This is a list of my favorites, so don't be surprised by some of them.

10. Cool Hand Luke (1967/Stuart Rosenberg): This movie defines the term 'character study'. Luke Jackson (Paul Newman in his best role) is probably one of the coolest characters in motion picture history. A great film about non-conformity and self triumph out of loss.

9. Seven Samurai (1954/Akira Kurosawa): This just might be the greatest story ever told, and a simple one at that. Kurosawa did an excellent job bringing a story with moments of beauty and moments of action to the screen.

8. Platoon (1986/Oliver Stone): Before Oliver Stone went over the top with the flasy "JFK" and "Natural Born Killers", he made this poetic war film that redefined the classic theme of 'good v.s. evil'.

7. North By Northwest (1959/Alfred Hitchcock): No doubt Hitchcock's best collaboration with Cary Grant. This film is one of the most original action packed movies full of suspense and romance.

6. Psycho (1960/Alfred Hitchcock): Hitchcock's best, and one of the most influential films of all time. With this film, Hitchcock broke all the rules, and started the slasher genre.

5. Pulp Fiction (1994/Quentin Tarantino): Another great influential film, and probably the most entertaining. The lives of many kaleidoscopic characters (most of them criminals) collide into three different stories. Samuel L. Jackson really stands out in this film.

4. Ben-Hur (1959/William Wyler): The best of the 1950's biblical epics. Some of the best scenes in film history are in this film, including the now famous chariot scene, which is probably the best directed scene in cinematic history.

3. The Godfather Part II (1974/Francis Ford Coppola): Coppola's famous crime family is extended in this prequel/sequel of the first film. This time around, you see the rise and fall of the Corleone family.

2. Apocalypse Now (1979/Francis Ford Coppola): A frightening look at the darkness of the human soul, and the process of insanity taking over the hearts of men during the Vietnam War. This is a rare viewing experience that will leave you speechless. Contains one of the best openings and the best closing scene of all time.

1. The Godfather (1972/Francis Ford Coppola): This is where it all started. The ultimate tale of the mafia. and it shows the true meaning of family and loyalty. Simply the best.