By mandate of Dang Olden:
"Let's hear about your top 5 movies, and why they're your top 5." Some of my favorites, randomly selected and in no particular order:
+ The Princess Bride - An undeniable classic, even though the less-popular book is better. Who can resist such blatant, dazzling satire of "Wuv, twoo wuv?"
+ Braveheart - Mel Gibson and Scotland and epic adventure set to James Horner. Me likes.
+ Don't Say a Word - What do you get when you combine psychology and suspense together in a tasteful, captivating way?
+ Moulin Rouge - I love the way every scene of this movie is drowning in art. Oh yeah, and I'm bohemian too.
+ Amélie - Delightful, whimsical, magical... popping bubble wrap... slipping one's hand into a sack of grain... cracking crème brulee with a teaspoon... shy dreamers falling in love...