That question

If anyone's ever expressed an interest in film to another living human, it is likely they've been asked THAT question: What is your favourite film?

As a former film student and current film writer, I cannot count the times I've been asked the question. I've even gotten it in a job interview. (Me: "Erm... The Matrix?" Interviewer: "I see...") And I never have a good answer ready. The truth is, I don't know. There are so many genres and styles that I sometimes can't place one above another.

But here is a list of my top films. In no particular order, just the order I am thinking of them. Read into it what you will...

The Matrix

Evita

Requiem for a Dream

The Prestige

Gladiator

Kiss Me Deadly

LA Confidential

Rain Man

Kill Bill Vol 1

Donnie Darko

American History X

Arlington Road

Con Air

The Rock

Face/Off

The Thin Blue Line

Dogville