Coen Brothers comedy that mixes a complex mystery in with ahuge dose of great humor and performances that make it all come together. John Goodman steals the show.

14. Blade Runner (1982)
"All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die." Ridley Scott proved that he could make a visual film like no other director. The dystopian future is a wonder to behold, but this isn't just a visual film. It has a lot of very deep things to say about what makes us human. Harrison Ford ties it all together in one of his best performances.

15. Blazing Saddles (1974)
"I must have killed more men than Cecil B. DeMille."One of the funniest films ever made, written and directed by Mel Brooks in his prime. Every shot of this film, every joke contained within simply bursts with creativity.

16-18. The Bourne Trilogy (2002/2004/2007)
"Look at what they make you give." The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum comprise the best action trilogy of the decade. It's almost perfect, with great direction, phenomenal action scenes, and a riveting lead performance by Matt Damon. The ending to Ultimatum is so perfect that I hope very much they never make a fourth.

19. Braveheart (1995)
"Freedom!!!!" The creator of the modern historical epic. Almost every line is quotable, and it has a depth rarely reached by epics. Mel Gibson needs to do another film like this.

20. Casino Royale (2006)
"Dry martini....three measures of Gordon's; one of vodka; half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it over ice, and add a thin slice of lemon peel." I'll probably be lynched for saying this, but here goes; this is the best Bond film, and Daniel Craig is the best James Bond, even better than Sean Connery. This is the first Bond movie to stay accurate to the phenomenal book series (excepting updates for modernization) and Craig represents the Bond of the books better than all the other actors. That's why he's better than Connery.

21. Catch Me if You Can (2002)
"Knock knock." The story is fast-paced and fun to follow, and Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks make for a great leading pair. This is probably Spielberg's best movie of the decade so far.

22. Children of Men (2006)
"As the sound of the playgrounds faded, the despair set in. Very odd, what happens in a world without children's voices."Alfonso Cuaron directed this futuristic sci-fi tale; a lot of movies like this show a creepy future, but Children of Men is just one of the most disturbing future films ever made. The camera work is unbelievable, and Clive Owen is a great lead.

23. A Christmas Carol (1984)
"God bless us everyone." There are a million film versions of this story, but the 1984 CBS version takes the cake, due to George C. Scott's performance as Scrooge that must be seen to be believed, and for a great script that keeps the story in tact.

24. Dances With Wolves (1990)
"My name is Dances with Wolves. I will not talk to you anymore. You are not worth talking to."Stories don't get much more engrossing then this. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be on the edge of your seat, and you'll follow a character on a journey of deep change, something every great movie needs.

25. The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
"Let's go get a drink and smoke a cigarette." I named this the best film of 2007, and it was. A simple story of brotherhood and of healing, it can be extremely funny and extremely moving at the same time.

26. The Departed (2006)
"You know, if your father were alive, and saw you here sitting with me, let's say he would have a word with me about this. In fact, he'd kill seven guys just to cut my throat, and he could do it."Martin Scorsese finally won an Oscar for this gangster epic. The script is brilliant, and the acting is top-notch.

27. Die Hard (1988)
"Yippee Ki Yay...." The best action film ever made. Period. I will soon wear out my DVD of this film from watching it so much; this is a perfect action film and a movie with insane rewatchability.

28. Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995)
"There's a difference between not liking one's brother and not caring when some dumb Irish flatfoot drops him out of a window." The best of the Die Hard sequels; the great script succeeds because of the addition of Jeremy Irons and Samuel L. Jackson to the cast.

29. Fantasia (1940)
"My name is Deems Taylor, and it's my very pleasant duty to welcome you here on behalf of....all the artists and musicians whose combined talents went into the creation of this new form of entertainment, "Fantasia". This is the most visually spectacular animated film ever made; I've seen it many times, and am constantly impressed. I would say this is my favorite Disney film of all time.

