Oh, boy, it’s another top ten favorites list. I don't have any more expertise for this than any other average Internet blogger, but I figured I would put my opinion out there anyway.

Before I start, I guess I should say there are definitely “Gimme” films that I think a lot of people enjoy or like, such as “Star Wars” or “Indiana Jones” or the Nolan “Batman” trilogy, so none of those will be on my list, because while I enjoy those films, they’re not exactly my favorite films by themselves. There's also a distinct lack of, like, old war films, and I'll admit I haven't seen of those, but "Apocalypse Now" is great film.

Also, there are a few films that aren’t on this list that may be on it in the future, like “A Clockwork Orange,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” or “Donnie Darko,” all of which I have yet to see but have been told would likely make a Top Ten list.

So, basically, this list and its order are both entirely subject to change at any time. Who knows, I could disagree with this order by the time this is posted.

With that in mind, and without further ado, my top ten favorite films list as of today:

10. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

Director: John Hughes

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck

Genre: Comedy

Plot: A popular high school student fakes an illness to get out of going to school.

Being the film that provided me with my name (Alan Ruck plays the incomprehensible Cameron), I obviously think highly of it and deem it a good start to my list. It’s funny, quick, and relatable. The breaking of the fourth wall, beautiful shots of Chicago’s cityscape, and the absolutely fantastic soundtrack only add to great performances by particularly Broderick and Ruck, and even Jeffery Jones as Ed Rooney, the principal of the high school.

9. Hot Fuzz (2007)

Director: Edgar Wright

Starring: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost

Genre: Satirical Action/Comedy

Plot: A Metropolitan Police Constable gets transferred to a seemingly ‘normal’ rural village

My personal favorite of the "Cornetto" trilogy, this film takes all of the best habits of Edgar Wright’s directing and script writing and creates a film that is exceptionally fun while also containing an eerie aura of mystery, with almost Tarantino-esque violence in some scenes. The fast cuts and easily quotable dialogue make for an immensely enjoyable experience time and time again.

8. Across the Universe (2007)

Director: Julie Taymor

Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther McCoy, and T.V. Carpio

Genre: Musical/Romance

Plot: A musical of Beatles’ songs centered around a group of young people in the 1960s.

While I wouldn’t say I’m really well-versed in musicals, I absolutely love this film. Already being familiar with the music, I was able to enjoy the layered story even during my first viewing, and having the entire catalog of the Beatles at their disposal, allowed for the interesting and creative use of songs from all across the Beatles’ career. It’s well choreographed, well performed, a fun film all around.

7. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Director: James Gunn

Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper

Genre: Superhero/Action-Comedy

Plot: Five outlaws have to stop an almighty evil from destroying the galaxy.

From the very first trailer, I was very excited for this, and somehow after finally seeing it, it still impressed me. All five of the leads gave great performances, even Diesel, who spoke five words the whole film; but especially Bautista and Cooper, the second of whom was able to evoke an impressive range of emotion with only his voice. The soundtrack is fantastic, the effects are great, and the humor shows that Marvel Studios is really hitting their stride with these films.

6. This Is Where I Leave You (2014)

Director: Shawn Levy

Starring: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver, Jane Fonda, and Corey Stoll

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Plot: Four siblings and their families return to their hometown for a funeral.

Funny but dark and honest, yet what I really liked about this film was the relationships that everyone had with each other. Bateman and Fey both give great performances, but it’s hard to say that anyone in the film put on a bad performance. It’s heartbreaking but hilarious at times, and I think that with the exception of the “manic pixie dream girl” aspect of Rose Byrne’s character, it’s a fantastic film.

(Also, if you're looking for another great Adam Driver film, check out "What If". It has also Daniel Radcliffe, so there's that too.)

5. The Prestige (2006)

Director: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, and Rebecca Hall

Genre: Thriller

Plot: Two magicians compete to try to create the more elaborate illusion.

Definitely a lesser known film of Nolan’s, overshadowed by his magnificent “Batman” trilogy and the pop culture phenomenon “Inception,” this is a dark but entrancing film that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. Somehow, the surprising ending has yet to be spoiled by most of the Internet due to its relative obscurity. Also, David Bowie is in it, so there’s that.

4. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Starring: Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke, and RJ Cyler

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Plot: A self-loathing amateur filmmaker is forced to hang out with a girl who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Oh look, a film riding the coattails of “The Fault in our Stars.” Yes, but also, no. This is definitely the superior of the two films. Brian Eno is featured as a fantastic soundtrack artist, and has pretty great cinematography for an indie film. All three of the main actors put on great performances; it’s real and it’s heavy and it doesn’t try and disguise how difficult life is with cancer or what it’s like to be a friend with someone who is suffering from cancer, and also the relationships of young adults with their parents and with each other.

3. Se7en (1995)

Director: David Fincher

Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Gwyneth Paltrow

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Plot: A serial killer begins killing people according to the seven deadly sins.

A detective story with Pitt and Freeman? Do I need to say more? Anyway, it’s awesome and was a novel concept for the time, and still is even now. It has some great performances, especially by the serial killer, who I will leave nameless for the sake of spoilers. Fincher rarely disappoints with his films, and films like "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and "Zodiac" are definitely also somewhere in my favorites. It's well shot, dark, has a great soundtrack, and well, it's a David Fincher film. It's great.

2. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

Director: Edgar Wright

Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, and Anna Kendrick

Genre: Comedy

Plot: A boy must fight seven evil exes to be able to be with the girl of his dreams.

A highly contentious film for sure, one of those you either love or you hate, especially because of Cera, who is himself kind of one of those actors. Anyway, Edgar Wright: soundtrack, cinematography, effects, great performances, et cetera; All of the reasons I loved "Hot Fuzz" and more, especially the original music created for the bands. I love this film and could literally watch it every day and still laugh.

Before we do my number one film, let me just state my Honorable Mentions, or my For Further Reading/Watching list (in no particular order):

• “The Crow” (1993) fantasy action, starring Brandon Lee
• “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) Rom Com, starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger
• “Scream” (1996) Horror, starring Neve Campbell, David Arquette, and Courtney Cox
• “The Spectacular Now” (2013) Rom Com, starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley
• “Birdman” (2014) Black Comedy/Drama, starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, and Edward Norton
• “Snatch” (2000) Comedy, starring Benicio del Toro, Jason Statham, and Brad Pitt
• “500 Days of Summer” (2009) Rom Com, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel
• “Her” (2013) Sci fi Comedy, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson

This is probably a bit longer than most Honorable Mentions, but whatever. Okay, and finally, the moment we’ve all eagerly waited for:

1. Fight Club (1999)

Director: David Fincher

Starring: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter

Genre: Thriller

Plot: An insomniac meets a charismatic soap salesman.

I first saw this film when I was sixteen and it has been my favorite film since then. Now, there’s probably a good amount of nostalgia from that that blocks my judgment, but I freaking love this film. It's cliche among 'movie buffs' to like this film nowadays, but I unabashedly love this film wholeheartedly. From the way it was shot, to the original score, to both Pitt’s and Norton’s performances, I love everything about it. It has unfortunately become a pop culture joke, but if you have miraculously not seen this and you haven’t had the ending spoiled for you, then I highly suggest seeing this film.

Well, that’s my Top Ten list, and like Deion Sanders says: “it’s my top ten list, not yours.”

So what are your favorite films?

Let me know in the comments down below!

Thank you for reading!