These are the movies that feel like a warm blanket on a rainy day—the ones I can watch repeatedly and never get tired of.
This classic horror films relies on psychological horror instead of monsters and gore to scare you. I tend to sleep with the lights on after watching this.
The Haunting (1963) ⭐ 7.4 | Horror
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, what more can I say?
Casablanca (1942) ⭐ 8.5 | Drama, Romance, War
Film Noir at its best. Humphrey Bogart IS Sam Spade.
The Maltese Falcon (1941) ⭐ 7.9 | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart play opposites who travel up a treacherous river in East Africa during WWI.
The African Queen (1951) ⭐ 7.7 | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Gene WIlder brings Willy Wonka to life.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) ⭐ 7.8 | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Mary Poppins (1964) ⭐ 7.8 | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Lions, and tigers, and bears, OH MY!
The Wizard of Oz (1939) ⭐ 8.1 | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
I never saw the Creature as a monster, Boris Karloff was able to project the feelings of the Creature through the wonderful makeup and appliances.
Frankenstein (1931) ⭐ 7.8 | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A spoof of the old classic Frankenstein movie made with love.
Young Frankenstein (1974) ⭐ 8.0 | Comedy
Zero Mostel and Gene WIlder are brilliant!
The Producers (1967) ⭐ 7.5 | Comedy, Music
5 criminals planning a robbery vs a little old lady. Who will come out on top.
The Ladykillers (1955) ⭐ 7.6 | Comedy, Crime
Alec Guinness in 8 different roles
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) ⭐ 8.0 | Comedy, Crime
This movie always has me laughing in the aisles.
Some Like It Hot (1959) ⭐ 8.2 | Comedy, Music, Romance
Who wouldn't love a film with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Conner.
Singin' in the Rain (1952) ⭐ 8.3 | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Actually I love just about anything Fred Astaire stars in, especially opposite Ginger Rogers.
Top Hat (1935) ⭐ 7.7 | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Errol Flynn is the definitive Robin Hood fighting against the evil Prince John who plans to steal the throne while oppressing the people of Sherwood.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) ⭐ 7.9 | Action, Adventure, Romance
Actually any and all of the Marx Brothers films are highly recommended by me.
A Night at the Opera (1935) ⭐ 7.8 | Comedy, Music, Musical
Best fantasy movie ever!
The Princess Bride (1987) ⭐ 8.0 | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A timeless classic, Jack Benny is wonderfully subtle and Carol Lombard is magnificent (as usual).
To Be or Not to Be (1942) ⭐ 8.1 | Comedy, Romance, War
A wonderful remake of the original movie. There are changes that make this a remake that stands on its own. Mel Brooks and his wife Anne Bancroft play off each other brilliantly.
To Be or Not to Be (1983) ⭐ 6.9 | Comedy, Drama, War