30. Finding Nemo (2003)
"Fish are friends. Not Food." For their fifth film, Pixar went under the sea to tell a deep, heartfelt, somewhat dark, and very funny tale about a clownfish dad looking for his son. Pixar didn't do a film with humans as main characters until The Incredibles, but this film about fish displays true humanity with more heart than that film.

31. First Blood (1982)
"They drew first blood, not me!" The film that introduced us to John Rambo is an intriguing and suspenseful action film as well as the most effective anti-war film ever made. At the end, Stallone delivers a monologue that is powerful and disturbing, and proves his acting chops.

32. The Fugitive (1993)
"Oh. Wow. Gee Whiz. Looky here. You know we're always fascinated when we find leg irons with no legs in them."The third film on the list to feature Harrison Ford; he's great, and so is Tommy Lee Jones as the agent on his trail. A tight, well-paced thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the final moments.

33. Ghostbusters (1984)
"Let's show this prehistoricjerk how we do things downtown..." A classic for so many reasons; great performances, a smart plot, and an endless list of quotable lines. One of the best comedies of the eighties.

34. Gladiator (2000)
"Are you not entertained?"Ridley Scott's first best-picture winning film is an epic that has plenty of thrills. What makes it a winner is the deep emotional core, and a great performance by Russell Crowe.

35. The Godfather (1972)
"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse." Well duh. The Godfather is everything a film should be; great acting, sharp dialogue, a complex and interesting plot, vivid directing, and characters we learn to care about. This is one of the, if not the, best films ever made. Hold that thought.

36. The Godfather Part II (1974)
"Michael, your father loves you very much." Part I can't be the best film ever made, because Part II is even better. It has all the elements that made Part I so good, and builds upon that by telling two stories, one of Michael and one of his father Vito upon arrival in America.

37. The Godfather Part III (1990)
"Just when I thought I was out they pull me back in!" It's drastically inferior to its predecessors, but still an essential watch. The redemption themes work well, and Al Pacino still has a flair for the character after a 16 year gap. Sofia Coppola as Michael's daughter is an almost fatal-flaw, but newcomer to the series Andy Garcia redeems that mistake.

38. Hamlet (1996)
"If thou didst ever hold me in thy heart, absent thee from felicity awhile and in this harsh world draw thy breath in pain to tell my story."Shakespeare films usually suck, but there's one man out there who knows how to do it right. His name is Kenneth Branagh, and he is a genius. His version of Hamlet is completely uncut; it uses every last word from the Shakespeare play. This sounds boring, but he pulls it off by making it a very visual film. The last film shot on 70mm, the image is breathtaking. The actors make the movie, however. Branagh plays Hamlet, and gives one of the most powerful performances I have EVER seen. The rest of the cast is perfect. The clarity with which Shakespeare's play comes to life is unbelievable; literally, I had trouble taking it all in. This film is up there with The Godfather in my book.

39. A History of Violence (2005)
"...and ask him, Edie, how come he's so good at killing people." A deep and disturbing glimpse into the philosophy of duality, as directed by David Cronenberg. Viggo Mortensen is superb in the lead role, and the supporting cast is just as good. Possibly the best film of 2005.

40. Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
"You're wearing that hat? After all the magic I used to make your dress pretty?" Hayao Miyazaki is the Japanese version of Walt Disney; a visionary and a genius. Howl's Moving Castle tells the story of a girl named Sophie who is turned into a 90 year old woman. It examines life, love and war with breathtaking animation and the skill only Miyazaki can bring to the table.

41. The Illusionist (2006)
"From the moment we enter this live we are in the flow of it. We measure it and We mock it, but we cannot defy it." The plot of this movie twists and turns like a maze, but never leaves the viewer behind. The performances are the real magic, however; Edward Norton is simply a force of nature in his role as Eisenheim, and Paul Giamatti equally powerful opposite him.

42. In Bruges (2008)
"If I'd grown up on a farm and was retarded, Bruges might impress me, but I didn't, so it doesn't." So far, it's the best film of 2008, and definitely one my 100 favorite movies. A tale of two hit-men hiding in the city of Bruges, it tackles complex themes about redemption, while being funnier than most major comedies.

