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My Top 10 Favorite Movies of All Time (April 2024 Edition)

By: Aaron Silcoff



As I have started to find interests outside of the world of sports over the last couple of years, an area that I have become interested in is the art of cinema. In my opinion, it's simple, keep me entertained, and I will be at least interested in the product you're making me give up time for.


Over the last two-and-a-half years, I have begun to log the films I have watched on Letterbox. I now feel that I have watched enough movies to where I can give a compelling, yet diverse list of some of my favorite flicks. In no way in this my list of the 10 best movies of all time, these films just always get some sort of emotion out of me that stays with me when the credits hit the screen.


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Movies That Just Missed The Cut (Not In Any Particular Order):

  • Back to the Future (1985)

  • Seven (1995)

  • Spider-Man 2 (2004)

  • Batman Begins (2005)

  • The Prestige (2006)

  • Superbad (2007)

  • Step Brothers (2008)

  • Inception (2010)

  • Toy Story 3 (2010)

  • Moneyball (2011)

  • The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

  • About Time (2013)

  • Prisoners (2013)

  • The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

  • Creed (2015)

  • Captain America: Civil War (2016)

  • Good Time (2017)

  • Parasite (2019)

  • The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

  • The Iron Claw (2023)



10. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2022) Dir. Jon Watts:








Let's start controversial, shall we? Trust me, I'm aware of the many flaws this movie has in its plot and storytelling. the third installment in the "Home" Trilogy is nowhere near perfect, but anytime you give me Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland sharing the screen as their versions of the iconic wall-crawler, you will forever have my stamp of approval. Not to mention, the movie theatre experience I had with this film on opening night. No Way Home is the only movie I have seen with a sold-out crowd that made it feel like more than an event than just your typical theatre experience. As stated previously, of course, it has its flaws but I am just grateful that this movie exists.


9. Whiplash (2014) Dir. Damien Chazelle:









Damien Chazelle's directorial debut is an enthralling story about a young man who follows his dream of becoming one of the great musicians of all time. Miles Teller gives an emotional performance in the lead role, while J.K. Simmons makes your skin crawl every time you see him on screen, and I say that in the most complimentary way possible.


8. Tick, Tick... Boom! (2022) Dir. Lin-Manuel Miranda:














What can I say? I guess I enjoy musicals. Andrew Garfield gives the performance of his career when he stars as Jonathan Larsen, the creator of the Broadway sensation Rent. The movie has one of the most catchy soundtracks I have seen in a film, while also being an important lesson on how to balance your work and passions, while also finding time for those who care about you.


7. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse (2018) Dir. Lord and Miller:









This could be the greatest animated movie of all time, and I don't think that's hyperbolic. Spider-verse takes the game of animation to a whole new level as it feels as if you're watching a comic book come to life right before your very eyes. If you somehow haven't seen this masterpiece, just search for the "Leap of Faith" scene online. Afterward, you'll be running to Netflix to see the full context. Peak Cinema.


6. The Nice Guys (2016) Dir. Shane Black:









Ryan Gosling & Russell Crowe in a buddy-cop movie with a kid? How are you still reading this? This might be one of the most underrated comedies of the last twenty years. If you're ever just sitting around with your boys enjoying some beers, this is the movie to throw on to instantly light up the room.


5. La La Land (2016) Dir. Damien Chazelle:









Gosling for sure had a year in 2016. This movie made me a Damien Chazelle fan for life. This movie is an emotional rollercoaster with a killer soundtrack. Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone's chemistry is stupendous, and their performances on-screen together even may make the coldest of hearts believe in love.


4. Good Will Hunting (1997) Dir. Gus Van Sant:









I hate to blame you if you haven't seen this movie but, it is your fault... Robin Williams was on was on one in this classic. Don't blame your boys if they have to go see about a girl.


3. The Social Network (2010) Dr. David Fincher:





















It doesn't tell the true story of how Facebook was created, but I will go to my grave thinking this is one of the greatest screenplays ever written. Jesse Eisenberg can make us root for his version of Mark Zuckerberg while also wanting to give him a nice sucker punch in the face. The supporting actors are also on their game in this film with Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake going at each other in an awesomely uncomfortable fashion. What David Fincher was able to craft here is truly remarkable.


2. The Dark Knight (2008) Dir. Christopher Nolan:











What more can I say about this movie that hasn't already been said? Nolan was able to up the stakes from Batman Begins with his sequel by keeping his Batman franchise in a grounded environment. We know how great Heath Ledger is in this movie, but because his performance is so great, Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and specifically Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two-Face performances are so slept on. However, it is Ledger, who steals the show by giving, in my opinion, the greatest antagonist performance of all time as the Joker. He is terrifying in every aspect while also putting a smile on your face every time you see him on screen. It truly is one of the greatest movies of all time.


  1. The Batman (2022) Dir. Matt Reeves:


If you know me, you should not be surprised that we are staying in Gotham City for my favorite movie of all time. In a genre that has been defined by CGI, and non-funny one-liners over the years. The Batman stands out by keeping its setting dark and gloomy. Robert Pattinson shines in a quiet, yet somehow loud performance as his version of Bruce Wayne who is a recluse that no longer wants to connect with society if he cannot wear the cape and cowl. From my point of view, The Batman is one of the most visually captivating movies as they used the volume sound stage as opposed to a green screen for most of the filming, and that risk pays off when watching the film. Michael Giacchino's score is bombastic while also knowing when a scene needs a softer tone. The movie is a tad long but you won't find me complaining as I cannot wait to spend more time in this world when The Batman Part II hits theatres in October 2026.



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