10. Touch of Evil (1958)

"This is the last great film noir. I remember being blown away by the famous single take opening shot and it also has one of my favourite endings of all time.

Also see: All of Orson Welles' amazing films, particularly Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons."

9. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

"I’m a huge Stanley Kubrick fan, and for me, this is his best film and one that haunted me for weeks after I first saw it. The film is also ridiculously quotable, stars two people I greatly admire – Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman – and is the ultimate Christmas movie. There are two films I watch on Christmas Eve every year – It's a Wonderful Life and Eyes Wide Shut. Also see: Stanley Kubrick films including my all-time favourite horror movie, The Shining, and Dr. Strangelove."

8. Pulp Fiction (1994)

"For me, Pulp Fiction redefined modern American cinema. It was fresh, exciting and a great cinematic experience.

Also see: Quentin Tarantino movies, especially Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Reservoir Dogs."

7. Se7en (1995)

"I think the final scene is one of the most tense in cinema history. I remember sitting in the audience, conflicted over the way I wanted it to end.

Also see: Other great David Fincher films, in particular The Game and Fight Club, which I watch every year at Christmas."

6. Aliens (1986)

"This represents one of my best ever viewing experiences. We watched Aliens on its opening weekend in 1986 and few films have ever created such tension in an audience. I have never heard such a collective sigh of relief than when the audience thought the film was over. This is the also the film I have seen the most number of times in my life – more than 60.

Also see: James Cameron movies including The Terminator, The Abyss and Titanic."

5. Bringing Up Baby (1938)

"In my opinion, this is the funniest movie ever made. It stars my my all-time favourite actor, Cary Grant, and my all-time favourite actress, Katharine Hepburn (after whom I named one of my daughters).

Also see: Great screwball comedies including The Philadelphia Story, The Awful Truth and It Happened One Night."

4. Double Indemnity (1944)

"This is both my favourite Billy Wilder film and my favourite film noir. It also has one of the sharpest scripts ever written.

Also see: Billy Wilder’s other great movies but also film noir titles including The Killers, Phantom Lady and Out of the Past."

3. North by Northwest (1959)

"For me, this is the ultimate chase thriller. A blend of thrills, romance and comedy starring my all-time favourite actor, Cary Grant.

Also see: Alfred Hitchcock's body of work, particularly Notorious, Rebecca, Psycho and Shadow of a Doubt."

2. Inception (2010)

"This is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. I was very fortunate to see Inception at its world premiere in July 2010, with cast and crew in attendance. I love the complex nested storyline, which rewards the audience for paying attention throughout the film.

Also see: Christopher Nolan's other incredible films including Memento and The Prestige."

1. Vertigo (1958)

"This is my all-time favourite film, directed by my all-time favourite director, Alfred Hitchcock. I first saw Vertigo in Nov. 1989 and it instantly became my favourite film, changing the way I look at film.

It’s the work of a genius director at his creative best with an amazing story; the best twist in the history of cinema; remarkable cinematography – particular the colours Hitchcock used throughout – and a perfect score by Bernard Herrmann as well as amazing performances by the two central leads, James Stewart and Kim Novak.

I’ve seen this film more than 50 times and visited all the locations."