43. The Incredibles (2004)
"Hey! No force fields." I've often been harsh on this film when writing about it in retrospective pieces, but a recent re-viewing of the film totally changed my mind. All of Pixar's films are masterpieces, and "Incredibles" is no exception. It's Pixar's first film with humans as main characters, and what a bunch of characters they are; the great characterization, combined with phenomenal animation and a terrific script make me confident that director Brad Bird is incapable of making a bad (or even mediocre) film.

44. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
"It's not the years honey...it's the mileage." The best adventure movie ever made, featuring Harrison Ford in his best performance as Indiana Jones. This film has it all; a great plot, edge-of-your-seat thrills, romance, you name it. I could watch this film twice in one day and be up for another viewing.

45. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
"You are named for a DOG?" After the slight de-railing that was Temple of Doom, Indy returned to true form. The action is top-notch, and the plot is more complex than the other two films. Adding Sean Connery to the film was one of the most brilliant moves in the history of cinema.

46. Iron Man (2008)
"I prefer the weapon you only need to fire once. That's how dad did it, that's how America does it, and it's worked out pretty well so far." This literally just came out, but it makes the list for being one of the best superhero/comic-book movies ever made, and for breaking down some of the annoying conventions of recent superhero movies. And because Robert Downey Jr. is perfect in the lead.

47. The Jungle Book (1969)
"C'mon, Baggy, get with the beat." This is far from being Disney's best film, but it has sentimental value for being the last film Walt himself worked on. It makes the list because Baloo is the coolest bear in cinema.

48. Jurassic Park (1993)
"The lack of humility before nature that's being displayed here, uh... staggers me." Part of me hates this film for starting the CGI craze, but I can't help but loving it. Good performances, great directing, and breathtaking visuals, as well as a real tension from beginning to end.

49-50. Kill Bill vols. 1 and 2 (2003/2004)
"Those of you lucky enough to have your lives, take them with you. However, leave the limbs you've lost. They belong to me now." Quentin Tarantino's homage to awesomeness. The action is spectacular, and the dialogue is unbearably good. Uma Thurman is a very strong lead (who says there aren't good roles for women these days?) and David Carradine as Bill is one of the best villains of the decade.

51. Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut (2005)
"Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong. That is your oath." For its theatrical release, this movie was cut down to a bare-bones action epic with very little heart. Later that year, however, director Ridley Scott got to show us his own version of the film on DVD. An hour longer, it restored plots and characters not present in the original cut, and became one of the deepest epics ever made. It's Ridley Scott's best film. If I made a list of my ten all-time favorite movies, it would be on there.

52. The Lion King (1994)
"Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king. Remember..." It's Hamlet meets Bambi, set in the African wilderness. Everything about this movie works, from the rousing music to the great vocal performances to the incredible animation. Disney hasn't released an animated film nearly this good since, and it's a shame (Pixar films don't count).

53. The Little Mermaid (1989)
"Teenagers. They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you." Since Walt Disney died, the studio had put out plenty of good films, but nothing you could really call a classic. The Little Mermaid ushered in a new era for Disney; their second golden age. It harkened back to the glory days of the studio. A simple tale of a girl and a boy, with a twist; the girl was half-fish. A fantastic film from start to finish.

54-56. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001/2002/2003)
"I made a promise, Mr Frodo. A promise. "Don't you leave him Samwise Gamgee." And I don't mean to. I don't mean to."To this day, I have never found an experience to rival the marvel of seeing Fellowship of the Ring for the first time in theaters. It hasn't even been five full years since Return of the King hit the screen, but this trilogy feels like it has always been here; that's the mark of a classic. Peter Jackson did the impossible in adapting Tolkien's book to film; he kept all the themes intact, and only cut bits that were nonessential to the plot. Everything about this trilogy works, and I will always feel an extreme connection to these films. Everyone has that point in their film-watching career where they see the true potential of what film can do for their imaginations, and for me, these films marked that point.

