A collection of some of my favorite movie scenes of all time.

It just doesn’t get any more freaking awesome than Chinese Super Ninjas.

This brilliant action sequence whets your appetite while barely preparing you for the martial arts mayhem to come.

A beautiful, aesthetic scene to watch as well as one full of signature kick-ass moments.

It undercuts viewers’ expectations and forces us to rethink our assumptions and expectations, to question why we got so excited in the first place.

In one brief, spiteful speech, the film’s “hero” sums up all that is wrong with modern society.

This was the movie that first got me thinking about “scenes I go back to.”

Jackie Chan wants you to know that only he, and no mere mortal, can pull something like that off.

A mix of manic comedy, inventive camerawork, absurdism, and a surprisingly touching bit of family drama.

To this day, the movie’s effects remain some of my favorites.

It may be the height of fantasy, but there’s still great, undeniable Truth contained within these minutes.

Transcends mere obscenity through amazing dialog and stellar performances.

This film’s stunning visuals forever changed my view of the country of Iran.

A decidedly offbeat and absurd scene that is, in fact, a stroke of genius.

Chilling because of great acting, great dialog, and above all else, great atmosphere.

A scene that’s as soul-stirring as it is jaw-dropping, a visual feast as well as an adrenaline rush.

It’s worth noting that John Woo’s most bullet-riddled sequences are incredibly artistic.

Exploding. Ninja. Heads.

An opening sequence that constantly twists and tweaks that which is “normal” and “real.”

The film’s position in pop culture does nothing to deny its power and depth.