This is just a growing list of the television shows that I think are the most beautifully crafted, wonderful shows ever made. This way when I’m recommending one to someone, it’s easy. I’ve limited this list to only the shows I absolutely adore, and not stuff I just like. Really what I think of as truly ‘special.’ It’s in no particular order.
- The Godfather
- Arrival
- Parasite
- The Empire Strikes Back
- The Goonies
- E.T.
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Unbreakable
- Booksmart
- Knives Out
- Princess Bride
- I am Love
- The Dark Knight
- A Bug’s Life
- The Matrix
- The Grand Budapest Hotel
- Annie Hall
- Django Unchained
- Good Will Hunting
- Jurassic Park
- Rocky
- Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan
- The Last Emperor
- Being John Malkovich
- Safety Not Guaranteed
- Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Everything Everywhere All at Once
- Superman
- Argo
- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- Casino Royale
- Yesterday
- The Blues Brothers
- Animal House
- Ghostbusters
- Barbie
- Bottoms
As a bonus here are some very popular movies I have never seen. I assume i’ll eventually see them, but who knows. Other than anything holocaust related or horror, i’m not avoiding them per se.
- Titanic
- Schindler’s List
- Home Alone
- Jaws
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Gone With the Wind
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- Taxi Driver
- Whiplash
- Top Gun