57. The Matrix (1999)
"Throughout human history, we have been dependent on machines to survive. Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony." One of the most original, creative action movies of all time. The Matrix truly took us to another world, and kept us on the edge of our seats. Keanu Reeves flying into the sun at the end was the perfect ending; I think the reason why the sequels were so poorly received is because they 100 percent unnecessary. This film doesn't need a sequel.

58. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
"There! I have you! You're completely dished. Do you not know that in the service......one must always choose the lesser of two weevils?" This movie is a perfect period piece; it transports us completely into the past. The plot is intriguing in many ways, mainly because of the fantastic characters and battles. The dialogue is as sharp as the swords the characters use in battle.

59. The Mission (1986)
"They say it was the will of God that they came out of the jungle and built the mission. They don't understand why God has changed his mind."Robert DiNero, Jeremy Irons, and Liam Neeson all starred in this fantastic drama about a doomed Christian mission in South America. The story is multi-layered, dealing with deep themes like redemption and the power (and sacrifices) of faith. The score by Ennio Morricone is one of the most beautiful pieces of music you'll ever hear.

60. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
"Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony." The TV show was always a hoot, and when the Pythons meshed their great formula with the middle-ages, the result was a darn-near perfect comedy. The film is full of creativity (like the coconuts) and the dialogue is endlessly quotable.

61. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)
"All right, no one is to stone anyone until I blow this whistle." Blasphemy? No, I'd say hilarity. The humor in this film is often more subtle, but the plot is more advanced and the budget is obviously bigger, making for a film that feels more complete than the Holy Grail film.

62. The Muppet Movie (1979)
"That's pretty dangerous building a road in the middle of the street. I mean, if frogs couldn't hop, I'd be gone with the Schwinn." All the theatrical Muppet movies are great, but this captures the spirit and creativity of the TV show the best; the rainbow connection song makes this a classic. I love this movie.

63. The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
"If that's the Happiness Hotel, I'd hate to see what the sad one looks like." Oh man...there are so many great moments in this Muppets-mystery. The entire Muppets cast is well utilized, and the music and humor is at its best.

64. The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
"Dear Kermit...Waka waka..." The final Muppets film before Jim Henson's death is a spectacular homage to Broadway, and if they had chosen to end the series here, a great finale to the Muppets (though I'm glad they made more).

65. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
"Eureka! This year, Christmas will be - OURS!" Tim Burton didn't actually write or direct this, but his signature is apparent in every frame. The stop-motion animation is, to this day, a spectacle to behold, and its backed by a great story and engaging characters.

66. No Country For Old Men (2007)
"What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?" This film is shiny-new, but deserves to be mentioned among the classics. The Coen Brothers turned in a film as deep as it is suspenseful, with great performances by all actors involved. This is a masterful piece of filmmaking.

67. Ocean's Eleven (2001)
" Off the top of my head, I'd say you're looking at a Boesky, a Jim Brown, a Miss Daisy, two Jethros and a Leon Spinks, not to mention the biggest Ella Fitzgerald ever!" The cast is top-notch, and the directing is slick, but what makes this movie is the phenomenal script, which boasts a complex but never overly-confusing plot and dialogue that is to die for.

68. Oh Brother Where Art Thou? (2000)
"The blind are reputed to possess sensitivities compensating for their lack of sight, even to the point of developing paranormal psychic powers. Now, clearly seeing into the future would fall into neatly into that category;" Another Coen Brothers film; this time, they took their cameras to the 1930's, telling the story of three escaped convicts looking for treasure. The plot is structured like "The Odyssey," and is engaging and fun from beginning to end. Clooney, Turturro, and Nelson have great chemistry, and the film as extremely funny without ever insulting your intelligence with slapstick. One of the best films of the decade.

