The first ten films are Terence Davies' list of favourite films, the last are two films of his. Here are his comments about each of his choices:
Singin' in the Rain
1951 USA
Best musical ever made!
Kind Hearts and Coronets
1949 United Kingdom
Best comedy ever made!
Shane
1952 USA
Best western ever made!
The Happiest Days of Your Life
1950 United Kingdom
Because Alastair Sim & Margaret Rutherford are in it!
The Pajama Game
1957 USA
Because Doris Day is in it!
Young at Heart
1955 USA
Because Doris Day is in it!
All about Eve
1950 USA
Because Bette Davis is in it!
Possessed
1947 USA
Because Joan Crawford is in it!
A Letter to Three Wives
1949 USA
It's beautifully made!
The Pumpkin Eater
1964 United Kingdom
Because Anne Bancroft is in it!