The Top 25 Greatest Films of All (My) Time
Ed Morrissey published his personal list of the top 25 greatest films of all time, created in response to a podcast discussion about film rankings. He used his IMDb ratings, other notable lists, and personal reflection to compile the subjective ranking. The list reflects his evolving tastes and experiences over time, with detailed explanations provided for each film.
- ▪Ed Morrissey created the list for the Off the Beaten Path VIP podcast after criticizing another critic's film rankings.
- ▪He based his list on his IMDb ratings over 25 years, other top film lists, and personal judgment.
- ▪The list includes films such as Unforgiven, The Princess Bride, Galaxy Quest, and My Fair Lady, each with a brief justification.
- ▪Morrissey acknowledges the subjectivity of such lists and notes that his perspective may change over time.
- ▪He admitted the process was more complex than expected, involving spreadsheets and extensive review before finalizing his selections.
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- ▪ TOP FIVE: the greatest FA Cup finals of all time — Yahoo Sports
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 11:30:00 -0400 |
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The Top 25 Greatest Films of All (My) Time Ed Morrissey 11:30 AM | May 16, 2026 AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File Well, I have finally done it. I finished my homework. Two weeks ago, I promised viewers of the Off the Beaten Path VIP podcast, as well as my pal and co-host Christian Toto, that I would create a list of my top 25 films of all time. In that podcast, we had ripped Telegraph film critic Robbie Collin for his list of the "50 greatest films of all time," in which Stepbrothers came in at #25 and the Lord of the Rings trilogy at ... #48. At #47? Body Double.
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