69. The Pink Panther (1963)]
Any more behavior like this and I'll have your stripes!"This film is nothing like later installments in the series, but as a piece of cinema, it's probably the best. Inspector Clouseau is actually a supporting character to David Niven's phantom, a jewel-thief. All the performances are great, and the plot is fun to follow. The dialogue makes the movie, though; many of the exchanges are a joy to watch. The humor is more subtle than in other Pink Panther films.

70. A Shot in the Dark (1964)
"Facts, Hercule, facts! Nothing matters but the facts. Without them the science of criminal investigation is nothing more than a guessing game." This is probably my favorite Pink Panther film, because it takes a "best of both worlds" approach. The plot and dialogue is more akin to the first film, while the humor is akin to the next three movies. The best part about this movie is that it introduced us to Inspector Dreyfus and Clouseau's hilarious butler, Cato.

71. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
"That was a priceless Steinway!"
"Not anymore." By far the funniest of the films, and the most fun to watch. Every gag rings true, and our perceptions of Clouseau's character and of the series itself spawn from this film.

72. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
"She's safe, just like I promised. She's all set to marry Norrington, just like she promised. And you get to die for her, just like you promised. So we're all men of our word really... except for, of course, Elizabeth, who is in fact, a woman." Everything about this film works, from Johnny Depp's career-defining performance, to the absolutely thrilling action. The musical score by Klaus Badelt is of considerable note; it helps to give that nautical/adventure feeling to the film. The quality of the sequels is debatable; the main problem with them is that they were completely unnecessary. The first installment remains a great one-part adventure film.

73. The Princess Bride (1987)
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father; prepare to die." The simple story is driven by phenomenal characters and fun performances. A must see for everyone.

74. Princess Mononoke (1997)
"This is what hatred looks like! This is what it does when it catches hold of you! It's eating me alive, and very soon now it will kill me!" Hayao Miyazaki's best film to date is a sincere, dramatic, exciting epic about a struggle between the supernatural guardians of a forest and the humans who consume its resources, as seen by the an outsider. The film has a lot to say, and there are plenty of tear-jerker moments. It's also the most thrilling animated film I've ever seen.

75. Ratatouille (2007)
"You're in Paris now, baby! My town! No brother of mine eats rejecta-menta in my town!" Pixar is the only company right now that can make really good CGI films; Ratatouille the rare CGI film that proves that CGI can be utilized in ways that 2-D animation couldn't be; most CGI films feel like they could be done in 2-D. The story is really fun to follow, and every second of the movie is delicious to watch.

76. Rocky (1976)
"Apollo Creed vs. the Italian Stallion. Sounds like adarn monster movie."While the sequels eventually descended into silly action flicks, the original film was a sincere character portrait. From the very beginning, we love Rocky. His life is pretty terrible, and seeing him build himself a better life is a joy to watch. This isn't a boxing movie; there's barely 20 minutes of boxing in the 2-hour run time. This is a character movie, and one of the best films ever made.

77. Rocky Balboa (2006)
"You know I couldn't have done nothing without you... Yo Adrian we did it..."I named this the best film of 2006, and it was, easily. Not only is this by far the best of the sequels, it is easily on par with the original film. While the first film was about a man making his dreams come true, this is about a man coming to terms with his life. It's just as deep and emotional as the first film, and it has a few tearjerker moments. The fight at the end is by far the best of the series.

78. Schindler's List (1993)
"I could have got more out. I could have got more. I don't know. If I'd just... I could have got more. "Spielberg has done so many fun action films that sometimes it's easy to forget the dramas he has directed; Schindler's List is his masterpiece. It's a portrait of a hero, and a story of change and redemption. Spielberg recreates the time period with startling precision and power; this is a hard film to watch, but an immensely rewarding one.

79. The Shining (1980)
"Heeeere's JOHNNY!" Nothing startling or outright scary happens for about two hours in this movie, which is what makes it so frightening. There is a definite air of unease that only someone like Stanley Kubrick could create. Jack Nicholson is one creepy dude.

