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Everyone has a favorite movie, right? Well, not me--I've got ten. "Favorite" is a word open to numerous interpretations--so before I start naming My All-Time Top 10 All-Time Favorite Movie List I wanna clarify what favorite means to me. A favorite movie is one I never get tired of. I've seen it at least a hundred times and I'll probably see it a hundred more until I'm old and gray. A favorite movie has to become a part of your life; either by frequently quoting it or greatly influencing you somehow (kinda like the reason I won't go on elevators is because I saw "Speed").

On last note: I've decided to consider squels as one movie. Let's face it: you've got the same charectors, similar set-ups, and identical tones--how can they not be considered the same movie? No matter how much you may have liked "Matrix: Reloaded," it wouldn'tve made any sense if you didn't see "The Matrix."

Now that I've said my peace, here's My All-Time Top 10 All-Time Favorite Movie List.

Back To The Future Trilogy
This Robert Zemeckis franchise has it all: humor, action, romance (in an Oedipus sorta way). They're also a great example about continuing story lines are trying to pick a favorite in a series. These movies had a huge impact on my upbringing (I couldn't tellya how many times Darth Vader came down from planet Vulcan and told me that if I didn't take Lorraine out that he'd melt my brain). I learned that Chuck Berry had a cousin named Marvin. "Back to the Future" helped define the rules of time travel and greatly assisted me with my developmental plans for a time machine. Plus it made me want to drive a DeLorean.

Clerks
Kevin Smith is an absolute genius when it comes to writing insignificant dialogue and this is no better demonstrated than in "Clerks." One of the funniest films ever made (and the funniest script ever written), there's no way I go without pulling a muscle from laughing so hard. Besides its great humor (and numerous "Star Wars" references), I find the subject matter so fascinating because I've worked in customer service too often in the past. Randal has god-like stature to me because he says and does everything I've ever wanted to do. I can't even begin to guess how many times a day I quote this movie. And (unlike Dante), I could reach it.

Die Hard Trilogy
A good example of intelligent action, this franchise defined action movies forever. Action movies today are "Die Hard" on a boat, "Die Hard" on an airplane, or "Die Hard" in a nursing home. Despite crappy film after crappy film, I still get exited about upcoming Bruce Willis movies because he's John McClane. They're loaded with plenty of humor at all the right times and don't have any of those corny lines that give action movies a bad name. Hans Gruber is one of the greatest villains ever createdand certainly one I respect.

Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison (they're essentially the same move anyway).
These Adam Sandler films made the list based entirely on quotablity. When I'm taking a shower, I sing, "Shampoo is better." When I see a hot chick, I hafta say, "Want to touch the hiney." I like to frequently blurt out to people "You will not make this putt... you jackass!" When I watch my mother gardening, I think of old ladies on landscaping duty. When people upset me, I offer them "a glass of shut-the-hell-up!" And who in the right mind can resist a chuckle after I procl.. "If peeing in your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis." Remember, the price is wrongbitch.

Indiana Jones Trilogy
There's not really a lot to say about "Indy" other than if you don't like it, you must have some major mental deficiencies. This is the greatest adventure series ever created and what I like to call "swashbuckling fun." It's kind of a shame because what made "Indy" great (live action stunts, fabulous sets, wonderful charm) isn't a part of modern movies thanks to computers and a lack of talented filmmakers. I watched these movies religiously when I was a kid, even attempting to duplicate the famous truck scene on my parents Oldsmobile. I wished I was Shorty, learned to hate Nazis, and discovered more about the Bible than in any Sunday School classes (granted, most of the information was false...).

The Jerk
Because of this Steve Martin classic, Christmas at my house never generated the same kinda energy and emotion as the day the new phonebooks arrived. This movie embraces idiots like no other one I've ever seen. It's funny because Navin Johnson just doesn't get it ("You mean I'm gonna stay this color"). It's so rare that a comedy stands the test of time. What makes this movie so remarkable is that it's 25 years old and still absolutely hilarious. A dog name Shithead. A love for a thermos. Senseless destruction of cans. The only thing bad about this movie is the title: Navin Johnson may be a fool, but he certainly wasn't a jerk.

Major League
I am a huge, giant, baseball fan and when it comes to baseball movies, their isn't one better (yes I saw "Field of Dreams" and "Bull Durham"). This movie is full of great lines that often get repeatedespecially since I play softball three days a week (as a pitcher, sometimes I'm forced to put snot on the ball). When I see a good team, I comment how they have "uniforms and everything." All my bats wear golf club "hats." Every homerun is "too high." When I popup, I feel compelled to do push-ups. If a ball's outta my reach, I shutter at the thought of diving for it. This movie is absolutely fabulous. And after every strike out, I find solace in knowing that Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball.

The Sandlot
This is perhaps the oddest film on my list. While funny, it doesn't contain true gut-busters. It certainly doesn't have gunfights or action sequences. What it does have is the some of the greatest storytelling I've ever seen. This movie does a wonderful job of capturing the innocence of youth. When I watch "The Sandlot," I am overcome by wonderfully warm feelings of nostalgia. I want to go back to a simpler time of being a kid and hanging with friends (the irony of this nostalgia is that I wasn't even alive during the 50's. I guess that kids are always kids and the innocence will always remainno matter what generation you are). Enough with the mushy stuff, you're killing me, Smalls.

Spaceballs
This was the hardest decision of my list because I was greatly torn between "Spaceballs" and "Blazing Saddles." I thought about putting them both on, but I didn't want to have two Mel Brooks movies on the list. In terms of one-liners, "Blazing Saddles" can't be beat. Unfortunately, the last ten minutes of "Blazing Saddles" are really dumb and take a lot away from the movie. "Spaceballs," on the other hand, is a riot has of laughs. I think of Mega Maid, going from suck to blow. I think Lord Helmet playing with his toys. Druish princess, getting great helmet, and being beamed by Scotty (twice) make "Spaceballs" absolute hilarious. Besides, if it wasn't for "Spaceballs," I wouldn't have a combination for my luggage.

Star Wars Trilogy
Does this series really require justification? I suppose I gotta say something. The impact this franchise had on my life can best be summed up when I'm watching TV. I'll be lying on the couch when the remote is on the floor, some six feet away. I reach out, use the Jedi mind tricks, and try to will it into my hand.

Wayne's World
Baking Power? Exsqueeze me? Asphinctersayswhat? This movie always makes me feel kinda funny. Like when I used to climb the rope in gym class. "Wayne's World" is another one of those comedies I find myself quoting again and again. Like when someone says to me, "You know what the worst part is," I gotta respond: "You never learned how to read?" If I got girl problems, I think back to Wayne Campbell's advice "If you spew and she bolts, then it was never meant to be." When I'm feeling really excellent, I give the thumbs up sign and say "zang." "Wayne's World" also has a really good soundtrackI listen to the CD religiously. Besides, I have found Bugs Bunny attractive when wears a dress and pretends to be a girl bunny.