When Harry Met Sally My all time favorite romantic comedy and probably one of the few that guys will admit they like. The guys cant' be friends with women theory is great to debate.

When Harry Met Sally (1989) Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan Director: Rob Reiner Synopsis: Much-loved romantic comedy exploring male/female relations has vast and enduring appeal. Witty dialogue, acclaimed performances, strong character development. Deli scene remains an explosively comic favorite for many. Runtime: 96 minutes MPAA Rating: R Genres: Comedy, Romance

Heathers (THX Version) I really liked this dark comedy when I first saw it, I understood it to be high school in the extreme, but in the light of Columbine, etc, some of the violence may strike some nerves. Still, it makes my list.

Heathers (1989) Starring: Winona Ryder, Christian Slater Director: Michael Lehmann Synopsis: Pitch-black comedy about high school socialite eliminating snotty classmates. With its wicked wit and sharp send-up of popularity contests, this is a must-see for anyone who's suffered from teen angst. Runtime: 102 minutes MPAA Rating: R Genres: Comedy, Cult, Horror

The Lion in Winter Perhaps the best dialog I've seen in a film. You've got to pay attention to the nuances in the movie but the performances by all involved make it very worth it. Oh, and check out Anthony Hopkins with hair :).

The Lion in Winter (1968) Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Peter O'Toole Director: Anthony Harvey Synopsis: Critically acclaimed British costume drama about King Henry II's deliberations over a successor. Fans of historical drama seeking powerful performances, clever dialogue, and strong character portraits enjoy this. Runtime: 135 minutes MPAA Rating: PG Genres: Classic, Drama

Raiders of the Lost Ark My all time favorite adventure film. Just all out fun with the bonus treat of Harrison Ford in a fantastic-make-you-swoon role.

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen Director: Steven Spielberg Synopsis: Thrill-a-minute, larger-than-life, popular adventure yarn about globe-trotting archaeologist. With charismatic lead and huge production values, this is perfect entertainment vehicle for kids, adult adventure lovers. Runtime: 115 minutes MPAA Rating: PG Genres: Action, Classic, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial If you can watch this and not be touched, I think you need to get some therapy. It's a modern fairtytale with comedy, action and suspense.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Starring: Dee Wallace Stone, Peter Coyote Director: Steven Spielberg Synopsis: Massively popular, widely appealing sci-fi drama about kindhearted, cute alien living with suburban family. This feel-good family film masterpiece will appeal to kids and almost everyone who likes Hollywood-style entertainment. Runtime: 115 minutes MPAA Rating: PG Genres: Action, Classic, Comedy, Drama, Family, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Die Hard - Five Star Collection I just really liked this movie, it was highly entertaining. I think it may be my favorite action film. To this day when I see the building featured in the film, I'll think, "there's the Nakitomi building."

Die Hard (1988) Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman Director: John McTiernan Synopsis: Popular, widely appealing, mainstream action/adventure about cop battling terrorists in high-rise building. This Bruce Willis vehicle pleases action extravaganza buffs, drama fans in the mood for thrill-packed roller coaster ride. Runtime: 132 minutes MPAA Rating: R Genre: Action

The Joy Luck Club Ok, it's a "chick flick" but I'm a "chick" so sue me. The way this story is told through the mothers and daughters makes this film very accessible and takes you through different viewpoints while showing you a bit of history.

The Joy Luck Club (1993) Starring: Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin Director: Wayne Wang Synopsis: Popular, flashback-style drama traces history of four Chinese women and their American-born daughters. With its intelligent, realistic script and vivid performances, this is touching, uplifting fare for historical/family drama fans. Runtime: 135 minutes MPAA Rating: R Genre: Drama

Pi Very intriguing film that's a refreshing break from big budget films. Being a sometime-migraine sufferer myself, I could truly relate to some scenes. If you like films where everything falls neatly into place, dont' bother with this one.

Pi (1998) Starring: Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis Director: Darren Aronofsky Synopsis: Micro-budgeted sci-fi thriller traces migraine-plagued math prodigy's paranoid, hallucinatory quest for universal order. Stylishly gritty B&W photography, emphasis on "ideas" over effects should intrigue indie-film fans with high pretension thresholds. Runtime: 90 minutes MPAA Rating: Not Rated Genres: Indie, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller

The Sixth Sense Alot of people liked this film. I'll join that bandwagon. I put it in my list because it's a great film but also because at the time of its release it was such a relief from the "same old same old" stuff out around that time.

The Sixth Sense (1999) Starring: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment Director: M. Night Shyamalan Synopsis: Frightening supernatural thriller involves psychologist encountering child visited by the dead. The haunting visuals, twisting plot, brooding tone will chill mainstream horror seekers, while ample nail-biting tension satisfies suspense addicts. Runtime: 114 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genres: Horror, Thriller

Fargo Another one of my favorite, dark films. I love the juxtaposition of things in the film. The fact it was based on a real incident adds a ghastly light to it as well.

Fargo (1996) Starring: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy Director: Joel Coen Synopsis: Offbeat, twisted, folksy-flavored black comedy/whodunit involving botched kidnapping. Considered a masterpiece by critics for its bravura casting and crafting, mix of gore with biting irony. Thrills fans of non-mainstream fare. Runtime: 98 minutes MPAA Rating: R Genres: Comedy, Drama, Indie, Noir, Suspense