Ok here we go in the most contentious subject for most film fans I’m going to stick my neck out and name my top 10 favourite films. I must warn you this does change a lot and of course my rationale does vary from the quality of the filmmaking to my own personal reasons. In no Particular order:

• Raging Bull – Martin Scorsese

In my view the best all round film ever made. This is my favourite Scorsese film because every single scene looks like he actually sweated blood to get it right.

• Home Alone – Chris Columbus

Watched this to death when I was young and it still reduces me to fits of tearful laughter. I have been banned from watching it in company, I can’t stop laughing through the entire film.

• Brazil – Terry Gilliam

My favourite film director – it’s between this and Tideland. The master of imagination in film. Watching a Terry Gilliam film is like watching creativity being painted onto the inside of your skull.

• Harold and Maude –Hal Ashby

I saw this when I was 15. It is the film that made me want to be a filmmaker. Seeing this film is like joining a club that should only be shared with people who deserve to be let in.

• The Maltese Falcon  - John Huston

This is from a time when dialog in film was simply beautiful to hear and watch. I don’t think it would be possible to make a film like this again.

• Indiana Jones – Raiders of The Lost Ark – Steven Spielberg

I should put all three but then they made a forth and while I did enjoy Indy and the Aliens I can’t call it a trilogy any more. Raiders is my favourite anyway.

• Lord of The Rings Trilogy –Peter Jackson

I watch these and I’m in Middle Earth fighting Orcs and having elevenses. One of the best feelings ever.

• NEDS – Peter Mullan

Saw this the other day so it is fresh in my mind and makes an appearance here. It’s an example of a British film that is fearless in its approach. Realism and poetry done perfectly

• Arsenic and Old Lace – Frank Cappra

Either this or Bringing up Baby, I do like laughing at Carry Grant, I love watching these old comedies, the timing is unbelievable.

• The Bicycle Thieves – Vitto De Sica

This film proves that sometimes a simple story with a simple meaning can deliver the biggest punch.

So there are my top 10 favourite films as of February 2011. Please feel free to put your own views down. I know most people will have a different perspective but any of mine appear on your list?

Keiran.