80. Sin City (2005)
"Most people think Marv is crazy. He just had the rotten luck of being born in the wrong century. He'd be right at home on some ancient battlefield swinging an axe into somebody's face...They woulda tossed him girls like Nancy back then." Based on Frank Miller's graphic novels, Robert Rodriguez tells three stories in this film. It's gory to the point of overkill, but the visual shaping is just unbelievable; the film is mostly black and white with color popping up every once in a while. The dialogue is straight from the novels, and is so good that it makes the film a true noir classic.

81. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
"Uh, can you make dapple lumplings? Er, lumple dapplings?" Watching the first ever animated feature film reminds us how far off the course animated features (that aren't made by Pixar) are today. Snow White is a simple plot, but has great characters and amazing animation. That's all you need, and Walt proved it when it became the highest grossing film of 1937. On a side note, this film has been re-released once a decade, except for the 2000's. Disney has two years to rectify that, and I hope they do.

82. Spaceballs (1987)
"Ludicrous speed....GO!!!!" It's Mel Brooks at his funniest, and that makes for one hilarious romp that any fan of comedy should see.

83. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
"I believe there's a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble...even though sometimes we have to be steady, and give up the thing we want the most." As of this writing, this movie is the best superhero movie ever made. You've got a well-defined central character on a quest to balance his life with his responsibilities of being a superhero, which is all just a brilliant, but never overplayed, metaphor for life. The action is incredible and the villain is great, and best of all, the storyline focuses on Peter's journey as a character and never once loses focus. Every time I watch this film, I am blown away by the quality.

84. Spirited Away (2001)
"I finally get a bouquet and it's a goodbye present. That's depressing." Many have called this film Miyazaki's masterpiece, and while I don't think it's his best work, it blows away most animated fare found in America today. The characters are well-developed, the plot is enthralling, and Miyazaki creates a world that is completely fantastic and all-enveloping. But don't watch it in English; the dub is terrible. Watch it in Japanese.

85. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
"KHAAAANN!!!" This movie did so much for the franchise, which after only three seasons and one film, was running out of steam. The Enterprise was at its masterful best in this film, resembling a real Navy battleship more than the living room design TNG would use. The uniforms introduced here are the best of the series, and there's a realistic, dramatic tone to it all that makes the film work. This tone comes from a central struggle between the coolest Captain ever, Kirk, and the greatest Star Trek villain, Khan. Oh boy...just writing about it makes me want to go watch the movie.

86. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
"Second star to the right...and straight on 'til morning." I really like the first movie, 3 and 4 are awesome, 5 is just bad, and 2 would be the best...if it weren't for the sixth film. Undiscovered Country mixes great action with a allegory plot that represents everything Trek stands for. The cast is at their masterful best, and it brings the story of the original crew to a grand finale.

87. Star Wars (1977)
"It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs." Boy...Star Wars...where do I begin? Yeah, that's right, I'm calling this movie Star Wars. I refuse to acknowledge it as episode IV, or "A New Hope." I have an extremely geeky passion about this film, and absolutely HATE the special editions George Lucas has made, adding pointless scenes and CGI that ruin the magic of the movie. The original theatrical version, entitled just "Star Wars" is the real film...and what a film it is. It is the ultimate hero's journey story; a teenager leaves home and goes on a quest, where he makes friends, battles enemies, and grows into adulthood. It's a perfect movie...in its theatrical form. Did I mention I hate the special editions? (I also detest the prequels, if you were wondering)

88. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
"No...I am your father." As good as the first film was, the sequel was even better. ESB is a great piece of drama, enhancing the characterization and raising the stakes. The action is even cooler this time around, and it ends on an epic cliffhanger that the third film never really paid off.

89. Superman: The Movie (1978)
"Can you read my mind?" With this movie, Richard Donner created the modern superhero film, by centering the story on the character and not the action. The action is great, yes, but the real magic is watching the lively characters interact.

90. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1980/2006)
"My son; I have tried to anticipate your every question, this is one...I had hoped you would not ask..." This will take some heavy explaining. Originally, the first two Superman movies were meant to be filmed simultaneously by Richard Donner, released a few months apart. Superman 1 was released, and work on II was set to continue, but Donner was fired from the project by the grumpy Salkinds (producers). Richard Lester was brought in to complete it, and the result was the generally awful film known as "Superman II." After decades of fan protest, Warner Bros. finally financed the creation of a "Richard Donner" cut of the film. Donner and a new team of editors went back and found all the footage he shot while still part of the project, and created a cut as close to his vision as possible. The final result isn't perfect, but lets us imagine how phenomenal a film this would have been if done right back in 1980. Every aspect except the ending is improved in this version, and feels much more like the first film. That's definitely for the better.

91. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
"I can guarantee the closest shave you'll ever know." There's never been a more perfect marriage of director and musical. Tim Burton is the only man to bring Sweeney to the big screen, and the result is the best movie-musical I've ever seen. Why? It feels like a movie and not a play. The acting is incredible, and Sondheim's music can make you laugh and cry...simultaneously.

92. That Thing You Do (1996)
"You see, we're not "The Wonders" right now. We're 'Cap'n Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters'" Tom Hanks wrote and directed this tale about a small-town band catapulted to stardom. This is one of the most insanely re-watchable films I've ever seen; the characters make the movie, and the titular song sounds like it really could be a #1 hit from the 60's.

93. There Will Be Blood (2007)
"I drink your milkshake. I drink it up!" Daniel Day-Lewis gives one of the best performances I've ever seen in this dark, disturbing character study. I love it because of how completely the film envelopes you into the world it has created.

94-95. Toy Story and Toy Story 2 (1995/1999)
"You are a sad, strange little man, and you have my pity. Farewell." Yes, the films are remembered for being visually groundbreaking, and starting the tedious and annoying CGI age. But why do I love these two films? Because they are examples of great storytelling, and some of the best animated films since Walt Disney was making movies. CGI was simply the art medium; they weren't trying to usher in a new age of filmmaking. Toy Story 2 is the only animated sequel I can think of to be as good as, perhaps better, than the original.

96. Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
"Oh, I do love a bit of gorganzola!" Why do we have all these generic CGI films, but so few claymation films? Claymation...that's awesome. Wallace and Gromit are the classic clay-characters, and their film was no disappointment. The story and characters are great, and the visuals are jaw-dropping.

97. WALL-E (2008)
"I don't want to survive. I want to live!" It's brand new, but I loved it the moment it started. Pixar's best film yet is an almost entirely dialogue-free feast for the eyes (the visuals are astounding) but more importantly, for the heart. A small, trash-compacting robot ends up reminding us what it means to be human.

98. What About Bob? (1991)
"Baby step to four o'clock. Baby step to four o'clock." Watching "What About Bob" makes you ask yourself "why can't Bill Murray be in movies anymore?" He's in top form here as a neurotic patient who crashes Dr. Leo Marvin's, played brilliantly by Richard Dreyfus, vacation. Clever, creative, and hilarious.

99. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
"Lions and tigers and bears! Oh, my!" Do I really need to explain this one? It's the first film most people see, and for good reason. It's been almost 70 years since the film's release, and it's still the best family film ever made.

100. Young Frankenstein (1974)
"What knockers!" This is, without a doubt, Mel Brooks' best film. It's not his funniest; that award goes to Spaceballs or Blazing Saddles, but Young Frankenstein is the work of a master filmmaker. The black and white visuals are a perfect imitation of old horror movies, every gag is clever and subtle (sometimes this is the best kind of humor) and Gene Wilder is phenomenal in the title role.

Well there you have it...100 of my favorite movies for the 100 th post. I think I've put more work into this post than any other, which is fitting for the occasion. I sincerely hope that I can deliver another 100 reviews, and I'll think of something even bigger for the 200th post. Thanks for reading this, and my other 100 posts.