More nostalgia! At one time or another, I thought the following movies were the best movie ever made. It's an odd list, and not in any particular order. All still stand up for me as fine films, but I wouldn't consider any the best ever made anymore, nor could I say what such a film might be.
The Wizard of Oz
You can't watch the black and white version of The Wizard of Oz in it's once a year TV presentation all through your childhood, and not have it live in your heart and mind. I didn't see the film in color until the 1980s. It was enhanced greatly, of course, but the basic story and characters were and are captivating.
Star Wars (A New Hope)
I knew nothing of this movie until some college friends were talking about it. Going to the theater, I was blown away like everyone was. I'd been reading and watching science fiction films for years, even the most creaky monstrous bug movie, just to get that sense of wonder when presented with what could be. Films and TV never matched what I read in books, but Star Wars did. Finally someone got science fiction right, I thought.
Titanic
Titanic was romance, adventure, suspense, historical fiction, and great music all in one spectacular movie. I love that people are still weighing and measuring that there was room for Jack on that bit of door frame, and that he could have lived.
Fellowship of the Ring
There was plenty of time to get excited about The Fellowship of the Ring, as a trailer promoting the movie and it's sequels was shown in theaters well in advance of release. The theatrical version of the film, rather than the extended version released on DVD later, presented Tolkien's world and his brave heroes in the most epic yet charming way possible.
The Ghost and Mrs Muir
I've always loved ghost stories, and this witty, romantic, heartbreaking film is one I always think of when I'd like something comforting to watch.
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