The ongoing thread about your favorite secular movie has left me, in many cases, wondering why people list what they do. It's naturally not feasible, unless your keyboard is permanently attached to your body, to write an essay about every film you like. But why is your favorite film your favorite? What makes it stand out? What do you value in it? Do you like it for intrinsic reasons (like plot/acting/theme) or accidental reasons (e.g., it brings back happy childhood memories).